Driver accused of causing young pedestrian's death by speeding on the outskirts of Glasgow

court today. Suzanne Russell, 55, from Glasgow, told prosecutor Alex Prentice QC: “He said he was round the pub for a drink and he said a woman wouldn’t leave him alone and kept pestering him.

five times the limit while behind the wheel on a Scots road. Police stopped the motor on the A79 Prestwick loop road near to the Monktonhead Roundabout at Monkton around 8pm on Saturday April 3.They suspected the 52-year-old to be driving under the influence.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Two talented Old Bonhill singers have been recognised for their work to spread some cheer during the pandemic, by being nominated for a prestigious national award.Jack Mullen, 14, and Alfie King, 12, have been nominated for Unsung Hero of the Year at the Sunday Mail YoungScot awards, after performing outside care homes and to neighbours who have been shielding over lockdown.The duo have also raised money

motorist who ran over a stab victim lying on the road turned Good Samaritan when he stopped and rushed the man to hospital.Salam Ibrahim, 33, was at the wheel of his VW Golf when he drove over Steven Cartwright, 35, who was lying on his back on the road at George Street, Paisley, in the early hours of May 1, last year.Ibrahim quickly phoned an ambulance to report the accident and joined witnesses in rushing to Mr Cartwright’s aid as he lay suffering from severe crush injuries and stab wounds ,

Radio 4 interview earlier today the former First Minister was asked about his previous conduct towards women. Salmond was also quizzed about his attempt to re-enter politics with his new party which aims to secure a 'super-majority' for independence at the Scottish Parliament.

Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our Criminal Record newsletter.A man made a brief appearance in private at Perth Sheriff Court on Thursday afternoon last week, charged with attacking an inmate at the city’s jail with a pool cue and ball.Forty-four-year-old Robert Leggat, described as a prisoner at Perth, made no plea and his case was continued for further inquiries.Represented by local lawyer Pauline Cullerton, he was remanded in custody by Sheriff

Dundee, suffered life changing injuries following the smash when Jamie Walters ploughed into the side of his Audi A3 at a roundabout in Solihull.The 67-year-old has been left with a stoma bag after undergoing major surgery to repair his bowel and had to spend six weeks in an induced coma.For the first time since the incident in 2019 John has spoken of the impact on his life and said he is no longer the person he used to be, reports Birmingham Live.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always

taxi driver left a passenger with a 29-inch scar after reversing over her and breaking her leg when she got out of his car.Gerald Burns did not realise Maria Reid, who has since passed away, was behind his vehicle after he dropped her off.Burns, 53, reversed over her, believing she was actually a pothole, as she stood behind his car trying to catch her breath.She was rushed to hospital for treatment following the incident and had surgery to place supporting pins into the break, leaving her with

Meghan Markle '. The Scots comedian hit out at the controversial celeb on twitter claiming his behaviour 'isn't normal'.

lorry fire and rescued a fellow motorist by pulling him out of the passenger window. Lee Metcalf has been hailed as a "true hero" after he saved a lorry driver on Monday afternoon on the M74 at junction 12, near Abington.

Facebook “friend request” he sent his alleged victim, a court heard. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told police she was attacked by Saulius Bauza, 40, of County Cavan, Ireland, after meeting him on a night out in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

The Voice UK coach Will.i.am has come under fire from viewers who accused the star of being 'rude' to the Scots winner during the show's final. Singer Craig Eddie, from Falkirk, was crowned the winner of The Voice 2021 on Saturday night despite battling with anxiety throughout the competition.

Milngavie have been described as "two of a kind".A close friend of Bethany McManus, 20, and Gerry Mooney, 26, told the Record she was heartbroken and said the pair were "made for each other".Kimberly Mcsporran, 21, said the couple would be missed by so many after being found dead at a property in Milngavie, near Glasgow on Sunday morning.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest

police officer accused of a six-year campaign of domestic abuse was recorded allegedly making threats to his former partner, a court has heard. PC Fraser Ross was heard saying he "f****** snapped" and "I’'ve done things I've never thought I would" at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

cancer has been left heartbroken after finding out she had just months left to live. Gemma Mcgowan, 29, is one of just three people in the world to be diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the nasal cavity.

high purity cocaine worth more than £3million is set to be jailed. Robert Stewart was seen stowing away two suitcases containing 143lb of the class A drug in the cab of his vehicle in London before driving north to Scotland.Police tracked his journey and recovered the cocaine when they stopped his lorry in May last year after he pulled into Hamilton Services in Lanarkshire.

Glasgow closed after a horror smash between two cars.Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-car crash, which took place near junction 16 around 1.05pm on Saturday Mach 13.One person involved was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.Traffic Scotland tweeted that Lanes 2 and 3 closed on the M8 westbound due to the collision.Officers have since confirmed all lanes have been since been re-opened.A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "We received a report of a two-car crash on the M8

driver is facing jail over a £50,000 crash after he drove so dangerously his car flipped through the air and smashed into a shop.Imran Akmal, 32, left his brother with a fractured spine after driving at double the 30-miles-per-hour speed limit and ploughing into Ferry Nice Foods.The street where the crash happened - Ferry Road, Renfrew, near Glasgow - had to be closed while officers investigated the smash.And the shop itself had to be closed for 33 days due to damage to the building.Paisley

car crash on a Scots road.The two car smash took place on the A941 just south of Rothes this afternoon.Emergency services raced to the scene after a Blue Peugeot 208 and a Black Peugeot 2008 collided.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday