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Historic building on Edinburgh's Princes Street gutted by fire
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (705+ words) A historic building on Princes Street in Edinburgh has been gutted in a fire which broke out in the early hours of the morning. Emergency services were called to the old Debenhams building in the city centre at 2. 52am on Thursday....
Jury in Amen Teklay murder trial begins second day of deliberations
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (194+ words) Jurors in the trial of two teenagers accused of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay in a sword attack in Glasgow have retired to continue their deliberations for a second day. Amen was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street, Maryhill, on the…...
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told
1+ week, 3+ day ago (812+ words) Bafta-winning Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped a woman in a car after meeting her at a nightclub, a court has heard. The 28-year-old, who starred in Blue Story, denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration,…...
'Back in the saddle' - Lewis Capaldi after emotional Glastonbury Festival return
1+ week, 4+ day ago (350+ words) ONE year on from performing to thousands of festival-goers at Glastonbury Festival, Lewis Capaldi is 'back in the saddle' as he reflects on that day. The Scottish singer, 29, had not performed since he broke down on the Pyramid Stage in…...
Thunderstorm warning issued for Scotland after days of baking heat
1+ week, 6+ day ago (546+ words) A weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain is in place across Scotland for the entirety of Friday, following days of baking temperatures. Temperatures reached a high of 31. 2 C at Threave in Dumfries and Galloway on Thursday, according to Met…...
Gordon Ramsay says Scotland's game against Brazil was "soul-destroying'
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (380+ words) Chef Gordon Ramsay has said Scotland's performance against Brazil during the World Cup was "soul-destroying. The Michelin-starred chef reflected on the team's final World Cup group game in Miami on Wednesday night which resulted in a 3-0 defeat. Speaking on the…...
Scotland fans not worried by train allocation slots for Morocco game
2+ week, 6+ day ago (301+ words) Scotland supporters are determined not to allow strict train journey requirements to spoil their enjoyment of the second World Cup match against Morocco on Friday. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has allocated fans a designated train to catch, lest they…...
Swinney urges jailed former council leader to apologise for sexual offences
3+ week, 4+ day ago (729+ words) A former SNP council leader who has been jailed for sex offences against young men has been urged to apologise to his victims by Scotland's First Minister. SNP leader John Swinney insisted it was "necessary, appropriate and essential" that Linden,…...
Rival protesters clash at Glasgow "reclaim our streets" rally
3+ week, 4+ day ago (455+ words) Rival protesters clashed in Glasgow on Saturday after thousands descended on the city for an anti-racism rally. Some in the small counter-protest group performed what appeared to be Nazi salutes as the two groups gathered at Buchanan Street in the…...
Actress Alison O'Donnell to leave Shetland role after 13 years
3+ week, 6+ day ago (408+ words) Actress Alison O'Donnell has said she is looking forward to "new adventures" after it was announced she is to leave crime drama Shetland after 13 years. As part of the original cast, O'Donnell has played the role of Tosh since the…...