Sarah Everard vigil organiser blames ‘obstructive’ senior Scotland Yard officers for violent scenes

The organiser of a vigil for Sarah Everard blasted ‘obstructive’ senior officers from Scotland Yard today over violent scenes, and suggested male officers were deliberately drafted in from other parts of London to arrest women. Anna Birley, of Reclaim These Streets, accused the Metropolitan Police of having an illegal ‘blanket ban’ on protests as she gave … Read more

Iron Age ‘seafood buffet’ that fed wedding or funeral guests is discovered in Scotland

Archaeologists in Scotland have dug up the remains of a rather impressive seafood feast that fed an entire Iron Age community. More than 18,000 snail shells were found in a pit at The Cairns, an ancient settlement in Orkney that was established between 400 AD and 500 AD. Scientists determined the shellfish, mostly limpets and … Read more

UK weather: Wintry showers hit parts of UK after Scotland SNOW warning

Snow and ice blanketed parts of Scotland today as the UK continued to face a battering from ferocious Atlantic winds and heavy rain bursts. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for another bout of bad weather in the north, and urged people to expect ‘travel disruption’ from icy stretches as well as up to … Read more

House of Commons ‘could go on tour to Scotland’ to boost the Union

House of Commons ‘could go on tour to Scotland’ as part of Boris Johnson’s plans to boost the Union and see off Nicola Sturgeon’s independence push as PM ‘prepares to categorically rule out a second referendum on splitting up the UK’ Ministers considering plan to relocate Commons two weeks every September Would see the Commons … Read more

Wintry showers hit parts of UK after SNOW warning for Scotland

Snow and ice blanketed parts of Scotland today as the UK continued to face a battering from ferocious Atlantic winds and heavy rain bursts. The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for another bout of bad weather in the north, and urged people to expect ‘travel disruption’ from icy stretches as well as up to … Read more

Scotland eases lockdown measures TODAY meaning up to four adults can meet

Bonnie day for a BBQ? Scotland eases lockdown measures TODAY meaning up to four adults from two households can meet socially in private gardens (but remember to bring an umbrella) Gatherings can take place in any outdoor space, including private gardens  Nicola Sturgeon announced a ‘cautious acceleration’ of her roadmap this week  Scots taking advantage … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon is set to unveil faster lockdown easing in Scotland TODAY

Scotland is to relax its lockdown rules early to allow up to four people from two households to meet outside from Friday, Nicola Sturgeon announced today. They will be allowed to gather for ‘social and recreational reasons’, including in home gardens, on March 12 – three days earlier than previously planned, the First Minister said. … Read more

Vanessa Hudgens returns to LA after filming The Princess Switch 3 in Scotland

Vanessa Hudgens kisses her pet dog Darla as she returns to LA after filming The Princess Switch 3 in Scotland By Rianne Addo and Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 11:09 GMT, 2 March 2021 | Updated: 11:20 GMT, 2 March 2021 She started the year by shooting scenes for her Netflix film The Princess Switch … Read more

Ian St John: Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker dies at 82

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John, who partnered Jimmy Greaves on the much-loved Saturday football show Saint and Greavsie, has died at the age of 82 Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82 St John won two First Division titles at Anfield as well … Read more

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John dies at 82

Liverpool legend and former Scotland striker Ian St John, who partnered Jimmy Greaves on the much-loved Saturday football show Saint and Greavsie, has died at the age of 82 Former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John has died at the age of 82 St John won two First Division titles at Anfield as well … Read more