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Man, 19, charged after Celtic v Motherwell referee's personal details leaked " The Irish News
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (591+ words) A 19-year-old man has been charged after referee John Beaton had his personal details leaked in the wake of the penalty controversy at this week's Celtic v Motherwell match, Police Scotland have said. The teenager's arrest and charge comes after…...
Olympic champions head up swimming team at Commonwealth Games
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (316+ words) OLYMPIC champions Daniel Wiffen and Jack Mc Millian head a strong Team NI swimming squad for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. History was made in Birmingham four years ago when Team NI won its first-ever medals in the pool, and all…...
Belfast shop banned from selling cigarettes and vapes after being caught selling to children
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (172+ words) A shop in Belfast has been handed a 12 month ban on selling tobacco products and vapes after it was found to be "selling nicotine inhaling products to children. Belfast Magistrates Court ordered the ban against "Snack City on College Avenue…...
Auston Trusty confident "magical" Celtic season can end in title glory " The Irish News
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (108+ words) The William Hill Premiership champions have cut the gap on leaders Hearts to one point....
Political establishment "petrified" of Reform, party candidate says
1+ week, 2+ day ago (815+ words) The Scottish political establishment is "petrified" of Reform UK doing well at Thursday's Holyrood election, one of the party's candidates has said. Speaking at a campaign event in Edinburgh on Wednesday, Thomas Kerr said he was "very upbeat" about his…...
I don't blame my political opponents for my attack, Reform candidate says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (878+ words) A Reform UK candidate who was allegedly assaulted while campaigning for the party has said he does not blame his political opponents for the attack. Thomas Kerr, a senior figure in the party in Scotland, said he was "very shaken…...
Fresh appeal over 1975 fatal shooting of Belfast bus inspector
2+ week, 1+ day ago (430+ words) A new appeal for information has been made about the shooting of a bus inspector in north Belfast more than half a century ago. The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) is investigating the death of Alex Millar…...
Beware book could be "damning" over Caldwell investigation, ex-detective says
2+ week, 4+ day ago (660+ words) A "beware book" kept by women working in Glasgow's red light district around the time of Emma Caldwell's murder could be "damning" for police if its contents were uncovered, a retired detective has said. The book was used by women…...
Former boss of HIV Scotland admits embezzling "5, 000 from charity
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (307+ words) A former chief executive of HIV Scotland has admitted embezzling "5, 000 from the charity during his time in the role. Nathan Sparling, 35, spent the money on taxi journeys and Amazon deliveries including groceries, Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard. He admitted embezzling "5, 000 between…...
BBC drama Mint is a brave effort but there's a touch of pomposity to the arthouse style
3+ week, 1+ day ago (570+ words) Mint is the retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet love story. It's an intriguing reproduction, although it seems to be heavily influenced by the 1996 musical version, which launched the careers of Leonardo Di Caprio and Claire Danes. The 2026 BBC version…...