Scottish Daily Express - April 25, 2025

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April 25, 2025

EMMA'S FAMILY WELCOME 'FORMIDABLE' PUBLIC INQUIRY JUDGE

THE family of a woman murdered by a serial rapist in a two-decade reign of terror has welcomed news that a “respected and formidable” judge will lead the inquiry into her death.

4 mins

First Minister to attend funeral of Pope in Rome

FIRST Minister John Swinney will travel to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, along with national leaders and heads of state.

1 min

Number of foreign nationals who can vote hits record high

THE number of foreign nationals registered to vote in next year’s Holyrood election has risen to record levels.

2 mins

That's full steam ahead for the VE Day commemorations

PLANS for VE Day tributes are entering the final furlong, so stars of the anniversary events were treated to some new shoes.

1 min

We're eating choccie digestives wrong? That takes the biscuit...

CHOCOLATE digestives have turned 100 years old — but the way we have eaten them for 10 decades is upside down, say maker McVitie's.

1 min

FM urged to 'end era of divisive gender politics'

THE leader of the Scottish Conservatives has urged the First Minister to “end the era of divisive gender politics” in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling last week.

1 min

Emma's family welcome to lead the public inquiry

Public Inquiry’ is a chance of a legacy and of hope for all the victims of sexual violence and misogyny.

1 min

'Vladimir, STOP!'

DONALD Trump yesterday begged Vladimir Putin to stop his merci-less bombardment of Ukraine after Russian missiles killed at least 12 people in strikes on capital Kyiv.

3 mins

'Securing US trade deal should be No1 priority'

Chancellor warned ahead of crunch talks in Washington

3 mins

PM urged to stand firm over borders

BRITAIN will “never forgive” Sir Keir Starmer if he grants EU citizens a blanket right to come to this country, a former Brexit minister has said.

1 min

'I tell Alice to keep going...that we are doing this together'

TWO heartbroken dads whose daughters were murdered in the Southport atrocity say the girls “will be with us always” as they run the London Marathon in tribute.

3 mins

Teenager held after fellow pupil dies in private school stabbing

A BOY aged 15 is being held after another pupil was fatally stabbed and three others were injured in Nantes, western France.

1 min

'I gave the Pope a caress as a last farewell...and he passed away shortly after'

THE chief surgeon who treated the late Pope Francis has described his last touching moments with his beloved patient.

3 mins

Gym? Sturgeon needs to work out what to do next

NICOLA Sturgeon is clearly enjoying life after politics, going to the gym and taking bookings for all manner of engagements: the trouble is, she's not actually resigned as an MSP.

3 mins

Sick side of pro-trans lobby drops disguise

THE CRUEL, aggressive intolerance of the trans cult has been on repugnant display since the Supreme Court ruled that biological sex is binary and immutable.

2 mins

Keeley set to star as a nun in love

KEELEY Hawes is set to portray a nun in love with a Catholic priest in a new romantic drama series from Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne.

1 min

Paddington musical to be sandwiched into West End

A MUSICAL about Paddington Bear featuring songs by McFly singer Tom Fletcher will debut in the West End this autumn.

1 min

'It's magic to be let in as a female'

A WOMAN kicked out of the Magic Circle for disguising herself as a man is now being let back in - after more than 30 years.

1 min

Girl of 12 injured at school

A 12-YEAR-old girl has been taken to hospital after being injured at a school.

1 min

‘Protect children from online harm ...or be kicked out’

SOCIAL media firms could be heavily fined or banned from the UK under plans to protect children from online harm.

1 min

William's game for a laugh with youth hub kids

PRINCE William became the king of selfies and showed his gaming prowess during a community centre visit.

1 min

Princess Royal's solemn tribute to Gallipoli heroes

THE PRINCESS Royal honoured Gallipoli heroes yesterday in a speech emphasising the importance of passing on the tradition of remembering those who have fallen in war.

2 mins

Soaring abuse of 999 heroes

PARAMEDICS have suffered a record year of violence, aggression and abuse while saving lives.

1 min

Girl, 10, suffocated by school trip mudslide

A LITTLE girl was suffocated after a mudslide carried her 20ft down a stream during a school trip, an inquest heard yesterday.

1 min

Former BGT singer 'raped two women'

A FORMER contestant on Britain’s Got Talent is accused of raping two women, a court heard yesterday.

1 min

Boys, 14, on assault rap

TWO boys aged 14 have been charged after four teenagers were allegedly seriously assaulted by a masked gang in a quiet seaside town.

1 min

About 350 uni staff volunteer to leave

THE head of Edinburgh University has said “around 350” staff have taken voluntary redundancy as the sector wrestles with a financial crisis that could lead to further job cuts.

1 min

Row over the Bayeux Tapestry's rude bits

'Extra appendage is identified'

2 mins

Finally time to shed those winter coats?

HERE'S some shearly delightful news...the weather is about to warm up again.

1 min

Private parking companies may issue record 14.5m fines

PRIVATE parking firms are on course to issue a record 14.5 million tickets to drivers in a year, figures show.

1 min

Furious retired cop, 74, told she's too old for courtesy car

A RETIRED police officer was stunned not to be given a courtesy car because a garage’s insurance excludes over-70s.

1 min

WW1 gun and bullets are found in concrete

A RUSTY First World War gun has been discovered by shocked workers while digging up a driveway.

1 min

Footballer dies aged 35 following a heart attack

A FOOTBALLER has died following a heart attack at 35, just months after coming out of retirement.

1 min

FLIPPING HECK!

Taking a wrong turn in the coldest place on earth could cost you your life... and it almost did for hundreds of penguin chicks who accidentally waddled to the edge of a 50 foot-high Antarctic cliff. Cinematographer Bertie Gregory, who captured the jaw-dropping scene for a new documentary, reveals what happened next

6 mins

Eighty years on ... we shall remember brothers in arms for occupied Norway

A FLOTILLA of “Shetland Bus” vessels used for secret operations in WW2 will cross from Norway to Scotland to remember unsung heroes ahead of VE Day commemorations.

2 mins

THE BREWSUAL SUSPECTS!

WE'RE ALL familiar with the stereotypes of crime fiction: the hard-bitten, increasingly world-weary detective searching for the bottle of something strong in the bottom drawer of their desk; or the haggard, haunted street cop sitting at the bar, staring at the bottom of an empty beer glass at the end of another exhausting shift.

5 mins

Natalie's top of the chops

DURING the making of her Channel 4 consumer series WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL: BRITAIN'S BEST BUYS?, which I'm sorry to have to tell you finishes tonight (8pm), Natalie Cassidy found herself a “lifesaver”.

2 mins

Faithful flock to new builds

TELEVISION show architect George Clarke is known to millions as The Restoration Man, after his Channel 4 programme of the same name, but he freely admits that City & Country's unassuming design and planning director, Simon Vernon-Harcourt, could \"easily steal\" his job.

2 mins

Trump should not be allowed to get away with Russia relationship

SO US President Donald Trump is not pleased with Ukraine for standing up for their own country (\"Peace deal at 'critical moment\"\", Scottish Daily Express, April 24).

1 min

It's capital gains for housing sales

SALES of prime central London housing jumped during the first three months of this year as prices eased.

1 min

TRUMP GOLF CLUB LANDS IN ROUGH

ONE of Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses has landed in hot water after failing to file a crucial document on time.

1 min

Charging start-up falters as EV demand rises

SHARES in an electric vehicle charge point firm have been suspended while EDF Energy takes over the business.

1 min

Small firms 'unprepared for cyber attacks and instability'

SMALL businesses are feeling under pressure as the mounting threats of cyber-crime and economic instability push them towards restructuring, a survey has revealed.

1 min

French raider may be Gaul the rage

ALCANTOR is fancied to land the Group Two bet365 Mile (3.00) with Sandown's top jockey Ryan Moore (below) aboard.

1 min

IT'S DAN AND DUSTED

Skelton resigned to title fate

1 min

Evans above! Scots in new world bid

NEW Scottish swim star Angharad Evans is set to go medal hunting on her world championship debut in Singapore after being named in a 28-strong British team.

1 min

WARRIORS ON ALERT AS BULLS SEE RED

FRANCO SMITH reckons it’s a compliment that the Bulls are targeting Glasgow as their biggest match of the year.

2 mins

Lazarus Brecel rises once more

LUCA BRECEL produced a trademark comeback to reach the last 16 of the World Championship.

1 min

TALENT SET TO ROCKET

Ronnie's quest for British stars

2 mins

JACK IS ALRIGHT FOR HIBS 3-YEAR STRETCH

HIBS have rewarded defender Jack Iredale for his part in their stunning burst of form by extending his contract for two years until summer 2028.

1 min

HEARTS CAN'T AFFORD SUMMER SLUMP

FRANKIE KENT insists Hearts cannot allow their season to peter out as they look to bounce back.

1 min

Furious Critch told ref was correct

FROM BACK PAGE recovering defenders. He couldn't wait to send him off.\"

1 min

Mats: Aberdeen are ready for a month of finals

MATS KNOESTER knows this weekend's European shootout with Hibs is vital for Aberdeen's hopes of finishing in third place.

2 mins

KOUTROUMBIS STAYS FOCUSED ON BIG PICTURE

JOHNNY Koutroumbis drew on the perspective and mental strength he gained from beating cancer at the age of 20 to fight back from an untimely injury and finally get himself into the Motherwell team.

2 mins

It's a quest for perfection that drives Bhoys on

CALLUM McGREGOR, barring some unforeseen disaster, will get his hands on the Premiership trophy at Tannadice tomorrow to complete phase two of OperationTreble. Again.

3 mins

Spotlight on Hoops is good news for us, insists Jim

JIM GOODWIN appreciates the spotlight is firmly on champions-elect Celtic, but believes his Euro-chasing Dundee United can shine.

1 min

THELWELL'S ALWAYS BEEN ON THE BALL

ONCE upon a time during a more prosperous period in the swinging 60s, Everton were famed for being the Millionaires of Merseyside.

3 mins

KMIP BACK BEATON OVER JAMBO RED

JOHN BEATON has been backed unanimously by the SFA's Key Match Incident Panel over the Hampden red card dished out to Hearts defender Michael Steinwender.

2 mins