The SNP has been branded the ‘pay more get less’ government by the Scottish Conservatives in advance of the Scottish budget next week.

Only a quarter of reported crimes of drink spiking for sexual purposes are being detected, according to the latest figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives.

Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to resist hiking up taxes even further on workers and businesses ahead of next week’s Holyrood budget.

This week Michelle Ballantyne, MSP for South Scotland, is calling for the Scottish Government to intervene to improve roads and potholes in East Lothian.

The number of doctors in training in Scotland has sunk to a five-year low, sparking fears the country’s GP crisis is set to worsen.

In his East Lothian Courier column, Councillor Lachlan Bruce highlights the need to respect and protect our emergency workers.

The Scottish Conservatives are calling on the SNP to save Scotland’s high streets.

5 things the Conservatives are doing to help small businesses

In a letter published by the Scotsman, Association Chairman Tim Jackson questions the First Minster's understanding of what is crucial to ensure a sound economy and the future prosperity of Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon has refused to deny her plan for the break-up of Britain would drag Scotland straight back into the hated Common Fisheries Policy.