Nick Forbes

Science

Meteorite that killed dinosaurs also created life-supporting environment – study

Researchers said the findings could help direct the search for life on other planets.
9 Jun 2026
UK

Two more charged following Old Firm disorder

Several officers and members of the public were injured after fans invaded the pitch following Celtic’s victory over Rangers last month.
26 Apr 2026
Politics

Swinney recalls late-night talk with wife that led to him becoming FM

John Swinney was speaking at an event with actor Martin Compston.
25 Apr 2026
Politics

I want Reform to get ‘absolutely pumped’ in next month’s election – Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was again asked about claims he had approached Lord Malcolm Offord with an offer of working together to oust the SNP.
23 Apr 2026
Crime

Self-styled king of ‘African tribe’ deported from country

Kofi Offeh was part of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala, which was located in a camp in woodland near Jedburgh.
23 Apr 2026
Business News

Urgent action on oil and gas decommissioning could create 25,000 jobs – report

Redwater Insights said 500 North Sea oil and gas wells are already overdue for decommissioning, and a further 1,700 are due to be plugged.
23 Apr 2026
Politics

Starmer’s agreement to meet is ‘significant’ step, say Chinook crash bereaved

All 29 people on board RAF Chinook ZD576 were killed when the aircraft crashed on the Mull of Kintyre in June 1994.
22 Apr 2026
UK

Bunnies ‘doing well’ after rescue from North Sea drilling rig

The three animals are now being looked after at New Arc Wildlife Rescue in Aberdeenshire.
22 Apr 2026
Politics

Swinney ‘politely’ turns down Trump invitation to White House banquet

The banquet is being held as part of the King and Queen’s forthcoming state visit to the US.
20 Apr 2026
Celebrity News

I put absolutely everything into Half Man – Richard Gadd

The Baby Reindeer creator acknowledged that people are ‘expecting big things’ from his latest project

20 Apr 2026
Crime

Victims condemn ‘insulting’ sentences handed to abusive foster mother and son

Two of Jennifer and Steven Robertson’s victims said they ‘live with what happened every single day’.
17 Apr 2026
Crime

Mother and son who abused foster children branded ‘scum’ by victim at sentencing

Judge John Morris KC said Jennifer and Stephen Robertson’s offending had had a ‘devastating impact’ on their victims.
17 Apr 2026
Politics

Video shows pro-Palestine activists vandalising Glasgow insurance office

The activists sprayed slogans and smashed windows at the Sentinel building on the city’s Waterloo Street.
17 Apr 2026
Environment

Further digs to take place at ‘remarkable’ cave once home to ancient hippo

Researchers said the excavations could provide insights into past climate change and extinct species.
16 Apr 2026
Politics

Use King’s US visit as leverage to ‘bring Trump to his senses’ – Cole-Hamilton

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was speaking on the Holyrood election campaign trail on Thursday.
16 Apr 2026
UK

Historical fiction prize announces first all-British shortlist

The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction is now in its 17th year.
16 Apr 2026
Crime

Alleged attacker told girl he would show her ‘how to have good time’, court told

Ilia Belov, 22, is alleged to have attacked a 12-year-old in St Ann Lane, Dundee, last August.
15 Apr 2026
Environment

‘Highland hotel robbers’ among 100,000 Victorian prisoner records now online

The newly published records feature 98,000 entries from Ayr Prison and 4,600 from Inverary Prison.
14 Apr 2026
UK

Mother reunited with lifeboat ‘heroes’ who rescued her after paddleboard ordeal

Mandy Galloway said that when she knew she was safe she just wanted to go home to see the children she thought she would never see again.
14 Apr 2026
Crime

Trial date set for men accused of murdering Robert Best

The trial of four men accused of killing the 50-year-old in Inverclyde in November 2025 will take place next year.
13 Apr 2026
Crime

Abusive husband jailed for killing wife who jumped from bridge

Kimberly Milne, 28, took her own life following a campaign of abuse by Lee Milne, 40.
10 Apr 2026