Scotland

Liam McLeod, Steven Thompson and Davie Wilson preview Scotland’s game with Gibraltar Source link

Regan, who’s originally from Auchterarder, Perthshire, said Swift’s music was the “soundtrack of my life”. Since 2021, the US superstar has been re-releasing her old albums, after a deal she signed when she was just 15 years old gave ownership of her master recordings to her record label. “I’ll explain …

An election pledge to clarify laws on sex categories and NHS privatisation claims make the front pages. Source link

Britons Laura Muir and Jemma Reekie both claimed victories at the Stockholm Diamond League, as Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis went close to setting another world record on home soil. Olympic silver medallist Muir, 31, showed an impressive turn of speed as she burst clear in the final 200m …

Police are appealing for information after a 45-year-old man was abducted and seriously assaulted before being thrown from a car in Dunbartonshire The man was found injured on Main Street, Alexandria, at about 23:00 on Friday. Police said they believed the man was assaulted near Renton Road in Dumbarton. The …

A 16-year-old boy has died in hospital two days after being seriously injured during a disturbance in the Cranhill area of Glasgow. He has been named by police as Kory McCrimmon from Glasgow. Emergency services were called to Greenfield Park in Eskbank Street at about 20:15 on Friday. The victim …

John Swinney has launched his party’s general election campaign at a rally in Glasgow. The leader of the SNP said people in Scotland want a party that is “laser-focused on their concerns”. Mr Swinney told activists and candidates that Westminster decision-making had meant “austerity, Brexit and a cost of living …

In the first of a series of leader interviews, Alex Cole-Hamilton told BBC Scotland’s The Sunday Show that voters on the doorsteps “don’t care” about a second independence vote. The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats argued that issues like access to GP or dental appointments are more important to …

John Swinney ordering an energy policy review and the PM warning of Labour retirement tax plans make the papers. Source link

Following his election as first minister last month, Mr Swinney called for more respect to be shown in Scottish politics. Looking ahead to the UK-wide general election, he will say that he believes in “the politics of persuasion or, if that’s not possible, respectful disagreement”. He will tell those at …

Andy Murray will not defend his Surbiton Trophy title because of a back problem. The 37-year-old lost in the first round of the French Open to Stan Wawrinka on Sunday and, alongside fellow British player Dan Evans, was beaten in the opening round of the men’s doubles on Friday. It …

Ryan Christie is closing in on the milestone of 50 caps for Scotland and could get there on the opening day of Euro 2024. The Bournemouth midfielder has made 47 international appearances since his debut in 2017. There are two friendlies to come before Scotland meet hosts Germany in Munich …

UK general election live: Starmer and Sunak present competing visions for jobs and growth – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Labour unveiled their party’s battle bus in London today, and vowed to create wealth across the UK The party says to boost employment it would combine job …

Edinburgh’s United Rugby Championship play-off hopes were brought to a shuddering halt as they were blown away by Benetton in Treviso. Sean Everitt’s side knew a win would guarantee a top-eight finish but they produced arguably their worst performance of the season at the worst possible time. Ignacio Mendy and …

Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman next to the River Clyde in Glasgow. The incident took place on Congress Road, near to the SEC and OVO Hydro, on Friday. Officers were visible at the scene on Saturday and part of the area was …

UK general election live: Starmer and Sunak present competing visions for jobs and growth – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Labour unveiled their party’s battle bus in London today, and vowed to create wealth across the UK The party says to boost employment it would combine job …

A 24-year-old man has been charged over an on-the-field protest before Scotland’s Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Israel at Glasgow’s Hampden stadium. A protester was led away by police after appearing to chain himself to the goalposts on Thursday evening. The match was played behind closed doors as several hundred …

General election live: Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak present competing visions for jobs and growth – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Labour unveiled their party’s battle bus in London today, and vowed to create wealth across the UK The party says to boost employment it would combine …

General election live: Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak present competing visions for jobs and growth – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Labour unveiled their party’s battle bus in London today, and vowed to create wealth across the UK The party says to boost employment it would combine …

John Lundstram, Ryan Jack, Borna Barisic, Kemar Roofe and John McLaughlin will leave Rangers following the expiry of their contracts, the club has announced. Manager Philippe Clement has stressed the need for a rebuild at Ibrox this summer after falling short to rivals Celtic in the league and Scottish Cup, …