Suicide rates in Northern Ireland are three times higher in the most deprived areas compared with the least deprived, a new report has found. The report, by the Samaritans, found that the self-harm ...

The alarm is sounding in the UK's first drug consumption room. A man in his 30s has overdosed in the "using space" – a room ...

Sports clubs and community facilities in Glasgow, including Shettleston Boxing Club and Glasgow Life, are set to benefit from ...

Are you likely to get a longer sentence for murder or rape? The Herald breaks down the data behind Scotland's prison system.

The SNP MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse had taken leave from her role as alcohol and drugs minister last year to ...

Police have called in drones and helicopters to deal with ‘anti-social’ quad bikers who have been causing a nuisance in the area.

An increase in defence spending “may well” provide more work for Scottish Government-owned Ferguson Marine, John Swinney has said.

A unique project is now being rolled out to schools across Falkirk in a bid to encourage pupils to get enough sleep ...

While local newspapers have been closing across the country, The Slice is "all about developing a model of local journalism ...

FAJITAS with chicken or halloumi, beef and aubergine burgers, cheesy lasagne, smoked tomato and lentil soup with homemade ...

Our film crew is ushered out of the area while an ambulance is called ... of injecting users in one of the most deprived communities in Glasgow. It is hoped that by providing a safer space it ...