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Neil Pooran
UK
Fringe programme launches featuring ‘notable increase’ in overseas performers
This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class.
By
Neil Pooran
4 Jun 2026
Politics
Daily investigations under way in village hit by ground movement, says Starmer
Residents of Coalsnaughton have been told they are unable to access their homes for another eight weeks.
By
Neil Pooran
3 Jun 2026
Crime
Former MSP Colin Smyth due in court on drink-driving charges
The 53-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
By
Neil Pooran
3 Jun 2026
Crime
Murrell bought motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told
More details of Murrell’s embezzlement were revealed as he returned to court.
By
Neil Pooran
2 Jun 2026
Politics
Arrival in prison van marks total fall from grace for SNP supremo Peter Murrell
The SNP’s long-standing chief executive was once half of Scotland’s most influential power couple.
By
Neil Pooran
2 Jun 2026
Crime
Peter Murrell case £124,550 motorhome had just four miles on clock when seized
The former SNP chief executive spent a significant part of the funds he stole from the party on three vehicles.
By
Neil Pooran
2 Jun 2026
Crime
Peter Murrell returns to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission
Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.
By
Neil Pooran
2 Jun 2026
Crime
Peter Murrell to return to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission
Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.
By
Neil Pooran
2 Jun 2026
Business News
Airports say flights returning to normal after jet fuel supply delays
Some passengers at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports reported delays to their flights.
By
Neil Pooran
1 Jun 2026
UK
Fishermen recall mystery of ‘yellow submarine’ hauled ashore on Islay in 2005
John Baker’s surprising discovery brought international attention to the island.
By
Neil Pooran
1 Jun 2026
UK
Underwater drone joins annual hunt for Loch Ness monster
The Loch Ness Experience’s yearly ‘quest’ event is under way.
By
Neil Pooran
29 May 2026
Crime
Mother who murdered baby daughter jailed for at least 19 years
Nicole Blain killed infant daughter Thea Wilson in Greenock, Inverclyde, in July 2023.
By
Neil Pooran
28 May 2026
Environment
Birds of prey in Scotland persecuted 182 times over 10 years – study
The RSPB documented cases of raptors being shot, poisoned and trapped,
By
Neil Pooran
27 May 2026
UK
Taxi driver tells passenger ‘you saved my life’ after advice led to cancer find
Brian Kelly’s conversation with a Prostate Cancer UK volunteer would prove to be life-changing.
By
Neil Pooran
26 May 2026
Environment
Grass fire near Arthur’s Seat sends plume of smoke over Edinburgh
The fire started in an area of vegetation near the ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel.
By
Neil Pooran
25 May 2026
Crime
Length of SNP finances investigation was ‘crucial’, senior officer says
An assistant chief constable at Police Scotland defended aspects of Operation Branchform.
By
Neil Pooran
25 May 2026
Crime
Sturgeon ‘had no suspicion’ personal items were purchased with SNP funds
The former first minister of Scotland said she was not aware of many of the items being purchased by Peter Murrell.
By
Neil Pooran
25 May 2026
Crime
Ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admits embezzling £400,000 in party funds
The former party chief executive admitted the charges when he appeared in court on Monday morning.
By
Neil Pooran
25 May 2026
Politics
Who is Peter Murrell? SNP supremo and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon
The SNP’s long-standing chief executive was once half of Scotland’s most influential power couple.
By
Neil Pooran
25 May 2026
Crime
Peter Murrell arrives at court ahead of hearing on embezzlement charges
The former SNP chief executive was first arrested in April 2023 as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
By
Neil Pooran
25 May 2026
UK
US urged to ‘make haggis legal again’ ahead of World Cup
Simon Howie Butchers, based in Perthshire, is launching a petition for a law change across the Atlantic which warns ‘no haggis, no party’.
By
Neil Pooran
22 May 2026
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