Hero metal detectorist finds stranger's lost engagement ring on Scottish beach

A Conservative councillor in Falkirk says he is now backing Liz Truss to become the next Prime Minister because of her determination to "hold the Scottish Government to account".

Yesterday, it was announced that Scots singer Darius Campbell Danesh sadly passed away at age 41 after being found unresponsive in his apartment in Minnesota.

A youth charity which dismissed serious claims of underage grooming and sexual harassment is to review its botched handling of the saga. An investigation by the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) into how it treated 2016 concerns about Jordan Linden, its former chairman, is to take place after the Sunday Mail revealed serious flaws in its process.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterIFC Films nabbed North American rights to “The Lost King,” which will have its world premiere at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival.Directed by Stephen Frears, the feel-good true story stars Sally Hawkins as Philippa Langley, an amateur historian who uncovered the remains of King Richard the III after they had been lost for 500 years. Langley spent years researching — and searching — for the remnants, even when family, friends and academics openly doubted her.Steve Coogan (who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jeff Pope) is playing Philippa’s husband, John Langley.

King Richard III’s remains in 2012 after the monarch had been lost for 500 years. TIFF, which runs between Sept. 8-18, will screen “The Lost King” in its World Premiere as part of a special presentation.

The UK Government has submitted its full written statement to the Supreme Court arguing against the Scottish Parliament holding another independence referendum. Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain was asked by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to refer the Bill to judges in London to decide if Holyrood has the power to hold a referendum without the consent of Westminster.

Activists have stormed the Scottish Power headquarters in Glasgow in protest against soaring energy prices. Tens of people marched from Gordon Street to the head office building on St Vincent Street in the city centre this afternoon, to condemn the hike which comes amid the cost of living crisis.

Kilbarchan AAC star Jemma Reekie insists her second shot at Commonwealth Games glory has helped her quickly recover from her 800m hiccup.

New love? Nearly four months after Will Poulter and Florence Pugh denied dating speculation, the Revenant actor has been photographed getting cozy with Bobby T.

The Scottish Government will host a second summit on buffer zones around abortion clinics later this month. Nicola Sturgeon chaired the first event at the end of June, describing it as “constructive and helpful”.

Paramount+ is performing “above expectations”  in the UK, Ireland and South Korea, according to Bob Bakish, who forecast a “big year” for Western Europe to come and talked up local language content.

The Scottish Government has spent nearly £30,000 on legal advice on referring its draft indyref2 bill to the Supreme Court.

One of the most popular filming locations in Europe, Scotland has provided epic backdrops for countless Hollywood blockbusters over the last few decades.