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He had been battling for his political survival after terminating the powersharing deal between the SNP and Scottish Greens on Thursday.

The search begins for a new first minister of Scotland.

Martin Roch, 51, of Maiden Wells near Pembroke, was handed a 24 week suspended sentence for dangerous driving.

US researchers assessed biomarkers in the urine of teenagers who reported using e-cigarettes.

One headteacher said his school relied on contributions of tens of thousands of pounds from parents to help pay for equipment and resources needed.

Conservationists support the closures of sand eel fisheries to all boats to support puffins and other wildlife, despite challenge from the EU.

With the First Minister’s leadership in turmoil, there are a number of possible replacements.

MPs will debate the issue of assisted dying but there will not be a vote.

A House of Lords committee said it is estimated around a third of veterinary medicines currently used in the region are at risk of discontinuation.

The novelist is known for creating the character of Matthew Shardlake, a Tudor lawyer who solves crimes.

Humza Yousaf will make a statement at Bute House in Edinburgh.

Prices in April were 0.8% higher than a year earlier, the lowest growth since December 2021, according to figures from the BRC and NielsenIQ.

Saracens said they were aware of the alleged incident on the Spanish island.

Research for Plantlife found 46% of people plan to mow their lawn no more than once in May.

Sources close to Mr Yousaf have said he is considering giving up his role, according to reports.

The Public and Commercial Services union said more than 300 of its members will take part in the industrial action.

People with unhealthy lifestyles have a 78% increased risk of death, regardless of their genetic risk.

Piran Ditta Khan was convicted almost 20 years after PC Beshenivsky was killed.

The National Crime Agency has given advice to hundreds of thousands of education workers on how to spot signs of abuse.

Doctors said it is ‘early days’ but results so far have been good.