Scotland

Robert Brown left James Harris, 61, for dead after colliding with him near Taynuilt in Argyll and Bute. Source link

NHS Scotland is reviewing gender services for both adults and children. New protocols for adults have been delayed but are expected to be published before the summer. For children, the government says it is developing a separate pathway. Dr Cass’s report only looked at NHS England, but in December, she …

John Pryde, 77, had previously been accused of killing Catherine Pryde at their home in Clackmannanshire. Source link

According to the Met Office the UK provisionally recorded 445.8mm of rainfall this winter – which is 129% of the 1991-2020 average and the eighth wettest winter. Its rainfall map, external shows that much of north east Scotland was particularly wet, with Moray, Aberdeenshire and Angus all hit with rainfall …

A drug-dealing mother whose baby son died after being exposed to narcotics at her home in Aberdeenshire has been jailed for seven years. Amy Beck, 32, was convicted of exposing three-month-old Olly-James Sievewright to mephedrone – also known as M-Cat – and MDMA, commonly called ecstasy, in Sandhaven. He died …

Locals have been told “not to be alarmed” if they see increased plumes of smoke coming from the site of a recycling plant fire. Crews were first called to the Fenix plant in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, just after 22:00 on Monday. The blaze is now said to be under control …

Several streets have been evacuated after a suspicious package was found in a house in Selkirk. Workers from Scottish Borders Housing Association made the discovery on Kirk Wynd at about 15:20 and ordnance disposal teams were sent in. Police sealed off streets in the Back Row area before going from …

A Labour spokesperson said: “The Labour Party takes all complaints seriously. “They are fully investigated in line with our rules and procedures, and any appropriate action is taken.” Ms Brown is a senior official in the union Unison. The Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy area is currently represented at Westminster by Neale …

Bojan Miovski thought he had scored a stoppage-time winner Aberdeen have called Scotland’s version of VAR as “not suitable for purpose” after “the Hawkeye system failed” against Livingston on Saturday. Visiting defender Angus MacDonald was ruled offside after what Aberdeen say was a legitimate late winning goal. But Aberdeen claim …

Locals have been told “not to be alarmed” if they see increased plumes of smoke coming from the site of a recycling plant fire. Crews were first called to the Fenix plant in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, just after 22:00 on Monday. The blaze is now said to be under control …

John McKenzie, Scottish secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), previously warned that the health and safety of fire crews was at a heightened risk due to having been on the scene for such a long period of time. He said the crews “have been doing a fantastic job at …

New regulations came into force last week that broadly ban burning stoves from new-build homes. Source link

A man’s body has been found at a recycling centre in Glasgow. Police Scotland said the discovery had been made at about 08:40 at the facility in Easter Queenslie Road. A spokesperson said emergency services were at the scene and that inquiries were continuing. Glasgow City Council said the recycling …

The Crown Office has launched a mandatory fatal accident inquiry into the death of Peter Tobin. Source link

The former Cardiff City and Ivory Coast defender talks of his ambitions to become a boss Source link

The Wigtownshire town was one of 16 areas – and the only Scottish location – given a licence as part of proposals by the Blair government to create a new generation of gambling venues across the UK. It gave out eight super casino licences, and eight small casino licences, with …

Sam Lammers joined Rangers from Atalanta last summer Rangers are prepared to sell Sam Lammers in a cut-price deal, with the forward currently on loan at Utrecht. (Football Insider)external-link Manager Philippe Clement defends Rangers forward Fabio Silva following accusations of simulation, saying the criticism is “not justified” and comments: “In …

Humza Yousaf’s brother-in-law appears in court and Fringe acts criticise rent costs in today’s papers. Source link

Raith Rovers stay four points behind Dundee United in the title race Airdrieonians put a huge dent in the title hopes of Raith Rovers with a thrilling win at Stark’s Park. The Kirkcaldy side remain four points adrift of leaders Dundee United, with only four matches remaining. The visitors also …

A second-half header from Sophie Howard earns Scotland victory over Slovakia at Hampden. Source link