Nicholas Rossi to appeal against extradition order from Scotland to US

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he shed "tears of relief" after sharing the news that his in-laws would be coming home with his 14-year-old stepdaughter.

An ambulance union has slammed bosses for failing to protect staff after a driver was sacked for defending himself from a drunken thug.

A Scots couple have won the support of their local council after a neighbour allegedly complained about the Crazy Frog mural on their wall.

Jules Hudson is famed for helping buyers find their dream homes in the countryside on BBC's Escape to the Country - but off-screen he enjoys life at his gorgeous pad in Herefordshire.

Families fleeing from war-torn Ukraine are continuing to find a welcome in Falkirk.

A frantic search is underway to trace a missing man who vanished from a Scots town in his van.

Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 53-year-old man reported missing from Ayr. Kirk Hutchenson is believed to have left his home in the Castlehill area of the town around 8am on Monday. He is described as around 5ft 11 ins, of medium build, with light brown hair and a beard. Kirk is believed to have taken his vehicle, a white Citan Mercedes van, registration DF66 ELW. Sergeant John Hurren “Concerns are growing for Kirk’s welfare and we are asking anyone who has seen him or knows where he is to get in touch. Likewise, if anyone has seen Kirk’s van in the Ayr area or further afield, please let us know. “If he learns of this appeal we would also encourage Kirk to make contact with us or his family so we know he is safe and well.” Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 1406 of Tuesday, 31 October, 2023.

A mum whose daughter died after choking on her own vomit is considering legal action after complaints over her care at a respite centre were upheld by watchdogs. Tracy Steele believes Lauren Muir, who was being cared for at The Elms in Crosshouse, Ayrshire, would still be alive if there hadn’t been delays in getting her to hospital when she fell ill in December.

A transgender butcher serving 20 years for subjecting a little girl to a horrifying sexual abuse ordeal is planning to appeal against the length of his jail term.

At least 20 Perth firefighters and a Perth City North councillor will this week join firefighters from across Scotland protesting outside the Scottish Parliament against "dangerous" cuts to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

Josh McKay insists Glasgow kick off the URC campaign primed to deliver for Franco Smith rather than learning on the job like last time.

A man has been charged with murder after being extradited from Sweden over a fight in east London in 2022.

With series three of All Creatures Great and Small now in full swing on Channel 5, an entirely new generation of fans has been treated to the exciting exploits of James Herriot, in a stunning re-boot of the iconic veterinary series.The drama is based on the much-loved book series, written by real-life vet Alf Wight and serves as an updated retelling of the original BBC series, which ran from 1978 to 1990 – with a new actor starring in the lead role.This time, the legendary vet is played by actor Nicholas Ralph, who many fans may even recognise from his film roles in The Devil's Light, A Most Reluctant Convert and The Wife. Here’s everything you need to know about Nicholas’ life off screen… Early life Nicholas Ralph first started his life in Cape Town, South Africa - but later moved to Scotland, where he spent much of his childhood growing up in Nairn, up in the Highlands.

Police have made a second appeal to trace a teenage girl from Glasgow who was spotted in the Gorbals area two days after her disappearance.

The body of a man has been recovered from a river in the Scottish Borders.

Officers are appealing for information in connection with a fire at a farm off the A7 at Heriot in the Scottish Borders.

Now that October is halfway over, the run-up to Halloween has truly begun.

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has been released on bail by officers investigating a rape allegation against him in England. It is understood that the 36-year-old is now being transferred back to HMP Edinburgh after being questioned at an English prison on Wednesday.

A man has been rescued from the River Kelvin in Glasgow and a second remains missing.

A clean-up operation is underway to remove 9,500 tonnes of debris from the A83 following heavy rainfall last weekend.