04 May, 2026

Aisle do: Scots shopworker stunned after partner proposes during her shift at Aldi

A SCOTS shopworker was left stunned after her partner surprised her at work – by popping the big question during her shift. Lynne Fuller was working on the checkout at the Aldi branch in Inshes Retail Park, Inverness on Friday when her partner Mike Durrant turned up with a surprise in store. The 50-year-old watched […]

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Scots couple win council support after unknown local complains about their Crazy Frog mural

A SCOTS couple have won the support of their local council after a neighbour allegedly complained about the Crazy Frog mural on their wall. John and Caroline Mackay received a letter through the door last month informing them of a case in relation to their property over the mural on their garden wall. John and […]

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Disgraced Scots carer struck off after “shoving” service user into a wall and hitting another colleague with a trolley

A DISGRACED Scots carer has been struck off after a string of abusive actions that saw her “shove” a service user into a wall as well as hitting another colleague with a tea trolley. Carol Smith was employed as a care assistant by HC One Limited in Greenfield Park Care Home in Glasgow when the […]

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Scots charity’s Edinburgh office site set for housing redevelopment

SIGHT Scotland and S Harrison Developments have submitted an application to redevelop the site of the charity’s former headquarters. The joint planning application hopes to develop the site, on Gillespie Crescent in Edinburgh, into student housing. The funds released by the sale of the site will enable Sight Scotland, a charity dedicated to meeting the […]

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Scots left in awe by stunning picture of beauty spots vivid autumnal colours

AN AMATEUR Scots snapper has captured a stunning picture of a beauty spot as autumn comes to an end. John Murray was out and about in Dunkeld, Perthshire on Sunday and took along his trusty Nikon D3300 camera to snap some autumnal pictures as the trees shed their leaves. The dad-of-two only began his photography […]

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Big-hearted Tartan Army fans surprise Scots youngster with hospital visit in full Avengers get-up

BIG-HEARTED Scotland supporters transformed themselves into some of Marvel’s most well-known characters to pay a touching visit to a Scots youngster in hospital. Chris Gibson and his pals all met after joining the North East Tartan Army to watch the home nation’s outings all over. The 47-year-old and his fellow supporters have since come together […]

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Scots shop owner left terrified after refusing to sell alcohol to children

A SCOTS shop owner has been left terrified after a series of abusive incidents towards his staff from underage teenagers. Shiva Kumar claims that his staff have been undergoing a mass turnover after being barricaded in the shop, threatened and intimated after refusing to serve alcohol to children. Shiva and Shanthi Kumar. (C) Shiva Kuamar. […]

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Scots carer struck off after plying child with booze before raping them

A SCOTS carer has been struck off after being found guilty of plying a 14-year-old child with alcohol before raping them. Lee McArthur was found guilty of the heinous crime at the High Court in Edinburgh in April and put behind bars. McArthur was jailed for six years. (C) The Scottish Social Services Council. The […]

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Scots charity offers farmers free dyslexia assessments

A SCOTS charity has offered farmers over the age of 40 the chance to be assessed for dyslexia. The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is working with Dyslexia Scotland to raise awareness of the challenges many involved in farming face with dyslexia. Pete Black pictured with foal, Felicity. (C) Muckle Media. The campaign was […]

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Scots charity winner appeals for local volunteers

A SCOTS charity volunteer is appealing for people to volunteer for Childline services. Shelly Adams – a volunteer for the charity – was recently honoured at the Celebrate Aberdeen 2023 Awards for raising thousands for the NSPCC and is encouraging members of the public to sign up. Shell Adams and Jamie Murray. (C) NSPCC. The […]

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