Memorial honouring Scots who fought against fascism defiled in 'disgusting, mindless act of vandalism'

cops on an erratic 40-mile chase. Graham Ellis, 40, stole the 999 vehicle that had arrived to treat his pregnant girlfriend, a court heard.

scenic Scots river. Bosses at Calamity Kayaking in Paisley were so sick of the state of the River Cart that they used a massive line over a local bridge to pull out as much rubbish as they could.

Cops have launched an investigation into the assault, which happened at a taxi rank in the town centre. The incident occurred at around 10.45pm on Stirling Street, on Saturday, July 10.It's understood a 46-year-old was left with a serious facial injury after being punched.

Edinburgh when he heard a hissing sound coming from his shorts. Believing he accidentally turned the vape on, Alex plunged his right hand into his pocket to investigate, reports Edinburgh Live.

failed in a bid for freedom. Daniel Kerr was jailed for seven years in January for a sickening campaign of historical abuse against two young girls including his sister in law Tracey Callaghan, who died before she could see him face justice.

knives allegedly stolen from a supermarket.

Glasgow sparking a police probe. Emergency services are understood to have attended at a property in Mossbank Drive in Glasgow after the alarm was raised at around 10.40am on Tuesday.

John Swinney.The country's Deputy First Minister - and Covid Recovery Minister - revealed the detail from the Scottish Government's modelling, which predicts the number of cases and deaths as a result of the virus.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today that Scotland would move to the lowest of its Covid-19 restrictions on July 19 as planned.It means up to eight people from up to four households can meet within homes, while outside up to 15 people from up to 15 households can get together

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The all terrain vehicle from Elgin also assisted in the efforts and a high pressure lance was used to extinguish the fire.

police appeal for public help. The incident occurred around 9.15pm on Monday July 12 in Lusset Glen, Old Kilpatrick.

eenager has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a seven-year-old girl near a Scots Harbour. The school girl was attacked in the Castle Green area of Broughty Ferry on Saturday evening.

Scots car dealer for the second time. Don Templeton was involved in the shooting of James McGurk, 45, at Crosslee Poultry Farm in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire.

Scots dog owner was left devastated after her pet pooch was mauled to death by a Staffie in front of her eyes, with the horrific attack also causing her to have an epileptic fit. Gail Grubb, 46, was walking her beloved seven-year-old Chihuahua Chicco in Edinburgh when a woman driving past asked if she knew the owner of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier which had jumped into her car.

blade-like weapons that he strapped to his hands. Safe cracker Ovidiu Dinu, 32, serving a two-year-and-eight-month term at HMP Grampian, had "struggled to adjust" to life behind bars, a court heard.

temperatures to remain warm into early August. Scots are expected to bake in “very warm” climates from tomorrow, with temperatures climbing to a high of 25C in some southern parts of the country over the weekend.

torched a pricey car in the driveway of a Scots home. The Jaguar XF, which retails at around £31,000 new, was found ablaze in a bay in Norman Rise, Livingston around 1am this morning, July 13.

Police say the remote location has been busy with visitors and are urging anyone who has witnessed anything suspicious to come forward. Constable Fraser Edwards said: “This particular honesty box is located next to the gateway building across from the beach and it’s possible that anyone visiting the area could have seen something which could prove vital to our investigation.

Euros defeat in a Spanish hotel bar was slashed after banter turned nasty. Witnesses told how a furious Englishman violently hit out after his team lost on penalties to Italy.