More than 2,500 people in Cumbria were without electricity on Sunday morning, as the countys fire and rescue service said it worked through the night to rescue drivers from cars trapped in deep snow..

Scotlands First Minister has accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of insulting Scotland after appearing to praise former prime minister Margaret Thatcher..

Shoppers, diners and pub-goers are being urged to be kind and considerate to staff this Christmas amid concern for their welfare at their busiest time..

Police officers seized more than £4.5 million worth of drugs in Scotland over a period of three months earlier this year, according to a new report..