Scottish council area in Greater Glasgow hinterland
Nationwide reports that annual house price growth has picked up to 2.2% in June, while month-on-month prices are flat. Mortgage rates remain elevated but could ease if energy prices stay soft. Buyers are cautious; sellers are pricing carefully amid a slower summer and uncertain outlook.
John McMonigle, 45, has been found dead at a property on Glenhove Road, Cumbernauld. Police say he sustained serious injuries and have launched a murder inquiry. A 37-year-old man has been arrested; inquiries are ongoing as officers appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage.
The independent review into March’s Old Firm clash has highlighted near-misses, planning failures, and a call for stronger sanctions and accountability for clubs. Hearings are set for August 13 as the SFA publishes its findings.
A woman has died in East Craigs, Edinburgh, after being found seriously injured at a Craigievar Square property. A 46-year-old man has been arrested and is facing charges as police continue inquiries and reassure residents.
The Scotsman reports that SNP governance faces scrutiny over Monklands Hospital funding promises. Critics argue the project was unaffordable and that voters were misled before the election. Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir foreword and John Swinney’s defence spark further debate about the SNP’s record and future path.