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
A DEVASTATED Scots community has paid tribute to a former Scouts leader and school teacher who passed away last month. Andrew Sharkey was the headteacher of St Kertigan’s Academy in West Lothian, where he taught for over a decade. 2 The headteacher of West Lothian high school, St Kertigan’s Academy… ‘A great man’ – Devastated … 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 TRENDY fashion chain owned by H&M will close two sites in a matter of days, in another blow to UK high streets. Monki has seven stores in the UK, including a site on London’s Carnaby Street and in Glasgow. 1 Monki has seven locations in the UK The brand is known for its colourful … Read more
SCOTLAND’S longest road is 500 years old and has jaw-dropping scenery and stunning views. At 273 miles long, it serves as an important link between Falkirk and Thurso. 2 The stunning stretch of road boasts several beauty spots along the wayCredit: Alamy The stretch of road begins at Junction 5 of… Scotland’s longest road is … 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
A RARE opportunity to work on a stunning Scottish island is up for grabs – and live-in accommodation will be provided. The Isle of Arran is often called “Scotland in Miniature” due to its changing landscapes and stunning scenery from coast to sky. 4 The island is easy to reach from the central… Rare job … Read more
COPS made drug seizures worth more than £50million over the past year – including a £2.5million cocaine haul after a dramatic car chase. Dylan Nicol, 24, hit 120mph as he raced through Dundee in a failed bid to dodge arrest in February this year. 7 Dylan Nicol was jailed for five years after he… Cocaine … Read more