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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 Jun 2026
UK

Underwater drone joins annual hunt for Loch Ness monster

The Loch Ness Experience’s yearly ‘quest’ event is under way.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
22 May 2026