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Man dressed as Santa knocked on door then massacred family including little girl
Santa Claus
Joseph 'Papa Joe' Ortega had been playing a late-night game of Texas Hold 'Em with his wife of 53 years and children at their home after a Christmas Eve dinner.
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Motorbike ploughs into Scots teen in hit and run horror as boy rushed to hospital
Police Scotland
Emergency services raced to Cochranemill Road in the Renfrewshire town after the alarm was raised at around 7.20pm on Thursday.
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Horror moment pedestrian hit by car while trying to protect Scots home during floods
Weather
Police have launched a probe after the incident happened on Glasgow Road in Dumbarton at around 12.30pm on Saturday.
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Scots footballer caught with more than £60k of Class A drugs spared jail term
Courts
Craig Ferrier was found to have stashed a huge haul of cocaine and heroin in a hatch in his bathroom when police raided his home this year.
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Man charged in connection with Christopher McMahon death at Lanark home
Police Scotland
Christopher McMahon was discovered after emergency services were called to Braxfield Terrace in the town at around 10pm on Wednesday.
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Voice of woman shot dead heard in court as texts allegedly reveal 'motive behind the attack'
Courts
Ashley Dale was shot dead after her killers were trying to hunt for her boyfriend.
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'Chilling revenge list' found during raid on home of gunman 'obsessed with Dunblane shooting'
Courts
Reed Wischhusen is on trial accused of after being detained in an incident which saw him survive after being shot by police.
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Domestic abuse thug admits murdering Scots woman in brutal attack in her own home
Courts
Christopher Cook pleaded guilty at the High Court in Aberdeen today.
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Man's shame over 'very silly mistake' in cinema which cost more than £2m
Courts
Vasile Nicolaveci pleaded guilty to fraud and making for sale an article infringing copyright when he appeared for sentence.
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Woman's final insult to boyfriend as she tried to get away with his murder
Courts
The 47-year-old plunged the weapon into his heart before trying to stab him on the head.
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Lucy Letby hospital where babies died probed by cops over corporate manslaughter
Police
Cheshire Constabulary has said the force is now conducting a corporate manslaughter investigation at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
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Ex-Celtic star Anthony Stokes hunted by police after failing to appear for sentencing
Anthony Stokes
The 35-year-old was to be sentenced at Hamilton Sheriff Court for sending his ex-girlfriend Eilidh Scott and her dad offensive messages.
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Family man's 'secret life' exposed and unravelled moment he walked into bar
Courts
Following his arrest, the court was told that Birkett refused to cooperate with police, answering "no comment" to every question.
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First picture of man who died after Glasgow flat disturbance as tributes paid
Glasgow
Joseph McGready was discovered seriously injured at the property in Braid Square, near the city centre, at around 12.05am on Saturday.
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Man in court over firearm offences after bomb squad swoop on Scots property
Courts
Gordon Smith is accused of four firearms offences including possession of a firearm or ammunition and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.
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Murderer 'executes' wrong man over 'disrespect' at petrol station
Justice
Jervais Boyaram, 37, shot dead Muhammed Sohail outside the victim's address in the belief he was one of a group of young men he had a confronted at a petrol station earlier in the night.
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Last words mum said to daughter on phone seconds before she was killed
Courts
Claudia Forden died in an almost head-on crash when Jack Caddick lost control of his Mercedes on a bend as he sped to Starbucks at 68mph.
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Police cuts 'could result in another M9 tragedy' amid warning 'people may die'
Police Scotland
David Kennedy, general secretary of the SPF, has said that reducing the number of officers able to respond to emergency calls will put lives at risk.
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Woman charged with attempted murder as man dies after Glasgow flat disturbance
Police Scotland
The 30-year-old man was rushed to hospital after being discovered at the property in Braid Square in Glasgow.
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Woman 'used teeth as a weapon' in scuffles before trying to bite police officer
Courts
Zoe Harvey had been taking cocaine and drinking heavily before a heated confrontation suddenly got out of control after she came home from work.
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Russell Brand probed by second police force as new 'harassment and stalking' claim made
Russell Brand
The woman came forward with information in relation to reports of "harassment and stalking".
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Beast who boasted of being 'gangster' guilty of raping women
Courts
Curtis Hendrickson, who was also convicted of fraud and drugs offences, told one victim he was a gang member.
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Scots thug who battered woman black and blue on birthday night in Edinburgh handed fine
Courts
Liam Ritchie admitted his guilt over the Hot Dub Time Machine attack during a hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
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Rangers legend Ally McCoist fined after being caught speeding twice in one day
Ally McCoist
The broadcaster and commentator was clocked driving at 48mph in a 30mph zone in Tarbet, Argyll, on January 6 this year.
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Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth
Borders
As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air
I'm A Celebrity
As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
EnvironmentWishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime lawJo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
Cambuslang running group wins mental health award in memory of much-loved member
Lanarkshire Charity
The group has dedicated a massive amount of time into fundraising for mental health charities after one of their members sadly died in 2021.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
Ferguson Marine workers 'deserve certainty' over shipyard's future after SNP minister rejects investment
Shipyards
EXCLUSIVE: The GMB union said workers at the Port Glasgow shipyard were blameless for the CalMac ferry fiasco.
GlasgowFeared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.
Scots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth
Borders
As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air
I'm A Celebrity
As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.
'I went to Edinburgh Christmas Market - and was astonished at prices of the rides'
Edinburgh
With the Edinburgh Christmas Market kicking off on Friday, Tourism Writer Alexander Smail headed over to see what it was like on opening weekend — and his thoughts were mixed.
ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond hits back at Cliff Richard 'fat-shaming' Elvis
Alison Hammond
Sir Cliff Richard appeared on the daytime talk show earlier today alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
Ayr United FCAyr United boss Lee Bullen ready for Peterhead Scottish Cup testThe gaffer knows United face a tricky tie in the north east but has his eyes fixed on a possible place in the next round.
Two men appear in court charged with murder of Ross MacGillivray in Inverness
Courts
Craig Hayden, 28, and Leon Headey, 21, were charged with murder and an attempt to defeat the ends of justice..
Albion Rovers lost the battles in cup exit to Kilwinning Rangers, says boss Sandy Clark
Albion Rovers FC
The Lowland League side were knocked out of the South Challenge Cup by a team two tiers below them
Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law
Environment
Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.