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Carmichael John Williamson mugshot

Serving Police Scotland officer convicted of rape and sexual offences

A view from above of the SaxaVord spaceport on Unst

Rocket company granted licence to launch from UK

Cockapoo with matted fur

Couple banned from keeping animals for two years because of dogs’ matted coats

The King pats a pony in front of a parade of soldiers in kilts

Guard of honour marks King’s arrival at Balmoral for summer break

A sunset behind an oil rig

Rosebank consultation closes in ‘major step’ ahead of UK Government decision

A view of part of the BP Etap platform in the North Sea

BP puts its North Sea business up for sale after 60 years of production

Car driving in heavy rain

Thunderstorm warnings in place across Scotland after hot weather

Alison O'Donnell posing for photos at the Bafta Scotland awards

Actress Alison O’Donnell to leave Shetland role after 13 years

Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon says Murrell has never explained his embezzlement crimes to her

Murrell told jeweller ‘I’m the man with the money’ – reports

Alex Cole-Hamilton with his wife Gill and daughter Darcy surrounded by supporters

Lib Dems set to take ‘big step forward’ in Scotland, Cole-Hamilton predicts

The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, reflected on water

Lib Dem Liam McArthur first MSP returned – winning with record vote share

An illustration of an RFA One rocket flying through the sky

Space rocket company eyes summer launch window as it applies for licence

Alex Cole-Hamilton holding a Lib Dem leaflet while in a large kitchen

Lib Dems launch manifesto with call for change ‘with fairness at its heart’

Nigel Farage speaking in front of Reform signage

Indyref2 ‘reasonable’ if issue becomes ‘relevant’ in future – Farage

Mark Bonnar returns for Line Of Duty series seven as new cast revealed

Unst residents to have first call on seats to view spaceport’s rocket launches
SaxaVord Spaceport on the Shetland island hopes to host its first test launch during the summer months.
Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor

Space rocket company ‘on the cusp of launches’ to appoint administrators

In Pictures: Burning galley provides fitting climax to Up Helly Aa revelry

Crowds gather in Shetland for Up Helly Aa fire festival

Amber warning for snow issued as wintry weather continues

Snow and ice to blanket much of the UK on first weekend of the year

A gritter lorry spreads salt on the road

Bitterly cold start to year to continue as heavy snow falls in some areas

Inquiry into death of worker with Covid to consider safety measures on oil rig

Dozens of homes remain without power after severe gales

Warning of disruption as 75mph gusts forecast

'Grand' ambitions for teen Henry as he prepares to compete in prestigious pony e...

Man who murdered his partner in a hot tub sentenced to 25 years in prison
Claire Leveque travelled from Canada to live with her killer and his mother in October 2023, months before she was murdered.
Nick Forbes, PA Scotland

Man found guilty of murdering his partner in hot tub

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Shetland will play ‘significant role’ in driving economic growth – Swinney

King begins Balmoral residency with military ceremony

UK’s oldest white-tailed eagle dies aged 32

Partially-sighted man to travel across UK to raise funds for Fife charity

Mosquitoes found as far north as Shetland in study examining pathogen risk

Liberation Convoy to recreate wartime route from Norway to UK for VE Day events

Shropshire firefighters rush to rescue Shetland pony

Energy giant SSE names new chief executive from inside firm

Cap on liabilities for spacecraft launches would boost jobs and investment – MP

A weather warning for rain is in place over the West Midlands and Shropshire (Jacob King/PA)

Weather warning issued for heavy rain in Scotland on final days of 2024

Up to 20cm of snow expected in parts of UK in ‘first taste of winter’

New charter for crash victims launching amid rise in serious injuries on roads

Dozens of schools shut amid snow and ice weather warnings

Therapy pony dressed as reindeer brings festive joy to children in hospital

Norse code: Keeping the flame at the Up Helly Aa festival

Experts at Telford event say focus on fat for improved profitability and sustain...

Shetland ponies and firefighters help to cheer up young hospital patients

People in remote areas more likely to develop certain diseases, study finds

Wheelhouse left unattended before trawlers collided, report finds

Spaceport’s ‘floating road’ over peat bog nearly finished ahead of test launch

Completion of Shetland green energy projects hailed as ‘major milestone’

‘Very unusual’ fire caused rocket explosion, delaying first space launch bid

Rocket engine explodes during test ahead of planned UK launch

King pats Shetland pony mascot as a guard of honour marks his Balmoral arrival

19 fun-filled photos as Oswestry Show returns for 137th year

£10.9m funding boost announced for Scotland’s ‘burgeoning’ space sector

Thundery showers to hit UK amid cold and wet start to summer

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