Zane Lee

A grieving father is fighting to change the law after his son was killed in a tragic car crash. Alan Knox, a paramedic from the Highlands, is urging the UK Government to give Scotland the power to introduce graduated driving licences. His plea comes as Northern Ireland prepares to launch a historic new licensing system later this year.2 Knox believes Scotland deserves the same chance to save young lives. A Father’s Fight Born from Tragedy This campaign is personal for Alan Knox. His life changed forever in August 2025 when his 16-year-old son, Lewis, died in a heartbreaking accident. Lewis was a…

Police in Dundee have launched an urgent appeal to find 27-year-old Aimee Stanton who vanished without trace on Thursday night. As every hour passes, fears for her safety grow sharper. Friends and family say the disappearance is completely out of character. Aimee has not used her phone, accessed social media or contacted anyone since around 11.30pm on February 12 in the Balbeggie Street area. Last Known Movements and Description Aimee was last captured on CCTV walking in the Balbeggie Street and Trottick areas of Dundee at approximately 11.30pm on Thursday. She is described as: 5ft 6in tall Long brown hair Wearing…

Scotland's national rail operator ScotRail has locked in a year-long fare freeze, building on last year's peak fare abolition in a move that could save commuters hundreds of pounds annually. First Minister John Swinney announced the decision at Edinburgh Waverley station, marking the latest government intervention to ease household budgets amid ongoing economic pressures. Government Doubles Down On Rail Affordability Push The fare freeze covers every ScotRail ticket type without exception. Season tickets, Flexipass options, and standard single or return journeys will all maintain current pricing through the next 12 months. John Swinney framed the announcement as part of Scotland's broader…

The political landscapes of Scotland and Wales are teetering on the edge of historic disruption, and a major new data release is about to shed light on exactly where the chips might fall. With the May 2026 elections looming, think tanks PolicyWISE and Enlighten have announced an exclusive event to reveal "surprising" new polling that could redefine our understanding of voter priorities in both nations. Scheduled for Monday, February 23, the event promises to go beyond standard horse-race numbers. Instead, it will offer a deep dive into the policy demands driving the electorate and the appetite for cross-border cooperation at…

Marks & Spencer has quietly restocked the internet’s favourite rechargeable table lamp – and it’s already flying off the virtual shelves. The Joshua Ceramic Striped Rechargeable Table Lamp (£49.50) vanished from the M&S website twice in the past eight months. Now both the navy and the sold-out-for-months green versions are finally back, and shoppers who missed out last time are not hanging around. Why This £49.50 Lamp Keeps Selling Out Interior fans first spotted the Joshua lamp in late 2024 and immediately declared it the “perfect” cordless light. Its handmade-look ceramic base with hand-painted stripes gives the kind of expensive…

Millions of Brits will head to polling stations on Thursday 7 May 2026 in the biggest day of voting since the 2024 general election. Scotland and Wales will choose entirely new parliaments while large parts of England vote for councils and directly elected mayors. Some areas will wait years longer than expected because of government delays. What Is Actually Happening on 7 May? Voters in Scotland will elect all 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) using the mixed voting system introduced in 1999. Wales will elect a much larger Senedd of 96 Members for the first time, using new…

Brisbane City Hall, one of Australia's most beloved heritage buildings, turned into a giant Scottish flag on Wednesday night. VisitScotland projected the official Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo tartan across its iconic sandstone pillars, creating a jaw-dropping sight that stopped traffic and packed King George Square with thousands of phone-waving spectators. The surprise illumination marks the first major activation of Scotland's biggest-ever tourism push into Australia and New Zealand ahead of 2026. Tattoo Heads Down Under for the First Time The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will perform in Australia for the very first time in 2026. Shows are locked in for…

The largest individual tax fraud case in United States history has finally come to a crashing halt. The estate of the late software tycoon Robert Brockman has agreed to pay a staggering $750 million to the Internal Revenue Service to settle allegations that he hid billions of dollars from the government for decades. This massive payout marks the final chapter in a legal saga that exposed a secret world of offshore accounts, encrypted servers, and code names that read more like a spy novel than a corporate ledger. For years, the IRS pursued Brockman with the full force of federal prosecutors, accusing…

Scotland faces a severe double weather threat this week as meteorologists issue urgent alerts for the entire country. Heavy rain is currently battering eastern and western regions, raising flood risks on already saturated ground. This wet spell will quickly be followed by a sharp Arctic freeze, bringing snow and ice that could paralyze travel networks by Thursday evening. Yellow Alerts for Rain and Flooding Risks The Met Office has activated yellow weather warnings for rain that remain in force until midnight on Wednesday. Forecasters warn that persistent downpours are currently sweeping across Aberdeenshire, Angus, Fife, and parts of western Scotland. The…