Scottish news - Lennox Herald

More misery for rail travellers

Passengers on a key London to Scotland rail route suffered yet more travel misery on Tuesday when three separate incidents led to delays and cancellations. Read

Britain braced for a freezing spell

A freezing spell has been forecast to tighten its grip on the country as temperatures plunge towards -10C across more of the UK. Read

Tories launch jobs initiative

Tory leader Annabel Goldie will help launch a drive aimed at creating more jobs. Read

Meet on climate impact of projects

MSPs are due to hear concerns about the emissions impact of the proposed Forth Road bridge and other key infrastructure developments. Read

Man in court over nurse murder bid

A man accused of attempting to murder a nurse found locked in the boot of her own car will make a second court appearance. Read

Public sector 'energy inefficient'

Public buildings run by the Scottish Government have failed to meet acceptable energy efficiency standards, it was reported. Read

Criminal age 'could be raised'

The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland could be raised from eight to at least 12, it has been reported. Read

Headteacher on child porn charge

A headteacher has appeared in court charged with possessing child pornography, it emerged. Read

Drink-driving fall welcomed

Police chiefs welcomed a fall in the number of motorists caught drink-driving in Scotland over the festive period. Read

Call to justify milk price cut

Farmers warned of a gloomy start to the new year as leading milk purchasers cut their prices. Read

Court translator cost up four-fold

The cost to taxpayers of providing translators in Scottish courts has quadrupled in the past six years, new figures reveal. Read

Presenter is Tories' strategy chief

TV journalist Michael Crow has been appointed to a top job in the Scottish Tory party. Read

Minister hails NHS parking move

The abolition of hospital car parking charges will provide "practical help" for families, health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has said. Read

Jobs axed at childrenswear chain

Administrators for failed childrenswear chain Adams have announced the closure of nine Scottish stores. Read

Call over B&B fire regulations

Tough fire regulations, which bed-and-breakfast establishment operators are struggling to comply with, are being eased in Scotland despite being strengthened in England and Wales, a tourist chief has said. Read