Gary Flockhart

A 59-year-old motorcyclist died after his BMW GS1250 collided with a silver Volkswagen Passat on the A862 near Ardullie in the Highlands. Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage, while enquiries continue. The road was closed after the crash and reopened later that evening; no other injuries were reported.

Gabriel Brown was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow of murdering Joseph Ernest Johnston, whose body was found after a fire in a flat in Annan in November 2024. Police described Brown’s actions as senseless and expressed hope that the verdict brings some comfort to the victim’s family. Brown will be sentenced on Friday.

Rod Stewart and Jools Holland performed Bonnie Tyler’s hit It’s A Heartache at The Gleneagles Hotel during a King’s Trust anniversary event, dedicating the performance to Tyler following her death at age 75. Stewart shared his admiration for Tyler on social media, noting their similar vocal styles and their friendship. Tyler’s family confirmed she died in Portugal after complications from emergency intestinal surgery. She had been scheduled for multiple upcoming performances before her passing.

A long‑running Glasgow music venue, The Garage, has been put up for sale by owner Donald MacLeod as he shifts focus to other business interests. Open since 1994 and known for hosting artists including Prince and Radiohead, the multi‑room nightclub and live music space attracts over 250 bands annually. Estate agents expect strong buyer interest, citing its strong brand identity and prominent place in the city’s nightlife and events scene.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a celebrity-filled ceremony at Madison Square Garden officiated by Adam Sandler, with family members Austin Swift and Jason Kelce serving key roles. The event drew numerous high-profile guests and large crowds outside, while the couple wore Christian Dior and chose a simple wedding party setup after announcing their engagement on Instagram.

Police charged a man in Oban after he allegedly seized two seagulls and used one to assault another person near Queen's Park Place on June 27. Officers did not make an immediate arrest but later charged the man, with a report to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. No injuries to the birds were reported.

A 54-year-old Greek man was convicted at the Lasithi Law Courts for the 2009 murder of Scottish woman Jean Hanlon, whose death was first deemed an accidental drowning before her family’s efforts prompted authorities to reopen the investigation in 2024. The court acknowledged diminished responsibility due to mental health conditions, and the man will not be identified until legal proceedings conclude. Hanlon, originally from Dumfries, had been living in Crete and was reported missing several days before her body was recovered from Heraklion harbour.

Police in Tayside are searching for the driver of a red Ford Focus that failed to stop for officers in Arbroath before colliding with parked vehicles on Carnoustie High Street and later being found on fire on Balmachie Road. The fire was extinguished without injuries by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Officers are seeking information and dashcam footage to trace the driver and passenger as the investigation continues.

Police are investigating the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Springburn Park, Glasgow, and have released a description of the suspect. Officers are seeking information on the suspect’s direction of travel and potential CCTV footage. Detectives urge anyone who was in the park or has relevant private recordings to come forward. Police Scotland has increased patrols in the area to reassure the community while the investigation continues.

Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl in a Coatbridge lane near Blair Road and Auldhame Street. Officers describe the attacker as a white man with dark hair wearing a padded jacket and dark trousers and have increased patrols in the area. Detective Sergeant Jo McCall urged anyone with information or relevant CCTV to contact Police Scotland or report anonymously through Crimestoppers.