BREAKING: Man jailed for naming women in Alex Salmond trial

Feb 25, 2021

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Man jailed for naming women in Alex Salmond trial

An activist has been sent to prison for sharing the names of women on social media who had given evidence in the former First Minister's trial.

Clive Thomson breached a strict court order which had been protecting the complainers' identities when he did so, the court heard.

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Residents of a Scottish town have rushed to its defence after Gordon Ramsay brutally criticised it on air.

The foul-mouthed TV chef called the town a "s***hole" - causing locals to rally around it, and some to call for him to apologise.

Do you think he should say sorry for those harsh words? Read more about the situation here.

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