Scottish council area in Greater Glasgow region
The SNP faces renewed scrutiny over its Monklands Hospital project amid revelations that the project was deemed unaffordable before the election. New documents show ministers knew the cost problems, prompting calls for accountability and answers for Scottish voters.
British nationals arrested abroad for drug smuggling have surged, according to government figures. Since 2023, arrests rose from about 80 to over 340 in 2025, with cannabis from Thailand and Southeast Asia driving the spike. Authorities warn of harsh penalties and dangerous conditions for those detained. A separate case in Australia involves two Britons charged with large-scale drug distribution.
The Scottish government has introduced environmental impact assessments for data centres above 50MW and will pause decisions until guidance is published, as Holyrood weighs a national strategy to manage a rapid boom in hyperscale AI facilities.
A 60-year-old security guard has donated one of his kidneys to Karen Davey, a 41-year-old mother of four in Wales, after she pleaded for help on social media as her kidney failure threatened her ability to be a mother. The operation took place in July at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, offering Karen a lifeline after months of waiting for a transplant.
Independent Moray councillor Neil McLennan continues representing Buckie ward while living in Cairo, raising questions about constituency access. He remains entitled to a Moray Council salary as he works remotely, while official guidance suggests attendees should spend time with constituents.
The University of Glasgow faces a fatal accident inquiry after a student, Ethan Brown, 23, from Coatbridge, died in December 2024 following an incorrect grade notification that he had failed a course. The university has apologised and is implementing recommendations from reviews; a civil settlement has been reached with the family, who are pushing for accountability and broader reforms across Scottish universities.