Boozed-fuelled Scots brute scared kids after vile outburst at partner

horror rape she suffered at the hands of a British soldier. Georgia Hinton, from Livingston, was attacked by a huge Fijian squaddie following a family barbecue.

Ayrshire hospitality scene lost its only Michelin star this week.Braidwoods was among 20 restaurants to be demoted in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2021.The Dalry eaterie was also the longest-running star holder in Scotland.Run by husband-and-wife team Keith and Nicola Braidwood, the venue has been a firm favourite with foodies in Ayrshire and beyond.In a further blow, Mr Braidwood told Ayrshire Live today that the award-winning North Ayrshire restaurant wouldn't be reopening as

bullying has told of the utter “turmoil” her family experienced as she vows to make life better for other young people across Scotland. Margaret Wallace’s daughter Elizabeth, now 19, was in second year of high school when she was first subjected to relentless bullying by her peers.

crashed into a tree. Around 9pm last night emergency services were called to the serious collision on the A710 Dumfries to New Abbey to Dalbeattie road, near to Southwick.

Irish Republican slogans on an Orange hall in an attack dubbed an “anti-Protestant hate crime”.The vandals painted ‘Provos’ and ‘IRA’ in the shape of a cross on the side of the Rutherglen Orange and Purple District hall on Saturday night, January 23.Officers from Police Scotland have launched a probe after members said it was the second time their venue had been attacked by “scum” in less than a fortnight.Jim McHarg, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland, said: “I am disappointed

attacking his partner in a festive rammy which saw their Christmas tree knocked over and baubles smashed.Reginald Philp, 64, a fireman with almost 32 years service in Renfrewshire, assaulted June Kerr following a boozy bash on Boxing Day which they attended with family and friends.Paisley Sheriff Court heard first offender Philp and Ms Kerr returned to the house they shared in Linwood, where he pounced on her on after learning their taxi fare had been already paid for.The court heard he grabbed

mum has hit out at the Government's 'phased return' to school plans saying children with additional needs are being 'forgotten'.Deputy First Minister, John Swinney said a return to school was 'unlikely to be a binary choice' and said a phased return of pupils was likely.The move would mean a cohort of pupils would return to school, while the majority would remain learning from home.While Mr Swinney said only the youngest pupils and those with additional support needs would return to classrooms

NHS board with health chiefs saying a new strain of coronavirus is 'more prevalent' in the area.Staff, patients and visitors in the NHS Highland facilities will be asked to wear official Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM) instead of any other type of face covering.These masks are the common blue and white style coverings.NHS Highland workers in offices outside hospitals and care homes will also be asked to wear the masks which will be provided to people who don't have them.Rules around masks

TikTok star who turned his life around after battling a cocaine addiction and severe weight issues throughout his childhood has vowed to help others with his story. Mark Hamilton was dangerously overweight as a youngster and tipped the scales at 22 stone when he was just 15-years-old.

beat a Staffordshire bull terrier belonging to her daughter - which turned on him, Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard, bringing the unprovoked attack to an abrupt end. As a result he spent two days at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary having the bite wounds cleaned and stitched.Despite the attack the couple are still together, expecting a baby, the court heard.

coronavirus has been described as a “true hero” of her community. Angela Isdale lost her battle with the virus after being transferred more than 200 miles from her home in Girvan, Ayrshire, to Aberdeen for emergency treatment.

hospital after trying to take her own life for the fourth time.Now, with the country in the midst of another “stay at home” order, she is sharing her story of recovery with a plea to all others feeling isolated and suffering emotional turmoil: “The world is a better place with you in it”.Ashleigh was so close to death after taking a cocktail of pills that doctors warned her she was lucky she didn’t need a liver transplant.She became so overwhelmed by events – including a ­relationship breakdown

police after driving 300 miles to Wales during lockdown. The pair were stopped by cops as they headed to Anglesey to visit friends yesterday.And, as well as discovering the pair had headed down from Scotland, the officers found they were driving without insurance.

baby.Scott Campbell, 34, was snared with indecent images of girls as young as three being abused by men during a police raid at his home in Erskine. Paisley Sheriff Court heard shocked Campbell said “sorry” to his girlfriend when officers seized his laptop and mobile phone during the bust, which took place on June 1 last year.

mums forced to homeschool kids for a second time say that their children are less enthusiastic than ever before. Schools in Scotland closed before Christmas and will remain closed until at least February as the government tries to drive down rising cases of Covid19.

taking selfies from a diving board with a 50ft 'fatal' drop, it's been claimed.Operators say evidence suggests intruders ignored safety measures and anti-climb paint to scale the massive structure at Bon Accord Baths, Aberdeen, this weekend.The city baths, opened to the public in 1937, were enjoyed by generations of residents before they were closed amid council cuts in 2008.They have since been targeted by vandals and danger-seeking selfie takers who have posed from dangerous spots.The Save Bon

cosmetic treatment at a hair salon.But instead of enjoying a new lease of life, the 46-year-old says she was left looking like “the Elephant Man” and feared she would die.Sara ended up in A&E after suffering a horrific allergic reaction following a £400 procedure performed by beautician Neisha Inglis.She claims Inglis injected her face with a product which manufacturers confirmed should only be used by qualified dermatologists – before attempting to reverse its side effects with a potentially

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Blantyre.But megastar Madonna was spotted reclining on board such a vehicle decked out in the celebrity uniform of sunglasses and a headscarf.Unfortunately for any Scots fans of the Queen of Pop who may have got rather excited at the image the music icon posted on Twitter, it's not the South Lanarkshire town we all know so well that she's set to visit.The 62-year-old is actually on a bus to the city of Blantyre in Malawi.Madonna's close connections to the southeastern African state are well