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Scotland greets Donald Trump as he plays golf at his Turnberry resort
The US president arrived in Scotland on Friday evening after completing his two-day "working trip". Mr Trump, whose mother was Scottish, and his wife Melania are spending the weekend at his Turnberry hotel.
Fraudster who posed as Grenfell Tower survivor tried to have sentencing adjourned because he might have learning difficulties
Tommy Brooks, 52, and Elaine Douglas, 51, racked up massive bills after being granted pre-paid credit cards and stays at the Radisson Blue Edward Hotel
A school is attempting to tackle forced marriages by handing out spoons to students
Pupils at the Co-operative Academy have been told to stash the cutlery if they fear they are being taken overseas to be married
In pics – Thousands of people take to the streets to demonstrate against Donald Trump
The President of the United States is visiting the Queen before heading to Scotland to play golf over the weekend
Unions launch campaign for next generation of naval auxillary ships to be built in Britain
Local campaign launched to reflect 74% of the public that believe new Royal Auxillary ships should be built in Britain. The Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions (CSEU), an amalgamation of 5 Trade Unions including GMB and Unite trade unions in the South West are calling on the government to ensure the next generation Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships are built in British shipyards, including local yards in the South West. The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) order is due to be...
Murder investigation after 86-year-old was stabbed to death in broad daylight today
The woman died at the scene of the attack which happened at a house in Aubrey Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, at 11am
This denunciation of Trump tells you all you need to know about what kind of a man he really is
The Scotsman has today run a brutal denunciation of Donald Trump in its leader comment ahead of the President's trip to Turnberry. Trump arrived in the UK yesterday and will meet Theresa May at Chequers today before heading to Scotland for a planned golf trip. With huge protests expected in London it looks like the President can expect a similarly frosty reception in Scotland, with Nicola Sturgeon saying people living north of the border “stand united” against him. The sentiment was echoed...
Vaccine that protects children against malaria is one step closer
Parasite will never develop resistance to the vaccine which could spell the end of the deadly disease.
Girl, 17, stabbed to death in south London bringing capital’s murder toll to 89
Murder takes capital's toll to 89