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Concern for missing Fife woman as police launch appeal to trace her © Supplied by Police Scotland/DCT Police in Fife are appealing for information to find a woman reported missing from the Glenrothes area. Kathleen Ritchie, 35, is thought to have been last seen around 8.20pm yesterday, Friday May 21, in the Annandale Gardens area, and has not been seen or heard from since. Growing concern Police said there is growing concern for her welfare. She is described as being 5ft 5ins tall, of a slim b...

ROAD TEST: Ford Puma ST top of the SUV hot hatches Given out by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (of which yours truly is president) the award was given to the Puma for its blend of good looks, practicality and entertaining road manners. Ford hasn’t rested on its laurels, quickly bringing to market a hot hatch version. The Puma ST features a 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 200hp. That’s enough to launch it from 0-62 in an extremely brisk 6.7 seconds and on to a to...

Sheku Bayoh supporters stage Kirkcaldy protest six years after death in police custody © Supplied by DCT Media A protest was held in Fife on Saturday, in memory of Sheku Bayoh, a black man who died in police custody. Fife Stand Up To Racism group, which organised the static protest for justice for the family of Mr Bayoh, took to the High Street in Kirkcaldy town centre at 1pm, and continued for around 40 minutes. The event tied in with a week of planned action, as part of the Stand Up To Racis...

Dundonians gather in City Square to show support for Palestinians during Israel conflict © Alan Richardson Pix-AR.co.uk Pro-Palestinian protestors took to the streets of Dundee again this weekend amid the ongoing conflict which has left hundreds of people dead. This is the third weekend in a row crowds have gathered to protest the treatment of Palestine by the Israeli Government. Organisers asked people to gather from 2pm in City Square on Saturday to “demonstrate our solidarity and take act...

© Iain Smith A Scottish Government body has been criticised for its “lack of transparency” after trying to block the release of coronavirus death rates for individual care homes. National Records of Scotland (NRS) was found in breach of freedom of information (FOI) rules by refusing to reveal the Covid-19 fatality rate for facilities across the nation. The Scottish Information Commissioner made the ruling following a joint appeal by the DC Thomson titles, The Scotsman, The Herald and STV. ...

© Supplied by Archid Architects Li Sign up for our daily newsletter of the top stories in Courier country Thank you for signing up to The Courier daily newsletter Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up One of the most popular tourist destinations in Angus, the Glen Clova Hotel, could be set to introduce eight new holiday lodges as part of an ambitious expansion project. The resort hopes to attract even more visitors if the plans are given the greenlight, as the market fo...

Inverness Victorian Market entrance closed due to fallen masonry Updated: May 21, 2021, 2:42 pm © Sandy McCook Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up An entrance to the Inverness Victorian Market has been closed due to fallen masonry. The Highland Council took the decision to shut the Union Street entrance after a piece of stone fell from the property following an evening of high winds. A cordon has been place...

Thousands of people have entered a ballot to buy the Isle of Raasay Distillery's signature single malt whisky before its official release.

Updated: May 21, 2021, 2:55 pm © PA Archive/Press Association Ima Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A number of properties in Aberdeen have been left without electricity due to a power cut. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said power failed in 500 homes in 21 AB10 postcode areas at 12.58pm and that it was aimi...

All vaccine clinics across Aberdeenshire holding drop-ins for over 30s Updated: May 21, 2021, 2:42 pm © DCT Media Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up People aged 30 and over in Aberdeenshire are being urged to visit a vaccine clinic today to get their first dose. Clinics across the region are running a drop-in service for anyone aged over 30. They can receive their first dose of Pfizer today before 7pm. Tod...