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Victims of peado Scots football ref demand public inquiry into historic sexual abuse of young players SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Peter Haynes and Stuart McMillan are calling on the government to hold a judge-led inquiry into the historic sexual abuse of young players in the Scottish game.

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SNP will stand against 'twin threats' of austerity and privatisation, says John Swinney

Scottish National Party

The First Minister said the SNP will focus their campaign on investing in the NHS and other public services.

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Scots OAP crofter who has never set foot in England becomes star in new reality show

The 75-year-old, who has chickens, goats and an array of crops to make her self-sufficient and has only ever left to go to mainland Scotland.

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SNP 'backroom deal with the Greens' could save disgraced MSP Michael Matheson from Holyrood punishment

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: SNP leader John Swinney is making the agreement with his political opponents ahead of a crunch vote this week.

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SNPs Stephen Flynn claims Labour 'will divert ￡20bn of Scotland's oil cash' to build nuclear power plants in England

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The SNP's Westminster Leader has said he believes his party can still win the General Election in Scotland

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Scots MP calls for pause into SNP finance probe in election run up

Angus MacNeil has written to the Crown Office to ask them not to make any further announcements until after the result of the General Election on July 4.

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Family of Peterhead prison siege ringleader say he was treated inhumanely while dying

Convicted killer John Gallagher, 72, should have been released on compassionate grounds, says his widow, but was instead chained to guards as he lay dying in hospital.

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Taxpayers footing ￡1400 bill for Edinburgh Lord Provost to watch Euro 2024 opener

Sunday Mail News

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Taxpayers will foot the ￡1400 bill to send Edinburgh council official Robert Aldridge to the match and glittering opening ceremony on June 14.

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Lifestyle Rare 50p coin sells for over A￡160 - and there are many more hiding in purses The coin was involved in a furious bidding war over on eBay earlier on this month, and there are plenty more hiding out there in piggy banks and purses.

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Scots biker joins Welsh group on charity ride raising over ￡20K for at risk children

The Ride Cymru group spent the 23 and 24 May in Scotland as part of their wider journey from John o’ Groats to Land’s End using non-motorway roads.

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Man guilty of raping Scots schoolgirl 'could be given light sentence' due to age

Sunday Mail News

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Justice campaigners now fear Zineelabibine Abbood could be given a lighter sentence because of his age when he faces a judge next month.

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Widow of murdered Scots cop marks 30th anniversary of death with calls for Taser training

Sunday Mail News

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Christine Fulton lost her husband who was stabbed after he went to help colleagues restrain a schizophrenic teenager in June 1994.

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Rangers ultras filmed rampaging through Glasgow city centre ahead of cup final

The Ibrox side are set to face off against rivals Celtic at Hampden Park at 3pm on Saturday.

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Spitfire horror as aircraft crashes during Battle of Britain event

Royal Air Force

Emergency services rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised shortly before 1.20pm on Saturday.

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Aberfeldy 'gunshot death' pensioner charged in connection with 'shooting' of dog walker Brian Low

Police Scotland

Brian Low, 65, was allegedly gunned down while walking his dog on a remote path near the Perth and Kinross town on Saturday, February 17.

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History Scottish cave 'housed a cannibal family of more than 40'

A cave located in South Ayrshire has a very dark legend attached to it and was apparently home to a large family of cannibals who would rob and murder passersby.

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Scots football fans face banning orders if caught using pyrotechnics in stadiums under crackdown

Scottish Professional Football League

EXCLUSIVE: Supporters caught using flares or smoke bombs could face lengthy bans from grounds under tough new proposals.

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Bodies of men who died in horror Highlands crash 'left undiscovered overnight'

Police Scotland

The men tragically passed away after the horror accident in Invergarry.

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Much-loved Glasgow University professor dies as colleagues left devastated

Universities and Colleges

Greg Philo, researcher at Glasgow Media Group, passed away earlier this week, with uni bosses sharing their heartache following the devastating news.

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Man dead and woman left permanently paralysed after being attacked by cows

Farmer in court after husband and wife Michael and Teresa Holmes, who were out for an afternoon stroll, were attacked by the animals.

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Mystery of MH370 solved by Google Maps after expert 'finds aircraft' in Cambodian jungle

Technology expert Ian Wilson said he believes he knows where the Malaysia Airline wreckage is.

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Video of Rangers 'ultras' 'attacking' Celtic pub goes viral as incident mocked online

The clip showed a number of men dressed all in black walking towards the Tall Cranes Bar on Craigton Road in Govan on Friday evening.

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Social media Janey Godley shares four key signs of ovarian cancer in bid to save lives

The Scots comedian took to Twitter to urge others to look out for the signs and to take action.

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Sunday Mail News Man guilty of raping Scots schoolgirl 'could be given light sentence' due to age SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Justice campaigners now fear Zineelabibine Abbood could be given a lighter sentence because of his age when he faces a judge next month.

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Taxpayers footing ￡1400 bill for Edinburgh Lord Provost to watch Euro 2024 opener

Sunday Mail News

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Taxpayers will foot the ￡1400 bill to send Edinburgh council official Robert Aldridge to the match and glittering opening ceremony on June 14.

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Scots MP calls for pause into SNP finance probe in election run up

Angus MacNeil has written to the Crown Office to ask them not to make any further announcements until after the result of the General Election on July 4.

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Victims of peado Scots football ref demand public inquiry into historic sexual abuse of young players

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Peter Haynes and Stuart McMillan are calling on the government to hold a judge-led inquiry into the historic sexual abuse of young players in the Scottish game.

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SNPs Stephen Flynn claims Labour 'will divert ￡20bn of Scotland's oil cash' to build nuclear power plants in England

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The SNP's Westminster Leader has said he believes his party can still win the General Election in Scotland

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Politics

Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak announces mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if Tories win election

The Prime Minister said 18-year-olds would get a choice between a 12-month placement in the Armed Forces or spending one weekend a month volunteering in their community.

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Rishi Sunak not 'taking day off' as Prime Minister campaigns ahead of General Election

Treasury minister Bim Afolami rubbished claims the PM was not campaigning on Saturday.

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Scottish Greens back Michael Matheson sanctions but highlight committee 'prejudice'

Scottish Green Party

The seven-strong Green group of MSPs said the former Health Secretary should face further sanctions - but called out the Holyrood Standards Committee.

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Brits 'at risk' in a 'more dangerous world' with Labour government, claims Rishi Sunak

The Prime Minister took aim at his political rivals with a lengthy thread on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday night.

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Labour's plan to lower voting age to 16 welcomed by Lib Dems

General Election

But Sir Ed Davey said 'bolder' reform is needed to fix the 'broken' political system.

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Health News

Medicines One in four Brits are making 'dangerous mistakes'when taking paracetamol, says doctor A doctor has revealed the worrying effects of relying too much on painkillers.

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Pharmacist issues head lice warning over surge in cases 'due to hot weather'

Head lice can affect anybody but it is more common among children aged four to 12 years that are currently in school.

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Those who feast on junk food 'more likely to suffer memory issues or a stroke'

American scientists said their findings don't prove eating ultra-processed foods cause memory and thinking problems or a stroke - rather an association.

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Doctor issues warning to new mums on bizarre potato sock health craze

The strange practice is gaining popularity on social media, with some claiming that it can draw out toxins, reduce fevers and even prevent illnesses - but a doctor is warning against it.

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'I'm a ripped gym mum and here is how you can keep the weight off for good'

Shannon Collins has become known as The Gym Nurse on Instagram, where she shares posts about her fitness journey - and now she's opened up about how to maintain fat loss.

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Crime

Drugs Drugs worth ￡1.35million recovered in Glasgow as three arrested Officers executed a search warrant at a property on Tresta Road in the Gilshochill area at around 6.10pm on Thursday.

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Killer teens caged for more than 130 years after slaughtering victim 'like lions on prey'

Chilling CCTV footage captured the last moments of Bailey Atkinson's life.

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Hero butcher knifed while protecting woman 'hiding in shop storeroom'

CCTV footage showed a number of shop workers trying to speak to a man, who was allegedly seen dragging a young woman across the supermarket.

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Aberfeldy 'gunshot death' pensioner charged in connection with 'shooting' of dog walker Brian Low

Police Scotland

Brian Low, 65, was allegedly gunned down while walking his dog on a remote path near the Perth and Kinross town on Saturday, February 17.

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Fly tipper caught on Ring doorbell fined ￡500 by council

The incident took place in Kilmarnock last week and was reported to East Ayrshire Council's Environmental Health department.

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Science & Technology

technology Android users urgently warned over Google Chrome bug that 'empties bank accounts' The newly discovered malware can give cyber criminals full control of victims' devices.

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UK's worst broadband with the most customer complaints - is your provider listed?

One provider that boast millions of customers has been named the most complained-about in the UK, according to Ofcom data.

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Sky and Freeview users to get a new TV channel next week - but there's one catch

A new channel will hit screens, while another is about to shut down.

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Virgin Media customers issued 'important' email update regarding price hike

The provider is one of many increasing its prices next month.

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iPhone users warned to check smartphone now for one of Apple's biggest upgrades yet

Apple has just released their newest iOS - 17.4 - which will now allow some iPhone users to sideload their apps for the very first time.

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Weird News

TikTok Simple hack to open beer without bottle opener ? but it comes with warning to men

Ever fancied a cool, crisp beer but find yourself without a bottle opener? One man has revealed how another household item can be used to crack open a bottle ? but for those in relationships, it comes with a catch

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'Life hack' for grime in part of kitchen you might never have thought to clean

A TikTok user has shared a 'life hack' for cleaning a part of your kitchen that you've probably never thought to clean ? and it's likely to be covered in grime

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Children's maths question drives adults 'mad' as solving it makes their 'heads hurt'

Can you figure it out? Let us know in the comments below.

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Furious dad banned from parking on his own driveway by council after complaints

Mike Perkins has spent 14 years restoring his 1972 Ford Transit Landliner but his local council has received complaints.

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The 15 baby names that have been popular for 100 years

Some titles have stood the test of time, while others have faded out of circulation.

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Business & Consumer

Post Office Scottish Government to bring in 'emergency' bill to quash Post Office Horizon scandal convictions

The Scottish Government had unsuccessfully lobbied the UK Government to extend its bill north of the border.

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Dog owner's urgent warning after pet is 'poisoned' by common household item

Business & Consumer

A dog owner has shared an important message for fellow pet owners after an everyday item in her home turned out to be toxic for her dog and made him really sick

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Save up to 86% and get up to five months free with Surfshark’s VPN Cyber Monday deals

Partner Stories

Surf the internet assured you’re protecting your security as well as your bank balance

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West Lothian Council leader says SNP has 'set out? to destroy local services' with council tax freeze

Mr Fitzpatrick says even the local SNP councillors in West Lothian did not support a Council Tax freeze

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Find out your rights when your parcels are stolen

Christmas shopping

Delivery drivers often leave parcels outside your property if you're not in but what happens if they are missing?

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Plane Crashes Mystery of MH370 solved by Google Maps after expert 'finds aircraft' in Cambodian jungle Technology expert Ian Wilson said he believes he knows where the Malaysia Airline wreckage is.

Harry's 'touching' reason for moving back to UK with Meghan Markle

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been living in Montecito, California, since 2020 after they sensationally stepped down from their roles as senior members of the Royal Family but one expert reckons they might move back.

Rat warning as rodents 'as big as cats' invading homes through toilets

Pest control experts have warned homeowners that rodents are growing 'bolder and bolder'.

Rangers ultras filmed rampaging through Glasgow city centre ahead of cup final

The Ibrox side are set to face off against rivals Celtic at Hampden Park at 3pm on Saturday.

Video of Rangers 'ultras' 'attacking' Celtic pub goes viral as incident mocked online

The clip showed a number of men dressed all in black walking towards the Tall Cranes Bar on Craigton Road in Govan on Friday evening.

Sunday Mail News Man guilty of raping Scots schoolgirl 'could be given light sentence' due to age SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Justice campaigners now fear Zineelabibine Abbood could be given a lighter sentence because of his age when he faces a judge next month.

Taxpayers footing ￡1400 bill for Edinburgh Lord Provost to watch Euro 2024 opener

Sunday Mail News

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Taxpayers will foot the ￡1400 bill to send Edinburgh council official Robert Aldridge to the match and glittering opening ceremony on June 14.

Scots MP calls for pause into SNP finance probe in election run up

Angus MacNeil has written to the Crown Office to ask them not to make any further announcements until after the result of the General Election on July 4.

Victims of peado Scots football ref demand public inquiry into historic sexual abuse of young players

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Peter Haynes and Stuart McMillan are calling on the government to hold a judge-led inquiry into the historic sexual abuse of young players in the Scottish game.

SNPs Stephen Flynn claims Labour 'will divert ￡20bn of Scotland's oil cash' to build nuclear power plants in England

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The SNP's Westminster Leader has said he believes his party can still win the General Election in Scotland

Allan McGregor Allan McGregor in livid Rangers rant at 'state' of referees as Neil Lennon tells Ibrox hero 'you're on one' The former Rangers No1 was involved with a back and forth with Neil Lennon over a number of talking points at Hampden

Mystery of MH370 solved by Google Maps after expert 'finds aircraft' in Cambodian jungle

Technology expert Ian Wilson said he believes he knows where the Malaysia Airline wreckage is.

Philippe Clement reveals what Celtic staff told him as Rangers boss claims his side COULDN'T have done more

Philippe Clement

The Belgian watched on as his side lost out to a 90th minute Adam Idah winner as the Hoops triumphed in the Scottish Cup Final.

Harry's 'touching' reason for moving back to UK with Meghan Markle

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been living in Montecito, California, since 2020 after they sensationally stepped down from their roles as senior members of the Royal Family but one expert reckons they might move back.

Todd Cantwell tossed away by Philippe Clement as furious Rangers star sees boss intervene amid anger at referee

Clement was seen pushing his playmaker out the way as he remonstrated with the linesman.

East Kilbride Rugby Club East Kilbride Rugby Club raise thousands in memory of former player Marianne Strokosch A women's rugby festival at Torrance House was won by the hosts as they marked the seven-year anniversary of

Motherwell AC runners excel in various competitions

Lanarkshire Sport

The club sent teams to Edinburgh, Belfast, Newcastle, Troon, Kilmarnock and Glasgow

Medals galore as West Lothian gymnasts excel at British regional final

Three West Lothian Gymnastics Club gymnasts represented Team Scotland

Airdrie legend Calum Gallagher opens up on exit after not meeting certain 'metrics' under Rhys McCabe

Airdrieonians FC

The striker is moving to Arbroath this summer after a five-year stint which saw him inducted into the club's Hall of Fame

Man guilty of raping Scots schoolgirl 'could be given light sentence' due to age

Sunday Mail News

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Justice campaigners now fear Zineelabibine Abbood could be given a lighter sentence because of his age when he faces a judge next month.