Dayna Bass

Scotland’s seabirds are suffering a catastrophic fall in numbers due to the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus, according to a new study by conservation groups. The report reveals that some species have lost more than three-quarters of their population in the last two years. Great skuas and northern gannets hit hard by the disease The study, conducted by the RSPB, the British Trust for Ornithology and other partners, found that great skuas and northern gannets were among the worst affected by the avian influenza outbreak that started in 2021. These two species are of global importance, as the UK hosts…

A large fire broke out at a recycling plant in the east end of Glasgow on Tuesday evening, sending plumes of smoke into the air and prompting a massive emergency response. The fire started at the NWH Waste Collection site on Nuneaton Street around 5pm, and was still burning as of Wednesday morning. Firefighters battle to contain the blaze The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it received more than 40 calls from the public about the fire, and dispatched seven fire engines and specialist resources to the scene. The firefighters faced a “complex and challenging” situation, as they…

Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland has been given a boost in his hopes of making the England squad for the upcoming European Championship. England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that he is considering the 30-year-old as one of his options, after being impressed by his performances for the Scottish champions. Butland’s remarkable comeback Butland joined Rangers on a free transfer from Crystal Palace last summer, after spending the previous season on loan at Manchester United without playing a single game. He had fallen out of favour at Palace, where he had signed from Stoke City in 2019. Butland had been a…

Police Launch Murder Investigation After Victim’s Ordeal Shared on Snapchat Alan Lawson, a 36-year-old man from Saltcoats, died from his injuries after being kidnapped and tortured in a gruesome attack that was filmed and posted on Snapchat by the perpetrator. The police are treating the case as a murder investigation and have appealed to the public for any information that could help them catch the killer. Lawson was reportedly abducted from his home and taken to Largs, where he was held captive and subjected to a brutal assault that left him with a head wound and other serious injuries. The…

Celtic manager wants more consistency from his players Brendan Rodgers was not satisfied with Celtic’s performance in their 1-0 victory over St Johnstone on Saturday. The Hoops secured their 20th consecutive domestic win thanks to a late goal from James Forrest, but Rodgers felt they lacked intensity and creativity in the final third. He said he expects more from his team, especially after their impressive display in the 4-0 win over Hearts in midweek. He also praised St Johnstone for their defensive resilience and organisation, but admitted Celtic should have done better to break them down. Rodgers said: “We didn’t…

From Norwich to Rangers Todd Cantwell is the latest addition to the Rangers squad, having signed from Norwich City on a long-term deal. The 24-year-old midfielder is the first signing of Michael Beale, who took over as Rangers manager after Steven Gerrard left for Aston Villa. Cantwell came through the Norwich academy and played 129 games for the Canaries, scoring 14 goals and providing 12 assists. He also had loan spells at Bournemouth and Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands. He was part of the Norwich team that won the Championship title in 2018-19 and 2020-21, but also suffered relegation from…

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a grandmother who was found with serious injuries in her flat in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire. Ann Coll was pronounced dead at the scene Ann Coll, 61, was discovered with severe wounds at a property on Newfield Place around 12.45am on Friday, December 22, 2023. She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Police Scotland launched a murder investigation after a post-mortem examination revealed that Ann Coll had died as a result of her injuries. The police said that they were following a positive line of…

Veteran manager returns to Scotland after 43 years Neil Warnock has been appointed as the interim manager of Aberdeen until the end of the season, the club announced on Monday. The 75-year-old, who has managed 18 clubs in England and Wales, will take charge of his first game on Tuesday when the Dons face Rangers at Ibrox. Warnock, who left Huddersfield Town in September, said he was delighted to be back in Scotland, where he started his managerial career with Gainsborough Trinity in 1981. He said he was looking forward to working with the players and staff at Pittodrie and…

Victim taunted rivals online before fatal attack Marc Webley, 38, was shot outside the Anchor Inn pub in Granton, Edinburgh, just before midnight on December 31, 2023. He died in hospital shortly after the incident, which also left another man seriously injured. Mr Webley had posted a series of videos on social media, daring his enemies to come and get him before the shooting. He had a history of involvement in gangland violence and had served 11 years in prison for attempted murder in 2005. Police recover car believed to be used by shooter Police Scotland said a red Hyundai…

Victim died in hospital after being shot outside the Anchor Inn Marc Webley, 38, was one of the two men who were seriously injured following a shooting outside the Anchor Inn pub in Granton, Edinburgh, on 31 December 2023. He was taken to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The other victim, a 39-year-old man, survived the attack and is recovering from his wounds. Police Scotland launched a murder investigation and have arrested and charged four people in connection with the incident. The latest suspect, a 20-year-old man, was arrested on Thursday and is due to appear at Edinburgh…