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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
Environment
University of Edinburgh publishes Race Review into colonialist past
The report has been published online, amid a public pledge to stamp address racial discrimination and inequality.
By
Sarah Ward
27 Jul 2025
UK
No arrests made at anti-Trump demonstrations, police say
A spokesperson said Police Scotland ‘took action at demonstrations and protest events’ on Saturday but did not make any arrests.
By
Sarah Ward
26 Jul 2025
Crime
Transgender medic row could be viewed as hate crime, consultant tells tribunal
Nurse Sandie Peggie got into a dispute with Dr Beth Upton over her use of a female changing-room at work in Fife.
By
Sarah Ward
25 Jul 2025
Crime
Phone notes made by trans doctor after nurse dispute were edited, tribunal told
Nurse Sandie Peggie has taken NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton to an employment tribunal.
By
Sarah Ward
25 Jul 2025
UK
HGV driver who had to give up work says £1m Lottery win ‘takes pressure away’
Ally Gilmour, 57, stopped working due to ill health but now says his family have ‘an exciting fresh start’.
By
Sarah Ward
25 Jul 2025
Crime
Consultant admits ‘flagrant breach of confidentiality’ in Peggie gender dispute
Dr Kate Searle was speaking at a tribunal considering nurse Sandie Peggie’s claim against NHS Fife over alleged harassment and discrimination.
By
Sarah Ward
23 Jul 2025
Crime
Emails discussing nurse probe should not have been written, Peggie tribunal told
Sandie Peggie has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and a transgender doctor, citing four claims under the Equality Act 2010.
By
Sarah Ward
22 Jul 2025
Crime
Consultant believed dispute over female changing rooms ‘was hate incident’
Nurse Sandie Peggie has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Upton, citing the Equality Act 2010.
By
Sarah Ward
22 Jul 2025
Crime
Medics objecting to Sandie Peggie’s return warned of culpability, tribunal told
The nurse has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton.
By
Sarah Ward
21 Jul 2025
Crime
Dispute between Sandie Peggie and transgender doctor posed ‘no risk to patients’
Sandie Peggie has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and trans medic Dr Beth Upton, citing four claims under the Equality Act 2010.
By
Sarah Ward
21 Jul 2025
Crime
NHS Fife says staff have faced violent threats as it defends tribunal actions
The update from NHS Fife also revealed that legal costs have increased by £38,000 in just one month.
By
Sarah Ward
18 Jul 2025
Crime
Senior nurse said Sandie Peggie was ‘intolerant’ of trans people, tribunal told
Ms Peggie, a nurse, has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and trans medic Dr Beth Upton, citing four claims under the Equality Act 2010.
By
Sarah Ward
18 Jul 2025
Crime
Issue of trans doctor using female facilities previously raised, tribunal told
Dr Elspeth Pitt said Dr Beth Upton was in a state of ‘visible distress’ following an incident at work involving nurse Sandie Peggie.
By
Sarah Ward
18 Jul 2025
Crime
Hospital was advised trans doctor could use female facilities, tribunal told
Sandie Peggie has lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Beth Upton, citing four clauses in the Equality Act 2010.
By
Sarah Ward
17 Jul 2025
Crime
Head of nursing ‘can’t recall’ risk assessment behind Sandie Peggie’s suspension
The nurse was suspended after complaining about sharing a changing room with trans doctor Beth Upton.
By
Sarah Ward
17 Jul 2025
Crime
NHS Fife equality lead sought guidance on trans staff policies, tribunal told
Isla Bumba, a graduate who works as NHS Fife’s equality and human rights lead officer, gave evidence on Wednesday at a tribunal in Dundee.
By
Sarah Ward
16 Jul 2025
Crime
Nurse at centre of row over trans doctor cleared of gross misconduct
It comes as the employment tribunal brought by Sandie Peggie resumes.
By
Sarah Ward
16 Jul 2025
Crime
Paedophile blames Starmer for ‘damning’ teachers accused of historic abuse
Brian Dailey, 78, was convicted in 2017 and also 2022 of a total of 21 charges, of which 16 were sex offences, spanning 1969 to 1984.
By
Sarah Ward
15 Jul 2025
Crime
Teacher acquitted of child abuse claims allegations ‘motivated by compensation’
The retired teacher told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry he believes police had ‘coached youngsters’ to make allegations.
By
Sarah Ward
15 Jul 2025
Crime
Postman who strangled, stabbed and decapitated girlfriend jailed for 23 years
Ewan Methven murdered Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, in the home they shared in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, last November.
By
Sarah Ward
14 Jul 2025
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