Sarah Everard vigil organiser blames ‘obstructive’ senior Scotland Yard officers for violent scenes

The organiser of a vigil for Sarah Everard blasted ‘obstructive’ senior officers from Scotland Yard today over violent scenes, and suggested male officers were deliberately drafted in from other parts of London to arrest women. Anna Birley, of Reclaim These Streets, accused the Metropolitan Police of having an illegal ‘blanket ban’ on protests as she gave … Read more

Prince William is made Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

The Queen appoints Prince William as her representative to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland – as SNP unveils plans for a second independence referendum The Queen has been appointed Prince William as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for the second year in a row Represents … Read more

Iron Age ‘seafood buffet’ that fed wedding or funeral guests is discovered in Scotland

Archaeologists in Scotland have dug up the remains of a rather impressive seafood feast that fed an entire Iron Age community. More than 18,000 snail shells were found in a pit at The Cairns, an ancient settlement in Orkney that was established between 400 AD and 500 AD. Scientists determined the shellfish, mostly limpets and … Read more

UK weather: Wintry showers hit parts of UK after Scotland SNOW warning

Snow and ice blanketed parts of Scotland today as the UK continued to face a battering from ferocious Atlantic winds and heavy rain bursts. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for another bout of bad weather in the north, and urged people to expect ‘travel disruption’ from icy stretches as well as up to … Read more

Scotland eases lockdown measures TODAY meaning up to four adults can meet

Bonnie day for a BBQ? Scotland eases lockdown measures TODAY meaning up to four adults from two households can meet socially in private gardens (but remember to bring an umbrella) Gatherings can take place in any outdoor space, including private gardens  Nicola Sturgeon announced a ‘cautious acceleration’ of her roadmap this week  Scots taking advantage … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon is set to unveil faster lockdown easing in Scotland TODAY

Nicola Sturgeon is set to unveil faster lockdown easing in Scotland TODAY with more mixing allowed outdoors amid tumbling Covid cases – as Boris Johnson rejects calls to step up the pace in England Nicola Sturgeon is expected to speed up the easing of lockdown in Scotland  First Minister could allow more mixing outdoors in … Read more

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John dies aged 82

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John dies aged 82, with Saint and Greavsie co-host Jimmy Greaves saying he ‘loved their time together’ and will ‘never forget his laughter’ Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82 St John won two First Division titles at Anfield … Read more

Ian St John: Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker dies at 82

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John, who partnered Jimmy Greaves on the much-loved Saturday football show Saint and Greavsie, has died at the age of 82 Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82 St John won two First Division titles at Anfield as well … Read more

Covid lockdown Scotland: Woman hugs mother, 90, as care home restrictions ease

The first of many! Delighted daughter hugs her 90-year-old mother indoors for first time in three months as Covid restrictions ease Mary Cook, 90, and daughter Fiona Scott hugged for first time in three months  Care home residents in Scotland now allowed two designated visitors a week Ms Scott visited her mother at Queen’s House in … Read more

Vanessa Hudgens films The Princess Switch 3 for the first time in Scotland 

Vanessa Hudgens stands out in a green suit as filming for The Princess Switch 3 gets underway in Scotland By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 16:28 GMT, 28 February 2021 | Updated: 16:28 GMT, 28 February 2021 Vanessa Hudgens was pictured filming The Princess Switch 3 for the first time at Scotland’s Gosford House, near … Read more