10 h. ago Fundraiser launched after crucifix 'torched' and gravestones damaged at Scots cemetery

A man appeared in court on Tuesday after the wooden crucifix was set alight and 40 headstones damaged at an East Renfrewshire cemetery.

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59 h. ago Man in court after crucifix 'torched' and gravestones damaged at Scots cemetery

He made no plea, was committed for further examination and remanded in custody.

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62 h. ago Man, 39, charged after '40 headstones damaged' at Scots cemetery

Man charged after gravestones smashed and crucifix set on fire

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65 h. ago Man charged after crucifix 'torched' and gravestones damaged at Scots cemetery

Police launched a probe following reports of vandalism at St Conval's Cemetery on Glasgow Road in Hurlet, Barrhead, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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65 h. ago 'Do not travel' warning after tree causes 'significant damage' on Scots rail line

All services north of Carlise are terminated with distruption expected for the rest of the day in Scotland.

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8 d. ago Police charge eighth person following damage at US President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course

Police have arrested and charged an eighth person in connection with damage at US President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course.

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1 week ago School librarians to be axed in Glasgow under 'damaging cuts' by city council

School librarian posts would be cut under the savings drive, with unions now being consulted.

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1 week ago Scots flat inferno probed by cops as homes evacuated after smoke damage

Five appliances and a height vehicle were mobilised to the scene as several police cars were also pictured with officers having taped off the surrounding area.

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2 w. ago Scots mum left with damaged kidney after cancer mistaken for menopause

Louise Greenbank felt pain in her rib alongside being incredibly fatigued in June 2021.

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2 w. ago US Open golf 2025: Rory McIlroy slumps late during first round at Oakmont – live

Updates from the opening round at OakmontOfficial live leaderboard | Drop David an emailJJ Spaun can’t make his birdie putt on 13. But he’s now sole leader of the US Open, because Ludvig Åberg makes a mess of the par-five 12th, going for the pin with his third and finding sand, then only splashing out into the rough. After bundling his chip eight feet past the hole, he does extremely well to make the putt coming back and limit the damage to bogey. Meanwhile Adam Scott bounces back from an opening bogey at 10 with birdies at 11 and 12, while Eric Cole does the same with birdies at 12 and 14. All change at the top!-2: Spaun (4*) -1: Cole (5*), Åberg (3*), Scott (3*), McIlroy (2*), S Kim (2*) Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How summer could damage your vision! Expert issues warning to Scottish residents on eye care

As the brighter months arrive and Scottish folks spend more time outdoors, and often more time staring at screens or squinting in sunlight, experts are reminding us that summer is the perfect time to take stock of our eye health.

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3 w. ago Cruise Scotland warns government against ‘damaging’ levy proposal

Scottish cruise industry organisation warns government that a levy could dwindle its £130m annual revenue

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3 w. ago Starmer hails Labour victory after surprise win in Hamilton byelection for Scottish parliament – UK politics live

PM congratulates Davy Russell but Reform also performed strongly, gaining third place with 26% of the voteScottish Labour win pivotal Holyrood byelectionHere is an extract from the full statement John Swinney, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, issued after the byelection result was announced. He said it showed the need for the SNP to offer “a vision of hope and optimism”.Labour won by an absolute landslide in this area less than a year ago - we came much closer tonight but the people of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse have made clear that we still have work to do. Over the next few days we will take time to consider the result fully. When I became leader of the SNP last year I made clear my intention to bring the party together and focus more than ever on standing up for the people of Scotland. During this campaign we heard a lot of anger about the cost of living - and it is clearer than ever that Westminster control is making Scotland poorer, whether that is the damage ...

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