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UK hotspots where Gen-Zs are getting on housing ladder revealed by lender

Lloyds looked at the least expensive areas for first-time buyers and the locations where people buying their first home are as young as 27.

By Vicky Shaw, Press Association Personal Finance Correspondent · 18 May 2026 · 3 min read

The legs of armed forces personal in uniform

Scotland

Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community

Safe and Supported Scotland, the first of its kind in Scotland, is being launched by Scottish Women’s Aid and Victim Support Scotland.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 18 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Scotland and Lions rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61

The star announced in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

By Duncan Bech, Press Association Rugby Union Correspondent · 17 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Celtic must be ‘more accountable’, says senior officer angry at fan disorder

There have been 14 arrests in Glasgow so far following Celtic’s Scottish Premiership win.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 17 May 2026 · 4 min read

Alison Garven and Kirsty Ogilvie sounded the starting horn (CRUK)

Scotland

Friends who were diagnosed with cancer weeks apart launch charity run

Alison Garven and Kirsty Ogilvie sounded the starting horn at the Race for Life.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 17 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

No mood in Scottish Labour for challenge to Anas Sarwar’s leadership – MP

Dr Zubir Ahmed also said Wes Streeting has a ‘critical mass’ of support.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 17 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Church of Scotland apologises for historical slavery links

The apology was adopted at the church’s General Assembly in Edinburgh.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 17 May 2026 · 2 min read

Celtic v Heart of Midlothian – William Hill Premiership – Celtic Park

Scotland

Police call for discussions after officers injured during Celtic celebrations

Some 3,000 supporters congregated in the area on Saturday to celebrate their team’s victory over Hearts.

By Press Association Reporters · 17 May 2026 · 2 min read

Alex Cole-Hamilton speaking in front of a group of Lib Dem supporters

Scotland

Alex Cole-Hamilton to run for first minister when MSPs vote on top job

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader confirmed he will put himself forward in Holyrood on Tuesday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 17 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Police officers injured during ‘serious disorder’ after Celtic’s title win

Police moved in to clear the streets after Celtic fans gathered in the Trongate.

By Neil Pooran and Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 16 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Hearts broken after late goals win Scottish Premiership for Celtic

Crowds of supporters gathered outside the Edinburgh side’s stadium for the return of the team bus.

By Neil Pooran and Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 16 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Hearts fans nervous but confident they can win title clash

If Hearts win the Scottish Premiership it will mark the first time for 66 years they have done so.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 16 May 2026 · 2 min read