'Blue plague' drug dealer Barlinnie video call with relatives shared on Instagram

sex attack on a lesbian drag queen. Pamela Kane, 40, pulled the woman's top down and exposed her breast in front of a crowd of people in a nightclub.She accepted that she had pulled her wraparound dress and bra-let as she made a point about the amount of cleavage the teenager was displaying.Sheriff John Rafferty told Kane: "It was an exceedingly rude and ill-informed thing to do.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens Repair costs have spiralled, despite £21m being pumped into the hospital over the past five years.The figures were described as “eye watering” by Neil Bibby MSP, who said Renfrewshire was being forgotten about in the drive to upgrade health care across the country.The West of Scotland politician has demanded a full breakdown of the work required and called on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to identify urgent works needed to ensure patient and

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Officers attended business premises in Crossmichael on Thursday, October 15, to provide guidance and explain the importance of complying with quarantine regulations.“The premises was subsequently closed by the owners and no further police action was required.”

Rangers midfielder Liam Burt the chance to impress on trial at Aberdeen.The 21-year-old was at Pittodrie for Tuesday night’s thumping win over Hamilton as a guest of the Dons after leaving the Hoops in the summer.Burt had been training with Barnsley last month and also had a short stint on trial at Sunderland.But the five-times capped Scotland Under 21 international is still on the lookout for a club as a free agent and has taken up the offer of a trial stint at the Dons.McInnes said: “We just

Scottish Labour has adopted the decriminalisation of drugs as official policy.The moves by the party came after the Daily Record’s campaign to treat drug addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal one.Since our bold front page declaration in July last year, the SNP voted at its party conference to adopt a similar stance.Scottish Labour’s slow pace of reform frustrated senior MSPs like health spokesperson Monica Lennon and Neil Findlay, who have constantly argued for the party to adopt a

John Leslie with Anthea Turner, Diane Louise Jordan and Yvette Cooper taking to the stand to call him a "gentleman" after he has been accused of sexual assault. Fern Britton, who he co-hosted This Morning with in the 90s, has said she is "confident" the allegation is not true.

hospital. Maureen Nicholson was just 64 when she passed away after fighting a chest infection at Glasgow Royal Infirmary last month.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.Scotland has a long history (and fascination) with the supernatural, with faeries, witches and ghosts playing a big part in our cultural history.It'll come as no surprise then, that when it comes to our pubs and bars its not just the spirits in bottles that capture our attention.From the Green Lady to the Blue Boy, here are some of the stories behind Scotland's most

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Thousands of people living in Motherwell and Wishaw who were receiving Universal Credit in the month of May were subjected to deductions totalling over £200,000.New figures have revealed that 3900 people in the Westminster voting constituency had a total of £215,000 deducted at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.Motherwell and Wishaw was found to be the eighth worst hit constituency in Scotland, with an

cop car fleet has been branded “astonishing” by the union representing rank-and-file officers.

NHS bowel screening will resume in Scotland on Monday after a seven-month pause. Kits will resume being posted out from Monday, and anyone who was sent equipment before the pandemic-induced halt in March is asked to complete and return them, the Scottish Government said.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Larkhall politicians wrote to TSB bosses calling for an urgent meeting to discuss their decision to close the local branch.Angela Crawley MP and Christina McKelvie MSP are calling on officials to reconsider the move in light of the current situation.Lanark and Hamilton East MP Ms Crawley said: “Businesses across Scotland have been hit hard by coronavirus and the banks are no exception.“A face-to-face banking

Hibs to victory then tipped him to be the next Easter Road star to get an international call-up. The Premiership high-flyers came from a goal down at half-time to beat the League Two champs with the help of Nisbet’s stunning volley.

Barlinnie prison's "A-hole". STV's Sophie Wallace dropped the clanger on the early evening bulletin during a report on a coronavirus cluster at the Glasgow jail.

coronavirus.The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) said two prisoners and four members of staff at Barlinnie prison in Glasgow have tested positive for the virus.All 256 prisoners in A Hall are now having to self isolate, and visitors are banned for these inmates until October 20.Visits recommenced at jails across Scotland on September 28, subject to a series of restrictions.An SPS spokesman said the rest of the prison is not affected by the outbreak or visiting ban.He said contact tracing is being

Perth and Kinross arts scene.The body behind Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall has been hit hard by the pandemic and will shed 12 full-time, 24 part-time and 69 zero-hours positions.The process was concluded on Wednesday (October 7) following months of negotiations with staff members.Perth and Kinross Council convener calls for clarity in wake of exams cancellationThe Perth-based arts group had originally mooted that 120 jobs faced the axe but following a £750,000 grant from Creative Scotland

straight to your inboxArsenal look to have been dealt a blow ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is set to be without key defender Kieran Tierney for the showdown at the Etihad on Saturday, October 17.Tierney is currently away on international duty with Scotland, who face Israel on Thursday in a crucial Euro play-off semi-final.But the Scots' preparations have suffered a serious setback with the news that Stuart Armstrong has tested positive for

Gucci is being mocked by Scottish shoppers for looking like a '1970s school uniform'. The bold orange frock features a satin bow around the waist and is being sold in a bid to fight the 'toxic stereotypes that mold masculine gender identity'.

Christopher Lawson jetsetted around the world for three years after jumping bail in the wake of being caught with £15,000 worth of cocaine.Yesterday at Dundee Sheriff Court, Sheriff Tom Hughes told Lawson he had to be jailed because he had taken up drug dealing simply because he enjoyed a luxury lifestyle.Sheriff Hughes said: "You were a person who served his country and you were injured on active service, then you went on to work as a security consultant abroad for several years."You then went