SCOTLAND

Torrential rain deluged Britain, cutting power to thousands of homes and forcing some to evacuate flooded streets.

The man, in his 50s, is believed to be the first fatality of Storm Frank.

As I will be 93 in February 2016 I must accept that Cameron's conservatives may be the last government I will live under

Looters target flooded homes as army steps up to try and regain control.

Detective Chief Superintendent Gerry McLean said police will now focus on arresting the most senior gangsters.

The Met Office have issued 51 flood warnings, nine of which are severe, across the UK.

The Balmoral Castle in Scotland is said to be the Queen's favourite.

Police were hunting Hamilton after he disappeared in April 2015.

Only 7% of Scottish people say they dance regularly, a drop from 14% eight years ago.

European Court of Justice ruled Scottish government plans contravened EU law.

Overall growth in Scotland remains forecast at 1.9% for 2015, down on year before figures, Dr Gary Gillespie says.

Figures show 79% arrested for terrorism-related offences were of British or British dual nationality.

US presidential hopeful also loses honorary degree from university in Aberdeen.

US presidential candidate is accused of 'hate speech' in petition calling for university to revoke doctorate.

Storm Desmond dumped record levels of rain on Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.

UK's Environment Agency has issued 130 flood warnings across Britain.

The social media platform failed to offer the Saltire as an option for its customers from Scotland.

The ABE process involves blending pot ale and draff – two residues that make up 90% of whisky distillery output.

Investigation reveals series of procedural failings aboard the Lysblink Seaways.

More than 60 'racially or religiously motivated' incidents have been reported to Police Scotland.

A polar plume is set to freeze parts of Britain as the country stockpiles salt