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
Crime
Evidence to be heard next week in paramotor crash fatal accident inquiry
Amber Eames, who was involved in a previous project with ‘human swan’ Sacha Dench, will give evidence next week.
By Neil Pooran
5 Jan 2026
Environment
Yellow warnings for snow and ice still in place as wintry weather continues
Further snow showers could cause more delays on roads and on public transport throughout Sunday.
By Neil Pooran
4 Jan 2026
UK
‘Unique’ AI-powered headset that can predict epilepsy seizures developed
Scientists say it could drastically change the way the condition is managed.
By Neil Pooran
3 Jan 2026
Environment
Snow and ice expected to bring travel disruption
Parts of the Highlands and north-east Scotland could see blizzard-like conditions on Friday.
By Neil Pooran
2 Jan 2026
Politics
Scots soldiers continue wartime tradition with blanket design competition
4th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, are spending the festive period deployed in Cyprus.
By Neil Pooran
26 Dec 2025
UK
Charity to expand work to clear explosives in Gaza amid ‘immense’ devastation
The Halo Trust said vast areas are ‘contaminated’ with unexploded bombs, missiles, shells and improvised devices.
By Neil Pooran
24 Dec 2025
Politics
Constance faces ministerial code investigation in grooming gangs comments row
The Justice Secretary has been accused of misrepresenting the views of expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.
By Neil Pooran
23 Dec 2025
Crime
Asylum seeker who raped teenager in ‘shocking’ park attack jailed for nine years
Rapualla Ahmadze attacked the 17-year-old in Elgin, Moray, in August last year.
By Neil Pooran
23 Dec 2025
UK
Black holes to be shown in action in first 3D movies created using AI
Experts in black hole astronomy and artificial intelligence will combine for the project at Heriot-Watt University.
By Neil Pooran
19 Dec 2025
UK
Rare specimens collected by naturalist Gerald Durrell donated to museum
The donation of more than 550 specimens and samples is now available for scientific research.
By Neil Pooran
19 Dec 2025
UK
Parents of ‘sextortion’ victim who took own life sue Instagram owners Meta
Murray Dowey, 16, from Dunblane, died in 2023 after being tricked online.
By Neil Pooran
18 Dec 2025
Celebrity News
STV Radio to launch early in new year
The broadcaster said the ‘fun’ new station will feature some of Scotland’s favourite radio voices.
By Neil Pooran
18 Dec 2025
Crime
Sandie Peggie vows to continue legal fight after tribunal ruling
The announcement came on the same day part of the original tribunal ruling was amended, amid claims it contained a “completely made up” quote.
By Neil Pooran
11 Dec 2025
Crime
Amended version of Sandie Peggie tribunal decision released
A ‘certificate of correction’ amends a paragraph in the 312-page judgment.
By Neil Pooran
11 Dec 2025
Crime
Amended version of Sandie Peggie tribunal decision to be released
It comes after supporters of the nurse claimed parts of the initial decision were incorrect.
By Neil Pooran
11 Dec 2025
UK
Fabric which changes colour in response to radiation to be sent into space
It will be launched from one of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets in February.
By Neil Pooran
10 Dec 2025
Environment
Lorries overturn in high winds as Storm Bram travel disruption continues
Lanes of the M74 were closed for a period on Wednesday morning when a number of HGVs overturned.
By Neil Pooran
10 Dec 2025
Politics
Farage due in Falkirk as Reform UK gears up for Holyrood campaign
The rally comes as Reform UK gears up its Scottish Parliament election campaign.
By Neil Pooran
6 Dec 2025
Politics
Military families to benefit from funding for Christmas return leave – Starmer
The Prime Minister made the announcement of funding during a visit to RAF Lossiemouth in northern Scotland on Thursday.
By Neil Pooran
4 Dec 2025
Politics
Starmer to visit RAF base with Norwegian PM as he heads to Scotland
Sir Keir is also expected to meet campaigners and MSPs to discuss his government’s child poverty strategy.
By Neil Pooran
4 Dec 2025