Rape victim backs calls from Scotland’s top prosecutor to overturn historic legal ruling

A concerned councillor is calling for a “housing emergency” to be officially declared in Dumfries and Galloway so that radical steps can be taken to rescue the sinking service.

New laws which prevent killers from acting as executors for their victims' estates will prevent "added anguish" for families, a minister has said.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced the juried and audience award winners for its 2024 edition, which took place June 18-24. Over $25,000 in cash prizes and five Academy Award-qualifying honors were presented to the winning films, which included Esteban Pedraza’s “Bogotá Story” and Jadwiga Kowalska’s animated film “The Car That Came Back from the Sea.” See a full list of winners below.

Emmerdale star Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays the role of Belle Dingle, has a far less turbulent life love away from the soap as she kicks back in her stylish, minimalistic home. In recent episodes, Emmerdale viewers have seen it coming that Belle would be 'caught out' after she moved forward with her plan to have an abortion and Tom King would rumble her after she made a crucial mistake. When Tom threatened to physically hurt her, Belle admitted she was expecting their child.

Health Secretary Neil Gray says the victims of brain butcher Sam Eljamel have waited long enough for answers.

Attacks on Scotland’s frontline police officers are at an all-time high, with almost one in three falling victim to violence from the public.

Pictures of a brave dog mauling victim one year apart show the devastating impact of the suspected XL Bully attack on the schoolgirl.

When the cameras weren’t rolling at the 2024 Tony Awards, there were photographers snapping photos backstage to document all the celebs who mingled with each other behind-the-scenes.

Brian Cox has claimed the SNP has "backed off" from promoting Scottish independence during the general election campaign.

Bruised Callum McGregor has admitted to feeling ‘embarrassed’ and ‘angered’ by Scotland’s feeble showing during the mauling in Munich, writes Keith Jackson in Germany.

The White House Correspondents’ Association is objecting to the notion that reporters agreed to any restrictions on the types of questions they could ask of President Joe Biden at a press conference earlier today at the G7 summit in Italy.

Naman Ramachandran British writer James Graham will deliver this year’s flagship James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, supported by Screen Scotland. Graham, known for his sharp political insights and popular dramas, has made significant contributions to stage, television and film. His works include the BAFTA-winning “Sherwood,” which returns to BBC later this year, and the acclaimed “Quiz.” On stage, he brought “Dear England” to the West End, adapted “Tammy Faye” for Broadway and reimagined “Boys from the Blackstuff.” Graham’s political narratives include “Brexit: An Uncivil War” and “Coalition.” In his lecture, Graham will discuss TV drama’s role in shaping political discourse and social justice.

A new law beefing up the rights of bereaved families will be included in Scottish Labour's manifesto next week.

A SCOTS bus driver who wed a convicted bigamist has spoken out to warn other men to avoid her clutches.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Steve Carell will not be starring in the new iteration of “The Office” coming to Peacock, but he did encourage Domhnall Gleeson to sign on to star. The two actors starred together in FX’s 2002 limited series “The Patient,” which earned Carell a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

The number of hate crime charges reported in Scotland has risen to the highest level in more than a decade.

The family of a subpostmistress who was falsely accused of embezzling Post Office funds have won a fight to clear her name, 15 years after she was convicted. Caren Lorimer pleaded guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court in 2009 to one charge of embezzlement from the town’s New Farm Loch Post Office, where she had worked for 17 years.

Gardeners' World star Carol Klein has shared a health update after previously revealing her breast cancer diagnosis.The 78 year old gardening expert initially broke the news of her cancer to her followers in early May. She revealed that she had undergone a double mastectomy and now, while presenting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which saw stars such as Beverly Knight and Ben Shepard attend, for the BBC, Carol has joyfully announced that her cancer has been eradicated.

A charity boss is calling for the Scottish Government to invest in communities in a bid to eradicate child poverty.

A woman who was conned in an international cryptocurrency scam has urged other victims to join a class action lawsuit.