Rangers prosecutions merit an inquiry, says Police Scotland chief

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link!After learning that S Collins & Son had followed up its previous Scottish Butcher’s shop of the year coups in 2012 and 2017, senior partner of the Lindsaybeg Road shop, and third generation butcher, Stewart Collins said: “For an independent family-run butcher to win the high profile honour not once but three times is absolutely amazing, and a true testament to our craft skills, quality products and service.“I dedicate it to the entire 45-strong team, experienced and dedicated butchers and

BBC primetime quiz show may have had its chips – after a disastrous drop in ratings. The potty-mouthed chef's Bank Balance first aired last Wednesday with 2.7million viewers tuning in but this figure slumped to 1.6million by Friday.BBC bosses have taken a huge gamble with the 10-part show, putting it on in the prime 9pm slot for three nights a week.

coronavirus case number in all local authority areas in Scotland has been published by health officials.Public Health Scotland said that in the week between February 15 and 21, Scotland recorded a total of 5,736 positive cases of Covid-19 - which represents 5.0% of people tested for the virus.Scotland’s seven-day positivity rate per 100,000 population in those seven days stood at 105.0, according to the latest data.Falkirk recorded the highest number of cases per 100,000 population during this

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police chief has paid tribute after the death of a fellow officer who spent almost 40 years fighting crime.John Cordiner passed away with his loving wife and family by his side in Kirkcaldy on Monday, February 1.The 74-year-old has been hailed for a distinguished career with Fife police where he worked as a traffic warden.The dad-of-two moved to work in the Disclosure Unit before retiring in 2011.Police Scotland announced his tragic passing on Tuesday with a statement from Divisional Commander

Paisley spat at an officer after being arrested in Middlesbrough and then went on to head-butt another officer at the police station.The 23-year-old also swore at officers when he asked where he was during the early hours of the morning on September 13, last year.He appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to four offences, including two counts of assaulting an emergency worker by beating, possession of class A drug cocaine and being drunk and disorderly in a

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A serial coronavirus denier has struck for the third time.The latest twisted message appeared on the wall of the busy Phoenix Retail Park at Linwood.The spot is a mile and a half from where a menace struck at the weekend.Barskiven Road links the Linwood Phoenix retail zone to Ferguslie Park and is a busy route for traffic.A source said: “The feeling is it could be the same person involved.“All the writing is

the committee of MSPs and accused it of allowing the Scottish Government to escape scrutiny.In a powerful interview with BBC Scotland, they said the attention given to the inquiry was "more traumatic" than giving evidence in the High Court.They claimed the committee had strayed so far from its own remit that it had made any of its findings "completely useless".A special Holyrood committee is investigating the Scottish Government’s botched handling of sexual misconduct complaints against the

direct to your inboxA motorist in Scotland drove their car almost entirely covered in snow this morning - but was stopped by police.The driver has been charged with dangerous driving after travelling in the red car pictured.Covered in a thick layer of snow, the driver had only cleared a tiny space on the windscreen for visibility.Police said it was incomprehensible and the 'most extreme lack of preparation they've ever seen'.The vehicle was stopped shortly before 10am on Thursday at the

Scottish Premiership finish line according to pundit Stephen Craigan.Steven Gerrard's side have been in imperious form this season, dropping just six points as they remain unbeaten in the league.Two of those dropped points came against Hamilton on Sunday though, with goalkeeper Allan McGregor admitting his side were "rubbish".Asked on Go Radio about that perfomance Craigan said: "They looked a little bit laboured, their play was slow."I felt as if on Sunday there was a lack of risk in their

Police Scotland has paid tribute to a force horse who tragically died after collapsing on duty in Kilmarnock.Orkney was on patrol in Dean Castle Country Park on Tuesday, February 2, when she suddenly became unwell.A local vet raced to the scene and tried to save the stricken animal but the 10-year-old mare passed away a short time later.The horse joined the force in January 2020 and served communities across the country with her highly trained and specialised officers from the mounted

Celtic this season - even if Neil Lennon's side were not enduring a horror campaign.The Ibrox superfan and former Scotland hero believes that Steven Gerrard's side would have cruised to Premiership title glory even if the Hoops' had mustered a stronger defence.The Light Blues are enjoying a 28-game unbeaten run in the league and sit 21 points clear at the top of the table following the draw with Hamilton.Brian Rice's side are only the fourth side to take any points off ruthless Rangers so far

Kemar Roofe 's painful challenge on Murray Davidson. The flashpoint occurred in the early stages of the Scottish Premiership match at Ibrox when the Rangers attacker tried to use his body to get the ball back under control after a poor touch.

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Scott Wright - with Ross McCrorie set to move permanently to Aberdeen today. The Dons have paid the difference in the McCrorie deal to sign him now.

Steven Gerrard is doing such a top job that he'll soon enter the 'legendary' category of Ibrox managers.The boss has his club on the precipice of the Scottish Premiership title with a 23-point advantage and eight more wins from 12 will guarantee the trophy.And although Gerrard made his name at Anfield as a player, McCoist bellowed "never mind Liverpool".He insisted delivering a first league flag in a decade would mean just as much to fans in Govan as any of his playing accomplishments did in