Cops probe mystery death of elderly man whose body was found on Scots beach

Great British Bake Off is upon us and just a few nail-biting challenges stand between the final three and the winning trophy. Last week's semi-final saw Scottish contestant Peter Sawkins triumph as he was rewarded with a coveted Paul Hollywood handshake after his outstanding technical bake.

Cops are hunting a driver after a pedestrian was hit outside a Scots supermarket. The victim was walking across the Lidl car park on South Road, Dundee, at around 1pm on Thursday, November 19 when the hit-and-run took place.

Fraudsters claimed there had been suspicious activity in victims' accounts and said a cop would call at their home to collect their bank card or to take cash for safe keeping.

thugs terrorised a girl on a West Dunbartonshire cycle path. They struck as their victim made her way along the path, near to India Street, Alexandria, at around 5.30pm on Friday, November 13.

Bake Off star Peter Sawkins has sailed through to the final after an outstanding semi-final bake. The 20-year-old had such a fantastic week that he received a hand shake from Paul Hollywood who was totally impressed with his technical challenge.

Bake Off he won’t quit uni.The 20-year-old still has two years to go of his accounting and finance degree but won’t give it up to become a showbiz baker.Peter said: “I have two years of study left and I certainly won’t be stopping before I’ve achieved my degree. I don’t know what will arise from all of this but I’m at an exciting time in my life.” Tonight he bakes for a place in next week’s final.

“A 28-year-old woman was arrested for threatening and abusive behaviour and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.“Following the incident we received a complaint from a member of the public regarding a Police Scotland officer and this is currently being assessed.”

reindeer traffic jam' in Aviemore. Becca Rankine felt like 'Christmas had come early' after spotting 25 of the creatures wandering around on the road in the Highlands.

cannabis plants at a house in Stirlingshire. Officers raided the property on Duke Street, Denny, at around 2.25pm on Monday before making the major discovery.

car crash in Aberdeenshire saw police close a large section of the A96 for more than four hours.  Emergency services were called to the scene at Inveramsay Bridge near Inverurie at around 8.10pm on Tuesday. Four fire crews, including a heavy rescue unit, were also sent to help and make the area safe before being stood down shortly before 10pm.

West Lothian care home after her face was left black and blue from a number of dangerous falls.Isabella Reid was left with deep bruising around her eyes after she tripped in the corridor of Livingston Care Home on Friday night.Her son Jack Reid has been left furious after it was claimed her falls were a result of her slippers.Isabella was taken to St John’s Hospital in Livingston at the weekend were she was treated for her bruises.Earlier this year Isabella, who has dementia, also suffered a

"It is alleged one of the males has spat on the female's face and then pushed her to the ground.

NHS charity fund to pay for his treatment.Lisa Quarrell, 39, says son Cole Thomson’s Bedrolite medication costs the family £1200 every month.Former police officer Lisa wants to use NHS endowment funds to pay for his supply. The charity funds are given to the NHS by donations from the public.Cole, eight, suffers from a rare form of epilepsy.

Glasgow street after the 'sudden' death of a man.

formally named the Scots mum allegedly found dead in a wheelie bin. The family of Victoria Streight have said she will be 'missed' after the shock discovery in the Highlands on Sunday.

Cops have launched an investigation after a man's body was found on a Scots beach this morning. Officers were scrambled to the coast near to Longniddry Golf Course in East Lothian shortly before 10.30am.

Police are probing the death of a woman after a body was allegedly found dumped in a wheelie bin. The grim discovery was made during a search for missing Victoria Streight in the north of the country.

hospital has sparked a major police investigation. Alexandra Capone's last known movements were when she left the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at around 8.50am on Thursday, October 22.