36 m. ago Cops probing Scotland's gangland war make arrest after two properties targeted

A 23-year-old man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, May 15.

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36 m. ago After 35 years, the Menendez brothers have a chance for parole. Was that the Netflix effect? | Zoe Williams

It is hard to prove the judicial impact of two shows inspired by the notorious double murder case. But undoubtedly, they heightened public scrutinyWhen the true-crime documentary Menendez Brothers: Misjudged? aired in 2022 on Discovery+, its impact was not immediate, except on TikTok, where – chicken and egg-style – it was hard to determine whether people were talking about the case because of the show or because a general cultural osmosis had brought the topic to the fore.Erik and Lyle killed their parents in 1989, when they were 18 and 21. They alleged a childhood of sexual, psychological and physical abuse by their father, which their mother knew about but didn’t act on. The judge disallowed what was called the “abuse excuse” at the time, and the prosecution successfully landed the argument that they had murdered their parents for their inheritance, resulting in whole-life sentences without the possibility of parole. Continue reading...

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55 m. ago Aberdeen vs Celtic LIVE score and goal updates from the Scottish Premiership clash at Pittodrie

It's a huge night in the north east in what is a dress rehearsal for the Scottish Cup final at Hampden later this month

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95 m. ago Jack Draper beaten in straight sets as Carlos Alcaraz clinches Italian Open quarter

Alcaraz secured a 6-4 6-4 win after a tense battle with the Brit

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97 m. ago Newsboy’s ITV selections for York and Salisbury plus tips from Thursday’s other UK meetings

Newsboy is backing The Lion In Winter to win the Dante Stakes at York and he expects Sea Of Fire to be too hot for rivals in the Middleton Stakes, both on ITV

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1 hour ago JENNI MURRAY: I feel terribly depressed whenever I see a talented woman stepping out with her breasts on show

Three cheers for the organisers of the Cannes Film Festival which kicked off this week. They have imposed a ban on nudity on the red carpet.

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1 hour ago Rory McIlroy warns US PGA rivals: ‘Now I’ve won a career slam, the rest is a bonus’

Masters champion will not set targets after ‘north star’ gloryDeChambeau fallout: ‘I was trying to win, not be his mate’ Rory McIlroy has warned his rivals that he is playing with the biggest pile of house money imaginable as the Northern Irishman prepares for his first major since completion of the career grand slam.McIlroy will tee up on Thursday morning in the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow – a venue where he has tasted victory four times – a month after claiming the Masters. McIlroy’s emotional glory at Augusta National made him just the sixth golfer in history to win all four men’s majors. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Giro d’Italia: Pedersen dominates another sprint finish to win stage five

Danish rider extends overall lead in third stage victoryBritain’s Tom Pidcock grabs third spot on 151km rideMads Pedersen continued his domination of sprint finishes at the Giro d’Italia by winning stage five on Wednesday, his third stage victory of this year’s race which extended the Danish rider’s overall lead.At the end of the 151km ride from Celglie Messapica to Matera, Pedersen appeared to struggle with the pace on the climb to the finish, but recovered before starting his dash to the line early, just managing to hold off the challengers.Full report to follow Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Scottish beer firm Innis & Gunn wants staff to be let off work from 3pm when hot weather hits 20C

Scots bosses have been urged to let their workers knock off early this Thursday (15 May) – but only if the mercury hits a sizzling 20°C.

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2 h. ago Care workers to strike for first time in decade over pay and 'years of broken promises'

Unison said it is a response to “years of broken promises and delays by the Scottish Government to reform and fund social care properly".

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2 h. ago Jack McGinn dead at 92 as tributes paid to former Celtic chairman and Scottish FA president

McGinn, who was grandad to Scotland and Aston Villa star John, served on the Hoops board and was Scottish FA president

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2 h. ago Actress's parents take fight to the courts after daughter, 30, died when 'physician associate' she wrongly believed was a doctor misdiagnosed her

Emily Chesterton died only three weeks after her 30th birthday in 2022 when a clot in her lungs was mistaken for anxiety and a strain.

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2 h. ago ITV's Britain's Got Talent faces Ofcom complaints after 'horrific' act shocks viewers

BGT has been hit with Ofcom complaints after viewers were left horrified by a 'horrific' act during the third semi-final of the ITV series

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2 h. ago Alcaraz dismisses Draper in straight sets to ease into Italian Open semi

Ruthlessly efficient Spaniard beats British player 6-4, 6-4Winner gains revenge for defeat at Indian Wells this yearIf there was any doubt about the respect that Jack Draper has earned in the locker rooms of mens’ tennis, Carlos Alcaraz’s mindset in the build up to their latest encounter was instructive. Alcaraz did not merely intend to win, as in every match, he desperately wanted to exact his revenge on an opponent that has announced himself as one of his biggest challengers.Alcaraz, the third seed, achieved those aims with ruthless efficiency, overcoming a slow start before overwhelming the fifth seed Draper with his variety and shotmaking to end the Briton’s excellent run and reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open with a 6-4, 6-4 win. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Former Celtic chairman and Scottish FA president dies as tribute paid to 'wonderful person'

Grandfather of John McGinn passes away aged 92

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3 h. ago UK millionaire tycoon's son tortured by Mexican cartel gang then stuffed in car boot

The son of a successful Scottish business man and millionaire was tortured before being stuffed into the boot of a car – with his father speaking out about the horrific crime

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3 h. ago Care workers to strike for first time in decade in dispute over pay

Unison said a walkout over five days in different regions will begin in East Renfrewshire on May 29.

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3 h. ago Overnight campervan parking bays removed after resident fury over visitors 'urinating' in public

The overnight campervan bays have been removed after anger from local residents.

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3 h. ago Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch joins ME rally at Holyrood

The group ME Action Scotland is concerned new funding for the condition will not be allocated.

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3 h. ago Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks make joint announcement and fans say 'this is so exciting'

It comes after Pete sent his best pal a sweet messages as he's left 'terrified' over unexpected solo mission

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