'Game changing' £30m boost for Scots data experts to tackle online child sex abuse

A social care officer was stopped by police for having no lights on - and was then allowed to drive off despite being almost six times the legal alcohol limit.

An 'abusive' man has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of sexual and domestic offences against three victims.

A Taylor Swift fan spent her entire time at the Eras tour being compared to the singer due to her very similar outfit, makeup and hair.

The infamous World’s End murders might have been solved seven years earlier if detectives had understood the implications of a DNA breakthrough, according to the officer who helped snare serial killer Angus Sinclair.

NATO war games are due to begin in Scottish waters today.

Two Just Stop Oil protesters have denied causing at least £52,000 worth of damage after private jets were sprayed with orange paint at Stansted Airport.

A Scots 'predator' has been jailed for sexually abusing a teenage girl. Craig McKay, from Aberdeen, appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Friday June 21, and was slapped with a 10-year sentence by Judge David Evans, consisting of nine years custodial and a further year on extended licence.

A trio of brothers are preparing for a record-breaking row across the Pacific ocean - whilst aiming to raise £1 million.

Children at Gartocharn Campus enjoyed a fun filled day last month to raise money for Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Care Charity.

Secondary school pupils have been inspired to reach for the moon and launch their future careers as space explorers after meeting NASA scientists.

There’s another twist in the tale for Emmerdale’s Tom King as his latest outburst leaves his life hanging in the balance. Evil Tom accidentally hurts himself while raging over his wife Belle Dingle lying to him about their unborn baby. In upcoming episodes, Belle decides to have a termination - and too scared to be honest to Tom, she tells him she’s had a miscarriage.

Scotland fans have taken shelter in pubs across Cologne after a storm warning shut down the city's fan zone.

A carer left her elderly step-father “looking like a smashed pumpkin” - amid claims he disrupted her plans to watch a Celtic and Rangers match.

Anas Sarwar has promised a £150 million boost for state schools to spend on new teachers and breakfast clubs.

Two friends from Bolton managed to hitchhike from the UK to Gelsenkirchen in Germany - and arrived in time to watch England’s game against Serbia. Kian Patel, 23, and Mujaahid Chaudhry, 21, saved hundreds of pounds in travel costs by sharing lifts and camping across Europe.

A 'creepy' history teacher who admitted stalking teenage pupils has dodged jail. Fergie Robson, 56, contacted two girls at a school and another two who were being tutored by him online.

Countryfile star Sammi Kinghorn has wonderful childhood memories of living on a rural family farm in the Scottish borders. Whilst her mum Elaine wanted to put her in pretty dresses, she was more interested in learning the family trade - donning overalls and following her dad, Neil, around the farm. By ten years old, she was working in the manning shed and even knew how to perform a caesarean on a ewe.

Aberdeen's Highland Games have been cancelled on Sunday morning due to unexpected heavy rain overnight. The popular event was due to return to Hazlehead Park on Sunday, June 16, with around 10,000 people due to attend.

Remote office workers who participate in sweepstakes during Euro 2024 have been warned that they could be violating the law, potentially facing hefty fines or even imprisonment.

A scientist changed his identity and went to ground to dodge police checks after being convicted of having child abuse images.