​Shock statistics reveal an increase in the number of children that will be homeless at Christmas in Scotland this year

Investigation underway after sex toy found in cake

Claimants bullied and reduced to tears, MSPs are told

Retailer will give all unsold food from its stores to local groups

​A Holyrood committee wants to end loneliness in Scotland. No other country has ever tackled such a wide ranging issue. Can it really be cured?

The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP

Celtic director Lord Livingston voted in favour of the Tories to cut tax credits, a position fans say is at odds with the club's ethos

Rev Dr Russell Barr says being a Church of Scotland minister is the "best job in the world"

New project wants to get the public speaking out more about mental health issues