One of Scotland’s leading soil scientists has been given the royal seal of approval in Sweden.

Scientists have updated the World Magnetic Model, which underlies navigation for ships and planes, nearly a year ahead of schedule because the magnetic poles have wandered more quickly than expected in recent years.

A Leeds man has been ordered to pay back £1,373,060 he illegally earned after the conclusion of a proceeds of crime hearing at Leeds Crown Court.

A new teaching and events space is planned for Scotland’s Rural College Hill and Mountain Research Centre, near Crianlarich in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

Vital work on a £1million flood alleviation project will start again in Earby next week