Pensioner prisoner who carried out 'heinous' reign of terror dies in Scots jail

A pensioner has tragically died at a Scots beach as cops confirm they have launched a probe into the 'unexplained death.' .

A Scots 'predator' has been jailed for sexually abusing a teenage girl. Craig McKay, from Aberdeen, appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Friday June 21, and was slapped with a 10-year sentence by Judge David Evans, consisting of nine years custodial and a further year on extended licence.

A notorious bigamist wife forced one of her husbands into a psychiatric unit after convincing doctors he was mentally ill.

A pensioner was struck by an electric motorbike which was being ridden by youths wearing balaclavas.

A pensioner has been hit by a car and seriously injured in Edinburgh. The crash, involving a red Vauxhall Corsa, happened on Woodhall Road, Colinton, at the junction with Dreghorn Loan shortly after 3.44pm on Tuesday June 18.

A 'creepy' history teacher who admitted stalking teenage pupils has dodged jail. Fergie Robson, 56, contacted two girls at a school and another two who were being tutored by him online.

A teenager has died in a horror crash involving an E-bike and a car.

Northern Irish police are investigating claims a convicted bigamist falsely posed as a doctor and GP. They are also conducting enquiries after reports Alisa Knight - who has used over 20 aliases - included false information on a marriage certificate in 2023.

The State Pension now provides a regular income for nearly 12.7 million older people across Great Britain, including more than one million living in Scotland. The payment is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age - now 66 for both men and women - and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance contributions.

Welcome to the third week of the 2024 general election campaign as the parties in Scotland go all out to win over undecided voters.

A body has been found in a wooded area during searches for a missing mum who vanished from a psychiatric care unit in Ayrshire.

The crisis in Scotland’s prison service is worsening with an increase in riot-style incidents, a lack of staff and too many inmates.

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Daniel Bekerman, whose Donald Trump movie The Apprentice just premiered in competition at Cannes to strong notices, has set his next feature Knight’s Camp, a dark comedy starring Judy Greer (13 Going on 30, Ant-Man) and Sophia Lillis (It, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves).

A motorcyclist has died 10 days after being involved in a crash with a van in Perthshire.

New recycling bins have been introduced in schools across South Ayrshire, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government’s Recycling Improvement Fund - administered by Zero Waste Scotland.

An urgent appeal has been launched to trace a Scots hillwalker who may have become "disoriented" while out walking on an island.

Doctor Who's new lead Ncuti Gatwa has opened up about his past financial struggles, revealing that despite his success, he still worries about money.

A pensioner has been arrested in connection with the alleged 'gunshot' death of Brian Low in Aberfeldy.

A young mum has been jailed for three years after pouring a kettle of boiling water over her boyfriend.

Police have released a picture of a pensioner who died in a disturbance at a house in Edinburgh.