Lucinda Cameron

Tom Parry and his son Richie died following a hillwalking trip (Family Handout/PA)
UK

Tributes to father and son who died on hillwalking trip

Tom and Richie Parry are thought to have died as the result of a fall.
31 May 2024
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Politics

Three arrested after red paint sprayed on Scottish Parliament

This Is Rigged are calling on the Scottish Government to create community food hubs

11 Mar 2024
The team hopes their findings could improve the lives of anxiety patients (PA)
Science

Research identifies genetic ‘switch’ that can control anxiety

The University of Aberdeen team hope their findings could improve the lives of anxiety patients.
7 Mar 2024
The protest took place in Edinburgh on Wednesday (This Is Rigged/PA)
Politics

Five arrested after red paint sprayed on UK Government building in Gaza protest

The incident occurred at Queen Elizabeth House on Sibbald Walk in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning.
6 Mar 2024
A UK Government building in Edinburgh has been targeted (This Is Rigged/PA)
Politics

Red paint sprayed on UK Government building in Gaza protest

This Is Rigged campaigners scaled Queen Elizabeth House on Sibbald Walk in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning.
6 Mar 2024
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UK

Emma Caldwell’s mother calls for criminal investigation into handling of case

Police Scotland has apologised to the family of Miss Caldwell and other victims of killer Iain Packer.
5 Mar 2024
A vigil was held for Fawziyah Javed, and other women killed by men (Jane Barlow/PA)
UK

Mother of murder victim backs calls for justice for women pushed to their deaths

Pregnant Fawziyah Javed, 31, was pushed off Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh in 2021 by her husband Kashif Anwar.
4 Mar 2024
Research found a majority of Scots are worried about being able to afford electricity, gas or oil this year (PA)
Money

More than three-quarters of Scots limit energy use amid cost concerns – poll

Advice Direct Scotland is urging the UK Government to introduce an opt-out social tariff.
4 Mar 2024
SNP depute leader Keith Brown said the issue needs to be re-examined (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Politics

SNP should re-examine withdrawing MPs from Westminster – depute leader

The party was unable to vote on its motion calling for a Gaza ceasefire after angry scenes in the House of Commons.
3 Mar 2024
The strategy aims to support schools to tackle gender based violence (David Jones/PA)
Politics

Journey to tackle gender-based violence must start in schools – Yousaf

The Scottish Government will launch a new framework to help schools tackle the issue on Monday.
3 Mar 2024
The police have been criticised for their handling of the Emma Caldwell murder case (Robert Perry/PA)
UK

Caldwell case: Police would protect reputation first again – ex-federation chief

Former Scottish Police Federation general secretary Calum Steele was commenting on the handling of the Emma Caldwell murder.
29 Feb 2024
Honshu was caught after several days on the run (RZSS/PA)
UK

Monkey moving to city zoo following escape from wildlife park

Honshu is moving to Edinburgh Zoo with three other males from Highland Wildlife Park.
29 Feb 2024
Emma Caldwell died in 2005 (family handout/PA)
Crime

Jury in trial of man accused of Emma Caldwell murder continues deliberations

Iain Packer, 51, denies all the charges against him.
28 Feb 2024
The shooting occurred near Aberfeldy, Perthshire, earlier this month (PA)
UK

Murder inquiry launched after man shot dead on remote track

Brian Low, 65, was pronounced dead at the scene near Aberfeldy, Perthshire, on February 17.
27 Feb 2024
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Science

240-million-year-old fossil likened to Chinese dragon found

The Dinocephalosaurus orientalis fossils were unearthed in southern China

23 Feb 2024
Rob Wainwright and his team of cyclists will deliver the match ball for Italy v Scotland on March 9 (Andrew Milligan/PA)
UK

Rob Wainwright to lead cycle to Rome for MND research

His team is one of 19 taking part in the All Roads Lead To Rome challenge to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
22 Feb 2024
The fishing vessel crew swam to the lifeboat when their boat sank (RNLI Oban HelmetCam/PA)
UK

Four people rescued after fishing boat sinks

Oban RNLI lifeboat and a coastguard helicopter went to the scene.
22 Feb 2024
The Kyle RNLI lifeboat went to the scene (RNLI/Andrew MacDonald/PA)
UK

Kayaker, 17, rescued after two hours in water

LIfeboats and a coastguard rescue helicopter went to the scene off the isle of Skye.
22 Feb 2024