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Crime
Driver who killed friend and left another paraplegic in crash spared jail
Paul Shrubsole, 60, was told by the judge at the High Court in Glasgow to ‘live his life anew’.
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Sarah Ward
21 Aug 2024
Crime
Knife attacker who attempted to kill his lawyer jailed
Esayas Neguse, 37, was jailed for 11 years after launching a knife attack on lawyer Muhammad Shoaib, 71, in Govanhill, Glasgow.
By
Sarah Ward
20 Aug 2024
Environment
Osprey died of old age, post-mortem examination finds
Police Scotland confirmed on Tuesday that ‘no criminality had been established’ after the discovery of remains on May 3.
By
Sarah Ward
20 Aug 2024
Environment
Archaeological dig at site of Battle of Waterloo to find remains of 20,000 men
Veteran support charity Waterloo Uncovered will carry out a targeted excavation in September after a ‘rare’ discovery in 2022.
By
Sarah Ward
20 Aug 2024
Celebrity News
Comedian marks decade at the Fringe with award for best joke
Mark Simmons said he was ‘really chuffed’ to win.
By
Sarah Ward
19 Aug 2024
UK
Child, 10, dies in hospital after becoming unwell at trampoline park
A child died after becoming unwell at Flip Out in Rutherglen on Sunday
By
Sarah Ward
19 Aug 2024
Crime
Speeding learner driver who killed three friends in crash jailed
Jake Loy, now 19, lost control of the Honda Civic in March 2022, killing passengers Tyler Johnston, Ian Cannon and Finlay Johns, all 16.
By
Sarah Ward
19 Aug 2024
UK
Police ‘extremely concerned’ for missing 14-year-old
Eva Brown was last seen on August 9 leaving a relative’s home in West Lothian.
By
Sarah Ward
16 Aug 2024
Environment
Council to recommend 500 homes with collapse-risk concrete to be knocked down
A report by Aberdeen City Council recommends the homes should be rebuilt in a project costing a total of £150 million.
By
Sarah Ward
15 Aug 2024
Music
Man charged with attempted murder over Trnsmt attack
A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital following the incident on Glasgow Green last month.
By
Sarah Ward
14 Aug 2024
Science
Health benefits of sun exposure may outweigh risks, research suggests
Experts believe adapting public health advice to reflect both the risks and benefits of UV light may help improve life expectancy.
By
Sarah Ward
14 Aug 2024
UK
NHS-police partnership reduces officers’ potential A&E attendance by 80%
The Community Triage Service in Lanarkshire is focused on supporting the most vulnerable people in society.
By
Sarah Ward
13 Aug 2024
Crime
Man who stored homemade firearms jailed for five years
Salvatore Lupi, 38, pleaded guilty to three charges at the High Court in Glasgow in July.
By
Sarah Ward
13 Aug 2024
Crime
Driver, 91, who killed toddler may have had ‘undiagnosed dementia’, FAI told
Xander Irvine, three, died after he was hit by a car being driven by Edith Duncan in Morningside, Edinburgh, in June 2020.
By
Sarah Ward
12 Aug 2024
UK
Locals turn out to celebrate annual tradition of the Burryman parade
The centuries-old custom is believed to bring good luck and to celebrate the harvest.
By
Sarah Ward
9 Aug 2024
UK
World Pipe Band Championships to include Hong Kong for first time
The championships will be held on Glasgow Green on August 16-17.
By
Sarah Ward
9 Aug 2024
Environment
Charity calls on public to defend ‘special’ Battle of Bannockburn site
The National Trust for Scotland has called on its members to lobby Scottish Government ministers to intervene on plans to develop the area.
By
Sarah Ward
8 Aug 2024
Politics
‘Best president’ Donald Trump doing great after assassination attempt – son Eric
Eric Trump, 40, arrived at the family’s Aberdeenshire golf resort Trump International by helicopter on Saturday.
By
Sarah Ward
3 Aug 2024
Celebrity News
Police step up patrols as Edinburgh’s population soars during festivals
Operation Summer City aims to keep visitors and residents safe throughout August.
By
Sarah Ward
2 Aug 2024
Environment
King battles midges on visit to Highland peat bog declared world heritage site
Charles toured Forsinard Flows Visitor Centre in Sutherland and met staff and members of the local community.
By
Sarah Ward
31 Jul 2024
Environment
King tours peat bog recently given world heritage site status
The Forsinard Flows in Sutherland are estimated to store about 400 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.
By
Sarah Ward
31 Jul 2024
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