The family of Claire Leveque who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Aren Pearson in Shetland last year speak of their grief.

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It's been more than 80 years since Scotland's last remaining shoemaker's shop closed down.



The Souter's Shop in Aberdeenshire opened in 1897 by James Merchant and has remained untouched since his death.



But now a local community trust has fresh plans for it.

Reem Satar

The Souter's Shop in Aberdeenshire opened in 1897.

Scotland’s last shoemaker’s shop closes after 80 years

A father-of-two from Edinburgh who has been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition is trying to raise £6,000 to buy a special suit which he hopes could help relieve some of his symptoms. 



Daniel Fraser was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a progressive disease that causes mobility, speech issues and numbness.



He says his dream is to be able to play with his children before the condition progresses further.

Reporter

Vanessa Kennedy

Daniel's dream is to be able to play with his children before the condition progresses further.

Edinburgh dad raises £6,000 for suit to ease rare condition symptoms

It's a debilitating daily struggle that affects one in three people in Scotland.



But many suffering with arthritis say they're unsupported and unable to work.



Arthritis UK say long delays for diagnosis and a lack of treatment options has led to a ticking timebomb of costs that Scotland will struggle with if urgent action isn't taken.

Lynne Rankin

Arthritis UK surveyed more than 8,000 people, with 1,021 from Scotland, and found arthritis is a leading cause of disability in the country.

Arthritis ‘impacting people’s ability to work’

Nine-year-old Jaxx Robertson from Greenock has become a viral sensation after striking up an unlikely friendship with his local bin men. 



Videos shared by his mum on social media have documented the pair baking treats for them, and Jaxx has even earned a kindness award for his efforts.



With the help of his mum, Lucy Gallacher, he prepares hot rolls, snacks, and other treats for refuse workers every Wednesday.

Iona Brownlie

Jaxx Robertson was gifted a special kindness award by provost Drew McKenzie after striking up a friendship with his local binmen.

Inverclyde schoolboy becomes viral sensation after befriending binmen

Residents in Argyll say they've been denied a chance to have their say over plans for a battery energy storage site. 



The firm behind the proposals in Taynuilt have appealed to the Scottish Government, overstepping calls for a local council hearing. 



Developers say the site, next to an electricity substation, could help to power up to 150,000 homes for two hours.



However, locals have concerns over fire safety.

Journalist

Tara Fitzpatrick

The Taynuilt developers have appealed to the Scottish Government, bypassing a local council hearing.

Argyll residents ‘denied their say on battery site plans’

Construction of student flats in Glasgow is 'out of control'. 



That's according to one community council, who claim the volume of purpose-built student accommodation is altering the balance of the city's population.



There's been a boom in approvals by Glasgow City Council for the flats, including what will become the city's tallest building, standing 36 storeys high.



Students have told STV News it's a struggle to find an affordable place to live, and there needs to be a greater supply.

Vanessa Taaffe

Students have told STV News it's a struggle to find an affordable place to live.

Glasgow student flats ‘out of control’, warns community council

A retired teacher has been convicted of the historical abuse of vulnerable children from Glasgow at a former residential school in Angus. 



Patricia Robertson force-fed, hit, shouted at, punched and kicked children at Fornethy House. 



The 77-year-old had denied all 25 charges she faced, but was found guilty of 18. Survivors of her abuse say their fight for recognition and an apology is only just beginning.

Olly Dickinson

Patricia Robertson, 77, was found guilty of 'cruel and unnatural treatment' of girls at Fornethy House.

Former teacher convicted of historical abuse of girls at Fornethy House

The family of a woman who was murdered by her partner in Shetland say they finally have justice, after her killer was sentenced to life in prison.



Claire Leveque was stabbed to death by Aren Pearson in a hot tub at his mother’s home in Sandness last February, after they had moved there from Canada.



Passing sentence, Lord Arthurson described the murder as a “crime of exceptional depravity”.

Lewis Michie

Aren Pearson, 41, stabbed defenceless Claire Leveque, 24, a minimum of 26 times at his mother’s property in Sandness, Shetland.

Man stabbed girlfriend to death in hot tub in Shetland

Retail sector is already pinning hopes on a good year of Christmas shopping.



It comes after footfall across the UK's high streets took another hit in September.



Experts say this last quarter could be "make or break time" for some shops after a difficult year.

Fraser Nicoll

Experts say this last quarter could be 'make or break time' for some shops after a difficult year.

Retailers pin hopes on strong Christmas after September footfall drop

One of Scotland’s oldest veterans’ memorials has been fully restored following a campaign led by former servicemen to bring it back to life. 



The century-old Leith landmark honours veterans who died while receiving support from Whitefoord House after serving in the First World War and other conflicts. 



Many gathered at a ceremony today to commemorate their lives, ahead of Remembrance Day.

Amie Flett

Supporters have raised more than £30,000 out of £40,000 for the restoration so far.

Scotland’s oldest veteran’s memorial restored after campaign

Celtic Connections has unveiled a packed programme ahead of the music festival’s 2026 return.



The globally acclaimed showcase of trad, folk, roots and world music will return to the city in January for the 33rd edition of Europe’s biggest winter music festival.

Vidushi Tiwari

Over 1,200 artists will perform at more than 25 venues across the city early next year.

Celtic Connections unveils packed programme for 2026 Glasgow festival

The professional body for Scotland's frontline doctors says it wasn't consulted before the First Minister announced plans for a network of walk-in centres across the country. 



The Royal College of GPs says there are many unanswered questions surrounding the idea. 



The health minister insists it's all about beating the morning rush for appointments and has pledged to involve doctors in designing the system.

Senior Reporter

Gordon Chree

The First Minister said the Scottish Government will open a nationwide network of walk-in GP surgeries across the country.

GPs ‘weren’t consulted on new walk-in centres plan’

If you spent your early childhood in Glasgow’s Castlemilk, chances are you were part of the Jeely Piece Club, joined in some of its activities, or at least heard the famous song. 



Today, the children’s charity is celebrating 50 years of making a difference with a big family breakfast for the community - bringing together kids for a day of fun-filled activities.

Rahim Cham

The much-loved club has shaped generations of children since it launched in 1975.

Castlemilk’s Jeely Piece Club marks 50 years of making a difference

Ministers are pledging to look at what lessons could be learned when tackling wildfires in Scotland.



The Scottish Government held a summit at the Cairngorms National Park on Tuesday.



It comes in the wake of Scotland suffering the largest wildfires in living memory, with firefighters attending more than 200 outbreaks.

Nicola McAlley

The Scottish Government held a summit at the Cairngorms National Park on Tuesday.

Ministers vow to ‘learn lessons’ at Scottish wildfires summit

One of the last surviving veterans of the D-Day landings has been awarded an honorary degree from Aberdeen University.



Jim Glennie was 18-years-old when he took part in Operation Overlord, the largest air and sea invasion in history.



He was later captured by German troops, before being liberated a year later.

Finlay Jack

Centenarian Jim Glennie celebrated his 100th birthday in August, having met King Charles earlier this year during his visit to an Aberdeen museum.

D-Day veteran given honorary degree at 100 years old

Over 20% of Scots say they feel lonely, but what exactly is loneliness?



Researchers at Dundee University have created a definition that could change the lives of millions.



They believe loneliness is made up of two aspects - a lack of social relationships and an in-built innate emotional response to that.

Over 20% of Scots say they feel lonely.

Dundee University defines loneliness that affects over 20% of Scots

A short film about a pre-loved fashion shop in the Highlands is garnering worldwide acclaim for its story of a community coming together to support one another's mental health.



The shop was opened in Nairn by Dawn Bartlett, who wants to help others after her own father died - and now her story's touching people from Moscow to Miami.

The shop was opened in Nairn by Dawn Bartlett who wants to help others after her own father died

Film on Highland pre-loved fashion shop wins global praise

Europe's biggest sneaker event is set to step into Glasgow.



Crepe City brings fans and collectors of the biggest shoe brands to buy, sell and celebrate exclusive footwear and fashion.



Organisers say the event complements Glasgow's great fashion culture and artistic community.

Organisers say the event complements Glasgow's great fashion culture and artistic community.

Europe’s biggest sneaker event steps into Glasgow

Outraged parents have called on East Lothian Council to perform a U-turn on its plans to reduce the hours of seven nurseries in the region.



They say working mums will be hit particularly hard by the changes when nurseries, including Aberlady, East Linton and North Berwick's Law, shift models to operating on term-time rather than for the full year.

Parents warn working mums to be hardest hit as nurseries switch to term-time hours

Parents demand council reverses plan to cut nursery hours

The First Minister has announced a network of walk-in GP centres across Scotland to end the morning rush for appointments.



John Swinney says the first of 15 centres will be opened within the year.



The SNP leader also attacked what he called a "race to the right at Westminster".



He was addressing delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.

Political Correspondent

Ewan Petrie

John Swinney spoke on the final day of the SNP conference in Aberdeen on Monday.

First Minister unveils walk-in GP centres to ease pressure across Scotland

Aesthetics professionals have told STV News a new bill to regulate procedures like Botox and dermal fillers is "unfair" and will drive the industry underground.



Under new proposals, clinics must have medically trained professionals on site - like nurses and dentists - to be able to carry out so-called "tweakments".



Medics have hailed the changes as a "vital step forward" in improving patient safety but say it should go even further.

Political Reporter

Laura Alderman

Under new proposals, clinics must have medically trained professionals on site.

Aesthetics professionals brand cosmetic procedures bill ‘unfair’

The annual celebration of all things Gaelic is back in Lochaber this weekend. The Royal National Mod kicked off on Friday, celebrating the language and its culture.



Over the coming week, thousands of people will descend on Fort William to take part in competitions including highland dancing, music, sport and literature.

Oliver Wright

Over the coming week, thousands of people will descend on Fort William.

Royal National Mod celebrating Gaelic culture kicks off in Lochaber

Hundreds of people have gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Sir Geoff Palmer, a renowned scientist and human rights campaigner.



Scotland's first black professor, Sir Geoff was known for his academic work in grain and became a distinguished campaigner for equal rights.



He was described by those who knew him as a "courageous voice for justice and equality".

Laura Piper

Scotland's first black professor, Sir Geoff was known for his academic work and campaigning. 

Hundreds gather to celebrate life of Sir Geoff Palmer

It's a crime which happens in towns and cities across the country - one which can leave shop workers fearing for their safety.



The number of recorded incidents of shoplifting has soared in recent years.



It's led to Police Scotland setting up a dedicated unit to tackle the problem - getting officers into communities where retail crime is on the rise.

Callum Clark

It hopes to get officers into communities where retail crime is on the rise.

Dedicated shoplifting unit set up as number of incidents soars

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James Martin's Midweek Menu

Join James Martin at home serving up some of his favourite-ever recipes.

James Martin serves up some of his favourite recipes from his Saturday Morning series, including a dish of pork with a cider and apple sauce and a lunch he made for Mick Hucknall.