Good evening and welcome to Wednesday's Daily Record headline briefing. The rundown keeps you up to date with the latest news from Scotland and beyond.
Today's top headlines include: Family of Peter Tobin victim say his ashes should be 'flushed down the toilet', Scots newlywed charged with trying to kill husband two months after wedding and SNP ministers accused of 'farming out' IndyRef2 bill to Supreme Court.
Here's everything you need to know to keep up to date.
Family of Peter Tobin victim say his ashes should be 'flushed down the toilet'
Dinah McNicol’s heartbroken family have called for serial killer Peter Tobin’s ashes to be “flushed down the toilet”.
Tobin, who was serving three life sentences for the murders of Dinah, 18, Vicky Hamilton, 15, and 23-year-old Angelika Kluk, died just after 6am last Saturday – three years after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 76.
Dinah’s brother, Dan McNicol, says he is “gutted” that Tobin died – because he wanted the cancer-riddled beast who murdered his sister to “suffer in agony for eternity”. It’s understood Tobin will be cremated and, unless a relative claims his remains, there will be no funeral.
Scots newlywed charged with trying to kill husband two months after wedding
A newlywed has appeared in court charged with trying to kill her husband just a few weeks after they got married. Karen Neil is said to have tried to murder Alex Neil by pushing him onto the road where he was struck by a car.
Alex was struck by a vehicle in Renfrew Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire on Sunday, October 10 just two months after he and Karen tied the knot.
Neil, 45, of Newmilns, Ayrshire, appeared at the town’s sheriff court yesterday to face a charge of attempted murder. The single charge against her states that she “did push him onto the path of oncoming traffic, whereby he was struck on the body” by a car.
SNP ministers accused of 'farming out' IndyRef2 bill to Supreme Court
SNP ministers have been accused of "farming out" IndyRef2 legislation to the Supreme Court because they didn't like answers from their top law officer.
James Eadie KC was speaking on the second day of a hearing in London on who has the power to call a referendum on Scottish independence.
The top lawyer, representing the UK Government, accused the Scottish Government of only turning to the Supreme Court because its plan to stage a vote could not be cleared by its own advisers.
Loch Ness monster mystery 'solved' by woman who 'knows exactly what it is'
A woman claims to have 'solved' one of Scotland's biggest mysteries and reckons she knows exactly what the Loch Ness monster is.
Sue Keogh, from Penrith, Australia, is adamant that she stumbled upon the truth behind Nessie after watching a documentary - and realised it looked exactly the same as the sock puppets her dad used to make.
Despite the famous water beast inspiring many theories and folklores in Scotland, the 60-year-old Australian is now certain that it is all an elaborate hoax.
FAI apologise as Ireland women's team filmed chanting 'Up the RA' after beating Scotland
The FAI and the manager of the women's national football team have apologised after a video circulated showing Irish players singing a pro-IRA song. The footage shows the Republic of Ireland's women's team celebrating their World Cup qualifying playoff win over Scotland in the Hampden dressing room.
Vera Pauw's side qualified for the tournament for the first time in their history following a 1-0 win on Tuesday. In the clips of them celebrating afterwards the players appear to chant "Up the Ra" - in reference to the IRA - to the tune of Celtic Symphony. The clip has been widely shared on on social media.
The Irish FA apologised this morning, with women's manager Vera Pauw saying there was "no excuse" for the "hurt caused". One of the victorious Irish stars also said they were "incredibly embarrassed" and "need to be better".
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