Dumbarton drugs project chief hopes their work will help shape plans to fight deaths crisis

children, the youngest aged just five, has died.Francis Moore was eventually jailed for an eight-year term over the violations, which spanned more than 20 years.A BBC investigation found that Moore, known as Father Paul Moore, had made confessions in 1996 which were covered up by a Bishop.The Church said it would pray for Moore after details of his death on Saturday emerged.He was transferred from his cell at HMP Dumfries to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary after falling seriously

BBC primetime quiz show may have had its chips – after a disastrous drop in ratings. The potty-mouthed chef's Bank Balance first aired last Wednesday with 2.7million viewers tuning in but this figure slumped to 1.6million by Friday.BBC bosses have taken a huge gamble with the 10-part show, putting it on in the prime 9pm slot for three nights a week.

Falkirk after calling the town a "s***hole" on national TV. The Multi-Michelin starred chef, who's well known for his potty mouth, slated the area during an episode of his new BBC One quiz show.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.An extremely rare species of spider has been found in Dumbarton.The Six-spot Comb-foot spider (Rugathodes sexpunctatus), was discovered in Havoc Meadows on Christmas Eve and again on New Year’s Day.Recorded at only two other British locations (both in Scotland), it is closely related to the widow spiders, but at less than 3mm in body length, it is harmless to humans as it cannot pierce human skin.The spiders

Edinburgh the day before on a warrant. The 32-year-old was in a cell at St Leonard's Police Station when he was discovered unresponsive.

chef at a top Scots resort was caught stalking the streets while armed with a US military issue combat knife.Michael Campbell, 27, was found to have the lethal Ka-Bar - often referred to as a 'Rambo knife' - in Paisley, near Glasgow.Campbell, who used to work at the five-star Mar Hall, in Bishopton, tried to stash the knife after officers approached him in the street.But they found the weapon hidden behind an electrical box and he is now facing jail after pleading guilty over the find.Campbell,

drugs offences after a 'pre-planned operation' by cops in Cardenden this morning.Earlier we told how at least four marked police vans had been spotted on Dundonald Park in Cardenen, near Lochgelly, Fife.Emergency services - including a National Risk Ambulance and specialist forensics officers - were sent to the scene as part of the planned operation.At around 9am officers acting on a warrant carried out a search of the house.A 37-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman have now been arrested and

police chief has paid tribute after the death of a fellow officer who spent almost 40 years fighting crime.John Cordiner passed away with his loving wife and family by his side in Kirkcaldy on Monday, February 1.The 74-year-old has been hailed for a distinguished career with Fife police where he worked as a traffic warden.The dad-of-two moved to work in the Disclosure Unit before retiring in 2011.Police Scotland announced his tragic passing on Tuesday with a statement from Divisional Commander

Nick Nairn had to bail out the damage after finding himself flooded by four inches of water at his Cook School. Stirling born Nick, who became the youngest Scottish chef to win a Michelin Star in the early 1990s, had to close the school at Lake of Menteith during lockdown in accordance with government guidelines.

lockdown depression Raymond Nicholls, 82, who lives alone and has no family members close by, has been popping in to Cupcake Coffee Box on Kirkcaldy High Street, Fife, every day in a bid to keep his spirits up. Raymond, who moved to the town from Stockport, Greater Manchester, after his wife died in 2002, has found the loneliness difficult to combat during the pandemic.

link!It is anticipated that the results of the university study survey and subsequent recommendations for mental health support within universities will be available later this year.Universities Scotland, Colleges Scotland is a partner in the project along with funders The Robertson Trust.Participants will be offered the chance to be entered into a prize draw, with three students at each university winning a share of £200.

Gordon Ramsay told a TikTok chef it's no surprise that he's single after he watched him create a horror Valentine's pastry.The telly chef who likes to have a say in other's recipes, didn't hold back when he saw the unusual and slightly disturbing Valentine's dish.As people around the UK get ready for St Valentine's Day on Sunday, the apple and cherry pie by Nikkal Carraz wasn't a dish that Scots born Gordon was ready to recommend.

James Wolffe, who was not in post at the time of the prosecution, this week apologised and also backed calls for an independent judge-led inquiry into what went wrong, conceding the judge may come from out-with Scotland.Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has now also leant his support to calls for an inquiry during an appearance before the Public Audit and Post Legislative Scrutiny Committee at Holyrood on Thursday.“I did listen to the debate in the Scottish Parliament yesterday and heard from the

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Opposition to a controversial power line planned for the Ken-Dee glen appears to be gathering force.Latest figures show 160 objections to SP Energy Network’s (SPEN) project between Glenlee and Tongland.That number is likely to rise significantly because of a two-month time lag in publishing submissions.Up to 120 pylons are proposed in the application to the Scottish Government’s energy consents unit.Galloway

Scottish Labour’s leadership contenders have revealed that they could push for income tax rises.Hopefuls Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar broke the news while debating their political stances on BBC's The Nine programme on Monday.Ms Lennon said any changes would be part of an overall review while Mr Sarwar claimed he wanted to bring in more money to the public purse by increasing the amount paid by top earners.He added: “I think we need a progressive tax system where we get the powers we need to do

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Renfrewshire’s young people has been launched.PACE Theatre Company is behind Ignite21 which will give out small grants, offer free rehearsal space and provide partnership opportunities for artists or organisations to create exciting new artwork for young people.The scheme has been funded by Creative Scotland as part of the Scottish Government Covid-19 Emergency Fund.Jenni Mason, artistic director of PACE explained: “We are passionate about the transformative power of the arts and committed to

Grangemouth park undergoing a £192,000 regeneration project.

organisers helping families stay on top of mess.Zoe Berry and Victoria McHugh have gutted attics, cleared out overflowing cupboards and helped hoarders reclaim their home in their unique job roles.Professionally known as Life/Edit, the Edinburgh-based duo will tackle anything from wardrobes to garages and get a "real buzz" creating "calm out of chaos."The clean queens, who work across Edinburgh and the Lothians, left their nine to five jobs two years ago to declutter full time - and say they

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserDaniel Barrie of Keep Scotland Beautiful – which runs Litter Less on behalf of the Foundation of Environmental Education, with the campaign being sponsored by the Wrigley Company Foundation – said: “We’re thrilled that we are once again able to support children and educators.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in