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“He was my everything” – the words of a mum who lost her son in tragic circumstances more than two years ago.Maria Mutadiua says she has been left “destroyed” by 15-year-old’s Quinton’s death while he was in foster care and what she says is a lack of answers surrounding his suicide.The mother and her legal team are now calling for a Fatal Accident Inquiry.#news #scotland #update

Why does Paisley have its own time zone? As the clocks go back on 25 October, Paisley has a surprising true story behind ‘Paisley Time’ and why, technically, the town is on its own time zone.STV meteorologist Sean Batty is here to tell you all about it.#paisley #scotland #time #clocks #astronomy

Two games in charge, two disappointing defeats. Its not the start that Marink Reedijk wanted in the Easter Road hotseat with his side now sitting bottom of the Scottish Premiership.So is his team ready for a week that sees them play a cup semi-final, go on the road in midweek and, on Sunday, host reigning champions Celtic?He says he is in no doubt that Hibs are ready for their upcoming fixtures.#hibs #football #sport #scotland #ScottishFootball

A woman who was subjected to years of coercive control, threats and physical abuse by her partner has told STV News she now regards him as “evil” and “a monster” after seeing him jailed for three years. Marcus Sinclair from High Valleyfield in Fife was also given a non-harassment order banning him from contact with Angela Selling for 20 years. Sinclair was convicted of engaging in abusive behaviour towards his former partner which was further aggravated by involving prejudice relating to race, colour, nationality, or ethnic or national origins. The court heard how Sinclair left his partner unconscious on one occasion, after causing her to strike her head against the floor, spat in her face and seized her by the throat and struck her head against a bannister. Following his conviction, Angela said that it was important for him to be “held accountable” #judge #court #crime #update #report

Two Scottish men who played a pivotal role in an organised crime group responsible for attempting to smuggle £34 million worth of cocaine into the UK have been jailed for 16 years. Alan Colquhoun, 49, from Alloa, and 38-year-old William Donohoe, from Airdrie, were the joint organisers of the sea smuggling operation, which saw 425kg of cocaine recovered from the English Channel and brought towards Eastbourne Marina. The pair directed a crew of three other men and liaised with an international crime group responsible for trafficking the Class A drugs into the UK. #scotland #glasgow #uk #crime

Households across the country are being urged to stock up on three days’ worth of key supplies as part of a new government campaign to prepare for everyday services being temporarily disrupted. The checklist advises stocking up on bottled water and non-perishable food, a battery-powered or wind-up FM radio to receive updates during outages, and cash in case electronic payments or cash machines are disrupted. It comes amid heightened concerns over foreign threats, rogue drone incidents near British military sites, and risks to democratic processes. #uk #scotland #emergency #news #beready

Inverurie has been named Scotland’s Town of the Year amid a boost in high street footfall. The Aberdeenshire town beat off competition from East Kilbride, Falkirk, Fort William and Kirkwall to be crowned at the Scotland Loves Local awards. The prize recognises towns which demonstrate a clear vision, strong partnership working and tangible progress towards creating vibrant and sustainable places. Inverurie’s success is said to reflect years of collective effort between businesses, community organisations, volunteers, residents and public-sector partners. #uk #scotland #inverurie #townoftheyear #news

A man has been charged after a gun was fired from a moving car at a property in Aberdeen.The incident happened on Ruthrieston Crescent at around 10.40pm on October 10, when a firearm was discharged from a red car driving along the street.Police attended and carried out a search of the area, but no suspects were traced and there were no reported injuries or damage to the home.Police have now confirmed a 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with reckless discharge. #news #scotland #aberdeen

Two Scottish men who played a pivotal role in an organised crime group responsible for attempting to smuggle £34 million worth of cocaine into the UK have been jailed for 16 years. Alan Colquhoun, 49, from Alloa, and 38-year-old William Donohoe, from Airdrie, were the joint organisers of the sea smuggling operation, which saw 425kg of cocaine recovered from the English Channel and brought towards Eastbourne Marina. The pair directed a crew of three other men and liaised with an international crime group responsible for trafficking the Class A drugs into the UK. #scotland #glasgow #uk #crime

Households across the country are being urged to stock up on three days’ worth of key supplies as part of a new government campaign to prepare for everyday services being temporarily disrupted. The checklist advises stocking up on items like bottled water, non-perishable foods, a torch, cash, and first aid kit. It comes amid heightened concerns over foreign threats, rogue drone incidents near British military sites, and risks to democratic processes. The Be Ready website has further advice on specific hazards, along with links to alerts and warnings from organisations including the Met Office. #uk #scotland #news #beready #emergency

Raskin admits his ambition to play at ‘higher’ level #scotland #glasgow #football #news #rangers

Is there another named storm on the way after Austen and Boelo? A third named storm, Chloe is potentially on the horizon for Tuesday.It comes after Storm Boelo has been upgraded by forecasters, as Scotland is set to be battered by up to 80mph gusts over the weekend.The second named storm of the season is set to hit Scotland on Saturday, after Storm Austen brought a deluge of rain on Friday.The Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning for wind from noon on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday, but an amber alert has now been issued.📺 Subscribe to STV News on YouTube#news #weather #scotland #storm #warning #update

Storm Boelo has been upgraded by forecasters, as Scotland is set to be battered by up to 80mph gusts over the weekend.The second named storm of the season is set to hit Scotland on Saturday, after Storm Austen brought a deluge of rain on Friday.The Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning for wind from noon on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday, but an amber alert has now been issued.It covers the whole of the mainland and the Western Isles from 9pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday, with injuries and danger to life from flying debris possible.#weather #storm #warning #news #metoffice

Police are searching for a driver who fled after crashing into a parked car in Fife.Emergency services were called to Main Street in Coaltown of Balgonie around 4.15am on Friday following reports of a crash.A 19-year-old man, who was a passenger in the car, was taken to hospital.Investigations are ongoing to trace the driver. #news #scotland #uk

Alfred Johansson says he will draw on his experience as Rosenborg manager when his team fought back from the relegation zone to finish the season in fourth place. Motherwell have lost their last five games and face Hearts on Sunday. Johansson says the team will 'stick to their principles' and will 'improve rather than change anything'. #uk #scotland #football #ScottishFootball #motherwell

Mika Baur: 'Maybe Celtic aren't capable of winning Europa League games at the moment' #scotland #glasgow #celtic #football #news

The first of two named storms in two days has hit the UK, with Scotland being battered by heavy rain and strong gusts. A yellow warning for Storm Austen is in place for central, southern and north-east Scotland at 6am on Friday and will run until midnight. The Met Office has upgraded the yellow warning for Storm Boelo to an amber 'danger to life' alert. #uk #scotland #storm #weather #stormausten #stormboelo

Martin O’Neill admits Celtic have to find a way to win in Europe after suffering a third straight Europa League defeat with a 2-1 loss to Spanish side Celta Vigo at Parkhead. Looking to get back on track after defeats by Ferencvaros and Benfica in their first two league phase fixtures, Germany midfielder Mika Baur fired the home side in front just over a minute into the second half and for a short spell it looked like Celtic could go on and get those elusive first three points. However, Spain international Javi Rodriguez scored twice in three minutes – a header then an unstoppable drive – to leave the Hoops with no points from nine in the league phase with five fixtures remaining. #uk #scotland #news #glasgow #celtic

Andy Burnham has pledged the UK will meet its net zero target despite approving the Jackdaw gas field, saying the decision will strengthen energy security. On Wednesday, ministers announced the Jackdaw gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case. The decision drew criticism from some Labour backbenchers and environmentalists, while Conservatives called on the Government to also approve the Rosebank oil field, west of Shetland in Scotland’s north. #uk #scotland #politics #oilandgas #aberdeen #jackdaw #rosebank

Communities in the front line of the Cairngorms wildfire believe they face a “race against time” to prevent a repeat of the summer’s widespread destruction. As calls grow for an independent inquiry into the response to the blaze, an action plan for the future is taking shape. A 20-square mile stretch of the Cairngorms landscape was destroyed as the flames ravaged the hills over a period of five weeks. The cause of the blaze remains a mystery. There was no loss of life, property was preserved but wildlife and fragile habitats suffered along with many businesses as a wide cordon was enforced across entry points to one of the UK’s most popular tourist spots. A blueprint being drawn up to protect the area in future may still be a long way off and the clock is ticking. Justice Secretary Neil Gray said: "The Cairngorm wildfire was an exceptionally challenging incident and a multi-agency review and debrief of the incident has been commissioned by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland and Highland Council. Ministers will consider the findings and recommendations of this review carefully. "I am very grateful for the work of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in responding to wildfires, and we are ensuring we are taking every possible step to tackle the increased threat. That is why I have commissioned a review of the Wildfire Strategic Action Plan. "We are committed to ensuring these reviews are inclusive, drawing on the views of local communities, public agencies and the wide range of those involved in the wildfire response. #news #environment #scotland #wildfire #update

Cycling fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the Tour de France as it departs from Scotland for the first time in its 120-year history.The official route for the 2027 race has been confirmed, with Stage 1 of the men’s race setting off from Edinburgh before winding south across the border.Details of the stage were part of Thursday’s full route reveal for the men’s and women’s Tours, which will start in the UK as Britain becomes the first country outside France to host the start of both races in the same year.#news #scotland #uk #cycling #tourdefrance

Celtic supporters were happy as they left Celtic Park on Sunday, but in Europe they have been left disappointed.Has the convincing win over Hearts reinvigorated the support? #sport #celtic #football

Figures show that 135 serious organised crime groups are currently assessed as active in Scotland, seven of which involve children or young people. Data obtained by STV News through a freedom of information request details known crime operations in Scotland over the last five years. The total number of active serious and organised crime groups fell this year compared with 2024/25 – but the figure is higher than five years ago. #uk #scotland #news #crime

The Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has finally been approved after months of speculation. Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has now been urged to approve Rosebank, the largest untapped oil field in the North Sea, as a further sign of commitment to production. Approving Jackdaw has been sharply criticised by environmental campaigners who want to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels. #uk #news #scotland #jackdaw #rosebank

A cannabis farm has been found within a former pub in Dundee. Police were deployed to The Ambassador on Clepington Road in the city on Thursday morning. The pub/bar has been disused for around two years, with signs of wear including faded signage and peeling paintwork. Officers executed a search warrant for the premises and discovered a cannabis farm within. No arrests have been made, but enquiries are ongoing. #uk #scotland #news #dundee

A woman who planned her ex-boyfriend’s murder has been granted parole after serving seven years of her ten-year jail term. Steven Donaldson, from Arbroath, was brutally murdered in 2018 by two men after his former girlfriend, Tasmin Glass, lured him to a playpark. The 27-year-old’s loved ones were told on Wednesday that Glass would be released from prison. #uk #scotland #news #crime

Egyptian mummies have been removed from a Glasgow museum exhibition due to a lack of 'consent from the deceased', curators have said. Visitors to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum found signs on a coffin in the History Discovery Centre explaining that mummified human remains had been removed from display. #uk #scotland #news #glasgow #mummy #egypt #museum #ancientegypt

A Rangers fan caught encouraging a mass pitch invasion at an Old Firm match has been jailed for 16 months. Jordan Hadden, 28, waved at fellow supporters to come onto the field at Ibrox Stadium on March 8. Rangers had just been beaten by city rivals Celtic on penalties in a Scottish Cup quarter-final tie. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that after the match had finished, Celtic fans initially entered the pitch from the Broomloan Road stand. Hadden, of the city’s Tollcross, was in the Copeland Road stand on the opposite side of the stadium. #uk #scotland #glasgow #football

Egyptian mummies have been removed from a Glasgow museum exhibition due to a lack of “consent from the deceased”, curators have said.Visitors to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum found signs on a coffin in the History Discovery Centre explaining that mummified human remains had been removed from display.Kelvingrove said their Human Remains Policy states that mummified bodies will only be displayed if there is “documented and informed consent” from the deceased individual.MSP Murdo Fraser, Scottish Conservative culture spokesman, called the removal of the mummified remains “woke madness”.#news #scotland #museum #egyptology

Early on Saturday morning, Storm Boelo arrives, pushing into western Scotland and persisting throughout the entire weekend. It looks set to bring heavy bursts of rain, particularly over higher ground, with further heavy showers and rain constantly wrapping around the centre of the storm and moving west to east across the country. The winds associated with Storm Boelo are the most concerning part. We currently have a yellow weather warning covering the whole of Scotland from 6pm Saturday until 9pm Sunday where widely we could see gusts of 55-60mph and some higher ground areas and coastal parts seeing gusts of 80mph. Storm Boelo will finally move away overnight Sunday into Monday when we start to see the winds easing and dying out. #uk #scotland #news