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A man who sexually assaulted two young women as they walked home in Falkirk has been sentenced. Muhammad Sheikhi targeted both women within hours of each other on 30 November 2025 in the Kerse Lane area of the town. The 23-year-old approached them without warning, followed them, and carried out sexu

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

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 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

The average house price in Scotland has increased 3.6 per cent in the last 12 months, with the average price rising to £223,246, according to the latest Lloyds House Price Index. The housing market north of the Border has performed well in comparison to most of the rest of the UK, with annual

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.

It is with deep sadness that Digby Brown has shared the news of the death of partner Catherine Hart, head of the firm’s professional support department, following a short illness. Ms Hart graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1988 and completed her diploma there before taking on a traine