Woman killed in early morning car crash in Fife named by police
Police have named a 29-year-old woman who has died in a one-car crash in Fife. Sharon Smith, from Glasgow, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, on the A985 near High Valleyfield. She was...
View Article'Scotland needs people from other countries': Minister praises migrants'...
The Scottish Minister for International Development and Europe has praised the contribution of migrants to the Scottish economy, saying “Scotland needs people from other countries to come and live...
View ArticlePaisley family forced to make their dark street safe by using own house lights
A Paisley family has been forced to use their own house lights to make sure the dark street where they live is safe. Sandra MacNicol says Riccartsbar Avenue, near the Royal Alexandra Hospital, is...
View ArticleVile killer who murdered his wife by setting her on fire is stabbed in prison...
A KILLER who murdered his ex-wife by dousing her with petrol and setting her alight was stabbed in prison after a feud with a fellow convict flared into violence. Evil Ahmed Yazdanparast, 63, was in...
View ArticleNew Pokémon Go update has arrived – here's what's been added
The new Pokémon Go update has finally arrived, bringing with it some new critters to collect along with a festive makeover for its most iconic creature. A new bunch of Pokémon are making their way to...
View ArticleVeterinary student had to put her dreams on hold after being diagnosed with...
A veterinary student had to put her life on hold after she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 20. Mairead Stirka was told in March that she had lymphoma and needed to take time out from her...
View ArticleLive football on TV: What channel is showing Everton vs Liverpool?
With Christmas looming the televised footy goes a bit quiet this week but there’s still some crackers for you to settle down with a wee mince pie and enjoy. Jurgen Klopp takes his Liverpool side on...
View ArticleAyr High Street fashion queen Dorothy Herd bows out at 70
After more than four decades on the High Street, fashion queen Dorothy Herd is saying goodbye to the business world. Fashion and Fabrics has been a fixture for haberdashers and dressmakers for decades...
View Article73 jobs lost as publisher Team Rock enters administration
Publisher Team Rock Ltd has gone into administration with the loss of 73 jobs. The Hamilton-based business, founded in 2012, published a stable of rock music magazines as well as the rock music...
View ArticleWatch Hibs players spread some Christmas cheer with a visit to Edinburgh...
Hibs did their bit to spread the joy of Christmas with a special gesture to those who need it the most. Kids at Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children received a visit from the Scottish Cup...
View ArticleManchester United scour Europe for feeder club as Red Devils bid to make...
Manchester United are exploring options to acquire an overseas feeder club in order to improve the development of the Premier League side’s younger professionals. The proposed acquisition of a...
View ArticleCeltic skipper Scott Brown is past his sell-by date and shouldn't be allowed...
Footballers aren’t supreme athletes. That was the main theme during the Hotline , with the Sports Personality of the Year awards sparking plenty of calls. Allan McGaw, Alloa , said: “ Andy Murray...
View ArticleJunior football: Cambuslang Rangers' unbeaten run ends after loss to title...
Cambuslang Rangers will remain top of the tree come Christmas Day despite suffering a disappointing loss to their nearest title challengers. The Lang went down 1-0 to St Roch’s in the super Saturday...
View ArticleRecipe for the weekend: Honey and thyme roasted carrots
WHETHER we’re leaving them out for Rudolph and team to help them on their way as they deliver presents around the world, or preparing them as part of our Christmas feast, carrots are a firm festive...
View ArticleKitten gives Santa a run for his money after getting stuck up chimney
When Santa got stuck up the chimney, he began to shout. But when Ker the kitten did the same thing, she did what any other cat would do – cry for help. The four-month-old sparked a 999 call after...
View ArticleMissing Oban mum's dogs raised the alarm after returning home without her
Missing Crystalla Dean’s pet dogs raised the alarm by coming home without her, it was revealed yesterday. Police said Crystalla’s daughter contacted them when the two collie-lurcher crosses returned...
View Article8 Scottish history, heritage and archaeology events in 2017
MOST people heard about Scotland’s massive Year of Homecoming 2014, but what about the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016? The Scottish Government and Visit Scotland sponsored Scottish...
View ArticleRangers midfielder Andy Halliday says Ibrox side have found solutions to...
Andy Halliday knows Celtic are well on their way to winning the league but that doesn’t mean he has to sit back and accept it. The Rangers midfielder spent enough time in the Ibrox stands as a fan to...
View ArticleCrieff resident Willie McAvoy celebrates 100 years young on Christmas Eve
A Crieff man who enjoyed bagging Munros into his 80s is looking forward to celebrating another milestone when he turns 100 on Christmas Eve. Willie McAvoy, who lives at the Bield’s Strathearn Court...
View ArticleStorm Barbara batters Scotland ahead of Christmas Day with Storm Conor next...
Storm Barbara has caused disruption to travel and power supplies after battering Scotland with high winds. Severe weather warnings remain in place for Christmas Eve, with a Met Office warning of wind,...
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