A densely populated electoral region of Scotland.
Amanda Bland has quit Reform UK’s Scottish Parliament group and now sits as an independent, triggering a drop from second to third in Holyrood. Under Holyrood rules, her regional seat will be filled by the next Reform candidate on the regional list. The party says Bland should resign to let constituents be represented by the next Reform candidate.
The UK has faced a fifth heatwave this summer, with record highs in several locations. A cooler spell is moving in over the weekend, bringing rain to some drought-affected areas. Health alerts remain in place as authorities monitor ongoing drought and heat-related pressures.
The Scottish government has announced a pilot to GPS-track individuals on bail, including domestic-abuse suspects, with a rollout aimed for 2027 in Tayside, Fife and Central regions. Survivors call for broader reforms and safeguards, while lawmakers debate the balance between protection and justice.