Scots asked for thoughts on re-introducing big cats to Scotland

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

NHS worker who was killed just 20 minutes before her daughter.A social media campaign has been launched asking people around the country to take part in the vigil from 7.45pm tonight.A post read: “Tonight people are being asked to light a candle from around 7.45pm in remembrance of Nicole Anderson, 24, and Emma Robertson Coupland, 39, who both tragically died during the serious incident which took place in Kilmarnock last night.”Mum-of-four Emma died after being ‘stabbed’ in a car park at

engulfed in flames after catching fire on a busy road in Fife.Emergency services were called to the ‘fireball’ on Kilmany Road, Wormit, at around 4.42pm on Friday.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are currently in attendance on the B946 with two appliances battling the flames.Motorists are being urged to avoid the area while local reports claim thick plumes of smoke can be seen from ‘miles away.A shocking image from the scene shows the fierce blaze taking hold of the Moffat &

Anton Danyluk and his bottom shaving mum Sherie Ann have launched a new podcast called What's The Crack? Sherie Ann, from Airdrie, went viral on social media after her appearance on ITV2's Aftersun following gym owner Anton's progress on Love Island 2019.The Love Island Scot shocked viewers after revealing his mum shaved his bum before appearing on the hit dating show.The pair, whose relationship has been dubbed 'weird' by some promise to talk life, trials and tribulations around their

knives near a public footpath. The fearsome-looking blades were discovered by Fiona James on a steep embankment near the Thistle Seafood factory in Boddam, Aberdeenshire yesterday.

coronavirus pandemic has forced thousands of Scots out of work leading to record redundancy figures and the prospect of more job losses to come when the furlough scheme ends in March. Retail shops, factories and hospitality businesses including bars and restaurants have been hardest hit by the economic downturn caused by the ongoing health crisis.

Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos said he will remember John for being “very jovial” and “compassionate”, but who was “firm” in his job guarding the iconic Scottish venue.“Very sad to hear about Big John, doorman of Nice n Sleazy and loved by many in Glasgow,” wrote Kapranos. “A lovely guy and a presence that will be greatly missed.

Police Scotland and paramedics from Scottish Ambulance Service were called to the two-vehicle smash on the B9011 Forres road.

Isle of Mull.Theresa’s partner Charles Pease has hit out at the move and urged law makers to refuse the request.The 65-year-old said: “His crime was committed here, Wainwright took Theresa’s life here.“He should rightfully serve his time here and then he can go to France.”Wainwright was driving on the wrong side of the road when he crashed into 29-year-old Theresa at 68mph in his leased vehicle on the A849 near Craignure in 2015.He was jailed at the High Court in Glasgow in 2017 for 12 years.The

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coronavirus.Evie Connell developed tachycardia, a condition that causes an abnormally high heart rate of over 100bpm, after contracting covid in March before the lockdown. Before she became ill, Evie was fit and healthy, and enjoyed attending university, working in a convenience store and going to the gym.But 10 months on Evie is still feeling the effects of the virus and has been left unable to go outside by herself, terrified she could collapse due to her excessive heart rate.

crashed into a tree. Around 9pm last night emergency services were called to the serious collision on the A710 Dumfries to New Abbey to Dalbeattie road, near to Southwick.

baby stopped breathing and died at home have since learned a community first responder was on their street at the time but wasn’t summoned.

Scots to unite against the condition.Nicole Little was just 27 when she was diagnosed with the disease – five years younger than her mum Celine Mason was when it took her life.Now she is launching World Cancer Day in ­Scotland and urges people to unite on February 4 by donating to Cancer Research UK or wearing the charity’s Unity band.The ambulance controller carries the BRCA1 gene, known to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.Nicole of Bathgate, West Lothian said: “Most people are

Irish Republican slogans on an Orange hall in an attack dubbed an “anti-Protestant hate crime”.The vandals painted ‘Provos’ and ‘IRA’ in the shape of a cross on the side of the Rutherglen Orange and Purple District hall on Saturday night, January 23.Officers from Police Scotland have launched a probe after members said it was the second time their venue had been attacked by “scum” in less than a fortnight.Jim McHarg, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland, said: “I am disappointed

Burns Supper to raise a glass to Scotland’s national bard.Coronavirus lockdown restrictions may have put mass gatherings to celebrate Robert Burns on hold - but that's not stopping Scots working at UK Embassies worldwide celebrating online.Scots working for the UK Government in countries including Bahrain, Chile, China, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan, Peru, Tunisia, and Turkey are among those participating in the virtual Burns Supper.Employees at FCDO’s

Tesco supermarket in Aberdeen. The alarm was raised at around 3.10pm on Sunday, January 24, following reports the 73-year-old was found unresponsive inside the vehicle that was parked on Rousay Drive.Police and the Scottish Ambulance Service raced to the scene but the OAP was sadly pronounced dead a short time later without being taken to hospital.

Scots postie who kicked off a viral sea shanty TikTok trend is poised to enter the top 10 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart.Nathan Evans, from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, has become an internet star after his Wellerman hit caught the attention of stars including Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber.The 26-year-old, who has now given up his day job with the Royal Mail, has gone on to sign a record deal with Polydor Records.The song is set to be the highest new entry on the charty, according to

police officers knocked at her Edinburgh flat on Friday. No further action was taken after the Leith singers home was checked for partygoers as police received a complaint around 7.30pm.