Comic book writer Mark Millar puts on Toy Story screening in Coatbridge
Comic book writer Mark Millar has purchased 200 tickets for children living on his old housing estate in Coatbridge so that they can see Toy Story 4 for free.
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Andy Murray’s golden postbox reinstated after being knocked over by car
A golden postbox dedicated to Sir Andy Murray has been reinstated after it was knocked over by a car.
Giant panda shocked by electric fence at Edinburgh Zoo
A giant panda has suffered an electric shock from a fence in its new enclosure.
Hancock: We will do absolutely everything we can to tackle Scottish drug deaths
The Health Secretary has promised to “do absolutely everything” he can and put aside party politics to tackle rising drug deaths in Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon voices ‘profound concerns’ over Boris Johnson as new PM
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted Scotland must have the right to determine its own future as she highlighted “profound concerns” about the new Conservative leader Boris Johnson.
Court action planned to prevent suspension of Parliament over Brexit
A cross-party group of parliamentarians is planning legal action in a Scottish court to rule out the suspension of the UK Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.
Work to begin to reinstate Andy Murray’s golden postbox
Work is to begin to reinstate a golden postbox dedicated to Sir Andy Murray after it was knocked over by a car.
Colourful swimming pool designed by Portuguese artist unveiled
An intricate swimming pool created by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos has been unveiled in Edinburgh.
Four in 10 Labour members back Scottish independence, poll finds
Four in 10 Labour Party members back Scottish independence, but a narrow majority still oppose it, according to a new poll.
Romanian remanded in custody on Valerie Graves murder charge
A Romanian man accused of bludgeoning a grandmother to death with a hammer as she house-sat for friends is to stand trial for murder in January.
Jo Swinson rejects idea of coalition with Boris Johnson-led Tories
New Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has ruled out a coalition with the Tories under Boris Johnson and said she would not grant the power to hold a second Scottish independence referendum.
Bid to identify ‘mystery’ killer whales
Volunteers are being sought to help identify a mystery pod of killer whales spotted off the Hebrides.
Inverness group launches petition to protect cats from hit-and-run drivers
An Inverness animal charity is urging people to sign a new petition which would force motorists who hit cats to report such incidents to the authorities.
Pictish man who was ‘brutally’ killed may have been royalty, researchers say
A Pictish man who had a “brutal death” about 1,400 years ago could have been royalty, researchers now say.
Dog owners urged to be vigilant as temperatures soar
A dog welfare charity has advised owners to not leave pets alone in a hot car seat even for a few minuets as it can prove fatal.
Andy Murray’s gold postbox knocked down by car in hometown
A postbox painted gold in honour of Andy Murray’s 2012 Olympics triumph has been knocked down by a car.
Jo Swinson becomes Liberal Democrats’ first female leader after landslide win
Jo Swinson has won a landslide victory to become the first woman leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Swinson will take the party to greater heights – Scottish Lib Dem leader
Jo Swinson will take the Liberal Democrats to to “greater heights” after being newly elected to head the party, the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader said.
Jo Swinson elected new Liberal Democrats leader
Jo Swinson has been elected leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Warning to dog owners after pet nearly dies due to heatstroke
Dog owners are being urged to be extra vigilant after vets had to save a puppy from the brink of death due to severe heatstroke.
Social enterprise tackling period poverty lands its sanitary products in Co-op
A social enterprise tackling period poverty is celebrating after the Co-op started selling its sanitary products.
100,000 more Scottish businesses since devolution, researchers find
The number of businesses in Scotland has grown by more than 100,000 since devolution, new analysis indicates.
Good Ship P&J
Susan Welsh enjoys a taste of the high life on board Magellan.
Health warning as heatwave due to sweep the UK
England’s chief nurse has urged people to check on their neighbours as a heatwave hits parts of the UK for the start of the school summer holidays.
Student, 20, plans youngest solo South Pole trek
A 20-year-old student plans to be the youngest person to complete a solo trek to the South Pole.
New leader of Liberal Democrats to be announced
Jo Swinson or Sir Ed Davey will be announced as the next leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Thousands enjoy step back to the 80s at Rewind festival
Thousands of music fans indulged in a weekend of 1980s nostalgia at Scotland’s Rewind festival, with acts including Foreigner, Belinda Carlisle and The Stranglers.
Heatwave due to sweep the UK as summer holidays begin
A heatwave is due to hit parts of the UK for the start of the school summer holidays this week, with temperatures soaring and widespread balmy conditions.
Suspected murder of man outside Edinburgh City FC’s social club
A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a man following a disturbance outside Edinburgh City FC’s social club.
Tributes paid to police officer after death on Skye holiday
A policeman has died while on holiday in Scotland with his son.
‘Inspirational’ documentary to show Scottish Youth Parliament election campaigns
A CBBC documentary showing three girls competing to be elected to the Scottish Youth Parliament is to air on Monday.
50 years later, one small step still represents a giant leap for Scotland’s Brian Binnie
Brian Binnie might speak with an American twang, but this redoubtable fellow is Scotland’s first astronaut and is still proud of his roots and growing up in Aberdeenshire.