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Jury continues deliberations in Dublin stabbing trial
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (285+ words) A jury is continuing its deliberations in the trial of a man accused of the attempted murder of three children on a street in Dublin city centre three years ago. The jury was sent home after an hour of deliberating…...
Patient tests negative for Ebola at Glasgow hospital
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (481+ words) A patient who was tested for the suspected Ebola virus at a Glasgow hospital has tested negative. It is understood the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday. Public Health Scotland (PHS)…...
Scottish flag raised in village for the first time in history ahead of World Cup clash
1+ week, 4+ day ago (345+ words) A village which dates back to the ninth century has raised the Scottish flag for the first time in its history in honour of the nation's World Cup match tonight. This is the first World Cup at which Scotland have…...
Scotland "on the right track" to qualify for next stage of World Cup " Swinney
2+ week, 2+ day ago (324+ words) The First Minister has said he hopes Scotland are "on the right track" to qualify for the next stage of the World Cup after the team beat Haiti 1-0. Mr Swinney predicted Scotland would beat the Caribbean nation and now says…...
Police Scotland attend "isolated incidents" during World Cup celebrations
2+ week, 3+ day ago (349+ words) Police Scotland attended a small number of "isolated incidents" of disorder after Scotland's World Cup win in America. The force said most fans were in "good spirits" and conducted "themselves in a responsible manner" during pubs' extended opening hours. However,…...
Scotland fans optimistic as they arrive in Boston for World Cup
2+ week, 5+ day ago (526+ words) Scotland fans have arrived in Boston and say the nation is the "best prepared" it has been in years as Steve Clarke's side prepare to take on Haiti this weekend in the World Cup. On Thursday, tartan army diehards flocked…...
Airport workers back strike action during World Cup and Commonwealth Games
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (364+ words) Nearly 700 airport workers in Edinburgh and Glasgow have backed strike action during the peak summer holiday season, including during the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Unite the union said on Thursday it will announce strike dates in…...
Disruption to rail services after person hit by train
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) Newark Advertiser Disruption to East Midlands Railway services between Nottingham and Newark Castle stations after person hit by train Delays and cancellations to train services are expected to continue this afternoon, after an earlier incident where a person was hit…...
Jury begins deliberations after judge sums up evidence in manslaughter trial
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (748+ words) The jury has begun considering their verdict in the trial of two men accused of the manslaughter of a 22-year-old burglar. Nottingham Crown Court has heard that Mason Meanwell, 25, and David Mc Candless, 44, both of Newark, have pleaded not guilty…...