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Nick Forbes
Crime
Information given about Dundee incident did not fully reflect situation – police
Police initially said the incident, in the Lochee area of the city last year, had involved a Bulgarian couple ‘approached by youths’.
By
Nick Forbes
11 Jun 2026
UK
HebCelt 2025 generated £4.4 million for Outer Hebrides economy, organisers say
More than 17,000 paying ticket holders attended this year’s festival, which was headlined by Lulu, Tide Lines and Skerryvore.
By
Nick Forbes
11 Dec 2025
Business News
Scotland could ‘lose our high streets as we know them’, retailers warn
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is pressing the Finance Secretary to introduce a discount on business rates.
By
Nick Forbes
1 Dec 2025
UK
Sandringham curtains recycled into festive stockings for royal charity auction
The stockings have been made by members of a sewing bee based in another stately home with a royal connection – Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland.
By
Nick Forbes
30 Nov 2025
Health
Rollout of ‘simple’ genetic test to help prevent deafness in babies in Scotland
Health Secretary Neil Gray said the rollout will have a ‘life-changing’ impact on newborn babies in Scotland.
By
Nick Forbes
25 Nov 2025
Crime
Man who injured footballer by throwing seat on pitch warned he could face prison
Aberdeen’s Jack MacKenzie was hit in the face by the seat thrown by David Gowans from the away stand at Tannadice in May.
By
Nick Forbes
21 Nov 2025
Crime
Man accused of chainsaw attack shouted ‘I want the media here’, trial told
Liridon Kastrati, 32, denies attempting to murder four police officers, breach of the peace and motoring offences.
By
Nick Forbes
20 Nov 2025
Crime
Police officer tells trial of ‘terror’ at being chased by a man with chainsaw
Pc Gary Cowan told Paisley Sheriff Court he was worried his pursuer was going to chop off his arms and head.
By
Nick Forbes
19 Nov 2025
Environment
Snow falls across parts of Scotland as wintry weather grips northern half of UK
A yellow warning for snow and ice remains in place in northern Scotland.
By
Nick Forbes
18 Nov 2025
Crime
Man who stabbed neighbour in parking space row jailed for seven-and-a-half years
Stephen McAulay attacked James Duncan outside his home in Glasgow in May 2024.
By
Nick Forbes
18 Nov 2025
Crime
Joint inquiry into water activity deaths on track for March hearing
An inquiry into the deaths of Kayden Walker, 12, and Ruaridh Stevenson, 39, is set to begin on March 16, 2026.
By
Nick Forbes
17 Nov 2025
UK
Edinburgh University lecturers walk out again in dispute over savings plan
The University and College Union has warned future action could see a marking and assessment boycott.
By
Nick Forbes
17 Nov 2025
Health
Diabetes app for young people hailed as ‘go-to resource’ rolled out
The Digibete platform is now being used by more than 3,000 people across Scotland following a ‘highly successful’ scale-up programme.
By
Nick Forbes
14 Nov 2025
Environment
Beavers could help reverse ‘dramatic’ decline in pollinating insects – study
Researchers at the University of Stirling said landowners should be incentivised to allow beavers on their land.
By
Nick Forbes
13 Nov 2025
Business News
Thousands of Leonardo staff walk out in dispute over pay
A union officer said staff had ‘no other choice’ after being offered a real-terms pay cut.
By
Nick Forbes
12 Nov 2025
UK
‘Nice to be free’ says Palestinian brewer after trip to Glasgow to launch beer
Brewmaster Madees Khoury said many people she spoke to were surprised to learn that people drank alcohol in Palestine.
By
Nick Forbes
12 Nov 2025
UK
Hundreds gather to mark Armistice Day in Edinburgh’s Garden of Remembrance
The one o’clock gun fired from the battlements of Edinburgh Castle to initiate a two-minute silence in memory of those who have fallen in conflict.
By
Nick Forbes
11 Nov 2025
Crime
Man jailed over sexual assault of woman who came to fit electronic tag
Patrick Nolan’s victim described him as ‘absolutely pathetic’ after he assaulted her at his home in Stornoway.
By
Nick Forbes
10 Nov 2025
UK
Officers ‘traumatised’ after being assaulted by fans during Celtic v Falkirk tie
Celtic FC has banned the Green Brigade ultras group for three home games.
By
Nick Forbes
7 Nov 2025
Politics
UK Government ‘disrespectful’ over Cameron Barracks plans, says council leader
The leader of Highland Council said there had been ‘no real engagement’ on plans to house 300 male asylum seekers at a barracks in Inverness.
By
Nick Forbes
6 Nov 2025
Business News
Dozens join rally calling for Rockstar Games to reinstate sacked workers
The company has said action was taken after staff were found to be leaking ‘confidential information’ in a public forum.
By
Nick Forbes
6 Nov 2025
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