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We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murderThu 1st Jan 2026 08:16 GMT
We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murder

The centuries-old verdict has been scrapped after decades of controversy about its use in Scottish criminal trials.

Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestantsThu 1st Jan 2026 00:24 GMT
Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants

A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.

Scotland's first 2026 babies make New Year a double celebrationThu 1st Jan 2026 13:44 GMT
Scotland's first 2026 babies make New Year a double celebration

Maternity hospitals across the country have been reporting the first new arrivals of the new year.

Annual Channel migrant crossings highest since 2022Thu 1st Jan 2026 15:12 GMT
Annual Channel migrant crossings highest since 2022

The 2025 total is the highest since 2022, when nearly 46,000 migrants made the crossing.

Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crashThu 1st Jan 2026 00:32 GMT
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.

Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fallThu 1st Jan 2026 00:03 GMT
Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall

Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

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