Huge blaze breaks out on Scots street as fire crews race to scene of ongoing incident

A Scots policeman has been left in tears fearing for his family’s safety after Russia's invasion of Ukraine left the country "apocalyptic".

P olice have launched an attempted murder probe after a man was rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries'.

Succession actor Brian Cox claims that Russian actors have been banned from speaking about Ukraine.

Sam Heughan is back playing Jamie Fraser in the highly-anticipated Outlander Season 6. The Scottish actor will soon return to our screens in the hugely popular Outlander series. Outlander Season 6 will be available from March 6 – and Heughan himself was on the red carpet for the world premiere on February 24.

Franz Ferdinand have cancelled their upcoming shows in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine last week.The Scottish band have become the latest act to axe their planned Russian gigs in the wake of the widely condemned Vladimir Putin-ordered military assault, with Yungblud, Green Day and the Russian rapper Oxxxymiron also scrapping shows in recent days.After speaking out in support of the “open and welcoming” people of Kyiv last week, Franz Ferdinand have confirmed this morning (March 1) that their scheduled gigs in St Petersburg and Moscow on June 29 and July 1 will no longer take place.The band said in a statement that “the only reason for this is the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian state”.“We love Russia. This great country has inspired our band through its art and literature and since we first played there 17 years ago, we have built a rich and deep relationship with our Russian fans,” the band said.“Since Thursday morning [February 24], we have spoken to many of our friends in Russia via social media and have encountered unanimous opposition to this violence and solidarity with our Ukrainian friends.

One man has been taken to hospital after a massive explosion ripped through a house in Larbert.

Emergency services are currently in a residential street after reports of an ‘explosion’ at a house in Larbert.

A van parked in a Scots street erupted into a fireball, sparking an investigation by police.

Police are urging Scots to be vigilant following a Covid-19 text scam that is currently doing the rounds.

A Perth woman is hoping to lead the rejuvenation of the Fair City’s St John Street with plans to open activity and arts hubs at two former prime retail units.

A serious crash has taken place on one of Scotland's busiest roads this morning.

A man was rushed to hospital in Fife after an attempted murder on a busy high street in broad daylight.

A man has been charged following the death of James 'Chucky' Ross in Cumbernauld after a murder investigation was launched.

A man fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car on a Scots street was mowed down a a dark-coloured Porsche.

This is the moment two hoodlums turn a recovery truck into a fireball in a late-night attack.

Scots comedian Janey Godley has said she is grateful for support after a Tory Party campaign mocked her as she showed off her new makeover.

An 85-year-old grandad walked away with more than £2,600 after betting just 3p at his local bookies.

Perth and Kinross youngsters have this week been enjoying free bus travel.

A section of the A9 has been closed in both directions following a horror crash this afternoon.