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Gary Flockhart is Live Editor at The Scotsman. A senior journalist with years of experience in a newsroom, Edinburgh-born Gary, who attended Portobello High School, has a strong background in news, features and entertainment.

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Matteullah Siddiqi first met the teenager at the St Enoch Centre in Glasgow

Dealer jailed for exploiting schoolboy into selling drugs

Goth-pop legends The Cure will headline at Edinburgh Summer Sessions on August 23.

The Cure Edinburgh Royal Highland Showgrounds set times, support

Detectives are appealing for information following an alleged attempted murder in Wishaw.

Police hunt men in balaclavas after ‘attempted muder’

Officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A862 near Ardullie.

Motorcyclist, 59, killed in Highland road accident as police appeal

Family, friends and fans of Bonnie Tyler gathered on Monday for the Welsh singer’s funeral.

15 pictures from funeral of Bonnie Tyler

Police have launched an investigation after a woman was attacked on a train.

Police launch manhunt after woman 'punched several times' on train

Newhailes House & Gardens in Musselburgh was evacuated today after a fire broke out in a nearby field.

East Lothian attraction evacuated after fire breaks out nearby

The road was closed and reopened around 10.30pm on Tuesday.

Motorcyclist critical after A82 crash

Gabriel Brown, 35, was found guilty of murder.

Man, 35, guilty of murder after body found in Annan house fire

Cast have announced a UK tour in support of their latest album.

Cast Edinburgh Queen's Hall ticket presales, prices and support

Detectives are appealing for information following an alleged attempted murder in Paisley.

Police lock down Paisley streets after alleged attempted murder

Police have launched an investigation into the death of former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe.

Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe murder

Post-punk guitarist and singer-songwriter Malcolm Ross has been honoured by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) for his remarkable career in music.

Malcolm Ross awarded doctorate in Edinburgh

Leith is among the final candidates for a £3 million grant as the UK’s first ever Town of Culture.

Leith, Lerwick and Isle of Bute on UK Town of Culture 2028 shortlist

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Rocky was not fed properly by his owner and kept in a cage.

Animal ban for Oban woman who kept starving dog locked in cage

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Brian Cannon, left, and his iconic cover for Oasis' 1994 debut album, Definitely Maybe, right.

Man who created Oasis’ iconic album covers given honorary doctorate

The road was closed for almost 12 hours to allow for a police investigation.

Man, 63, dies after four-vehicle crash in Highlands

Legendary Glasgow venue The Garage has been put up for sale.

Iconic nightclub where Prince and Radiohead played put up for sale

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden in New York on Friday evening.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot at star-studded wedding

A man has been charged after he allegedly grabbed a seagull to attack a member of the public in Oban.

Police in Oban charge man after seagull allegedly 'used as weapon'

The body of Jean Hanlon, 53, was recovered from the water off Heraklion in Crete in 2009.

Greek man guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete 17 years ago

The crash happened on Summerfield Place in Inverallochy.

Cyclist, 51, fighting for his life after horror crash

A car failed to stop for police in Arbroath and was later found on fire in Carnoustie.

Police hunt for driver after car fails to stop and is found on fire

Detectives are investigating the rape of a 16-year-old girl in a Glasgow park.

Police issue description of suspect after rape of teenage girl

Police are looking for a man after a teenager was sexually assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Teenage girl, 17, sexually assaulted in Coatbridge lane

McGinn will stand out from the other penguins at Edinburgh Zoo with a blue and white armband.

Edinburgh Zoo names penguin chick after Scotland World Cup hero

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer makes a speech in Downing Street, London, as he said he will resign as leader of the Labour Party and he has informed the King of his decision.

Read Keir Starmer's resignation speech in full

Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France for rape

Breaking Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for alleged rape

Andrew Yearly has gone missing on the Isle of Lewis.

Police 'extremely concerned' for man missing on Scottish island

A giant homage to John McGinn, one of Scotland's best loved players, is currently being painted in his hometown of Clydebank.

Scotland World Cup star John McGinn features in 25ft mural

The A9 is closed in both directions after a lorry burst into flames.

'Lorry bursts into flames' closing A9 in both directions

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has arrived at court ahead of a preliminary hearing, as he faces charges of embezzling more than £459,000 from the party.

RECAP: Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzlement

Counting is well underway in the Scottish Parliament election.

Scottish elections 2026: Live map for every seat across Scotland

John Higgins, left, plays Shaun Murphy, right in the World Snooker Championship semi-final.

World Snooker Championship: John Higgins v Shaun Murphy head-to-head

Oban has been named as the best seaside town in Scotland to visit in 2026 by Time Out

The ‘bustling’ beauty spot crowned Scotland's ‘best seaside town’

Ronnie O'Sullivan, left, and John Higgins, right, are just two snooker superstars with nicknames.

Best snooker player nicknames including 'Rocket' Ronnie O'Sullivan

John Higgins is one of snooker's all-time greats.

John Higgins: Titles won, total career earnings and 147 breaks

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it was called to a “well-developed” fire on Bothwell Road in Uddingston just after 6pm.

Road open following fire at garage in South Lanarkshire

Ronnie O'Sullivan, left, faces John Higgins, right, at the World Snooker Championship.

O'Sullivan vs Higgins -start time, where to watch live, head-to-head

The crash occurred on the A92 between Bridge of Don and Blackdog at around 5.48am.

Crash closes busy Aberdeen road with emergency services at the scene

Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a crash on the A697 near Lauder in the Scottish Borders.

Boy, 9, in 'serious condition' after crash in Scottish Borders

A crash on the A702 at West Linton is causing delays.

A702 reopens after early morning crash at West Linton

A man was taken to hospital for treatment to serious facial injuries.

Man, 32, suffers 'serious facial injuries' after XL Bully attack

The M74 is currently restricted southbound between Jcts 4-5 following a crash.

Drivers facing rush hour delays after crash on major Scottish motorway

Law Castle is a rare and remarkable example of a fully restored medieval tower house, steeped in royal history and architectural significance.

Incredible Scottish castle with link to Robert the Bruce - look inside