Ishan Crawford

The era of the "wild west" beauty industry in Scotland is officially coming to an end. Members of the Scottish Parliament have unanimously backed a strict new law that bans Botox, lip fillers, and non-surgical Brazilian butt lifts for anyone under 18. This historic move aims to stop children from being "butchered" by unqualified practitioners and closes a dangerous legal loophole that allowed English teenagers to cross the border for risky cosmetic jabs. The Law That Changes Everything Scottish lawmakers put patient safety first this week by voting through the general principles of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical…

A cheeky thief has been caught on camera casually pocketing sausages and milkshakes from a family-run corner shop in Livingston, leaving owners stunned and the clip going viral across Scotland. The bold theft happened in broad daylight on Sunday February 8 around 2pm at Fair Price Food Store in Craigshill, and locals are now sharing the footage far and wide. Thief Stuffs Sausages Down Trousers in 30-Second Raid CCTV shows the man strolling into the store like any normal customer. He spends a few moments browsing the fridge before grabbing two nourishment shakes and a pack of sausages. Without breaking…

Joe Rothwell lasted just 35 minutes on his Sheffield United debut before a reckless lunge ended his night and exposed the deep frustration still burning from his failed Rangers spell. Chris Wilder admitted the red card was no surprise. The Blades boss revealed his new midfielder is carrying serious mental scars from six miserable months at Ibrox, where he started only four games and never felt wanted. Wilder Lays Bare Rothwell's Inner Turmoil Speaking after the 3-1 defeat to Middlesbrough, Wilder didn't hide the truth. "Joe is hurting bad from what happened up there," Wilder told reporters. "He's come back…

Celtic are no longer the unstoppable force that Scottish football has grown used to. Saturday night at Parkhead exposed a team that is rattled, disjointed and suddenly very human. Across the city, Hearts watched the cracks widen and felt something they have not felt in decades: genuine belief that the impossible might actually happen this season. Derek McInnes’ side are now within touching distance of the top. Two wins in the next six days — first the Edinburgh derby against Hibs, then Rangers at Tynecastle — and Hearts will either lead the league or sit one point behind with all…

More than seven out of ten businesses in the south of Scotland say their performance is good or steady, according to the latest major survey of the region. Despite rising costs and recruitment headaches, firms are pushing forward with ambition and hiring plans that show real grit. The South of Scotland Business Survey, carried out by Ipsos for South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), gathered views from 600 companies in Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders between October and December 2024. The results paint a picture of a region that refuses to be knocked off course. Firms Stay Resilient as…

A devastated Scottish mum has revealed her fiancé took his own life on a family holiday in Spain just hours before the first anniversary of their baby daughter's sudden death. Robert Davidson, 37, fell from the sixth-floor balcony of their hotel in Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol late on Tuesday 3 February 2026. The tragedy struck the night before the one-year anniversary of seven-week-old Hollie Davidson's death from sudden infant death syndrome. The Night Everything Changed Daniella Robb had booked the sunshine break to escape the pain of the looming anniversary. The family from Hamilton, Lanarkshire, arrived in Spain…

Passengers saying goodbye to loved ones at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports now face a stinging £7 charge just to pull up at the terminal for a few minutes. Critics have branded the airports "greedy" and accused them of treating travellers like cash cows after fees rose by up to 600 per cent in ten years. The sharp increases at Scotland's two busiest AGS-owned airports have sparked fury among families, taxi drivers and politicians who say the "kiss-and-fly" tax is pricing people out of quick, convenient drop-offs. Ten-Year Price Explosion Laid Bare Glasgow Airport charged just £1 for drop-off in 2014.…

Skyscanner, the Edinburgh-born travel search giant, has sealed a blockbuster last-minute sponsorship as lead-arm partner of Scotland's men's cricket team for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The deal, announced on 4 February 2026, came together in record time after Scotland received a dramatic late invitation to the tournament when another qualifier was disqualified. In just 12 days, Cricket Scotland built a squad, designed new kits, and locked in a global brand with deep Scottish roots. Millions will now see the famous Skyscanner logo when the team takes on cricketing giants. From Shock Call-Up to Global…

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the breathtaking new Luss Distillery on the shores of Loch Lomond, in a major boost for whisky tourism and rural jobs. The £25 million development by Loch Lomond Group is one of the biggest single investments in Scotch whisky visitor experiences in years and comes at a critical time for an industry facing global headwinds. A Personal Touch from the Top John Swinney toured the brand-new facilities in the picturesque village of Luss on Monday, chatted with staff, and unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the occasion. The First Minister was clearly…

Scotland's education system stands at a crossroads. The newly launched Qualifications Scotland has confirmed a root-and-branch review of exams and qualifications that could reshape how young people are assessed for a generation. The most significant review in decades will question everything from exam length to whether some subjects should even have national qualifications. Changes won't hit classrooms until 2031 at the earliest, but interim reforms could shorten some exams much sooner. Chief Examining Officer Donna Stewart told BBC Scotland the goal is simple: make sure qualifications are "absolutely fit for purpose" in 2025 and beyond. Why the Old System Had to…