Mother mourns son killed in wildfires who was determined to protect his beloved home
LOS ANGELES (CNN) – A mother is mourning her 55-year-old son who she says died trying to protect his home from the California wildfires. He is one of at least…
Scotland’s next crop of keepers CAN be as good as Craig Gordon and David Marshall as new SFA goalie guru makes pledge
He lived through Scotland’s golden generation of goalies – and now Graeme Smith wants to play his part in helping to produce the next batch of quality keepers. The 42-year-old…
Motherwell shot themselves in the foot in Hibs defeat, says winger
Kai Andrews reckons Motherwell shot themselves in the foot as they crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Hibs on Saturday. The on-loan Coventry City kid made his first start since…
I spent 14 days in a coma fighting for my life and now Hearts punters are in line for something special
Fourteen days in a coma fighting for his life. After being struck down by Covid, Elton Kabangu faced his biggest battle ever – and stared death in the face. But…
Austin police assist Lockhart police after shooting involving barricaded suspect
APD SWAT was dispatched to assist after a suspect barricaded themselves in a building in the 900 block of First Street. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) assisted…
H-E-B purchases land for new store in Buda
The property is located near the northwest corner of I-35 and Main Street. AUSTIN, Texas — A new H-E-B in Buda may be on its way. Developers affiliated with H-E-B…
Firefighters and equipment from Central Texas deployed to help battle California wildfires
TDEM will deploy more than 135 firefighters and other personnel, as well as 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles and other equipment. LAGO VISTA, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott…
Scots cop guilty of sex attack on colleague takes £100k in wages
A police officer who sexually assaulted a junior colleague at a force HQ is still being paid despite his conviction. David McQuade, 52, was found guilty of assaulting the woman…
Reluctant John Swinney has turned SNP ship around
When John Swinney reluctantly became First Minister last year nobody, least of all him, seemed enthusiastic about the appointment. At the time, the SNP seemed to be on an unstoppable…
Tokyo pub hosts a haggis, neeps and tatties Burns night as Japanese chef serenades diners with bagpipes
A pub in Tokyo is hosting a Burns night complete with haggis, neeps and tatties while a Japanese chef serenades diners with the bagpipes. Tomohiro Onuki was just 24 when…