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January 16, 2025

Swinney sympathy over Sturgeon split

JOHN Swinney has broken his silence on Nicola Sturgeon's divorce from Peter Murrell calling the split \"very sad\".

1 min

NURSES IN CARE COLLAPSE ALERT

9 out of 10 staff say patient safety is being compromised One tells of having to clean incontinent patient in an office

2 mins

3 won for Match of the Day

THE BBC has announced a hat-trick of new presenters for Match of the Day to take over when Gary Lineker leaves at the end of the season.

1 min

PM Starmer: Glasgow's a brilliant city

THE Prime Minister yesterday praised Glasgow and its residents - in the House of Commons. Keir Starmer congratulated the city on its 850th anniversary during Prime Minister's Questions.

1 min

Lynx 'trauma' prompts zoo cash appeal

THREE surviving lynx abandoned in the Highlands last week have been left \"traumatised\" by their ordeal as they recover at Edinburgh Zoo.

1 min

US STAR IS SHOOTING MURDER SUSPECT

Gladiators ace Dunbar linked to car park murderClub axe him but 'did not know of allegations'

2 mins

Shot banker family in cop talks 'blow'

THE family of a banker shot on his doorstep more than two decades ago have expressed \"extreme disappointment\" that Scotland's top cop Jo Farrell has \"refused\" to meet them.

1 min

Government make 100-yr Ukraine pact

KEIR Starmer will sign a 100-year pact with Ukraine as he makes his first trip to the war-torn country.

1 min

Reeves job is still safe, PM insists

KEIR Starmer came out swinging in defence of Rachel Reeves yesterday, insisting the Chancellor is going nowhere. At Prime Minister's Questions, Starmer fended off attacks from Tory \"economic vandals\" calling for Reeves to be replaced. He said the first woman Chancellor will be in the position for \"many, many years to come\". Referring to the years of Tory turmoil, he added: \"If we all thought politics was about cheap words, I could criticise their chancellors, but I don't have enough time to go through all the chancellors that they had.\"

1 min

FEARS OF A CLOWN

FM's warning over danger of populist becoming kingmaker Pro-union parties to fore but Labour lags behind Nats

3 mins

Fears of violence amid uneasy peace

THE final hours of war in Gaza could explode into intense violence as both sides try to gain leverage before an uneasy peace. And even then, sporadic violence could break out at a moment's notice. Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has already said it is not the end of the war.

1 min

Deliver change to end Farage threat

A POLL that predicts Reform will return 15 MSPs next year is extremely worrying.

1 min

Friends star served up divorce writ to pop icon

DAVID Schwimmer once served Sir Rod Stewart divorce papers, while the actor was working in a summer job during his university years.

1 min

Rock 'n' royal

Superstar joins a cast of celebs helping the King transform lives

1 min

Honest, brave & funny... goodbye our 'blingy' Nolan

Singer who had cancer dies at 65 after getting pneumonia

4 mins

600 textiles jobs boost at old tyre site

HUNDREDS of textile jobs will be created in Scotland. Textiles manufacturer Wilkie will hire 600 staff at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) in Dundee. The former Michelin tyre factory shut in 2020 with the loss of 850 jobs.

1 min

HANG YOUR HEADS IN SHAME

Pair part of mob in shocking assault on disabled supporter

2 mins

Sven trophy sell-off to settle debts

SVEN Goran-Eriksson's heartbroken family are to sell off his treasured football trophies to help pay off his huge debts.

1 min

Nic and Val have night out on town

PICTURES have emerged of Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid enjoying a night out just two days before the former first minister announced her divorce.

1 min

Hel's bells

Corrie fave's speeding ban

1 min

Missing sisters' family in the dark over house move

THE family of two missing sisters had no idea they had planned to leave their rented home as the search continues into its second week.

1 min

Being sexually abused was devastating... People could smell it on me. It was in my spit and in my blood

Writer and comedian reveals the psychological trauma he suffered after being attacked by powerful theatre director who had gained his trust

4 mins

Actor caught up in LA fires as he bared soul on rape & stalking hell

RICHARD Gadd found himself caught up in the terrifying LA wildfires as he chatted with a podcaster about his life and career.

1 min

I'm an airhead, who would've suspected me?

Linda, 70, is twigged by the Faithful at long last

2 mins

Third of Scots say cheers to sobriety

A THIRD of Scots are teetotal, a survey revealed. A YouGov poll found 33 per cent of adults are non-drinkers, compared with 34 per cent in England and 30 per cent in Wales.

1 min

Kemi blasts Boris over Brexit botch

KEMI Badenoch will today take a swipe at Boris Johnson, saying his government's botching of Brexit with no plan was a mistake. Johnson won the 2019 election promising to \"get Brexit done\".

1 min

£600M BITCOIN BID ENDS

Man loses legal fight for fortune

1 min

HELP FIND MY BOY

'Gentle soul' took Highlands trip in hope of feeling better

1 min

XL bully teen to pay attack victim £750

A DOG owner is to be paid £750 compensation after he and his collie were attacked by an XL bully.

1 min

Lorraine up for games

Telly favourite to host ceremony for major sporting event in Orkney

1 min

On the lookout for a lighthouse keeper

A LIGHTHOUSE keeper role on the Isle of Skye is available for the first time in a generation - as the previous keeper retires after 20 years. The role involves looking after lighthouses at Neist Point on the Isle of Skye, Ornsay, a small tidal island to the east of Skye, and Rubha Reidh, near Gairloch on the mainland.

1 min

EXPERT CALL TO END PAIN

KENNEL Club dog welfare expert Holly Conway explains how electric collars work - and why they should be banned.

1 min

BAN THE SHOCK COLLARS

Government urged to stop backsliding over cruel devices

1 min

Planning a hol vital to well-being

EIGHT in 10 people believe having holidays planned as \"stepping stones\" is one of the most important things for their well-being.

1 min

Bookings reduce NHS wait times

A NEW system in the NHS that gives people appointments before attending A&E for minor injuries resulted in lower wait times, a study has found.

1 min

Captive audience

Drug trafficker returns to prison to play gig where music career began.. 35 years after forming band behind bars

2 mins

Win can take toll on young

PLUMBING worker James Clarkson is the latest in a long line of young punters to have struck it rich on the National Lottery. Sadly, for many of them, the millions did go to waste.

1 min

Family's fresh anguish as teen fights for life in Spain

A TEENAGE girl has been left fighting for her life in Spain, after her lungs filled with blood on a holiday.

1 min

£7,533,329 H 201612RV AGED 20

James unblocks drain after jackpot joy and vows to keep working

2 mins

'I'm so proud of my life now'

Sophie Proctor had crippling social anxiety for decades, relying on alcohol and medication to cope - then she found just five hours with a hypnotherapist transformed her mental health

3 mins

My brother is the best uncle so I'm sad he's not a dad

I'M CONCERNED for my brother, who's 46 and single and doesn't have any children.

2 mins

Swooping in on a killer

THE CROW GIRL, Paramount+

1 min

Festive post hit by stamp rise

COST MEANS BIG DROP IN DELIVERIES

1 min

Festive post hit by stamp rise

COST MEANS BIG DROP IN DELIVERIES

1 min

IT'S ALL HUNKY DORI

KATATE DORI (3:45) can overpower his rivals in the Somerset National at Wincanton. Sam Thomas's horse stayed unbeaten over fences by routing Stellar Stream at Chepstow. The seven-year-old hit the line running so can defy a 5lb hike up.

1 min

FER GAME

'Kiwi' Burke jumped at chance to represent Scotland

2 mins

Luke is the Bahraining champion

LUKE LITTLER can't wait to be introduced as the reigning world champion for the first time as he defends his Bahrain Darts Masters title tonight.

1 min

McColgan to follow mum in marathon

EILISH MCCOLGAN is to make her long-awaited marathon debut in London in April. The Dundonian, 34, will face a women's field that includes Kenyan world record holder Ruth Chepngetich, who last year became the first woman in history to break the two-hour-10-minute barrier.

1 min

NOVAK: I'VE WON A WATCH WITH ANDY

Dedicated Murray pored over videos to prime Djokovic for latest test

2 mins

I'LL MAJOR ON MYSELF IN RACE TO WIN BIG ONE

Macintyre gets selfish in bid for glory

3 mins

Rory claims Rahm is wearing 'rose-tinted glasses'

RORY MCILROY believes Jon Rahm is wearing \"rose-tinted glasses\" after the Spanish star claimed that men's golf is currently in a golden era.

1 min

Wilson: I won't waist moment in Masters bid

KYREN WILSON has revealed he's retiring a special waistcoat in his bid to win a first Masters title.

1 min

Wat a blow as Villans spoil Moyes' return party

DAVID MOYES saw his homecoming party spoiled as Ollie Watkins' second-half strike sealed victory for Aston Villa. The Scot, 61, was back at Goodison as Toffees boss after 12 years away. But Watkins fired in after the break to leave Everton a point above the relegation zone.

1 min

Toon faithful hail Alexander the Gr-EIGHT

JUST call him Alexander the Gr-EIGHT. Newcastle striker Isak became only the fourth player in the Premier League era to score in eight successive games last night. And his double against Wolves came as Eddie Howe's superchargers equalled the nine straight wins Kevin Keegan and Rafa Benitez notched up.

1 min

GUNNING FOR GLORY

Arsenal's derby win fires title race open as gap sits at four

2 mins

Rash move ruled out to United rival

UNITED bosses will block Marcus Rashford joining another English rival.

1 min

It's time to Zand over the reins

HEARTS have just completed their biggest piece of January business - getting Zander Clark tied down for another two years.

3 mins

Jordan won't let race hate stop him being County star

DON COWIE admits he loved watching Ross County keeper Jordan Amissah respond to vile racist abuse with a string of wonder saves against Celtic.

1 min

Valakari: Vic has to show up from start

SIMO VALAKARI has warned St Johnstone's plight won't permit a settling-in period for Victor Griffith. The Panama midfielder, 24, is awaiting visa clearance after sealing an 18-month deal. Griffith could be ready for action on Saturday as Saints host Motherwell in the Scottish Cup.

1 min

CONTACT HOOK

Anfield links help McInnes seal Cal deal

2 mins

Fit-again Blaney hopes he's Well on way to new deal

SHANE BLANEY is desperate to make up for lost time after injury and prove he's worth a new deal at Motherwell.

1 min

Gaffer confident his Tannadice trio will see out loans

JIM GOODWIN is confident Dundee United will get the green light to keep Sam Dalby, Luca Stephenson and Jack Walton for the season.

1 min

Angry Juarez Cols it a day

EFRAIN JUAREZ has quit Atletico Nacional in protest over their transfer dealings, as the Colombians stall over signing ex-Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos.

1 min

Hands up.. it's been so long since I scored, I've forgotten how to celebrate it

AARON DONNELLY claims his Dundee goal celebration was muted because he had forgotten what to do.

2 mins

Atanasov's on Easter Road list of targets

HIBS are considering a move for North Macedonia international midfielder Jani Atanasov. But the 25-year-old is just one of a number of midfield options the Easter Road club are looking at.