STRICTLY Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland has been hailed by MSPs after making history as the first blind contestant to take part in the show. Rival politicians have come together at Holyrood to sign a motion congratulating the comedian on his victory, and describing him as an inspiration. Strictly Come Dancing champion given special honour … Read more
A FOURTH arrest has been made in connection with the alleged murder of a 38-year-old dad in a Scots street. David Graham passed away after an alleged assault in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire. 3 David Graham was allegedly assaulted by four menCredit: Andrew Barr 3 Emergency crews raced to General’s… Woman arrested two months on from … Read more
A SCOTS soldier has been convicted of a booze-fuelled bar brawl killing in Canada. Corporal Craig Gibson, 28, downed Brett Sheffield, 38, at a Toronto pub with “an elbow to the jaw” that later resulted in his death. 5 Corporal Craig Gibson has been found guilty of manslaughter 5 Canadian police… Scots soldier guilty of … Read more
CUMBERNAULD has been branded Scotland’s ugliest town – AGAIN. The Telegraph ranked almost 1,250 towns with the Lanarkshire town, the only Scots one listed, ranked 4th worst in the UK. 6 Cumbernauld has been branded Scotland’s ugliest townCredit: Alamy 6 James Bruce said the town used to be much… We live in Scotland’s ugliest town – … Read more
THE future of one of Scotland’s biggest discount stores has been left in uncertainty after the chain was unsuccessful in its bid to find a buyer. The beloved bargain chain – with 59 Scots outlets – is currently in search of new management after running into financial difficulties. 1 The bargain… Future of popular discount … Read more
IT’S the Perfect Storm on the shortest day of the year – an 85mph tempest set to wreck the seasonal build-up to Christmas. Festive travellers have been warned to expect delays and cancellations as the final weekend before the big day arrives with warnings for wind, rain, thunder and snow. Scotland braces for impact as … Read more
A PERVERT soldier sexually assaulted a sleeping woman before she woke up to find him holding a syringe containing his semen. Brad Albutt carried out three horror sex attacks on the victim – including two with the sharp implement – while he was a serving soldier and living at a property in… Pervert soldier sexually … Read more
THREE Scots have been arrested over the death of a restaurant owner in Canada, it has emerged. Sharif Rahman, 44, died after an alleged assault at his eatery in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. 3 Three men from Scotland have been arrested over the death of Sharif RahmanCredit: Alysha Brilla/Facebook 3 He… Three Scots arrested over … Read more
TV tradesman Clive Holland has urged Scots to get their homes ready for winter so everyone can stay cosy this Christmas. The presenter, who hosted Cowboys Trap on BBC One, is now a broadcaster on Fix Radio, a station aimed at builders and people in the industry. 1 Clive Holland wants people to pay… I’m … Read more
THE Scottish Government has been urged to reduce the cost of rail travel after a price comparison found it was cheaper to fly from Edinburgh to London than commute to Glasgow by train. Research by Scottish Labour found a return flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted could cost as little as… Flights to London from … Read more