People and Milestones

20+ hour, 51+ min ago   (482+ words) Born: May 26, 1930; Died: August 15, 2026 Peter Craig Paisley, who has died aged 96, was born in Helensburgh and made what he jokingly described as the “long journey” to Rhu upon his marriage, where he and his beloved wife, Maureen, made their home…...

2+ day, 49+ min ago   (1782+ words) The Eurovision-winning performer, broadcaster and 80s legend on being a diva, Gyles Brandreth burping in her mouth, and why she’ll always be called Rita Here she looks back on the moments that changed her perspective on work, love, family, money and…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (405+ words) By JOHN PAUL BRESLIN, WEEKEND NEWS EDITOR - SCOTLAND She has always been proud of her roots, speaking fondly of the city where she grew up and its people throughout her career. Now the compliment has been returned as Scots singer…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (237+ words) Geraldton Guardian I met this fella the other day His name is Allan and he wore a kilt — something that is not unusual in Scotland I said G’day and we had a bit of a chat on the…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (253+ words) A Rangers icon was spotted dining at a popular Glasgow Italian restaurant just days before the first Old Firm clash of the season. Graeme Souness, one of the most influential figures in Rangers' history, enjoyed dinner at La Lanterna West…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (440+ words) Pregnant Holly Ramsay showed off her baby bump in gym gear as she worked up a sweat at a reformer Pilates class with her sister Tilly. The daughter of Gordon Ramsay, 26, announced she is pregnant with her first child with…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (573+ words) IRN-BRU is unleashing a crew of balaclava-clad grannies on mobility scooters across Liverpool, led by National Treasure Amanda Barrie, and challenging the nation to track them down as the iconic soft drink brand celebrates its 125th anniversary. BRU’s iconic getaway grannies…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (511+ words) The Scottish firefighters joined colleagues from the UK, US and international teams at the fundraising walk As the world comes together to remember the horror of the September 11 attacks 25 years on, a Dunblane firefighter has been part of a special…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (411+ words) - BY PAUL JEEVES Crime Editor MORE than 1,000 police from across the UK lined the streets to pay their respects to one of the hero officers killed when their car was smashed into by a vehicle carrying a gang of five…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (228+ words) AYRSHIRE'S Ms Great Britain attended last weekend’s spectacular International Ayr Show, which attracted huge crowds from across the region and throughout Scotland. Michelle Howie spent the day meeting members of the Armed Forces, visiting the Red Arrows and chatting with…...