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Humza Yousaf's brother-in-law acquitted of extortion and drugs charges
Prosecutors at the High Court in Edinburgh accepted Ramsay El Nakla's not guilty pleas.
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Sole survivor of Dundee house of horrors ‘flourishing’ ahead of Christmas with new family
Olive's old owner from Dundee was jailed after callously neglecting the dogs, but after a year in a Scottish SPCA rescue centre, the American Bully now has her forever home.
Only surviving dog rescued from 'house of horrors' finds forever home for Christmas
Olive and seven other dogs were left to die inside a filthy flat in Dundee - and her puppies were not found.
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Award-winning butcher will take others to skies for Perth auction after 18 years
Simon Howie is also a licensed helicopter pilot and has made the donation to take lucky bidders to Perth Silent Auction into the skies.
Two Ayrshire regions 'most in need' net £40m jackpot for makeover plans
Both South and North Ayrshire were named among a list of Scotland’s ‘most in need’ places that will now benefit from UK Government funding.
Christmas 2025 opening hours for shopping centres and supermarkets in Tayside, Fife and Stirling
The opening hours have been confirmed.
Royal Mail warns of post delays in several Dundee, Angus and Fife postcodes
Locals may experience delivery delays due to high levels of sick absence and resourcing issues.
Ex-serviceman from Dundee fled on foot after police stop in Perth city centre
Joshua Stark made a "series of poor decisions" when he decided to drive to Perth and pick up his partner after drinking four cans of cider.
Row erupts over Dundee council refusal of digital kiosks for ‘high-quality’ Reform Street and Murraygate
An application was lodged earlier this year seeking permission for communication kiosks to be erected in the Dundee city centre but these have been refused.
Police Scotland's new phone system leaves members of the public waiting for 2 hours
Calls to the non emergency 101 number were initially taking up to 40 minutes before someone responded.
Dundee scaffolder bit nose and finger in frenzied attack
John Wood bit the finger of his ex-partner and the nose of her brother. He also bit her father.
Scotland's Christmas and New Year bin collection dates 2025 - check your council here
Don't miss your festive bins collection with our handy guide from all the councils across the country
Dunfermline Athletic captain Kyle Benedictus admits pub brawl assault
Benedictus' victim fell to the ground, striking his head off the bar and breaking a bone in his neck.
Network Rail reveals number of times vehicles collide with Lanarkshire bridges
Significant disruption is caused when vehicles collide with railway bridges.
Dundee resident describes ‘huge’ flames as car destroyed in deliberate fire
A suspect was spotted running from the scene of the blaze in Douglas.
Dundee student, 26, claims he was racially abused at university as police launch probe
The "distressed" student says the abuse has made him consider leaving Dundee University.
Dundee Raac campaigners launch petition demanding ‘equality’ with Aberdeen over £10m fund
First Minister John Swinney has been invited to meet with affected residents.
Scots woman who broke her back on holiday becomes firefighter after learning to walk
Chelsea Taylor, 34, suffered the horror fall while on holiday in Costa Rica in 2022.
Police Scotland "critical incident" after problems with new 999 call centre
Police Scotland set up a "critical incident" alert after civilian staff reported problems with a new call handling system including delays answering 999 and 101 calls.
Wednesday court round-up — Samurai sword, pizza and pints
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.