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Crawhall watercolour acquired for the nation on display in Edinburgh

Cock Pheasant with Foliage and Berries was acquired for the taxpayer by the Acceptance in Lieu scheme.
By Dan Barker
Jun 5, 2023
Crime

Prison guard suspended for alleged abuse of US fugitive, court told

A preliminary extradition hearing in the case of Nicholas Rossi was heard at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
By Dan Barker
May 31, 2023
Tech

Study to examine how social media and other technology affects mental health

Scientists from Heriot-Watt University, alongside others, are behind the research.
By Dan Barker
May 29, 2023
Politics

UK Government blocking Holyrood ministers at every turn, claims Slater

The Scottish minister hit out after being told the deposit return scheme in Scotland needs to change.
By Dan Barker
May 28, 2023
UK

Man serious hurt after violence during Celtic title celebrations

A number of people were arrested amid chaotic scenes at Glasgow Cross on Saturday evening

By Dan Barker
May 28, 2023
UK

Police chief’s admission on racism in force gives next boss ‘a base to build on’

Police Scotland Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone made the admission on Thursday.
By Dan Barker
May 28, 2023
Politics

Labour ‘would block new North Sea oil and gas developments’

Labour source tells The Sunday Times: ‘We are against the granting of new licences for oil and gas in the North Sea’

By Dan Barker
May 28, 2023
UK

Munition workers at MoD site vote on strike action

GMB Scotland hit out at bosses at the Defence Equipment and Support-run depot in North Ayrshire over bonus payments.
By Dan Barker
May 26, 2023
Crime

Sheku Bayoh arrest policeman denies ever wanting to join BNP

The pre-recorded testimony of Alan Paton was played to the inquiry into Mr Bayoh’s death, which occurred while he was being detained by police.
By Dan Barker
May 26, 2023
Business News

SSE announces plans to invest billions as operating profit rises

The FTSE 100 firm’s operating profit climbed to £2.53 billion and it announced plans that could see it invest up to £40 billion over the next decade.
By Dan Barker
May 24, 2023
Crime

Man jailed for life for rape and murder of mother-of-two

Lord Arthurson told Rhys Bennett his crimes were ‘medieval in their barbarity’.
By Dan Barker
May 24, 2023
Business News

Slender uptick for Scottish retail sales as inflation eats away at growth

In April, sales north of the border went up by just 0.3% last month once inflation was taken into account, the Scottish Retail Consortium said.
By Dan Barker
May 17, 2023
Crime

‘Prognosis very poor’ after Sheku Bayoh restrained without medic, probe told

Professor Michael Eddleston, 54, was giving evidence to the inquiry into the death of the 31-year-old in May 2015.
By Dan Barker
May 16, 2023
UK

Sir Walter Scott’s desk seal expected to fetch up to £18,000 at auction

The writer’s seal is one of 100 set to go under the hammer at a Scottish auction house this week.
By Dan Barker
May 15, 2023
Politics

Dogs to play lead role in university’s project for student wellbeing

The University of Edinburgh has launched a programme providing a new style of support for students suffering from stress and anxiety.
By Dan Barker
May 15, 2023
Celebrity News

Joanna Cherry accepts comedy club’s apology for cancelling show

The Stand Comedy Club said it would “now publicly and unreservedly apologise” to Joanna Cherry.
By Dan Barker
May 12, 2023
Politics

Comedy club apologises to MP for cancelling show and agrees to host it

Joanna Cherry had threatened to sue The Stand Comedy Club, in Edinburgh.
By Dan Barker
May 12, 2023
Business News

North Sea firms must do more to stop routine flaring, authority says

The sector’s major players were told they must do more if they are to stop the routine burning and venting of excess gas by 2030.
By Dan Barker
May 11, 2023
Crime

Care home fined £20,000 over death of pensioner who drank cleaning solution

David Fyfe, 90, who had dementia, lived in Tigh-Na-Muirn Residential Home in Dundee.
By Dan Barker
May 10, 2023
Politics

Labour picks up votes from both SNP and Conservatives, YouGov poll says

A YouGov poll has said Labour gained ground on the SNP since the last general election, but Humza Yousaf’s party was still the biggest.
By Dan Barker
May 10, 2023
Crime

Salmon farm company fined £800,000 over accident in which worker was killed

Clive Hendry, 58, died after being crushed by a vessel dropping him off at a floating structure in Loch Alsh.
By Dan Barker
May 9, 2023
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