Violent crimes in Scotland soar by 21% despite drop in other criminal convictions

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has thanked a Greenock pub for painting a huge mural of him in his hometown. The Scots actor, 37, said he was 'genuinely chuffed' with the incredible artwork of his face outside the Inverclyde town’s Old Bank Bar.

Greggs is recalling more products from Iceland amid concerns that some of them contain pieces of glass. The fast food giant has issued an alert on certain batches of its two-packs of Vegetable Bakes available on sale at Iceland stores in Scotland.

Not the Old Firm : “I am open to discussions and I am not ruling anything out at this point. "I am really excited about what the future holds, so let’s see where we go.

Ayrshire are living in poverty, a new report has revealed. Now demands have been made for the Scottish Government to make child poverty an “immediate priority” after latest figures show it’s on the rise all over Ayrshire.

St Johnstone lift the Scottish Cup at Hampden - seven years after he led the Perth side to the silverware. But he reckons his Kilmarnock side's second leg play-off clash against Dundee is the biggest 90 minutes outside of the season showpiece.

Eurovision Song Contest winners Måneskin are determined to clear their name.Social media quickly filled with claims that you could see David snorting something as he bent down over the table in front of him as his band members cheered to the camera. In a post-victory news conference the singer was asked if he had snorted cocaine in the broadcast, with David denying the allegation and stating that he does not use drugs.The band jumped on BBC Breakfast this morning to further try and clear their name.

iOS - Android And that left the Cambuslang native devastated after learning he’ll miss this summer's European Championships with his country.His nephew Logan was invited down south to watch McLean play in the game where he suffered the knee injury - afterwards the classy Norwich star sent a message of support to the youngster’s team.And the Cambuslang youngsters were thrilled when the football star then appeared at one of their training sessions last week.Andy McLean, chairman of Cambuslang FC, told Lanarkshire Live: “Young Logan Meek went down to Norwich to see his uncle Kenny lift the Championship trophy.“The whole team were delighted when they received a visit from Kenny, a Scottish international.“Kenny is a fantastic role model for our

Bank Holiday in May is just around the corner. Scots will be eagerly awaiting the next opportunity for a much-deserved break, with further restrictions eased on everyday life.

Prince William made a "deliciously effective" subtle dig at his younger brother during a high-profile speech at a church in Scotland.Just days after Harry ruthlessly slammed his childhood as a "total neglect" and told of the "harsh" parenting of his dad, Prince Philip, the Duke of Cambridge contradicted his side of the story in a touching speech about his upbringing.Addressing the general assembly, William said his childhood was "full of holidays having fun in the fresh air, swimming in lochs and family BBQs with my grandfather in command".But his recollection is in stark contrast to that of the Duke of Sussex, who spoke of pain and suffering in his younger years in his new mental health podcast on AppleTV+, "The Me You Can't See".Meghan

Euro 2020 squad if he wins his appeal against a 10-game for racially abusing Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara. Steve Clarke 's side open their campaign agains the Czechs at Hampden on June 14.

Prince William set out on his first tour in more than over a year as he began his Scotland tour a few days ago. Among several royal engagements, the Duke of Cambridge also visited communities associated with the Church of Scotland.

iOS - Android Grants being made from the Scottish Government’s flexible fund aim to “help those at risk through health and social inequalities,” such as through providing access to food and medicines, and practical support in conjunction with voluntary groups.NLC will now broaden the criteria for its £100 winter, spring and summer hardship payments to include pupils who are eligible for school clothing grants but not free school meals.Families and individuals from disadvantaged groups, identified following referral from children, families and social work, will receive payments increased from £60 to £100 per person.Increased support will also be available for health improvements for older people, shielding individuals and vulnerable young

cars in petrol before setting them alight on a Scots street. Three men were seen leaving a silver vehicle before pouring the flammable liquid on four cars at around 2am on St Clements Street in Aberdeen on Monday May 24.

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Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.“I just want to say one last thing to my family back at home watching. My kids, my wife, mum and dad.

Chloe Ferry first found fame on MTV's Geordie Shore in 2015. Only 19 years old at the time, Chloe became a popular character in the series, with fans loving her for her comedic antics and open persona.

A couple desperate to make a fertility appointment after anxious months of waiting were among the first aboard flights out to Spain as travel bans eased.

Duke of Cambridge blush after she asked for a kiss on the cheek while the Royal visited her care home. William politely fended off the advances of the 96-year-old admirer but promised to return to the Scottish care home after the pandemic to fulfil her wish.

Celtic. And you would think they would be rewarded for such an emphatic title win when it comes to progressing in European football.However, there is a scenario that could see the Ibrox side worse off in their bid to stay in continental competition at least until Christmas.

fire attack in Inverclyde. Emergency crews were called to Belville Street in Greenock on Sunday.

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.Two armed thugs butchered a man with a cleaver and a knife in a Paisley robbery as a 14-year-old girl hid in a cupboard.Grant McNamara, 28, and Martin Docherty, 27, chased victim Dale Mitchell into a flat in the town’s Broomlands Street, where they stabbed and slashed him in a frenzied attack.Paisley Sheriff Court heard when McNamara and Docherty spotted Mr Mitchell leaving the close on October 18 last year they ran over shouting and hounded him up three flights of stairs, bursting into the property he fled to.McNamara was waving a meat cleaver and Docherty was armed with a knife.Procurator fiscal