Rayner felt 'great concern' at threats, court told

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Grange wicket-keeper Gould given first Scotland call

Grange wicket-keeper Owen Gould is given a first call-up to the Scotland squad for April's ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures and T20 internationals in Namibia.

2nd, March 2026, 05:10pm

Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal

Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the Aberdeenshire brewery, the brand and 11 bars for £33m.

2nd, March 2026, 05:06pm

Hydrolysis: our UK-first ‘green’ funerals

Scots could soon be offered an alternative to burial and cremation.

2nd, March 2026, 05:00pm

Suggested 'Welsh speakers only' condition on housing estate deemed illegal

A community council wanted a clause to only rent or sell the houses to Welsh speakers.

2nd, March 2026, 04:50pm

Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch

The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.

2nd, March 2026, 04:43pm

'Human swan' activist weeps during fatal air crash inquiry

Sacha Dench was giving evidence to a fatal accident inquiry into the death of cameraman Dan Burton.

2nd, March 2026, 04:37pm

Man arrested after Edinburgh knife incident leaves two in hospital

A suspect who was seen in an 11th floor flat is taken away by police officers after a standoff lasting several hours.

2nd, March 2026, 04:23pm

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