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Youngsters the focus as Sturgeon hits campaign trail ahead of by-election

Youngsters the focus as Sturgeon hits campaign trail ahead of by-election

Youngsters the focus as Sturgeon hits campaign trail ahead of by-election

16 May 2025

Voters in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse Holyrood seat will go to the polls on June 5.


Navy guards Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse for first time

Navy guards Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse for first time

Navy guards Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse for first time

16 May 2025

The duty is generally carried out by the Army.


Dame Esther Rantzen ‘terrified’ her family could be traumatised by her death

Dame Esther Rantzen ‘terrified’ her family could be traumatised by her death

Dame Esther Rantzen ‘terrified’ her family could be traumatised by her death

16 May 2025

Her daughter Rebecca Wilcox joined demonstrators who gathered outside Parliament on Friday.


New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

16 May 2025

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson is currently receiving medical treatment, Newry Crown Court heard.


Lib Dem MSP challenges ministers on conversion therapy ban

Lib Dem MSP challenges ministers on conversion therapy ban

Lib Dem MSP challenges ministers on conversion therapy ban

16 May 2025

Jamie Greene insisted the Scottish Government should either act to bring forward a Bill to ban such practices now, or let him introduce legislation.


Woman denies charges linked to alleged murder

Woman denies charges linked to alleged murder

Woman denies charges linked to alleged murder

16 May 2025

Maryam Delavary, 48, pleaded not guilty to charges of preventing a lawful burial and doing acts tending to pervert the course of public justice.


Laurence Fox denies encouraging people to damage Ulez cameras

Laurence Fox denies encouraging people to damage Ulez cameras

Laurence Fox denies encouraging people to damage Ulez cameras

16 May 2025

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.


Ukrainian man remanded in custody over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Ukrainian man remanded in custody over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Ukrainian man remanded in custody over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

16 May 2025

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.


PM to discuss Russia sanctions with Zelensky and European leaders in Tirana

PM to discuss Russia sanctions with Zelensky and European leaders in Tirana

PM to discuss Russia sanctions with Zelensky and European leaders in Tirana

16 May 2025

The summit comes as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet face-to-face for the first time in Istanbul.


Group facing trial accused of causing £1m damage in Palestine Action protest

Group facing trial accused of causing £1m damage in Palestine Action protest

Group facing trial accused of causing £1m damage in Palestine Action protest

16 May 2025

It is alleged activists filmed themselves breaking into Instro Precision in Sandwich in the early hours of last June 17


MPs must act to legalise assisted dying, Leadbeater urges as debate begins

MPs must act to legalise assisted dying, Leadbeater urges as debate begins

MPs must act to legalise assisted dying, Leadbeater urges as debate begins

16 May 2025

High-profile supporters include Dame Esther Rantzen while Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is among those opposed.


Edinburgh is most expensive city break destination in western Europe – study

Edinburgh is most expensive city break destination in western Europe – study

Edinburgh is most expensive city break destination in western Europe – study

16 May 2025

Analysis by Post Office Travel Money found the total average price of accommodation and other tourist expenses is higher in the Scottish capital.


Labour’s long-serving MSP Rhoda Grant to leave Holyrood to ‘make way for others’

Labour’s long-serving MSP Rhoda Grant to leave Holyrood to ‘make way for others’

Labour’s long-serving MSP Rhoda Grant to leave Holyrood to ‘make way for others’

16 May 2025

The Highlands and Islands member said she has ‘loved’ representing the region.


Two firefighters and member of public dead following large fire at ex-RAF base

Two firefighters and member of public dead following large fire at ex-RAF base

Two firefighters and member of public dead following large fire at ex-RAF base

16 May 2025

Two further firefighters are in hospital after sustaining serious injuries at Bicester Motion.


Toy firm Character Group says US-China shipments on pause over tariffs

Toy firm Character Group says US-China shipments on pause over tariffs

Toy firm Character Group says US-China shipments on pause over tariffs

16 May 2025

It added that sales globally have also been knocked by caution among customers as a result of tariff uncertainty.


Starmer has ‘severely impaired’ Scottish Labour, says former leader

Starmer has ‘severely impaired’ Scottish Labour, says former leader

Starmer has ‘severely impaired’ Scottish Labour, says former leader

16 May 2025

Richard Leonard served as Scottish Labour leader between 2017 and 2021.


Hunt continues for e-scooter rider who collided with teenager in wheelchair

Hunt continues for e-scooter rider who collided with teenager in wheelchair

Hunt continues for e-scooter rider who collided with teenager in wheelchair

16 May 2025

The incident happened on Strathmore Avenue in Dundee, opposite the Travelodge, at about 10.15pm on Saturday.


Monty Don prepares to unveil dog-friendly garden at Chelsea Flower Show

Monty Don prepares to unveil dog-friendly garden at Chelsea Flower Show

Monty Don prepares to unveil dog-friendly garden at Chelsea Flower Show

16 May 2025

The horticulturalist said his first garden at the RHS show had been a ‘humbling’ experience and defended the use of plants that could harm dogs.


Fashion tycoon named Scotland’s richest person for fourth year in a row

Fashion tycoon named Scotland’s richest person for fourth year in a row

Fashion tycoon named Scotland’s richest person for fourth year in a row

16 May 2025

This year saw the largest fall in the number of billionaires in the Sunday Times Rich List’s 37-year history.


Ukrainian man to appear in court over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Ukrainian man to appear in court over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Ukrainian man to appear in court over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

16 May 2025

Roman Lavrynovych has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life following the fires at locations across north London.


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