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Child's Potty Found Near Site of 1976 MacRae Murders

Police in Scotland have confirmed the discovery of a child's potty near Dalmagarry Quarry, where Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son Andrew's burning car was found in 1976; the item was found by workmen carrying out improvements to the A9, less than a mile from the lay-by where the car was disco...

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Kenyan Man Charged in Murder of Scottish Businessman

Alex Mutua Kithuka will be charged in a Kenyan court on Wednesday with the murder of Scottish businessman Campbell Scott, whose body was found in a sack in Makongo Forest on February 17th; another suspect had charges dropped in exchange for testimony, and police are seeking additional suspects with ...

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Calvin Harris' Pub Investment Revitalizes Dumfries Music Scene

Calvin Harris, through his company To The Nines, purchased the Coach and Horses pub in Dumfries, Scotland, for £190,000 in August 2023, significantly boosting the local music scene by providing a venue for local bands and contributing to the town's cultural revitalization.

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Scottish Hate Crime Reports Surge 50% After New Law Enforcement

Scotland saw a nearly 50% increase in hate crime reports (over 7,000) after the April 2024 enforcement of the new Hate Crime Act, exceeding the previous year's 4,963 reports during the same period; concerns about police resource strain and potential misuse of the law have been raised.

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Record Temperatures Spark Multiple Major Wildfires Across Scotland

On Friday, Scotland experienced its warmest day of the year, reaching 19°C in Aultbea, triggering three major wildfires, including a four-mile-long blaze near Loch Eriboll, despite warnings of an 'extreme risk' of wildfires from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

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Stained Glass Mystery Solved at Dunfermline Abbey

Forty-nine fragments of stained glass, anonymously returned to Scotland's Dunfermline Abbey in 2020, have been identified as belonging to the Abbey's Margaret Window, likely broken accidentally during 1990s renovations, using material analysis and historical records.

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On Falling: Exploitation in the European Gig Economy

On Falling" documents the daily life of Aurora, a Portuguese gig worker in a Scottish distribution center, revealing the exploitative nature of gig work within the European Union and its impact on workers' physical and mental health through chaotic work conditions and low pay.

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Underfunding Creates "Policing Deserts" in Scotland

Underfunding of Police Scotland has created "policing deserts" across Scotland, with station closures and officer shortages impacting community safety; the SPF reports officer numbers dropping to below 16,000 from 17,496 in 2013, while Police Scotland reports 16,631 currently serving, highlighting t...

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Edinburgh Fire and Shootings Possibly Linked to Gang Feud

A suspicious fire in Edinburgh's Niddrie area on Sunday at 4:30 AM is under investigation, potentially linked to two prior shootings on Thursday and Friday, possibly due to an ongoing feud between criminal gangs; police are using CCTV footage and increased patrols to address the situation.

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Greece Seeks Nations League Victory in Glasgow Rematch

Greece faces Scotland in a Nations League rematch in Glasgow tomorrow, aiming to overturn a 1-0 first-leg defeat and secure a spot in League A next season; approximately 3,000 Greek fans will attend.

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Suzanne's Law" Offers Hope to Families of Murder Victims

The Scottish government backed "Suzanne's Law", which will force murderers to reveal the location of their victims' remains or face life imprisonment, offering hope to families like Carol Gillies', whose sister's body has been missing for nearly 30 years.

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2027 Tour de France to Start in Great Britain

The 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ will be held in Great Britain, starting in Edinburgh and spanning Scotland, England, and Wales from June 29th to July 1st, 2027, driven by the success of previous British Grand Départs and a new UCI regulation.

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