Some common words we use every day, including the name of one of the UK's main political parties, have a surprising origin in Irish.

The Scots face what their head coach described as "probably the biggest challenge in world rugby right now" as they bid to stop Les Bleus landing the victory they are likely to require to seal a ...

This year's Allianz League has seen Gaelic football take a step into the unknown, with the FRC's sweeping rule changes tested in competitive inter-county football for the first time. The seven ...

Income tax is mostly a responsibility of the devolved Scottish Parliament. The tax-free personal allowance is set at Westminster, but the rates and bands of income tax are a matter for MSPs during ...

A MAJOR Scots university is set to axe 632 posts with the announcement leaving staff "in tears". Dundee University's cuts were revealed by interim principal Shane O'Neill during a meeting and said ...

Uncapped teenagers Lennon Miller and James Wilson have been named in Scotland's squad for this month's Nations League play-off matches with Greece. Meanwhile, Lewis Ferguson, Kevin Nisbet and ...

Motherwell's Lennon Miller and Hearts' James Wilson could make senior international debuts Uncapped teenagers Lennon Miller and James Wilson have been named in Scotland's squad for this month's ...

In some Chinese companies, there has recently emerged a trend to change long working hour corporate culture, with topics of dronemaker DJI and home appliance giant Midea Group mandating their ...

Three men have been rushed to hospital following violent clashes between traveller families that saw around 20 armed thugs attack rivals and smash vehicles. It is understood that metal poles, golf ...

as holders Celtic progress to the Scottish Cup semi-final with a 2-0 win over Hibs. We'll be back tomorrow for the final quarter-final between Livingston and St Johnstone, which precedes the semi ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. More than 700,000 Scottish homes are classed as not fit for habitation - with 600,000 more properties registered as below a legal tolerable ...

Scottish athletes headed for the final British Cross Challenge event of the cross country season at the Inter Counties. All roads led to Nottingham and there were a number of strong performances. And ...