SKIERS have taken to the slopes as Scotland was transformed into a winter wonderland just days before Christmas. The festive flurries arrived and blanketed the hills of the Cairngorms National Park. 6 Skiers and snowboarders took to the slopesCredit: Northpix 6 A couple enjoy a stroll through the… Scotland blanketed by snow as skiers hit … Read more
A SCOTRAIL train crashed into a fallen tree at 84mph as emergency calls went unanswered for more than 20 minutes, a probe found. A member of the public rang a Network Rail helpline to report the trunk blocking the line near Dundee in a storm. 1 The window at the front of the service was … Read more
A SERVING Police Scotland officer is among four people charged following an investigation by the force’s anti-corruption unit. The male officer, who has been suspended, was arrested last week along with two other men and a woman. 1 A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Following an… Police Scotland officer among four charged in anti-corruption probe … Read more
A MUM and dad were given an early Christmas surprise after a routine scan turned into the day their triplets were born. Fiona Zebik, from Larbert, Stirlingshire, was originally scheduled to give birth on January 9, but ended up delivering her children more than three weeks early on December 16. I went for a routine … Read more
A SUSPECT has been charged in connection with the death of a man found injured near a Scots nightclub. Jamie Lucas, 33, died after he was found seriously hurt in the middle of Airdrie town centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. 7 Jamie Lucas died after being found seriously injured in Airdrie… Suspect, … Read more
SCOTLAND’S last remaining greyhound track should be demolished for much needed housing, campaigners have claimed. Thornton Stadium in Fife is worth up to £6million in prime housing land according to a report commissioned by a US-based campaign group. 1 Campaigners want to shut down Thornton… Scotland’s last remaining greyhound racetrack should be demolished, say campaigners … Read more
TWO Scots who used a dinghy to smuggle cocaine worth a staggering £42 million have been caged for a total of 22 years. Mark Moran, 23, and David Livingstone, 25, conspired with Colombian Didier Tordecilla Reyes to bring the haul to the UK on an inflatable boat. 9 Mark Moran has been sentenced to… Two … Read more
SCOTS have been urged to prepare for the hottest Christmas Eve on record, however, some areas might still see some snowfall. The country is blowing hot and cold this Christmas as the nation experiences a huge swing in festive temperatures. 5 There was some snow at Cairngorm National Park… Scotland set for HOTTEST Christmas Eve … Read more
POLICE Scotland has locked down a field following an aircraft crash. A force spokesperson said: “Emergency services are in attendance near Fife Airport after a light aircraft crashed at 11.40am on Monday, 23 December, 2024. Enquiries are ongoing.” 1 More to follow… For the latest news on this… Plane CRASHES in field after take-off from … Read more
SEVEN members of a twisted paedophile ring who preyed on kids in a drug den dubbed the ‘Beastie House’ have had their sentencing delayed for a FIFTH time. Iain Owens, 46, and six other sickos appeared today at the High Court in Glasgow more than one year after they were nailed over the sex… Seven … Read more