3 h. ago Delivery driver who killed Scots dad as he cycled to work jailed for six years

A judge told Philip Scott that it was "heartbreaking" to read of the impact of the death of Euan Thomson on his family following the crash.

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3 d. ago ‘No idea what you’ve unleashed’: Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, gives statement after husband’s shooting – follow live

Tyler Robinson, 22, the suspect in the shooting is expected to be charged on TuesdayCharlie Kirk shooting: Utah governor confirms arrest of suspectWhat we know after suspect’s arrest: details of messages and gun casings emergeA video, a pastor and a tense meeting: timeline of suspect’s arrestHere are some images coming to us via the wires.Democracy is the way that we have diverse societies that don’t kill each other, largely,” Lilliana Mason, a leading scholar of partisanship, observed recently. She added: “As soon as we stop believing in it, it disappears.” Dr Mason’s own research suggests that there is sharply rising tolerance of political violence. On Wednesday, it claimed one more victim. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: suspect set to face aggravated murder charge

Tyler Robinson, 22, expected to be charged on Tuesday; family friend contacted authorities after being told he had shot rightwing activist Charlie Kirk shooting: Utah governor confirms arrest of suspectWhat we know after suspect’s arrest: details of messages and gun casings emergeA video, a pastor and a tense meeting: timeline of suspect’s arrestHere are some images coming to us via the wires.Democracy is the way that we have diverse societies that don’t kill each other, largely,” Lilliana Mason, a leading scholar of partisanship, observed recently. She added: “As soon as we stop believing in it, it disappears.” Dr Mason’s own research suggests that there is sharply rising tolerance of political violence. On Wednesday, it claimed one more victim. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Scots siblings diagnosed with same terminal illness dad and uncle died from

The brother and sister duo are not the only people in their family to have the illness with their dad and uncle passing away from it.

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4 d. ago Scottish siblings diagnosed with the same terminal illness that killed their dad

The pair have spoken out this September, which marks awareness month for the cruel condition

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4 d. ago Charlie Kirk’s last words were about American gun violence before he was fatally shot

Charlie Kirk was discussing incidents of gun violence in America seconds before he was fatally shot on Wednesday (10 September).

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5 d. ago Daredevil Scots mum honours late dad in charity skydive for MND Scotland

After her dad lost his life to motor neurone disease (MND), Fiona Drummond has continued to support MND Scotland to help other families affected by this heartbreaking disease.

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5 d. ago Scots dad caged for sending video of gun to his own gran in mobility car row

During the dark videos with loud music playing, he could be seen and heard cocking the gun.

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6 d. ago The Bank of Mum and Dad is now doing international transfers (sort of)

Forget travel money queues and bank forms. Parents are finding a smarter way to send cash to kids abroad – and it starts with a free first transfer.

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6 d. ago Scots dad dismissed chest pains as indigestion for days but he was having a heart attack

Pierre Bernard, 53, phoned NHS 24 after experiencing the aches in his chest for two days in September 2023.

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8 d. ago Scots Ironman dad died after heat stroke caused cardiac arrest during triathlon

Sam Buchan passed away when temperatures reached above 28 degrees.

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8 d. ago Scots children's author pens heartwarming book inspired by dad's courageous cancer battle

Triplet mum Claire Renny's second instalment 'The Butterfly Who Lost His Colour' follows on from the global success of her charming debut book 'The Monkey Who Lost Her Ooh Ooh Ah Ah'.

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9 d. ago Tributes paid to 'proud' Scots dad as man charged with murder

Colin Lawson’s partner Josephine described the 43-year-old dad as "heart and soul of our family".

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1 week ago Teenager believed to be armed with guns spotted in crowd at Premier League football match

Watch as a teenage suspect believed to be armed with guns walks past a busy crowd outside a football stadium.

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1 week ago Teenager believed to be carrying guns outside busy football match tackled by unarmed police

Watch as a teenage suspect believed to be armed with guns in a busy crowd outside a football stadium is tackled by unarmed police.

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2 w. ago Miley Cyrus unveils 'new music' to dad Billy Ray as he enjoys holiday in Scotland

The country singing legend enjoyed a break on the Isle of Mull with girlfriend Liz Hurley last week and unveiled a new tune by daughter Miley

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2 w. ago Harry Potter legend Miriam Margolyes wishes she had accent of Scots dad from Gorbals

Dr Joseph Margolyes was loved by his daughter but unlike the actress, he was far from outspoken and leant on his wife Ruth to do the talking for him.

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2 w. ago Driver kills one and injures five when he ploughs car into crowd outside French wine bar after row

The horror unfolded in the town of Evreux in the northern French region of Normandy at around 4.00am on Saturday (2.00am GMT).

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2 w. ago 'Incredibly twisted' Lenny Scott murderer was 'loose cannon' who broke underworld code

Elias Morgan was convicted of the murder of dad-of-three and ex-Altcourse prison officer Lenny Scott

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2 w. ago Rap video with 'toy' gun, mock bullets and fake wads of cash filmed at pub where Neo

Landlady Jean English's agreement with the Craft Union Pub Company has been terminated after the video for the track 'Trashy' was filmed at the Duke of Edinburgh. It comes months after an unrelated gathering of members of the British Movement at the boozer. Mrs English said she was unaware of the separate incidents until she was later told.

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