Pine marten develops taste for steak after rescue by Scots restaurant bosses

SNP Health Secretary said people should think twice before calling 999 for a paramedic due to the current pressures on the NHS. While he pledged any additional cash that could be found would be spent trying to ease the pressure on the health service, the Health Secretary conceded it "will be a challenging autumn and winter".In light of that, he said people should consider whether it is "absolutely critical" for them to call for an ambulance.

addict who didn't know if he'd make one day to the next as a teenager has just secured a Masters degree in social work. Aidan Martin's life was plagued by addiction as well as violence, sexual abuse, and suicidal thoughts growing up in Ladywell, West Lothian, before he turned his life around a number of years ago.

Gordon Ramsay took over the lease at a landmark restaurant. The sweary superchef - who fronted hit show Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares - is set to open his first Edinburgh restaurant after taking over premises currently occupied by trendy eatery The Refinery.

The Scottish Government has announced the new Child Disability Payment will open for new applications across the country from November 22, 2021 after the successful launch of a pilot scheme in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles council areas. This is the first of the complex disability benefits to be introduced nationwide by the Scottish Government and replaces the Disability Living Allowance for Children (DLA Child), delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

It was a night full of celebrations for Martin Compston as he scooped the Best Actor gong for his work in the BBC drama Line Of Duty at the National Television Awards.Trophy in hand, the Scottish star celebrated his win alongside OK! in our box at the black tie event at the O2. The star was joined by his stunning wife Tianna Flynn, with the two sharing a passionate kiss amid the chaos backstage.Tianna was snapped leaning back into Martin's arms as he lovingly lent forward to kiss her.

Martin Compston has filmed himself raving to GBX anthems on the way to the National Television Awards. The Scots actor shared a clip of him and wife Tianna partying to the popular Clyde 1 DJ's dance tracks on rout to the big event.

The upcoming six-part Amazon Prime Video series The Rig has recently wrapped up filming in Edinburgh, with the first new images for the show coming soon after to tease expectant fans. Line of Duty star Martin Compston is set to star in the thriller set to follow the crew of the Kishorn Bravo oil rig just off of Scotland as tremors suddenly cut off all communication to the mainland.

Naman Ramachandran Amazon Prime Video has revealed the first look for its upcoming six-part series “The Rig.” The series stars Martin Compston (“Line of Duty”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt’s Creek”), Iain Glen (“Game of Thrones”), Calvin Demba (“Kingsman: The Golden Circle”) and Mark Bonnar (“Line of Duty”).“The Rig” follows the crew of the Kinloch Bravo oil rig stationed off the Scottish coast in the dangerous waters of the North Sea.

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restaurant owner has claimed she has lost around £1,700 over recent weeks due to brazen diners leaving without paying. Lynn MacLeod said she has never experienced so many bill dodgers in the 20 years that she has owned Maxies Bistro near the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

pervert who sent videos of himself carrying out a sex act over items of children’s clothing has been banned from playparks or anywhere designed for kids. Martin Lipscombe took photos of a 12-year-old girl and kids’ clothing on a washing line in Edinburgh which he sent to another male.

weekly Showbiz newsletter is packed with the latest news on your favourite stars from Scotland and beyond.Signing up couldn't be easier! Simply enter your email address in the box further up the page or click here to view our wide range of newsletters.Fans were saddened by the passing of their favourite actors character, and took to Twitter to vent their frustrations.One user writing: "I am watching #Vigil purely for Martin Compston and he dies within the first 8 minutes, I haven’t been this

climber's inspiring spirit. Martin Moran from Strathcaron in Wester Ross was leading a group on an attempt to ascend an unclimbed and unnamed 21,250ft (6,477m) summit in the Nanda Devi region in 2019.The bodies of the seven in the group were recovered, but Mr Moran was not found.Four other climbers who were part of the same expedition were rescued.

missing on August 14th before her body was found in Newton.But before her death, Cat had been planning to run the London marathon in October for Macmillan cancer charity.And since the passing of 'lovely' 29-year-old, wellwishers have raised almost £3k as part of a charity fundraiser set up by Cat herself.Scots have been donating to the page in recent weeks in order for Cat to reach the target, despite the fact she will no longer be able to take part in the race.

Martin Freeman has been spotted on the set of the upcoming movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever!

East Lothian home, Thomson told cops: “Come on, you know how it is? I’ve just being arguing with the missus.”Thomson, 22, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday and admitted a charge of threatening and abusive behaviour.Fiscal depute Christine Brownlie said Thomson had been at his partner’s house on May 21.Ms Brownlie said Thomson went through the woman’s phone while she was out of the living room.When she returned, the court heard Thomson accused her of “cheating on him” as he’d seen

Martin Compston was left ‘misty eyed’ as he reminded himself of his submariner grandad as he filmed his new BBC drama. The 37-year-old Scot will star as Craig Burke on Vigil, which follows the mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on board a Trident nuclear submarine.