Sarah Ward
Crime
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
Environment
£1.6m training centre for wind farm workers to open in Aberdeen
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray welcomed the announcement as ‘fantastic news’.
By Sarah Ward
2 Dec 2024
Environment
Students from the King’s former school spend week on uninhabited island
Sixth formers from Gordonstoun stayed on Swona, in the Pentland Firth, which has been uninhabited since 1974.
By Sarah Ward
1 Dec 2024
Environment
Historic letter urging support for William Wallace displayed on St Andrew’s Day
The letter dates from 1300 and was written by the King of France in support of the Scottish independence leader.
By Sarah Ward
30 Nov 2024
Crime
Sisters of Skye shooting victim condemn ‘callous and cowardly’ murderer
John MacKinnon, 47, was murdered by his brother-in-law Finlay MacDonald in a spree of violence on Skye and the Scottish mainland in August 2022.
By Sarah Ward
29 Nov 2024
Crime
Jury considers verdict in trial of man accused of Skye shooting spree
Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.
By Sarah Ward
29 Nov 2024
Celebrity News
Coffin of Janey Godley to tour Edinburgh and Glasgow ahead of funeral
The comedian’s funeral will take place at St Mary’s Cathedral in the West End on Saturday.
By Sarah Ward
29 Nov 2024
Celebrity News
Daniel Portman praises Glasgow film industry at Bafta Scotland awards
The co-nominees for Best Actor – Portman and Khalid Abdalla – spoke on the red carpet.
By Sarah Ward
17 Nov 2024
Celebrity News
Daughter of late comic Janey Godley wins two Bafta Scotland awards
Ashley Storrie joked that if her mother had been at the ceremony, she would have been ‘making it all about her’.
By Sarah Ward
17 Nov 2024
Celebrity News
BBC journalists who helped convict killer win Bafta award
BBC journalists Samantha Poling and Eammon O’Connor dedicated their award to the women who helped convict Iain Packer.
By Sarah Ward
17 Nov 2024
Celebrity News
Veteran broadcaster rules out Match Of The Day role
Sports presenter Hazel Irvine, 59, advised aspiring broadcasters to ‘read, read, read, and write, write, write’ and pursue their dreams.
By Sarah Ward
17 Nov 2024
Crime
Sister of alleged Skye gunman ‘tried to save husband’s life’, court told
Lyn-Anne MacKinnon told the court that she saw her husband standing at the kitchen sink after allegedly being shot by her own brother.
By Sarah Ward
14 Nov 2024
Crime
Man accused of Skye shooting spree claimed osteopath ruined his life, court told
Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies a charge of murder and three charges of attempted murder on August 10, 2022.
By Sarah Ward
14 Nov 2024
Crime
Wife of Skye murder accused tells court he attacked her with a knife
Rowena MacDonald said she was left drenched in blood and with punctured lungs after the attack in August 2022.
By Sarah Ward
13 Nov 2024
Crime
Man on trial accused of murdering brother-in-law in Skye shooting spree
Findlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.
By Sarah Ward
13 Nov 2024
UK
Famous Glasgow joke shop closes its doors after almost 140 years in business
Tam Shepherds Trick Shop is to become an online business only because of the redevelopment of the premises it is in.
By Sarah Ward
11 Nov 2024
Environment
10 new butterfly species in Scotland thanks to climate change – study
Research shows that over the past 40 years, butterflies traditionally found in England and Wales have become more common in Scotland.
By Sarah Ward
11 Nov 2024
Celebrity News
Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon to discuss books at festive event
The pair have described their friendship as ‘improbable’ and said all their conversations revolve around reading.
By Sarah Ward
8 Nov 2024
Crime
Speeding driver jailed after killing young man in hit-and-run crash
Ralph Fairhurst, 26, hit Kyle Middlemass, 20, in his Vauxhall Astra on Easter Road in Edinburgh in June 2022.
By Sarah Ward
7 Nov 2024
Environment
Horses used for logging in electricity network projects
Three animals have been extracting timber from forestry sites in Angus.
By Sarah Ward
7 Nov 2024
UK
Counsellor dismissed for gender-critical views awarded £68,000
Roz Adams was awarded compensation against Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre after winning her case
By Sarah Ward
6 Nov 2024