Man in court over claims he had gun in Scots town and 'threatened to abuse children'

Armed police raced to a tower block after a man threatened to stab his girlfriend and two pals he was holding hostage.

A Scots holidaymaker has come out of a coma after a horror plunge from a hotel balcony in Croatia.

Scots looking for work face relying on the UK Government's "measly" benefits system which is the least generous in northern Europe, it's been claimed.

Aldi has released its first ever gift card at all Scots stores - just in time for the Christmas period.

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack ignored a plea to meet one of the country’s top anti-poverty groups to discuss the cuts to Universal Credit.

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A young Scots woman is in an induced coma after a horror plunge from a hotel balcony in Croatia.

More than 20,000 children across Scotland will be plunged into poverty because of the UK Government's "shameful" decision to cut Universal Credit, campaigners have warned.

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An IT executive who poured liquid outside his neighbour's door in an "irrational" response to treading in a dog poo has been fined £320.

International Scottish Gin Day (Saturday, October 2) is a special day to enjoy all things Scottish gin. Thousands of gin fans, experts, beginners and producers will come together to celebrate all across the world, with the focus being on Scotland's fastest growing spirit.

road and overturning his boss's van in a field, has dodged jail.Ross Cochrane, 56, was over three times the legal limit on a Tuesday afternoon when the incident occurred on a country lane between Myothill Road and Karries Court, near Little Denny Reservoir, Stirlingshire.Falkirk Sheriff Court heard (on Thursday, September 30th) that about 12.15 pm a walker, named as Claire Jack, noticed a white Citroen Berlingo van coming "at speed" towards her along the lane.Prosecutor Sarah Smith said: "The

Coatbridge around 9.10pm on Wednesday September 29. The 45-year-old was then seriously assaulted by the suspects and rushed to University Hospital Monklands for treatment.

spared jail. Helen Nimmo, 53, repeatedly punched her sister Linda McDuff - said to be "of a similar age" - as they squabbled in the sitting room of the house where they had been taking turns to look after the sick old lady, Falkirk Sheriff Court was told.

In Netflix series Sex Education, Otis and his mum Jean have kept us entertained with their unique dynamic. While it's comic escapism for most of the audience, Angus, 31, has actually grown up with a Sex and Relationship Therapist for a mum.

hospitalised with a serious head wound after being set upon by a gang on a Scots street. The 20-year-old was attacked by three or four other men as he was walking near to shops in Nigel Rise, Dedridge, Livingston around 10pm on Thursday night.

Rangers memorial slab for her tragic teen daughter who died at work. Lauren Reid was just 19-years-old when she suffered a huge asthma attack at work and went into cardiac arrest.

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parents have spoken of their 'devastation' after a court ruled babies with Down's syndrome could be aborted right up until birth. Their heartache comes following the news that campaigner Heidi Crowter lost her battle at the High Court today, where she demanded a change in the outdated law which she says does not 'respect her life'.

missing man Dean Lockhart, police have confirmed. The remains of 36-year-old Dean Lockhart were discovered around 4pm on Wednesday, September 22, near Munlochy.He had been reported missing after last being seen in the Ross and Cromarty village around 9.30am on Tuesday, September 21.