SNOW has blanketed parts of Scotland today as a two-day weather alert looms. Residents in northern areas, including Perth and Kinross and the Highlands, woke up to see the white stuff outside this morning. 5 Snow ploughs have been out in force across parts of Scotland this morningCredit: Northpix
Scots firm with 130 staff plunges into administration as dozens of workers face unemployment weeks before Christmas …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A SCOTS haulage company has fallen into administration – just two years after it was bought over. Caledonian Logistics employs 130 workers and has depots in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Inverness, and Kintore and Oldmeldrum, … Read more
Urgent warning to ScotRail passengers as major train timetable shake-up comes into force this month …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> AN URGENT travel warning has been issued to commuters after ScotRail announced a new timetable shake-up. The rail operator has revealed that a brand-new schedule is set to come into force later this month that will … Read more
Terrifying moment Scots train ploughs into pick-up truck at level crossing …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THIS is the terrifying moment a train ploughed into a pick-up truck on a level crossing after the driver ignored warning signs and drove straight into the path of the loco. Footage from the train’s cab shows crazed motorist Ivan … Read more
ScotRail services CANCELLED after chemical spill near railway line …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SCOTRAIL services have been cancelled after a chemical spill near a railway line. Trains travelling to Inverness station will be “disrupted” due to a substance contaminating ground near the tracks. 2 Passengers travelling to Inverness train station are being warned of ‘disruption’Credit: … Read more
Skye ‘murder’ trial: Husband ‘stabbed wife nine times before shooting spree’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A HUSBAND accused of murdering his brother-in-law stabbed his wife nine times in an alleged kill bid, a jury has heard. Finlay MacDonald, 41, allegedly left Rowena, 34, with seven life-threatening injuries to her chest, stomach and back, the High … Read more
Scottish football club ‘at centre of police investigation into suspected fraud’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> POLICE have confirmed an alleged fraud probe is underway at Dumbarton FC. The Sons were plunged to the bottom of League One this week after being hammered with a 15-point deduction from the SPFL for going into administration. 1 The … Read more
Much-loved pub named best music bar in Scotland …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A MUCH-loved Scottish pub has been named the best music bar in the country for the second time. MacGregor’s, in Inverness, has been visited by a number of world-famous musicians, with customers frequently treated to surprise performances. 1 MacGregor’s is located on Academy … Read more
Man, 25, who died in Scots town pictured as teen charged over his death …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A MAN who died in a Highlands town has been named this evening. Ben Campbell, 25, passed away after an alleged incident in Fort William on Wednesday night. Cops were called to a property on Grange Road … Read more
Underworld crime gangs flooding Scots city with ‘footsoldiers’ to punt cocaine & heroin …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> COUNTY lines gangs are flooding communities in the Highlands with “foot soldiers” to peddle crack cocaine and heroin, detectives have warned. Officers have told of the challenge of trying to combat groups from Liverpool, London and Birmingham who … Read more