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Man admits killing father-of-two by pushing him into path of ambulance
Robert Bromell, 39, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but he died the following day.
By
Sarah Ward
21 Jan 2026
Tech
Consultation opens on expanding mobile phone ban to all Edinburgh schools
Portobello and Queensferry high schools are already using lockable pouches which restrict access to phones throughout the day.
By
Sarah Ward
21 Jan 2026
UK
Alan Cumming praises ‘extraordinary’ arts festival
The artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre said it was his ‘mission’ to bring people together.
By
Sarah Ward
19 Jan 2026
UK
Tributes to former MoD engineer who campaigned for Chinook crash families
David Hill, 69, wrote three books examining the Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre in 1994.
By
Sarah Ward
19 Jan 2026
Health
Researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer
Scientists hope to ‘tackle the disease at its beginnings’ after a genetic breakthrough.
By
Sarah Ward
19 Jan 2026
Politics
Reform leader in Scotland says independence vote should be postponed for 10 years
Speaking to the BBC Scotland Sunday Show, Lord Offord said that Nigel Farage ‘would not be dictating the policies’.
By
Sarah Ward
18 Jan 2026
Politics
Ex-prison governor says there are ‘no women’s prisons in Scotland’
Rhona Hotchkiss criticised the Scottish Prison Services’ (SPS) transgender policy ahead of a judicial review in February.
By
Sarah Ward
18 Jan 2026
Politics
John Swinney: SNP Holyrood majority would warrant second independence referendum
The First Minister also questioned the future of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
By
Sarah Ward
17 Jan 2026
Business News
Number of SMEs in Scotland down since 2020, figures from Lib Dems show
The data showed that since 2020, the number of SMEs in Scotland has fallen from 177,020 to 171,660 – a decline of 5,360.
By
Sarah Ward
17 Jan 2026
Crime
Producer concerned for safety of ‘human swan’ expedition cameraman, inquiry told
Dan Burton, 54, died in a mid-air paramotor collision with climate activist Sacha Dench in the Highlands in 2021.
By
Sarah Ward
16 Jan 2026
Crime
Former nuns and support worker sentenced over historic abuse at children’s homes
The offences took place at two homes in Lasswade, Midlothian, and Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, run by the Catholic order the Sisters of Nazareth.
By
Sarah Ward
15 Jan 2026
Crime
Man who shot at window of former friend jailed for nine years
Nicky Robertson was sentenced on Wednesday following an incident in Edinburgh in March last year.
By
Sarah Ward
14 Jan 2026
Politics
Child payment rise ‘step in right direction’ but more help required, says mother
Angie Bird, who lives in Ardfern, Argyll and Bute, was speaking after the benefit was increased to £40 a week for families with a child under one.
By
Sarah Ward
13 Jan 2026
Crime
Grandmother accused of abortion buffer zone breach has bailed continued
Rose Docherty, 75, did not enter a plea when she appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday.
By
Sarah Ward
13 Jan 2026
Crime
Former soldier who threw petrol bombs at police station jailed
Jamie Taylor, 34, previously admitted two charges relating to explosive substances and endangering life, and culpable and wilful conduct.
By
Sarah Ward
13 Jan 2026
Crime
Review of Palestine Action terror ban is ‘urgent’, Court of Session told
Joanna Cherry KC said that a judicial review was ‘a case of great constitutional significance’.
By
Sarah Ward
12 Jan 2026
Crime
TikToker who killed grandmother in fatal crash jailed for nine years
Leigh Sutherland, 31, killed Margaret Allan while speeding in a car he knew was unsafe.
By
Sarah Ward
9 Jan 2026
Crime
Speeding driver who killed boyfriend and two friends in crash jailed
Judge Lady Ross described Jorja Colville’s actions as ‘senseless, reckless and obviously dangerous’.
By
Sarah Ward
8 Jan 2026
Environment
Snow-hit Aberdeenshire village experiencing ‘worst winter in 25 years’
The local Co-Op was photographed on Tuesday evening with piles of snow reaching almost to the roof.
By
Sarah Ward
8 Jan 2026
Environment
Snowed-in couple hail ‘good Samaritan’ farmer who cleared drive
Graeme Stewart said the farming community had saved the day for villagers in Alford, Aberdeenshire.
By
Sarah Ward
7 Jan 2026
Health
Retired HGV driver undergoes heart bypass using gene therapy to reduce risks
The procedure aims to extend the lifespan of blood vessels used during the graft process in the surgery.
By
Sarah Ward
7 Jan 2026
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