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A song by exiled Russian pop star Monetochka that featured in the new Spider-Man film has been removed from screenings in both Ukraine and Russia – but for opposing reasons. Monopoliya plays during a scene set in New York’s Brighton Beach, home to a large Russian-speaking community. Mone

New guidance designed to protect the future of almost half a million traditional buildings across Scotland has been published.

AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, has strengthened its team at Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks, with the appointment of Gillian Sidey as in-house lawyer. Ms Sidey brings a wealth of experience and expertise in property law, having advised on a broad range of complex property tran

Police Scotland’s policy allowing transgender detainees to request a strip search by an officer of the opposite biological sex has been backed in an English High Court ruling. The single force lets transgender detainees request a strip search by an officer of their lived gender.

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has appointed new legal directors Ainsley Reid and Keith Bishop to its Edinburgh office. Ainsley Reid joins WBD’s banking team, bringing extensive experience in real estate finance and wider banking work across Scotland, England and Wales. Dual-qualified in Scotland

The procurator fiscal at Edinburgh has regained the power to prosecute a man charged with stalking, after the Sheriff Appeal Court found that the trial sheriff’s decision to desert the matter simpliciter on account of repeated delays in hearing witnesses was made without a proper basis. Repeat

Three Banksy artworks in London have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in removal, security and other expenses, with the final bill expected to increase. The largest cost has arisen from a mural the anonymous artist painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in September 2025. More than £85,000

The Royal Bank of Scotland and Harper Macleod have announced a new partnership to offer legal advice to Scotland’s entrepreneurs. Delivered through the Royal Bank Accelerator programme, the agreement will see a dedicated solicitor assigned to the Glasgow and Edinburgh Accelerator hubs. They wi

On the first Monday of every month a Florida steakhouse hosts a dinner where guests can enjoy a meal completely naked. Chef and owner Maurad Ali said he came up with the idea to attract new customers and generate publicity, adding that there is a market for the experience and that staff are trained

Violent prisoners at an English jail are being allowed to care for and pet a hamster as part of efforts to help them manage their behaviour. The hamster, named Robinson, was introduced to HMP Northumberland, a 1,348-capacity Category C men’s prison, as part of a pet-care area on one wing.

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have played a significant role in the development of a landmark international treaty designed to better protect the world's oceans, following the UK's formal ratification of the agreement last month.  The UK has joined more than 90 countries in ratify

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has awarded £20,000 in damages to Vincent Kearney, the former BBC Northern Ireland home affairs correspondent, after finding that police and MI5 interference in the journalist’s mobile phone data violated his rights under Article 10 ECHR. Revelations of

A domestic abuser who murdered his partner in Aberdeen has been jailed for life with a punishment part of 22 years. Joseph Greer killed Samantha Lee at his home in the city following a prolonged and violent assault.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) hopes changes to its IPO rules will make listing on the stock market a more appealing prospect for companies. The changes, which are the culmination of a lengthy consultation process, are designed to allow the UK listings market to compete more effectively with