Laura Paterson
Business News
Dozens of bus services cancelled as drivers strike in pay dispute
Monday’s strike is the first of three planned strike days for the next fortnight, followed by six weeks of continuous action from June 9.
26 May 2025
Politics
Climate, child poverty and economic growth in legislative plan pledges – Swinney
Scotland’s First Minister will set out his Programme for Government on Wednesday.
2 Sept 2024
Politics
Scottish Tory leadership hopeful backed by all five of the party’s MPs
Russell Findlay also secured the support of former Scottish secretary Lord Forsyth.
1 Sept 2024
UK
Schoolboy tries on prize-winning cardboard crown in front of the King
Oliver Keith, 8, made the crown for a competition at a flower show in Aberdeen.
31 Aug 2024
UK19 Aug 2024
King pats Shetland pony as a guard of honour marks Balmoral arrival
The traditional ceremony is held when the monarch takes up summer residence at Balmoral Castle
Crime
Man appears in court accused of attempting to murder a police officer
Thomas Malone, 27, is also accused of abduction and assault.
11 Jul 2024
UK
Man arrested over attempted murder of police officer
Police said the officer was seriously injured in an incident with a car which had been reported stolen.
10 Jul 2024
Politics
Starmer urged to focus on climate and economy in Scotland
Pressure groups have laid out their demands of the incoming Labour government.
5 Jul 2024
Politics
Police investigate cases of suspected voter fraud in Glasgow
Four cases of suspected “personation” were reported to Glasgow City Council.
5 Jul 2024
UK
Man arrested after alleged assault on plane forced to divert
The Glasgow to Tenerife Jet2 flight landed at Shannon Airport on Tuesday evening.
13 Jun 2024
Celebrity News
Taylor Swift fans triggered earthquake monitors as Eras tour rocked Edinburgh
The British Geological Survey said the US superstar’s concerts at Murrayfield caused seismic activity.
13 Jun 2024
UK10 Jun 2024
Man, 64, charged with voyeurism at Taylor Swift concert
The man was charged in connection with the alleged offence at the concert in Edinburgh on Saturday
Celebrity News
Rare first edition Harry Potter book up for auction valued at up to £60,000
It is one of only 500 Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone hardback books from the initial print run.
10 Jun 2024
Showbiz7 Jun 2024
Taylor Swift congratulates newly engaged couple as UK tour kicks off
Swift said the light summer night meant she could spot a couple who got engaged
Business News
Retailers hoping for summer boost after ‘mediocre’ May, industry body says
Total sales fell by 0.5% in real terms between last month and May 2023.
4 Jun 2024
UK
Taylor Swift fan, 11, makes hundreds of friendship bracelets for the elderly
Devon Dickinson was inspired by her 92-year-old great-grandmother.
4 Jun 2024
Crime3 Jun 2024
Boy, 13, in court charged with murder following death of teenager
Kory McCrimmon, 16, died in hospital on Sunday afternoon after an incident in Glasgow.
Crime
Man in court accused of murdering 78-year-old woman
Daniel Parker is also accused of the attempted murders of two other women.
23 May 2024
UK
Missing man accused of rape arrested in Spain
James Clacher, 55, was reported missing in North Lanarkshire in May 2022.
22 May 2024
Politics
Eradicating child poverty to be Scottish Government’s ‘most important objective’
First Minister John Swinney is to set out his government’s priorities in a statement at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.
22 May 2024
UK
Woman, 78, dead and man arrested after weapon incident
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death.
21 May 2024