Former Scots museum worker had been accused of historic sex offences before his death

This is the shocking moment when two thugs rammed a motorbike through a shop door before making off with the till.

EXCLUSIVE: Steven Lightfoot (Shantaram, The Punisher) has been tapped to develop a series adaptation of the Scot Harvathbooks from New York Times bestseller Brad Thor, under a relatively fresh overall deal with Sony Pictures Television that has previously gone unreported, Deadline has learned.

The owners of a Border Collie that was mauled to death by two Staffordshire Bull Terriers have hit out at a ‘lack of action’ by authorities.

A social worker is behind bars for a string of depraved sex attacks on three women. Thomas Proctor preyed on his victims – including using his position to threaten to have the children of two of them removed from their care.

A woman has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Paisley last summer.

Ladies who had private surgery to take out transvaginal mesh are being told to ask for their money back from the Scottish Government before time runs out.

The sudden and tragic passing of BBC presenter Nick Sheridan has left the broadcasting world in shock and mourning. At just 32 years old, his final social media posts now serve as poignant reminders of his impact and legacy. Nick's last Instagram updates revealed a man committed to his craft and community.

Police have raced to a Scots street after reports of an "XL bully" incident.

Police have released CCTV images of a missing man's last movements as they continue their searches in Caithness.

A Scots mum was forced to go online to get an autism diagnosis for her son after waiting years to get an NHS assessment.

Nick Sheridan - a popular BBC presenter - tragically passed away at the age of 32 after collapsing during a run.

A Scots comedian appeared in court today charged with sexual offences.

Scottish actor James McAvoy admitted he injured himself on his latest movie set whilst filming a steamy sex scene. The 44-year-old said he "smashed" his knee during an intimate group sex clip when a co-star grabbed him.

A knifeman who stabbed a young father to death in front of his partner and neighbours was jailed for life today. Mark Allison fled the scene and tried to hide the murder weapon while the witnesses battled in vain to save Gary Handling's life.

A popular Netflix food star has described shawarma from a Scottish kebab shop as the "best I've ever had".

A mum who was forced to quit her job after being diagnosed with womb tumour spiralled into debt amid rising energy bills.

Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd on the ITV soap, has taken to social media admitting he's "crazy" over a new venture away from the Dales. The actor took to Instagram to give an update.

Police are investigating the "unexplained" death of a woman at a shopping centre car park in Edinburgh.

Cops have launched a probe into an 'unexplained death' after the body of a man was found this morning at a park in a Scots village.

A murder accused told police his alleged victim was in Scotland before officers discovered the man's decomposing body in his own home, a jury has heard. Ian Connell denies murdering 45-year-old Donald Patience, who was found dead in a property on Ainsworth Road in Radcliffe, Bury.