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Jason Arday was found dead on Friday following an intense period of scrunity about his academic work and achievements

Jason Arday: Glasgow Uni 'deeply shocked' by death of former colleague

Jason Arday was found “unresponsive” at an address in Battersea, south London.

Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Scottish scandal-ridden hospital repairs to cost taxpayers £170m

Exclusive Council launches probe into chestfeeding group 'safeguarding concerns'

Architect launches campaign for full rebuild of Glasgow School of Art

Firefighters in Cairngorms National Park PIC: RSPB/PA Wire

Cairngorms wildfire: Helicopter 'urgently needed' to tackle blaze

The child was able to use his school iPad to email an alleged sex offender

Exclusive Primary pupil 'emailed alleged child sex offender' dad on school iPad

James, who died in 2023, was in care for much of his short life. Questions remain about how he - and his mother - were treated by authorities.

Exclusive Mother's fight after getting only 90 minutes with son before he died

Lockdown drills are common in US schools

Exclusive Rise of US-style lockdown drills in Scots schools

John Summers-Campbell heads a Highland secondary and also performs as drag queen Miss Lossie Mouth.

Head teacher claims teachers face backlash for marking Pride Month

In 2000, Scotland was among the top five countries in Europe in maths, science and reading. Attainment has subsequently declined. (Picture: Ben Birchall)

Exclusive '20 years of radical change needed to improve Scottish schools'

A team from North Berwick RNLI rescued two kayakers who were sinking near Bass Rock PIC: RNLI

Two kayakers rescued from Bass Rock

Wes Streeting had a meeting with Keir Starmer in Downing Street

Streeting set to move on PM as SNP targets Labour rebels

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer accused of 'Brexit betrayal' as UK could sign up to EU rules

Jackdaw is 150 miles off the coast of Aberdeen

Energy experts call for Jackdaw North Sea gas field to be approved

The team from Assynt Mountain Rescue at the Allt nan Uamh Stream Cave after a caver was rescued from the complex PIC: Assynt Mountain Rescue Team

Caver rescued from one of Scotland's most complex underground mazes

Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy

Labour MSP has whip removed over links to Scottish sex offender

Cabinet rallies around Starmer as Sarwar says he should quit as PM

Lewis Swire

Teenage internet safety campaigner claims his warnings were 'censored'

Two people believed to be police officers at Lord Mandelson’s home

Police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson

Ex-Hartlepool MP Lord Peter Mandelson, left, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer before Lord Mandelson was sacked as US ambassador.

Keir Starmer U-turns over Mandelson files after Labour MPs rebel

Gordon Brown appointed Peter Mandelson to the Lords and made him business secretary

Lord Mandelson to face criminal investigation amid Epstein scandal

Lord Mandelson, appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

SNP reports Peter Mandelson to police over Epstein revelations

Edinburgh Airport has warned that airlines could change routes if aviation taxes are higher in Scotland

Exclusive New Scots flight tax 'risks making holidays less affordable'

Keir Starmer secures scotch whisky tariff cut on China visit

Ming Yang Smart Energy hopes to invest up to £1.5 billion in Scotland's largest wind turbine manufacturing facility, subject to UK government approval

China embassy approval does not make Ming Yang more likely to go-ahead

Aberdeen has agreed to introduce a 7 per cent tourist tax on most overnight stays in the city.

Scottish city brings in higher tourist tax than Edinburgh or Glasgow

The Glen Rosa during an inspection at Dales Marine, Greenock. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Glen Rosa in pictures as long-delayed ferry hits major milestone

US President Donald Trump plays the Ailsa Course at Turnberry during a visit in 2023

Trump Turnberry decision up to Open organisers, says Downing Street

The STUC has heard concerns about language used by boys in school

Language used against women in schools is ‘spine-chilling’, STUC told

The Solong container ship drifts in the Humber Estuary, off the coast of East Yorkshire following a collision with the MV Stena Immaculate oil tanker.

Solong cargo ship captain revealed as Russian national

A still from the Cinema Sgìre project which recorded life in the Outer Hebrides in the 1970s. A collection of more than 100 videotapes filmed by residents has now been digitised and preserved by National Library of Scotland.

Fading films of life in the Outer Hebrides in the 1970s revived

Knox Academy in Haddington was in lockdown this morning.

Police arrest teen over 'BB gun' incident at secondary school

The Scottish Police Federation said it was supporting a member who had made a protected disclosure. Picture: John Devlin

Exclusive Senior Police Scotland figure at centre of whistleblowing complaint

David Richardson next to the overflowing bins

Man tackles rat infestation using oil and rubber gloves

Driver dies in New Year's Eve car crash. Picture: John Devlin

Driver dies in New Year's Eve car crash

Gregg Wallace is best known for his role as a presenter and judge on MasterChef.

Analysis Why Downing Street feel the need to speak on Gregg Wallace scandal

Glasgow City Chambers. The city is amongst areas in Scotland where university students have been left effectively homeless. Picture: PA

Former lord provost arrested by police on stalking charges

The three judges from Masterchef: The Professionals

Masterchef judge stands down from hit BBC show over complaints

Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch during Prime Minister's Questions

Analysis Kemi Badenoch focuses on Trump in flat first PMQs as Tory leader

Is your local RBS, TSB or Bank of Scotland branch affected?

Explainer All 50 TSB, RBS and Bank of Scotland banks set for closure mapped

Nicola Bulley

Breaking Police work continues into death of Nicola Bulley at coroner’s request

TikTok is the world's most popular app

Breaking TikTok to be blocked from ‘all parliamentary devices’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak and family ‘reminded of rules’ by police on dog walk

Tesco has apologised for the issue

Tesco technical glitch which cancelled deliveries fixed

The Queen Consort was set to carry out several engagements but has been forced to cancel due to illness

Queen Consort forced to pull out of events after contracting illness

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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