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Crime
Iain Robertson rape trial: Woman initiated sex, actor tells court
The former River City star denies a total of seven charges between 2004 and 2020.
By
Nick Forbes
18 Jun 2026
Crime
‘African tribe’ camping in Scottish woods defiant after court removal order
Members of the so-called Kingdom of Kubala show no inclination to leave their campsite despite the legal action.
By
Nick Forbes
12 Sept 2025
Crime
Sheriff issues order for removal of ‘African tribe’ from Scottish Borders woods
The self-styled Kingdom of Kubala say they are reclaiming land that was taken from their ancestors 400 years ago.
By
Nick Forbes
12 Sept 2025
Celebrity News
Works by ‘maverick’ aerial photographer to go on show next month
Alfred Buckham learned his craft by teaching photography before joining the Royal Naval Air Service in 1916.
By
Nick Forbes
11 Sept 2025
UK
‘Regrettable’ that safety equipment played part in deckhand’s death – report
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued a safety bulletin to the fishing industry.
By
Nick Forbes
11 Sept 2025
Crime
Inquiry into rogue surgeon told of efforts to locate him in Libya
Sam Eljamel is thought to have harmed dozens of patients during his time as head of neurosurgery at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
By
Nick Forbes
10 Sept 2025
Environment
Heavy seas likely reason for mass starfish stranding, says expert
Thousands of the creatures remain strewn on Kirkcaldy beach in Fife.
By
Nick Forbes
9 Sept 2025
UK
Edinburgh Uni lecturers walk out on first of five days of industrial action
The University and College Union said it is ‘taking steps’ to extend its mandate for industrial action, which expires in November.
By
Nick Forbes
8 Sept 2025
UK
Edinburgh University lecturers begin walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts plan
The University and College Union said cutting staff would amount to ‘academic vandalism on an unprecedented scale’.
By
Nick Forbes
8 Sept 2025
Tech
Partnership with researchers will help tackle ‘digital threats’ – senior officer
The announcement has been welcomed by Justice Secretary Angela Constance.
By
Nick Forbes
8 Sept 2025
Celebrity News
Sir Ian Rankin among writers shortlisted for 2025 McIlvanney prize
The prize recognises excellence in Scottish crime writing and is named after William McIlvanney, often described as the godfather of Tartan Noir.
By
Nick Forbes
5 Sept 2025
Politics
SQA staff balloted on industrial action after ‘unacceptable’ pay offer
The ballot will run until September 25, with the Unite union saying it will include staff at all grades and in all job roles.
By
Nick Forbes
5 Sept 2025
UK
Law firm hails ‘resilience’ of Celtic Boys Club players as group action finishes
The case related to abuse at the youth club by convicted paedophiles James Torbett and Frank Cairney.
By
Nick Forbes
4 Sept 2025
Crime
Drug gang boss jailed for six years after extradition from Morocco
Conor McGregor, 32, was head of an organised crime group that made ‘significant’ amounts of money selling drugs over a three-year period.
By
Nick Forbes
4 Sept 2025
Crime
Albanian trio jailed for running ‘industrial scale’ cannabis farm
Elton Skenderi, 29, Gjovalin Toma, 31, and Eduard Daja, 39, admitted drug offences after their cultivation was found in a former shopping centre.
By
Nick Forbes
3 Sept 2025
Politics
Risk of ‘gaslighting’ if trans women allowed in women-only spaces, tribunal told
On Tuesday the tribunal heard Ms Peggie’s conduct towards a trans medic went ‘beyond mere intolerance’.
By
Nick Forbes
2 Sept 2025
Politics
Nurse showed ‘surprising level’ of disgust in trans medic row, tribunal hears
On Monday, Sandie Peggie’s lawyer had said NHS Fife had been ‘in the grip of a delusion’ over the dispute.
By
Nick Forbes
2 Sept 2025
Politics
Health board ‘in grip of a delusion’ over trans medic row, tribunal hears
NHS Fife took action against Sandie Peggie because of the ‘objectionable’ way she manifested her gender-critical beliefs, the tribunal heard.
By
Nick Forbes
1 Sept 2025
Politics
Trans women are ‘still men’, Sandie Peggie’s lawyer tells tribunal
The Sandie Peggie tribunal is currently hearing closing submissions, having heard from all its witnesses before it was adjourned at the end of July.
By
Nick Forbes
1 Sept 2025
Environment
‘Remarkable’ Bronze Age hoard to go on display for first time next year
The Carnoustie Hoard will go on display as part of the Scotland’s First Warriors exhibition, which opens next summer.
By
Nick Forbes
1 Sept 2025
UK
Palestinian brewery launches lager for sale in UK
Taybeh Brewing Co was founded in the West Bank in 1994.
By
Nick Forbes
27 Aug 2025
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