First picture of man who died when car ploughed into houses in Scots town

First picture of man who died when car ploughed into houses in Scots town

A MAN who died in a horror smash after a BMW crashed into houses has been named by cops. Jamie Green, 25, died following the fatal crash on the B842 road at Knocknaha near Stewarton, by Campbeltown on Monday afternoon. 3 The fatal crash happened after a BMW crashed into a houseCredit: Tom Farmer

Edinburgh ‘tourist tax’ levy confirmed and visitors could start paying by next Fringe

Edinburgh 'tourist tax' levy confirmed and visitors could start paying by next Fringe

EDINBURGH is set to become the first council in Scotland to bring in a tourist tax later this month, boosting city coffers by up to £50million. Plans to introduce the charge – worth five per cent of the cost of a hotel room, B&B, AirBnB or campsite per night – will be voted on by … Read more

Shocking video shows maniac Scots driver swerving through traffic at 82mph in 20mph zone

Shocking video shows maniac Scots driver swerving through traffic at 82mph in 20mph zone

THIS is the terrifying moment a maniac Scots motorist films themselves behind the wheel as the speedometer clocks 82mph in a 20mph residential zone. The shocking video surfaced online showing the driver dangerously speeding through the densely populated streets of Edinburgh. 3 The driver is seen… Shocking video shows maniac Scots driver swerving through traffic … Read more

‘Devastating blow’ as Scots town’s only shopping centre to close after 33 years

'Devastating blow' as Scots town's only shopping centre to close after 33 years

SHOPPERS have been left gutted after the only shopping centre in a Scottish town announced it will close for good in weeks. Bosses at St Giles Centre in Elgin, Moray, revealed that all tenants have been notified of the intention to close 2 St Giles Centre in Elgin will close later this monthCredit:… ‘Devastating blow’ … Read more

BBC Scotland in ‘live discussions’ over showing Scotland matches free-to-air

BBC Scotland in 'live discussions' over showing Scotland matches free-to-air

TALKS are taking place to bring Scotland matches back onto free-to-air television. The new director of BBC Scotland has insisted she is desperate for the state broadcaster to show the national team on a regular basis once again, amid growing pressure to make games available for free. 4 BBC Scotland… BBC Scotland in ‘live discussions’ … Read more

We should be worried about Musk in Scotland, voters are scunnered with the status quo

We should be worried about Musk in Scotland, voters are scunnered with the status quo

FIRST Minister John Swinney has voiced fears that failing to pass the SNP’s Budget would be playing into tycoon Elon Musk’s hands. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has accused the X billionaire of spreading poison and enabling extremists. 3 Farage’s Reform has done better than expected 3 Elon Musk’s hopes… We should be worried about Musk in … Read more

Scots lottery winner who blew fortune jailed for five years over £150k cocaine bust

Scots lottery winner who blew fortune jailed for five years over £150k cocaine bust

A LOTTERY winner who blew his fortune and turned to drug dealing has been jailed for five years. Jack Tanbini, 28, who bagged £100,000 on a £1 scratchcard in 2014 while he was still a teenager, was caught by police keeping more than £150,000 of cocaine at his home in Dundee. 1 Jack Tanbini… Scots … Read more

BrewDog to shut SIX more bars as staff face being axed in wave of rapid closures

BrewDog to shut SIX more bars as staff face being axed in wave of rapid closures

BEER giant BrewDog announced it’s starting the new year by axing six bars. The closures come after the Scots firm’s latest accounts revealed it lost a record £63 million. 3 Brewdog is the UK’s largest beer brand and has sites across the worldCredit: Getty 3 The Brewdog bar in Nice, France, is… BrewDog to shut … Read more

Scotland buried by heavy snow overnight as brutal -20C freeze looms & schools closed for third day

Scotland buried by heavy snow overnight as brutal -20C freeze looms & schools closed for third day

SCOTLAND was blanketed with snow overnight as the country remains in the grip of a polar plunge. The past few days have seen schools closed, flights axed and rail services disrupted. 4 Scotland was blanketed with snow overnightCredit: Northpix 4 Forecasters have extended yellow weather alerts for… Scotland buried by heavy snow overnight as brutal … Read more