Drone dropper who tried to get phones into Perth Prison awaits sentence

Darren Connell is urging those staying sober to 'stick at it' this lockdown, as the tee-total funnyman admits almost falling off the wagon when coronavirus hit last spring. Years of alcohol-induced anxiety and depressive spells made the 33-year-old ditch booze in 2015.

Veganuary event, it seems more and more people are embracing plant-based food.

Mrs Brown's Boys is set for more legal drama as a second star allegedly prepares to sue after being sacked from the popular sitcom.Damien McKiernan, 54, who played Rory Brown, is taking legal action over claims of unfair dismissal, bullying and discrimination, The Daily Star Sunday reports.The actor, who left the show in autumn, is the second star in a week to launch a lawsuit against the show's creator and lead actor Brendan O'Carroll who plays Agnes Brown.Scottish actor Gary Hollywood, 41, who

dog outside his home.David MacLeod, who has been delivering to the man for six years, was shocked to find a public cry for help outside the customer’s West Kilbride home.It said that his Jack Russell Cairn has recently died due to cancer and he “did not feel well” without him.He added that he was in search for a new companion and was willing to 'pay £30' for a new pet.Dad-of-two David, who works for Iceland, was left completely saddened by the message and set off on a hunt for a new dog to live

drink driving at almost five times the legal limit with three of his pals in his motor.Conor Kerr, 21, was at the wheel of his VW Golf when cops snared him at Cross Arthurlie Street, Barrhead, on July 2, because of his ropey driving.Paisley Sheriff Court heard Kerr had been so upset at losing his job during lockdown that he hit the bottle.Kerr, of Creagmhor, Barrhead, appeared for sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge of driving his vehicle while the proportion of alcohol on his breath

coastguard volunteer after losing two of the most important people in his life.Jamie, from Burra, Shetland, says not being able to save the lives of Charlie, who died in April 2015, aged six, and his dad Leslie, who passed away in 2014, made him want to help save the lives of others.The father-of-four, whose dramatic night time cliff rescue was captured on film, saw him honoured with the Emergency Services Award in our People’s Oscars.He said: “This award is for Charlie and my dad.

Edinburgh 's world-famous Hogmanay celebrations have gone online this year with a stunning drone display.

Dunfermline. The two vehicles collided on Sandpiper Drive in the town during an icy rush hour this morning (Wednesday).

George Parsonage are the Pride of Scotland.Both men have been honoured with a Special Recognition Award in our People’s Oscars for their selfless dedication to helping others in their time of need.In his 40 years as leader of the Glasgow Humane Society, George rescued more than 1500 people from the River Clyde, while Charandeep, along with his army of volunteers provided meals to 100,000 families during lockdown.Nicola Sturgeon has hailed Charandeep Singh, who is the driving force behind The

killed an 84-year-old pedestrian as she crossed the road was today jailed for four years. Graeme Flynn, 29, was distracted by a radio traffic report just seconds before the fatal impact.He took his eye off the road and his Mercedes hit grandmother Grace Stiven as she crossed Jamaica Street in Glasgow on May 8, 2018.Mrs Stiven died in hospital the next day.

The awards will be available across the UK through the STV Player from 10. 45pm on New Year’s Eve. Kirsty, 44, who grew up in Edinburgh, says: “I am so honoured to be hosting the Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards, alongside Elaine.

Christmas delivery slots. The con emerged after a social media user claimed to have 'bulk booked' 23 time slots on the Asda website before trying to flog them for £15 each.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.When a ferry load of Syrians arrived one December night in the town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, they had no idea what sort of reaction to expect.Families, who’d fled their homes having endured the living hell of civil war, were given safe refuge in a part of Scotland best-known as the venue for many a sepia-toned holiday memory from yesteryear.None had any notion of what it meant to go ‘doon the

son. Taxi driver Robert Aitchison battled through five inches of snow to get the un-named dad to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary earlier this month.

Gordon Ramsay popped up on the screen to tell her she had won a Pride of Scotland award.A further surprise was in store for the schoolgirl when one of her favourite bands - The Vamps - jumped out to present her with her trophy.Jenny, 17, from East Kilbride, who has raised nearly £500,000 for charity, admits she got the shock of her life. She said: “I’m usually quite good at sussing out surprises but I honestly had no idea what was happening.

car and fleeing the scene.Cara McCarthy, 24, was left in “hysterics” when a black car being driven erratically ploughed into her Audi, near Barrhead, East Renfrewshire - leaving both vehicles badly damaged.Police are still hunting the occupants of the Vauxhall Omega - who ran off without trying to help Cara and left the wrecked car at the scene.Cara, from Barrhead, said: “They didn’t try to communicate with me at all.