Cops' 45-minute encounter with... a stuffed toy
Scotland police had a bizarre encounter with... wait for it.... a stuffed toy.
Feb 09, 2018, 08:45 AM IST
60 million-year-old meteorite impact discovered in Scotland
The discovery was made while exploring a metre-thick layer at the base of a lava flow.
Murder over rival Indian, Pakistani restaurants: Indian-origin man arrested in UK
A 51-year-old man, believed to be of Indian-origin, has been arrested in Germany in connection with a murder following a restaurant war between Indian and Pakistani eateries in Scotland over 24 years ago.
Nov 10, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
Poland reach 2018 FIFA World Cup; Scots' dreams ended in dramatic draw
The draw meant Scotland could only finish third in the group on 18 points, behind Slovakia only on goal difference, eight points adrift of group winners England and three points ahead of Slovenia.
Oct 09, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
'Detained Indian ship in UK to be sold over unpaid wages'
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) believes that the crew, still aboard the vessel 'Malaviya Seven', are now owed more than 600,000 pounds (USD 803,760).
Sep 15, 2017, 00:09 AM IST
PV Sindhu to lead India’s charge as World Badminton Championships kicks off on Monday
An Indian player is yet to win a gold at the tournament if you rewind back to the previous editions. But as many as five Indian shuttlers have been seeded this time around.
Aug 20, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
Rare species of endangered white-letter hairstreak butterfly spotted in Scotland after 133 years
The rare species of the endangered white-letter hairstreak butterfly was last recorded sighting in 1884, as per media reports.
Aug 18, 2017, 22:11 PM IST
Sexual assaults on London trains doubles in five years
The British Transport Police (BTP) data shows that 1,448 offences were reported in 2016-17, up from 650 in 2012-2013.
Jul 20, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
Edinburgh Airport hit by power outage, some flights disrupted
Scotland`s Edinburgh Airport said on Wednesday it had been hit by a power outage, disrupting some flights and forcing passengers to queue in the dark.
Jun 28, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
Scotland Yard make new arrest in London terror attack inquiry
Scotland Yard has made a new arrest of a 19-year-old man in relation to its ongoing investigation into the London Bridge terrorist attack, bringing the total number of persons in custody to seven.
Jun 12, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
2018 World Cup Qualifier: Harry Kane cherishes 'special' England equaliser against Scotland
Two Leigh Griffiths free-kicks left England facing a first qualifying defeat since October 2009, only for Kane to volley in a 93rd-minute leveller from substitute Raheem Sterling`s left-wing cross.
Jun 11, 2017, 08:57 AM IST
2018 World Cup Qualifier: Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane to captain England against Scotland
With Wayne Rooney having again been overlooked, England do not currently have a permanent captain and Southgate said Kane, 23, would wear the armband at Hampden Park.
Jun 10, 2017, 09:15 AM IST
Scottish government to distribute free vitamins to every mum-to-be
Health officials in Scotland have also launched a country-wide survey into maternal and infant nutrition.
Apr 01, 2017, 10:46 AM IST
Scotland makes formal request to UK for independence vote
The Scottish government on Friday formally notified British Prime Minister Theresa May of its request for a second referendum on independence, deepening a crisis sparked by the Brexit vote.
Mar 31, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
British PM Theresa May blocks second Scottish independence referendum
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday ruled out a call for a Scottish independence referendum by saying "now is not the time" for another vote.
Mar 16, 2017, 22:47 PM IST
Scottish independence vote looking inevitable, FT cites unidentified UK minister
A second Scottish independence referendum is now looking inevitable and ministers in the United Kingdom government have now concluded it is a question of when such a vote will be held, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
Mar 10, 2017, 13:35 PM IST
Archaeologists discover stash of rare Bronze Age weapons in Scotland
A stash of rare weapons including a notched bronze sword and a gold-decorated spearhead, which likely date back to between 1000 BC and 800 BC, have been discovered by archaeologists in Scotland.
Feb 23, 2017, 20:43 PM IST
Scottish vote to air opposition to Brexit
The Scottish parliament is expected to officially register its opposition to the British government`s march towards Brexit on Tuesday in a vote that will further strain the bonds of the United King
Feb 07, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
Scotland needs own immigration deal within Brexit, committee says
Scotland depends on young migrants to expand its workforce and its population and should seek a tailor-made deal as part of Brexit to manage its own migration
Feb 06, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
UK Supreme Court says PM Theresa May must get Parliament approval to trigger Brexit
The UK Supreme Court dismissed the government`s argument that Theresa May could simply use executive powers known as "royal prerogative" to invoke Article 50 of the EU`s Lisbon Treaty.
Jan 24, 2017, 15:58 PM IST