Brave Dumbarton special constable recognised by Police Scotland

Nick Jonas recently dropped his amazing new album Spaceman and it is already on its way to topping charts worldwide. If this was any less, the singer soon surprise dropped a deluxe version of his new album which features not only remixes but also a few new tracks.

Vasilis Barkas has been left out of the Greece squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Georgia.Barkas completed a £4.5m move to Parkhead in the summer, but was unconvincing under Neil Lennon.And he hasn't played for the club since January, with Scott Bain earning John Kennedy's trust to cement his role as number one for the time being.As recently as September he was his country's first-choice keeper, but manager John van 't Schip left him on the bench for their last two matches against Moldova and Slovenia - a sign that his stock had taken a hit since his move to Scotland.Get all the latest Celtic news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our newsletter.We cover every morsel of information regarding your

SPFL have confirmed plans to conclude the Scottish lower league seasons. Leagues One and Two are set to follow a one-off split model in the same style as the Scottish Premiership after completing 18 games by April 23.

Perthshire dog rescue charity has backed the Scottish SPCA’s calls to introduce a national register to detail those who have been cruel to animals.The move for a National Animal Offenders Register would help stop the breach of bans on keeping animals to prevent those with relevant convictions getting a licence to breed or sell pets.Such a register would also help link animal cruelty with other offences such as domestic violence and record and monitor notices relating to the Control of Dogs legislation.Pensioner threatened wife while armed with knifePerth inmate left with severe burns after being doused with boiling waterIt would also help to stop such people breaking the ban by moving to different local authority areas.The call is one of

direct to your inbox A churchyard in Sale has been transformed into a grisly crime scene during filming for a new TV police drama.

Sam Heughan has proven he's a real Scotsman despite revealing he has French, German and Norwegian ancestry. And as Sam talked about growing up in Scotland and his roots he told of his plans to extend his tweed and tartan line to kilts and skirts as well as shawls.

Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.Crossley, from Atholl Place, Raploch, is the only one of the accused who can be named.

Ryan Mania thought he'd never become a Cheltenham winner when he walked away from racing seven years ago.Mania scooped an incredible Grand National win on 66/1 outsider Aurora's Encore back in 2013.But the Borders rider retired from the sport a year later, aged 25, before beginning a monumental comeback in 2019.And his win on Vintage Clouds on the opening day of the Festival in the Ultima Handicap - his first ever at Cheltenham - spelled an understandable outpouring of emotion at the post.In a breathless chat with ITV Racing, Mania said: "I never ever thought I'd hear those words mentioned.

antisocial behaviour targeting bus drivers and passengers could result in someone being killed.Chief Inspector Sarah Taylor, Local Area Commander for North West Edinburgh, made the comments after Lothian bus drivers were subjected to a night of terror yesterday at the hands of yobs.Eight buses were targeted by vandals who threw bricks and projectiles, shattering nine windows and terrifying the drivers.Chief Inspector Taylor revealed police have been conducting a huge operation to clamp down on the bad behaviour as part of Operation Proust.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus

Loch Ness monster.Jonathan Bright reckons a viral "floating ship" photo taken in Scotland could explain the phenomenon. He says Nessie images could actually be a “sort of mirage” caused by reflections in the water, the Daily Record reports.

Prince Harry, 36, when he failed to correctly identify the royal, and instead assumed he was one of his former players.The former Tottenham and West Ham boss chatted to award-winning jockey Frankie Dettori for his latest podcast segment, where he recalled a “fella stretching” infront of him wearing a baseball cap.In the clip shared to Instagram, Harry said: “And suddenly one guy stands up, and he looks up, ‘Hi Harry’ he shouts up to me.“I’m reading the paper I looked at him, I went, ‘Alright mate?’ Carried on reading the paper.“I thought, I know him from somewhere, and I’m looking, and I’m thinking, ‘Who is it? Did he use to play for me?’”Suddenly the penny dropped for Harry when he realised it was in fact the Duke of Sussex who was

WITN, Jacksonville Police have said they are treating the case as a homicide, but have not released any additional information about her death due to the open investigation.Those with information about Franks’ whereabouts or her death are asked to contact Detective Kymberly Schott at 910-938-6414 or kschott@jacksonvillenc.gov, call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 910-938-3273, or send an anonymous text with the heading “TIP4CSJAX” and the pertinent information to 274637 (CRIMES).

Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland will lift its coronavirus stay-at-home order on April 2 and replace it with guidance to stay local for no more than three weeks.Retail and hospitality will be able to open in Scotland from April 26, the First Minister said.She told MSPs she hoped to allow all non-essential retail to return, with hospitality premises allowed to serve alcohol outdoors and food only indoors.Further easing of outdoor socialising restrictions will also happen on that date, with six people from three households being allowed to meet, with those aged between 12 and 17 able to meet with six others from six households.Attendance at funerals, weddings and associated events will also increase to a maximum of 50 from the same date.It comes

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direct to your inboxUndercover police officers could be sent to patrol pubs and clubs in a bid by the Government to protect women.Downing Street has said it is taking a series of “immediate steps” to improve security amid concerns surrounding women's safety.The 'Project Vigilant' programme also involves better street lighting and CCTV with a doubling of the Safer Streets fund to £45m.Deploying plain clothes police officers to identify predatory offenders in the night-time economy was one of the steps outlined at a meeting of the Government’s Crime and Justice Taskforce, chaired by the Prime Minister.Pilots of the scheme could be rolled out across the country when hospitality reopens.

Love Island Scot Paige Turley admitted she was scared stiff after she encountered a stag on a day out with her footballer boyfriend Finley Tapp.Lewis Capaldi's ex and boyfriend Finn decided to go out for the day to a local country park and explore some wildlife rather than stay cooped up in their Manchester flat.But Paige wasn't really prepared for getting up close with nature - prompting speculation that she wouldn't be able to handle telly shows like I'm A Celebrity.The couple headed off to the Dunham Massey National Trust for their big day out - and even took a packed lunch with them.The Georgian house in Trafford, near Altrincham, Greater Manchester, boasts a garden for all seasons and an ancient deer park.Dunham's much loved fallow

Ayrshire.The animal was found last night at around 4.20pm in the Laigh of Milton area of Kilmarnock.Cops say they've contacted the owner of the dog and that enquiries into the incident are ongoing.A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Around 4.20pm on Monday, 15 March, officers were called to the Laigh of Milton area in Kilmarnock, following the discovery of a dead dog."The owner has been contacted and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances." For the latest news and breaking news visit our website. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.

The Cambuslang born striker scored his first goal for Hibs at the weekend since his £3million pound January move to Birmingham City broke down.Nisbet has been a revelation for Jack Ross' side this season scoring 14 goals in all competitions and Clarke explained why he's been called up for the triple header against Austria, Israel and Faroe Islands. Speaking to Sky Sports News, Clarke said: "Kevin's shown this year that he's a good goal scorer.

Steven Davis has plenty left to give despite admitting it feels as if the classy Rangers midfield veteran been around forever.The Northern Ireland captain can help the Light Blues move a step closer to the Europa League final in Gdansk - 13 years after playing his part in going all the way to the UEFA Cup final.Former Dundee United loanee Feeney was already in the international set-up when Davis won the first of his 124 caps but he is showing no signs of slowing down as he looks to eclipse Peter Shilton’s UK record of 125 caps later this month.The 36-year-old is a Player of the Year contender in Scotland this season with a crucial role in Steven Gerrard’s engine room to help the Ibrox men win an historic first league title in a decade.Get

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Scotland squad and Che Adams' place in the 23-man squad has been confirmed. revealed last night that the Southampton striker would make the cut for the World Cup qualifying triple header.But there is no place for Rangers rising star Nathan Patterson despite many tipping the 19-year-old right-back to earn a place.The defender is set for an extended spell on the sidelines at club level with a suspension incoming for his Covid breach and that may have factored in Clarke's thinking.