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Last season was also marked by a damaging split between the board and sections of the support unhappy at the level of investment in the squad and the general running of the club. The two sides united for last season’s victorious climax to the season, but the splits have re-emerged. …

Available for over a year If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘The new killer drugs flooding Scotland’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031sw3 The number of people who died from conditions caused by alcohol fell slightly last year, to the lowest rate since the pandemic. Laura talks to the Director of …

The court heard how the woman and a friend had gone to the house where the attack happened before going to the city centre on a night out. Gate, from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, and another man were also at the house. He joined the woman and her …

Kayden, from Bridgeton in Glasgow, was separated from his board for more than three minutes before an instructor could free him during the boogie boarding session near Stanley. Outdoor Pursuits Scotland Ltd, who ran the activity, were fined £10,000 in 2024 after admitting a breach of health and safety legislation …

A teenager who left a police officer with a head injury after throwing a brick at a police van during a Halloween night riot in Edinburgh has been ordered to pay the constable compensation. Kieran Sutherland left the officer permanently scarred and suffering from psychological issues after throwing the rock …

“I totally understand it, though. I loved my time at Hearts, I need to say that. It was only a short time, but I thought my Hearts team were a breath of fresh air for Scottish football last season. “I really enjoyed what we managed to achieve. It shows what …

A lot of frustration comes from Motherwell’s perceived inability to create once their passing gets them to the final third, but the stats point in the other direction. According to Opta, their average goals conceded has almost doubled from 0.95 per game to 1.8. With it, expected goals against has …

Redmond, from Ayr, had been assessed as being a “high risk” missing person. Officers received information that he was inside the hotel and were told that Redmond had spent the night there. Officers reviewed CCTV showing him checking out at 10:50 that morning. Prosecutor Siobhan Currie said Redmond had handed …

Graham became fascinated with the sport after watching it on television After taking up the sport seven years ago, he is now Scotland’s only competitor at the world championships in Stuttgart as part of Team GB in front of thousands of spectators. “Timbersports is six events, three with the saw …

The ordination service for Erica and Luke took place on Sunday. An internship programme for the two teenagers saw them regularly attend meetings of the Kirk Session for about 18 months. Erica, who lives near the church and works in a shopping centre’s smoothie bar, said her family and friends …

Milne is among a long list of Hearts absentees, with Vrancken also confirming fellow defenders Stuart Findlay and Christian Borchgrevink face more time on the sidelines. The Belgian coach expects Blair Spittal to return before Christmas but says “it’s difficult to see” fellow midfielder Tom Renaud being back by then. …

The council area with the most homicides in 2024-25 was Glasgow City, with 12. The cities of Aberdeen, Dundee, and Edinburgh had the next highest number, with five each. In the past 20 years, the greatest fall in homicide victims has been in those aged 16-24. In the past five …

The area around the ground has seen “significant damage” in the past few days due to storms sweeping across the country. The club warned anyone heading up to the area that it might be unsafe until a proper assessment was carried out. At the weekend fallen trees blocked the entrance …

Hedley’s lawyer, Calum Turner, insisted he had “not intended” to inflict serious injury on Brown and had not been behind the wheel since the incident. He claimed the cyclist had shouted at Hedley’s vehicle and shone his bike safety light into the car. It was further claimed a passenger in …

He added: “There’s a bundle of good players in there and you’re just hoping you get a chance before they get a chance. There’s a few big names I want to go before.” Lawrie admits “there’s going to be nerves there obviously” and “being live on Netflix at 15 years …

Yvette, who lived at a flat in the Craigie area of the city with her husband and two children, managed to sell the property after an initial sale fell through. The family had been in the process of selling their flat when the material was found in the block’s roof. …

The figures do not reflect a disruption to Scotland’s waste management by the long-term repairs being carried out to the incinerator at Polmadie in Glasgow. The Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre in Glasgow was shut down in April this year, with much of the waste being diverted to other …

Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also attended and emergency services said inquiries were ongoing. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.12am on Tuesday, 27 October, 2026, police received a report of concern for an unidentified person in the water near Burnlea Road, Largs. “A search and …

Nevens described the experience as “frightening” but added that the group was able to “leave safely”. She said: “What we experienced was only a small fraction of the terrifying reality Palestinians face when they try to cross the same border to reach their families or simply go about their lives.” …

Available for 29 days Scotland are preparing for a huge month of international rugby. Gregor Townsend joins Tom English and Andy Burke to discuss squad selection, competition for places and preparations for matches against New Zealand, Australia and Japan. The panel debates the biggest selection calls, assesses Scotland’s depth across …