It remains to be seen if a review of the system for approving new medicines will lead to fairer access to drugs for patients, a cancer charity has warned.Read
Encouraging more people to cycle to work would not only improve the nation's health but could save the economy millions, according to new research.Read
Seven members of a criminal gang which made up to £200 million flooding the west of Scotland with cocaine and heroin have been jailed for more than 60 years.Read
A man accused of murdering three members of the same family in a fire threatened a steward when he was thrown out of a pub which days later burned down, a court has heard.Read
The Church of Scotland has voted in favour of allowing openly gay men and women to become ministers - whilst maintaining a traditionalist standpoint.Read
The Church of Scotland's eventual decision on the ordination of openly gay ministers will impact on the way the Church is received in society, its annual gathering has been told.Read
More women will be able to be tested to see if they have a gene that puts them at greater risk of developing breast cancer, the Health Secretary has said.Read
Scottish secondary schools will receive £1 million to fund "unforgettable" educational trips to European battlefields to commemorate the centenary of the First World War, the First Minister has announced.Read
A rent-to-buy housing scheme which aims to build affordable homes and boost the economy with jobs and investment has been extended, the Scottish Government has announced.Read