Fears over deadly flesh-eating zombie drug that leaves addicts with horrific side effects

A FLESH-eating zombie narcotic used for knocking out animals is the latest threat facing Scotland’s drug users, experts have warned. Powerful tranquiliser xylazine has been found in the nation’s illegal drugs market after having wreaked havoc among addicts in North America. 2 Vet med xylazine has sparked fresh health fears facing Scotland’s drug users 2 … Read more

Why is STV News not on? Show CANCELLED after staff walk out of newsrooms on strike

STV News shows have been cancelled as journalists down tools in a dispute over pay. The broadcaster was forced to axe its flagship news programmes as staff staged a walkout. 1 NUJ members at STV were protesting over better pay and conditions at the broadcasterCredit: Les Gallagher The station was flung into chaos with shows … Read more

Scotland boss Steve Clarke set to join other Euro 2024 coaches in lobbying for major rule change ahead of tournament

EUROS coaches look set to lobby UEFA to increase Germany 2024 squads to 26 players. Steve Clarke will join the 23 other national team bosses in Dusseldorf on April 8 and 9 for pre-tournament workshop. 2 Several national team managers are unhappy heading into the EurosCredit: Getty 2 Scotland boss Steve Clarke will team up … Read more

Scotland vs Northern Ireland betting tips PLUS preview and free bets for Hampden friendly

SCOTLAND return to Hampden after the Dutch disappointment on Friday when taking on neighbours Northern Ireland in a friendly. Steve Clarke’s side could really be doing with getting a result on the board, so SunSport’s betting experts have previewed the contest and selected their best bets, tips and sign-up bonuses for the Hampden meeting. Best … Read more

Tartan Army hero Scott McTominay to appear in museum with Portuguese legend Ronaldo

TARTAN Army hero Scott McTominay is set to be showpieced in a museum dedicated to Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo – as a draught excluder. A Scots firm which turns footie stars into door stoppers has received a surprise order for a giant McTominay cushion from the CR7 exhibition in Portugal. 6 Scott McTominay’s draught excluder is … Read more

Ronald Koeman says it was ‘unbelievable’ Scotland didn’t score as Andy Robertson admits standards have dropped

RONALD KOEMAN admits he can’t believe his team got away with a clean sheet against Scotland. The Dutch coach watched his Euro title hopefuls being outplayed for long spells in the Johan Cruyff Arena before a late goal spree. 1 Ronald Koeman felt his side were lucky not to concede a goal against ScotlandCredit: Getty … Read more

Cash-strapped Police Scotland pay out £1.5m to informants

COPS paid informants almost £1.5million in five years, we can reveal. The bill includes £321,419 forked out by skint Police Scotland to grasses in 2023. 1 Police have relied on informants in a number of cases in recent years Sources told how inside knowledge provided by Covert Human Intelligence Sources, or CHIS, has often proved … Read more

Scotland are the true founders of modern day football as revelation over origin of the beautiful game comes to light

SCOTS are the true founders of modern football after saving the beautiful game from disaster down south, it has emerged. Beleaguered English league bosses considered packing it in 160 years ago as they struggled to attract punters to watch dull matches. 1 A revelation regarding the history of football has now came to lightCredit: Kenny … Read more

‘I want them all!’ Steve Clarke begs Ronaldo, Modric and Lewandowski NOT to retire before Scotland Nations League games

STEVE CLARKE is begging Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Robert Lewandowski NOT to hang up their boots before they play Scotland. The Nations League draw saw the Scots land Portugal, Croatia and Poland in League A1. The games are scheduled for September, October and November. 5 Juan Mata pulls Scotland named out of the hat … Read more

My dad’s a Rangers legend and now I’m following in his footsteps at his former club – it’s a dream come true

WHEN your dad achieved legendary status at multiple clubs, following in his footsteps might seem a difficult task. But that’s not the case for one former Rangers skipper’s daughter. 6 Kenzie (right) has come through the academy at EvertonCredit: Getty 6 She’s been capped at under-19 level by ScotlandCredit: Alamy 6 Kenzie Weir in action … Read more