Bogus delivery driver stole thousands after breaking into Scots pensioner's home

Police have launched a probe after the serious assault happened at an address on Caldon Road in Irvine, North Ayrshire, at around 9.50pm on Saturday, June 5.

injured in her own home. Emergency crews raced to the scene after the 86-year-old woman was discovered by family members on Kirkhill Drive in Luncarty, Perth and Kinross.

Turnberry and Burns Cottage in Ayr during a surprise trip to Scotland. The This Morning presenter decided to make the most of the Bank Holiday with a holiday of his own and he'd hinted to fans that he was planning to go to Ireland.

diesel during a raid in the north east of Scotland. Police  say that the significant quantity of fuel was stolen within a Forestry Commission area near Buckie in Moray last weekend.

The Masked Dancer is hoping the series, which kicks off tomorrow, will become one of the most talked about shows of the year. The spin-off to the hugely successful The Masked Singer will be on every night for a week in the spot where the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals usually happen.

pensioner has been convicted of battering his neighbour during a feud over the victim's dog. Archibald Elliott lashed out at George Liddell after they rowed about Liddell's pet making too much noise.

hospital with serious facial injuries after a brutal assault on a Scots street. Cops are probing the serious assault on the 23-year-old in Murroch Avenue, Dumbarton between 9am and 9.20am on Tuesday May 25.

supermarket Lidl has lost out in a legal battle with Scots gin giants Hendrick’s. Lidl is no longer allowed to sell a revamped version of its own gin after changing the label, bottle and strength of the drink.Hendrick’s owners - William Grant & Sons Irish Brands Limited - claimed the supermarket's Hampstead gin looked too similar to their own and breached trademarks.

murdered a vulnerable young man by attacking him and throwing him into a river has been handed a life sentence. Sebastian Smith, from Hawick, who was previously known as Luke Greenland, was found guilty of killing tragic Joe Pooley in August 2018 and must now serve a minimum of 21 years behind bars.

local postman Ian Robertson washed up on the beach on May 23 1971. Ian's daughter Avril Paul said her family, especially her dad, took the youngster to their hearts and came to think of him as one of their own.Her father even tended his grave until his own death some years ago and, at his family's request, was buried close to the Unknown Bairn.

Duke of Cambridge blush after she asked for a kiss on the cheek while the Royal visited her care home. William politely fended off the advances of the 96-year-old admirer but promised to return to the Scottish care home after the pandemic to fulfil her wish.

Kamaran Khader, 38, is lying low in ­Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, after a botched Greenock murder bid.And Iraqi court documents obtained by the Record say he was told his life was still at risk.Two of Khader’s associates told the authorities he received a phone call from a rival who said they would try to kill him.And the court papers also show Khader, who headed a £28million British cigarette smuggling ring, shelled out thousands of pounds to remain a free man – after being arrested on gun charges.The

sunshine thanks to a 700 mile-wide 'heat bubble' that's set to hit Scotland in time for the Bank Holiday weekend.

romantic boyfriend proposed from a plane with a special message written on a Scots beach. Jamie Ford pointed out the proposal to his stunned girlfriend - which read 'Anna, will you marry me?' - written on Barra beach as they flew to the island from Glasgow.

sunshine next month, according to forecasters. Experts at Accuweather anticipate large parts of the central belt to see the summer conditions from June 20 to July 3.

Lawrence Chaney has revealed that she has a brand new book coming out called 'Drag Queen of Scots'. Back in March, Lawrence became the first Scottish Queen to scoop the crown on the show and now the popular queen has penned her own book.

crash in Aberdeenshire. We told how Stanley Morrison from Macduff passed away following the two-car smash on the A950 Mintlaw to New Pitsligo Road on Friday afternoon.

sacked from his delivery driver job of 30 years for not wearing a mask while exempt.

beach. A frantic three-hour long search was carried out after a panicked local thought his board was found ‘washed up’ on Whitesands beach in Dunbar yesterday.