Neil Pooran

NHS Tayside is investigating claims that staff accessed the medical records of nine-year-old Minnie Merriman without clinical need or permission. Merriman died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee after being found injured in Arbroath, and her father, Christopher Rice, has been charged with her murder. The health board said any confirmed breach would be recorded, investigated and potentially reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

A large wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park forced evacuations in Glenmore and surrounding areas as smoke moved toward nearby towns. Fire crews deployed multiple appliances and specialist resources, while authorities urged residents to keep windows shut and avoid the area. Officials warned that hot, dry conditions have created a very high wildfire risk across parts of Scotland through Monday. Firefighters are also tackling a separate blaze in Fife, with emergency services advising vigilance and immediate reporting of outdoor fires.

Security staff at Aberdeen Airport have suspended planned strike action after ICTS presented an improved pay offer. Unite confirmed the first of 14 planned strike days will not proceed while members vote on the proposal. Union officials described the offer as overdue and credited workers’ resolve for securing progress. ICTS announced on Friday evening that an agreement had been reached, while airport management said contingency plans were in place and encouraged continued constructive dialogue.

Jurors at the High Court in Glasgow have begun deliberating the murder charge against two teenagers accused of killing 15-year-old Amen Teklay in a sword attack last March. The 16-year-old accused admits stabbing Teklay but claims self-defence, while prosecutors argue both teenagers acted together. Defence counsel for the 17-year-old maintains his client played no role in the attack, cooperated with police, and lacked any involvement in gang activity. The judge instructed jurors to carefully assess the evidence, stressing that sympathy should not influence their verdict.