fraudster based at Edinburgh’s Waverley railway station, who embezzled £38,000, pocketed wages paid in the name of a woman who was unable to work due to cancer.
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Calvin Harris might have achieved international fame as a DJ but fans might be surprised to learn that his name is not his real one. The This Is What You Came For star - who has worked with the likes of Rihanna, The Weeknd, Dua Lipa and Ellie Goulding - was born Adam Richard Wiles, growing up in Dumfries.
The Scottish star, 37, decided to change his name when he got into music, preferring something that would complement his "soul" track. Revealing his decision to alter his moniker when he was 22
.fraudster based at Edinburgh’s Waverley railway station, who embezzled £38,000, pocketed wages paid in the name of a woman who was unable to work due to cancer.
Queen Elizabeth II is allegedly concerned about the ongoing troubles that have rocked the monarchy. According to a palace source, the 95-year-old is particularly worried about the ongoing tensions concerning her grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry, as well as their father, Prince Charles.
Scottish Government will take over the delivery of certain disability benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over the next few years, having already successfully launched a pilot scheme for one of them in three council areas in July.
Harry Potter fans will soon be able to live out their Hogwarts fantasies as the now-famous Platform 9 ¾ trolley gets set to go on tour around the UK.
Scottish Government has confirmed that nine people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,170 new cases had also been identified overnight.It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,127.There are currently 629 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 59 being treated in intensive care.So far 4,108,804 people have received their first vaccination
Ford Kiernan has his Twitter followers divided over the name of a beloved biscuit. Ford, who played Jack Jarvis on the hit show, told his followers he had been getting the name of Blue Riband biscuits wrong.
A cafe in Scotland’s capital where author J.K. Rowling wrote some of the Harry Potter books has been damaged in a fire.
Harry Potter books has been damaged in a fire.The Elephant House in Edinburgh suffered smoke and water damage after a blaze broke out at the patisserie next door on Tuesday.More than 60 firefighters and 12 fire engines were deployed to tackle the blaze.
Harry Potter star Timothy Spall filmed a new movie using only Scottish locations despite the film also being about England.
Archangel 1608 Tattoo Studio in Glasgow, explained that one of her customers had approached her to help cover up an ex's name which he'd had tattooed on his leg while on holiday.The 38-year-old artist said the pair then hatched the idea together after a chat about what kind of cover-up design he would want.Chrisse explained: "When he joked about getting a breakfast tattoo, I suggested a roll and square or black pudding thinking he probably wouldn't be keen on the idea, but then he contacted me
Dumfries and Galloway while doing their job last weekend. Seven of the officers were injured in separate attacks across the region as they were punched, kicked and even spat on.
coronavirus deaths and 1,815 new cases overnight.The Scottish Government confirmed the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – now stands at 8,041.
racism, identity and the history of the slave trade. Edinburgh -born Eunice Olumide tells her story in a BBC film that will be shared as a learning resource in schools.
police force. Of the 284 allegations, 412 officers were 'subject to these allegations'.
retirement c an never start too early and if it’s closer than you realise, you may need to set aside some time now to make sure everything is in order. Citizens Advice Scotland have created a handy checklist with nine points to tick off to ensure it’s a smooth transition.
Prince Andrew is being sued by Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who is accusing the royal of abusing her when she was 17 years old.The Duke is currently at Balmoral with the Queen which, according to The Independent, grants him a "level of privacy". However, there may be another reason for the Prince's speedy excursion to Scotland.
Scots serial sex offender has been jailed for 15 years for "devastating" historical crimes against nine women and girls.George West, from Stranraer, was convicted of sixteen charges, including pushing one victim down a set of stairs while she was pregnant.He also held a knife to the neck of another victim, with the crimes having a "devastating impact" on the females involved.Following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow last month, the 55-year-old was convicted of a string of attacks, which