Hunters have been trying to control the wild animals.

"People are scared to leave their homes" Giant feral pigs 'out of control' in Scottish Highlands

A view of the NHS Enhanced Drug Treatment Facility at Hunter Street Health Centre

UK's first drug consumption facility delayed amid concerns over tap water safety

Cammy Day

Edinburgh council leader Cammy Day quits amid allegations of inappropriate messages

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Police 'increasingly concerned' for boy, 16, last seen in freezing temperatures in grounds of castle on remote Scottish island
Scotland’s Equalities Minister said there have been 'positive' discussions about a visa to attract more overseas talent to Scotland

UK government in ‘ongoing positive talks’ over Scotland-specific visa, Scottish government says

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Sam Eljamel's victims have called for justice

'There has to be a day of reckoning': Patients left disabled and injured by rogue surgeon demand extradition from Libya

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Students take gap years and ‘neglect studies’ as survey suggests Edinburgh rents skyrocketed by nearly two thirds in a year.

Students take gap years and ‘neglect studies’ as survey suggests Edinburgh rents skyrocketed by nearly two thirds in a year
Stephen Flynn to seek reelection in 2026—Will remain at Westminster until next General Election.

Stephen Flynn to seek Holyrood seat in 2026—Will remain at Westminster until next General Election

Police have said they are responding to incidents of disorder "across Edinburgh" on Bonfire Night - with groups of youths hurling fireworks, bricks and other missiles.

Police attacked with fireworks, bricks and bottles as masked youths cause bonfire night chaos across Edinburgh

A 'severed head' was discovered in Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Partygoers mistook severed head for Halloween prank after 74-year-old man 'decapitated' in 'tragic' Edinburgh incident

The owner of an Edinburgh nightclub has shut down sick social media rumours that he was the victim of a fatal incident over the weekend.

Nightclub owner forced to shut down rumour he was victim of Edinburgh attack amid 'severed head' claims

Alex Salmond's funeral takes place as mourners pay tribute to the 'loved' former SNP leader

Alex Salmond's funeral takes place in Aberdeenshire as mourners pay tribute to the 'loved' former SNP leader

Alex Salmond

Remembering Alex Salmond: How the former First Minister left his mark on Scottish politics

A rape crisis service in Glasgow has severed ties with a charity over single-sex services

Rape crisis service cuts ties with charity amid row over single-sex services

Scottish Daily Politics 2024

Alex Salmond's cause of death revealed after he 'died on the spot' 'while opening ketchup'

Keir Starmer has led tributes to Alex Salmond

'A lasting legacy': Sir Keir Starmer leads tributes to 'monumental' Alex Salmond

Alba Party leader Alex Salmond

Former Scottish First Minister and 'political titan' Alex Salmond dies aged 69

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View of Police Scotland headquarters at Clyde Gateway in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Cost of police investigation into SNP finances soars to £1.8 million

One dead and three injured after blast rips through block of flats

Explosion in Alloa flat leaves one dead and three injured

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Forth Bridge 130th Anniversary

‘Like being in the fast and furious’: World Heritage Site community ‘held hostage’ by 'gangs' of boy racers

One of Britain's most wanted men, Jamie Stevenson, has been jailed for 20 years

Fugitive crime boss jailed for 20 years over plot to smuggle 100million cocaine in banana boxes

US Election 2024

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Trump renews unsuccessful calls from first term for US to buy Greenland from Denmark

A US ethics committee report's found Matt Gaetz paid women for sex - including a 17-year-old girl

Trump ally Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs while in office, ethics report finds

Donald Trump has suggested he may try to regain control on the Panama Canal after describing the deal to sell the passage to Panama as 'foolish'.

Trump suggests he wants to regain control of Panama Canal when he assumes the Presidency

President-elect Donald Trump has poked fun at Democrat attacks on his ally and major donor Elon Musk's influence over his incoming administration.

Trump jokes about Elon Musk becoming President after Democrats took aim at Tesla founder's influence
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters outside of the House Chambers in the U.S. Capitol on December 19, 2024 in Washington, DC.

US Government on verge of shutdown as Trump-backed funding bill fails to pass

Peter Mandelson is set to be named ambassador to the US

'Prince of Darkness' returns: Peter Mandelson to be named US ambassador as Starmer plans for Trump presidency
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has admitted Ukraine cannot defeat Russia on the battlefield

Zelenskyy admits Ukraine can’t defeat Russia on the battlefield, as Starmer urges Trump to ‘stand by Kyiv’
Labour MP seeks to block Elon Musk "gaming the system" over controversial rumoured $100 million donation to Reform UK.

Labour MP seeks to block Elon Musk "gaming the system" over controversial rumoured $100 million donation to Reform UK
Keir Starmer has backed Trump's calls for NATO members to spend more on defence

'Europe must do more': Starmer supports Trump in calling out NATO countries not spending enough on defence
Trump brands Ukraine's use of USA missies ‘big mistake’ as Starmer warns against wavering support

Donald Trump could stop Ukraine using US made missiles branding decision by Biden a 'big mistake'

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A row has erupted over Reform UK's claims about membership

Row erupts between Reform and Tory Party over membership figures - as Farage accuses Badenoch of being 'bitter'
Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage

Reform membership surpasses Conservatives, Nigel Farage claims

President Biden Speaks On The 30th Anniversary Of The Family And Medical Leave Act At The White House

Former US president Bill Clinton discharged from hospital - and will be home for Christmas

President Biden Speaks On The 30th Anniversary Of The Family And Medical Leave Act At The White House

Former US president Bill Clinton rushed to hospital with fever

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Starmer looking towards 'better, brighter future for every person' in Christmas message amid turbulent year for UK
The Government could face a vote on denying WASPI compensation.

Government facing Commons vote amid WASPI women 'betrayal'

Reform UK has multiple billionaires ready to donate to the party, treasurer Nick Candy has said as rumour swirl over a potential £100 million influx from Elon Musk.

'Multiple billionaires' want to donate to Reform UK, party treasurer says amid Musk rumours
Donald Trump will appoint Mark Burnett, a former producer of reality show The Apprentice starring the incoming president, as special envoy to the United Kingdom.

Trump appoints former The Apprentice producer Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to UK

Donald Trump's former campaign manager has called Peter Mandelson "an absolute moron"

Trump ally brands Peter Mandelson 'absolute moron' for past comments after Labour peer named US ambassador
Peter Mandelson

Peter Mandelson confirmed as UK's next ambassador to the US as Starmer plans for Trump presidency