Child grooming crimes in Scotland rise by 80% in five years

Craig Gordon has another FOUR years left at the top after the Scotland number one produced derby heroics to shut out Hibs. The 38-year-old threw back the years with a string of stunning saves - equalled by his opposite number Matt Macey - as the two goalkeepers came up with towering performances at Tynecastle.The goalless draw means both sides missed the opportunity to go top having entered the weekend as joint leaders.

Glasgow Green was bustling for day two of TRNSMT and the excitement was palpable from dawn until dusk at the long awaited music festival Up to 50,000 music fans descended into the city centre parkland to soak up the atmosphere, the food and drink and electric performances.

The Scots rocker was scheduled to stand trial in America alongside his son Sean after they were accused of attacking a security guard at a luxury hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. The incident was alleged to have happened on New Year's Eve 2019, with the 76-year-old accused of punching Jessie Dixon in the ribs.

dementia in the next five years. It could be useful to help you make lifestyle changes now to slow down progression of the syndrome - which affects 90,000 people in Scotland, according to government figures.Dementia is an umbrella term to describe loss of cognitive functioning - thinking, remembering, and reasoning - to such an extent that it interferes with a person's life.

here.This question is closer to the wording of the 2016 Brexit referendum, which asked people if they wanted to remain in the European Union or leave it, with Scots voting by a large majority to remain.Ms Nash said that the new poll “confirms that most people in Scotland want to remain part of the UK, despite the SNP’s relentless campaign to divide us”.With the SNP conference due to get under way tomorrow (Friday, Sept 10) the pro-UK campaigner added: “This poll is a timely reminder to Nicola

Biffy Clyro are all set and ready to take Glasgow Green by storm tomorrow for Scotland's biggest gig since COVID-19 restrictions have eased.

spider in her bedroom was "mortified" when five worried police officers arrived at her front door. Hollie Hunter stated that she freaked out when she discovered a "massive spider" in her bedroom on Monday September 6 and a neighbour rang the police.

Covid-19 pandemic, Glasgow’s Riverside Festival welcomed back eager fans to the grounds of the Riverside Museum on the banks of the River Clyde.Electronic music lovers were not disappointed as they were joined on the sight of the iconic Zaha Hadid designed museum by a diverse selection of the world’s most trailblazing dance artists for the 8 th edition of the festival.

Falkirk has made it in to the top five - when it comes to noisy neighbours anyway - according to new research.

hospitalised after a horror Scots smash on the A92. Mercy crews raced to multi car crash last night after the alarm was raised at around 8.50pm in Freuchie, Fife.

TRNSMT 2021 was initially pushed back this year but has been confirmed to be taking place September 10-12 at Glasgow Green. Scotland 's biggest music festival is back after a two-year hiatus as fans, performers and organisers gear up for the live event following 18 months of a global pandemic.

It’s a five-way battle for Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart, as Chvrches, Maisie Peters, Kanye West, Halsey and Becky Hill sit fewer than 2,000 chart sales apart with their brand new releases.

Festival saw eighties stars including Midge Ure, Clare Grogan, and Lulu entertaining revellers as one of the first Scots music festivals since the Covid 19 outbreak. The all day music event which had Adam Ant headlining, as well as ABC and Heather Small, promised retro music and although social distancing was not officially required, everyone attending had to show proof of a negative lateral flow test.

Williamson added: “I think with the heavy schedule, giving the players the weekend off will give them the opportunity to spend it with their friends and family.“It’s been a tough few weeks with some tough fixtures and it’s only right to give them the chance to recharge the batteries.”

coronavirus cases today with infections soaring above 5,000 for the first time.The Scottish Government announced that 5,021 confirmed cases of Covid were identified by public health experts overnight.A further five deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours according to the latest data.But despite the surge in infections, hospitalisations and deaths from the virus remain lowers than those seen during the recent winter spike.Almost 2,000 people were being treated for the virus in Scots hospitals

Fife. Police swarmed Crossgates village after the alarm was raised at around 6.30pm this evening.

Keith in the north-east on July 26, 2018. Alfredo Ciociola, 47, who was behind the wheel of the minibus, is accused of driving dangerously, falling asleep, repeatedly braking, driving on to the opposite carriageway and colliding with the car.

covid cases across the country. Figures have been on the rise in recent weeks, with at least 3,000 cases recorded every day for the last five days and a positivity rate that peaked at 12.4% on Monday.