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February 11, 2020

Queensferry Crossing could be shut until Wednesday

The bridge across the Firth of Forth is closed as wintry weather continues to disrupt transport in Scotland.


Scotland's Papers: Football hero McNamara 'fighting for his life'

Concerns for the former Celtic and Scotland player, and the "Boris bridge" feature on the front pages.


Sportscene Predictor: Steven Thompson v Kieron Achara

Former basketball pro and Olympian Kieron Achara takes on pundit Steven Thompson in this week's Sportscene Predictor.


Facial recognition: 'No justification' for Police Scotland to use technology

MSPs warn use of the software would be a "radical departure" from current policing in Scotland.


Type 2 diabetes cases in Scotland 'up by 40% in 10 years'

The number of people diagnosed rose from 190,772 to 267,615 between 2008 and 2018, a study by Diabetes Scotland shows.


The dividing lines over Scotland's gender laws

Government proposals to make it easier to legally change gender have generated passion, discomfort and even anger.


February 10, 2020

Names of men killed in Aviemore crash released

Chris Giles and Terence Noble died when a car left the road and struck a tree near Aviemore.


Climbers in trainers rescued in Ben Nevis blizzard

Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team finds the group of four on the mountain with wind chill about -20C.


Derek McInnes believes Aberdeen will finish third despite goal drought

Derek McInnes feels Aberdeen will finish third in the Scottish Premiership this season but says the Dons "need to start showing it".


Ex-Celtic star McNamara in hospital after collapse

Jackie McNamara is in hospital after the former Celtic captain collapsed near his home in York on Saturday.


No animal ban for man who sold sick puppies from illegal 'pet shop'

Marco Tondo has been ordered to carry out 270 hours of unpaid work over his illegal "pet shop" in Bishopbriggs.


Women's Six Nations: England beat Scotland 53-0 in freezing conditions

Champions England beat Scotland in freezing conditions at Murrayfield to go top of the Women's Six Nations standings.


Operator of Banff trawler fined over crew member's death

Safety failures led to the death of Neurtey Annang on the Banff-registered Aquarius off Aberdeen in 2015.


Scots author Iain Banks celebrated by deep dives adventurer

A submarine used to reach the deepest points in every ocean was named after one of Iain Banks' spaceships.


Gregor Townsend disappointed by Finn Russell comments

Coach Gregor Townsend says Finn Russell's media comments show the fly-half is not yet willing to "align himself" to Scotland's standards.


Coronavirus labs to begin testing in Scotland

Two new testing facilities are created in Glasgow and Edinburgh to carry out coronavirus tests.


Farmers placed on alert after bird flu case in Scotland

The National Farmers Union Scotland said the virus was found in a free-range flock last week.


Boy, 12, charged over racist chants against Alfredo Morelos

Police launched an investigation following allegations of abuse during an Old Firm game in December.


Man arrested after elderly woman found dead in her home

Police said a 35-year-old was arrested in connection with the death of the elderly woman in Hamilton,


Jonny Gray: Scotland lock to miss rest of Six Nations campaign

Lock Jonny Gray has been ruled out of the remainder of Scotland's Six Nations campaign with a hand injury.


Steven Naismith: Hearts forward hopes form has 'planted a seed' for Scotland duty

Steven Naismith hopes he has "planted a seed" in Steve Clarke's head as Scotland's Euro 2020 play-off semi-final with Israel approaches.


Storm Ciara: Collapsed Hawick guest house 'stood for over 200 years'

A business owner describes how his bed and breakfast was partially washed away during Storm Ciara.


Blizzards sweep Scotland after Storm Ciara

Rail and ferry services are disrupted, and drivers are facing blizzard conditions on higher routes.


Scottish salmon producers warn of 'huge' Brexit burden

The industry says the UK government has told it to prepare for trade barriers with the European Union.


February 09, 2020

Police in Ayr launch murder inquiry after 'house fight'

A 34-year-old man dies after being found with serious injuries at a house in Ayr.


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