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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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Moment Sir Keir Starmer arrives for showdown talks with Donald Trump as PM's plane lands ahead of trip to Turnberry
First Minister John Swinney will also meet the president during his five-day visit to the country SUMMIT UP Moment Sir Keir Starmer arrives for showdown talks with Donald Trump as PM's plane lands ahead of trip to Turnberry Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR Keir Starmer has arrived in Scotland for showdown talks with President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister is visiting the US leader's Turnberry estate in South Ayrshire today. 4 Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Scotland ahead of talks with Donald Trump Credit: Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos 4 The Prime Minister is expected to raise the situation in Gaza and British steel exports Credit: Getty 4 John Swinney will also meet with the US leader Credit: PA 4 President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sealed a trade deal between the US and EU on Sunday Credit: Reuters Sir Keir is expected to raise the prospect of reviving ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas amid the humanitarian crisis engulfing Gaza. Fears are growing in the international community over mass starvation in the region. The Labour leader is also likely to discuss the future of tariffs on British steel. Sir Keir and Mr Trump have built a rapport on the world stage, despite their differing political backgrounds. The Republican leader has previously praised the PM for doing a "very good job" so far in government. First Minister John Swinney will also meet the president during his five-day visit to the country. He said he will urge Mr Trump to place pressure on Israel to agree to a lasting ceasefire and allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. Mr Swinney told BBC Breakfast: "I think what's important is that we focus on the solutions that are required now, and the absolutely immediate situation is a necessity for a ceasefire and for humanitarian aid to need to flow into Gaza so that the people of Gaza can be saved from the starvation that they face. "And that is the blunt human reality of the situation that we face, and there must be an intensification of pressure on Israel. "And I think President Trump is ideally positioned. In fact, he's perhaps uniquely positioned to apply that pressure to Israel to ensure that there is safe passage for humanitarian aid to support the people of Gaza, who face an absolutely unbearable set of circumstances as a consequence of the conflict. TRUMP V WINDMILLS "And a key part of that must be the application of a durable ceasefire, the flow of humanitarian aid and the progress towards a two state solution in the Middle East." Mr Swinney also said he would use his meeting with President Trump to press him to exempt Scotch whisky from US trade tariffs. The SNP leader said the "uniqueness" of malt made in Scotland justified the exemption from the 10 per cent tariff applied on UK exports into the US. Sir Keir and Mr Trump are also expected to discuss the war in Ukraine, which Number 10 said would include "applying pressure" on Vladimir Putin to end the invasion, before travelling on together for a private engagement in Aberdeen. It comes after Mr Trump announced he had agreed "the biggest deal ever made" between the US and the European Union after meeting Ursula von der Leyen for high-stakes talks at Turnberry yesterday. Speaking ahead of his meeting with Sir Keir, Mr Trump said: "We're meeting about a lot of things. We have our trade deal and it's been a great deal. "It's good for us. It's good for them and good for us. "I think the UK is very happy. They've been trying for 12 years to get it and they got it. "It's a great trade deal for both, works out very well. We'll be discussing that. "I think we're going to be discussing a lot about Israel. They're very much involved in terms of wanting something to happen. "He's doing a very good job, by the way." Mr Trump's private trip to Scotland comes ahead of a planned state visit to the UK in September.
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman in court charged with murder after man allegedly stabbed to death in Scots town
The woman, 40, made no plea and was committed for further examination. She was remanded in custody MURDER RAP Woman in court charged with murder after man allegedly stabbed to death in Scots town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has appeared in the dock charged with the murder of a man in a Scots seaside town. Jade Bell, 40, appeared in a private hearing at Ayr Sheriff Court today — accused over the death of 42-year-old Mark Blackwood. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Emergency crews raced to the scene following reports of a disturbance Credit: Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos 2 Jade Bell made no plea and was committed for further examination. She was remanded in custody. Credit: Alamy Bell, of Troon, made no plea and was committed for further examination. She was remanded in custody. Cops launched a major investigation after Mr Blackwood was found fatally injured in a flat in Glenmuir Place, Ayr, on the evening of Saturday, July 5. Emergency crews raced to the scene around 8.10pm following reports of a disturbance — but tragically, Mr Blackwood couldn't be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives locked down the residential area as forensic teams combed the property for clues. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'The 40-year-old woman arrested in connection with the death of Mark Blackwood in Ayr has been charged. 'Around 8.10pm on Saturday, 5 July, we were called to a report of a man found seriously injured in a flat in Glenmuir Place. 'Mark was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing.' Officers are still urging anyone with information to come forward as the probe continues. It comes following another tragedy in Ayrshire, when a 14-year-old boy died after being struck by a car. The youngster, named as Aiden McLuckie was knocked down by a Vauxhall Corsa as he walked on the A76 near Hurlford yesterday. Man who stabbed woman to death as she slept confesses to her murder Mercy crews rushed to the spot of the collision but the schoolboy was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency services raced to the collision but, despite efforts to save him, the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the Corsa and his two passengers were checked over by paramedics, but didn't need to go to hospital. The road was closed for several hours to allow collision investigations to take place.
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 40, arrested after man allegedly stabbed to death in Scots town
Emergency crews rushed to the scene around 8.10pm after the alarm was raised over an alleged disturbance NICKED Woman, 40, arrested after man allegedly stabbed to death in Scots town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has been arrested after the death of a man in Ayr earlier this month. Mark Blackwood was found with fatal injuries in the town's Glenmuir Place on July 5. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A woman has been arrested following the death of a man in Glenmuir Place, Ayr Credit: Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos Emergency crews rushed to the scene around 8.10pm after the alarm was raised over an alleged disturbance. But Mr Blackwood could not be saved and the 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Cops have since arrested a 40-year-old woman in connection with his death. Police launched a major probe following his passing. Officers are continuing to investigate and anyone with information has been urged to get in touch. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of 42-year-old man, Mark Blackwood, in Ayr. "Around 8.10pm on Saturday, 5 July, 2025, we were called to a report of a man found seriously injured in a flat in Glenmuir Place. "He was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing." Following Mr Blackwood's death, police swarmed the residential area. Specialist forensic officers also attended and scoured the scene for clues. Fire crews tackle major building blaze in Scots town centre as roads closed and locals told 'avoid the area' Elsewhere in Ayrshire, a 14-year-old boy has tragically died after being struck by a car. The youngster was knocked down by a Vauxhall Corsa as he walked on the A76 near Hurlford yesterday. Mercy crews rushed to the spot of the collision but the schoolboy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Police launch murder investigation after man ‘stabbed to death' in Scots town
Detectives are following several leads DEATH PROBE Police launch murder investigation after man 'stabbed to death' in Scots town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MURDER probe has been launched after a man was "stabbed to death" in a Scots town. Mark Blackwood, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene of a disturbance in Ayr on Saturday night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Police and forensics at the scene Credit: Stephen Gibson / Buchanan Photos It is understood he had been stabbed and was found seriously injured in a flat on Glenmuir Place around 8.10pm. Emergency crews raced to the scene but tragically they were unable to save his life. Detectives are now treating his death as murder after a post-mortem was carried out. A major investigation has been launched to find his killer. Specialist resources have also been drafted in to help find out what happened. The area was closed off as forensics scoured the area while uniformed cops stood guard. Senior investigators have said they are following a number of leads as they probe Mark's killing. They have also launched a major incident portal for the public to pass on information they think could be useful. Detectives have urged anyone with information to get in touch. Detective Inspector Steven Slater said it is vital they find answers for Mark's family. Man shot by cops as bomb squad swoops on village pub with 100m cordon set up He said: 'Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this very difficult time. "It is vital that we get answers for them and we are fully committed to this. "An extensive investigation is ongoing and officers are following a number of lines of enquiry. Do you have information about Mark's murder? A dedicated Major Incident Public Portal has been set up cops probing Mark's murder. Any information can be passed on anonymously here. 'Additional officers remain in the area, and I would encourage anyone who has concerns, or any information, to approach them. 'I continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anything that could assist with our investigation to get in touch by contacting Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3237 of 5 July, 2025.'
