The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is spending £1.6m on new kit to tackle the problem.

Aberdeen student Hannah Chowdhry is calling for better support for families in a petition to Holyrood.

Emily is looking for the ONE...hobby. Will Jiu Jitsu be be the activity she falls for?!

Aden Thurlow, 11, is believed to be the youngest person to lead climbs on Am Buachaille and Old Man of Stoer.

Dr Reith came up with the idea for insulin pens, which soon replaced syringes as the way to take the drug.

Caleb Ferguson must serve a minimum of 16 years for killing a 20-year-old man in Perth.

Father-of-four David McGuinness, 30, died in hospital after an incident last year.

Unison said there are no more strikes planned following two weeks of industrial action in Perth and Kinross.

The collision, involving a white BMW X6 and a black Kia Ceed taxi, happened on Cochrane Avenue at about 03:05.

The roadshow pays a visit to Thirlestane Castle in the Scottish Borders.

Dozens of new tourist businesses are opening in the South of Scotland as visitors escape to the great outdoors.

Rita Purves was just 13 when she first took a seat at the organ in Morebattle in the Borders.

Scotland fell silent at 11:00 to commemorate those who died in conflicts around the world.

Offers have been made for a site which inspired JM Barrie but a timeline for any sale is uncertain.

Labour claims that public services require a £40bn increase in taxation and spending

Reeves says the government will raise £25bn from increasing employers' National Insurance contributions.

People in Nuneaton, Warwickshire react to Labour's first budget in 15 years.

The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of changes to taxes and spending in the Budget.

The States of Jersey Ambulance Service campaign calls for greater respect and support for workers.

Jersey aims to "strengthen ties within education, sport and culture" with Antigua and Barbuda.

Andrew Muir says Labour's first budget in 14 years is "bad" for farmers.

The sports minister said his department does “not have the budget” to increase the amount of funding.

The new procedure will allow members to vote in the NI Assembly without physically being there.

Alliance pays tribute to its "ground-breaking" and "trailblazing" former assembly member, Anna Lo.

The health minister predicts difficult conversations with unions over pay due to budget problems.

The law could force health staff to be open with patients and their families when mistakes are made.

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

The technology allows people to scan a code and get information on navigating buildings.

A former member of the Archbishops' Council calls for change after Justin Welby's resignation.

Andrew Jenkins says his aim was to give hope to those feeling defeated.

University of Wales Trinity St David plans to move its humanities department more than 20 miles.

Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.

The boss of Britain's biggest pubs group urges the chancellor to extend business rates relief.

The new Labour government is expected to announce spending cuts and tax rises in Wednesday's Budget.

The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.

The chancellor says businesses will "contribute more" as she raises employer National Insurance to 15%.

Nationwide predicts a fifth of first time buyers will pay the tax going forward, affecting activity.

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

The new electricity plant plans to use the gas rather than releasing it into the atmosphere.

It's taken two years to build and is 200m (656ft) long, but why does the River Trent need a fish pass?

A Nottingham theologian says the resignation of Justin Welby is "unprecedented".

Dima Kim also claims groups of teenagers threw eggs at his restaurant in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire.

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.

Hospital waiting times hit record levels this year raising concerns about the NHS during winter.

Proposals for renewable energy schemes in Wales could be sped up under new plans.

Bryan Webber says dentists are trained on the signs of mouth cancer, but people must seek help early.

The plans for London Road had the aim of encouraging more people to take up cycling and walking.

Runnymede Borough Council says it plans solar panels and insulation for 169 properties.