Pa Scotland Reporter

Crime

Pair in court accused of malicious damage at Trump golf resort

Geoffrey Bush, 75, and Elizabeth Crerar-Brown, 66, both from Oban, Argyll and Bute, faced Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
16 Apr 2025
Health

Fake nurse entered hospital ward and left with patients’ data, says watchdog

The CCTV had been accidentally turned off so the person involved has not been identified or caught.
28 Nov 2023
Health

Unknown person entered hospital ward and left with patients’ data, says watchdog

The incident happened at an NHS Fife hospital in February, the Information Commissioner’s Office said.
28 Nov 2023
UK

Emergency response sparked by running route white powder

Several fire engines and police vehicles went to the scene in Glasgow.
21 Nov 2023
UK

Bakers have eyes on the ‘pies’ in bid for world championship glory

The winners of the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards will be announced in January.
15 Nov 2023
Politics

Alleged assault of poppy-selling veteran during anti-war rally

Jim Henderson, 78, has told how he was punched as he tried to pack up his stall at Edinburgh Waverley Station on Saturday.
7 Nov 2023
Crime

No plan could have helped Scotland tackle Covid pandemic, inquiry hears

Scotland’s former health secretary Jeane Freeman also told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that problems with distribution led to PPE shortages.
28 Jun 2023
Politics

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the ban is effective immediately.
23 Mar 2023
UK

‘Small section’ of fans fail to observe minute’s silence for Queen

Boos and chanting could be heard from the section of the Ibrox ground in Glasgow where Dundee United fans were seated.
20 Sept 2022
UK

Nicola Sturgeon hails Queen as ‘anchor of our nation’ ahead of Holyrood tributes

The Scottish First Minister spoke ahead of a Motion of Condolence in the Scottish Parliament, which will be received by the new King.
12 Sept 2022
UK

New King affirms independence of the Church of Scotland

The move was one of first acts of Charles III after he formally was proclaimed King, following his mother’s death on Thursday.
10 Sept 2022
UK

St Giles’ congregation gives thanks for Queen’s ‘life of service’

The minister for the church where the Queen’s body is expected to lie in rest said its congregation cherishes its long relationship with the Queen.
9 Sept 2022
UK

Rangers players and fans pay respects to Andy Goram at his funeral

The stalwart goalkeeper died earlier this month.
18 Jul 2022
UK

‘The Goalie’ Andy Goram to be remembered at funeral service in Glasgow

The former Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper died after a short battle with cancer.
18 Jul 2022
UK

‘Full of energy’ endangered lemur pups born at safari park

Two black and white ruffed lemurs have been born at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park near Stirling.
7 Jul 2022
UK

Smiling Queen takes part in third event during royal week in Scotland

The monarch watched the Reddendo parade at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
30 Jun 2022
UK

Queen travels to Scotland for traditional week of events

The monarch is taking part in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, her official residence in Edinburgh.
27 Jun 2022
UK

Olympic curling team share ‘unbelievable’ aftermath of winning gold

Eve Muirhead, Vicky White, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith secured Team GB’s only gold medal at this year’s games.
28 Feb 2022
UK

Scots tell Putin ‘loud and clear’ to end invasion of Ukraine

Demonstrators gathered in Edinburgh to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
27 Feb 2022
UK

Police Scotland help in hunt for family with infant missing from Wales

They were spotted at the Cardiff hospital at about midnight on February 16.
24 Feb 2022