Escaped prisoner pretended to be dog walker who had lost his pet to avoid being caught

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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

puppy farming has told how her daughter dropped to her knees in tears after their puppy died just hours after arriving at its new home. Glasgow mum Annemarie bought Pomeranian crossbreed, Angus, online as a present for her two young daughters.

Ant and Dec revealed they were behind Lorraine Kelly's bizarre interview after fans spotted the presenter's unusual antics live on air. The Scots TV presenter's odd behaviour in a chat with rapper KSI on Monday's show left viewers speculating whether she was being instructed what to do in a prank.

money from his bank account after calling his Edinburgh home.But he was snared after bank staff grew concerned about the large withdrawal and alerted police.Baig appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday along with co-accused Abdul Sajjad.Sajjad admitted dragging two police constables alongside his car when he tried to flee them.

Glasgow on Sunday afternoon.

strangers about your dog or posting details of your pet or walking routes online.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 afternoons.Signing up is simple, easy and free.You can pop your email address into the sign up box above, hit Subscribe and we'll

Lorraine Kelly left viewers convinced she was pranking a guest during a bizarre interview which saw the presenter singing, yawning and spotting a mouse. The Scottish TV star's odd behaviour while chatting to YouTuber and rapper KSI on Monday's show left fans speculating that Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly were feeding instructions through an earpiece.

Aberdeenshire. The Care Inspectorate, which regulates and inspects nurseries, said it would "monitor the service" after the incident on 10 March.

And Councillor Drysdale added: “We are grateful to Forestry and Land Scotland for acting so quickly and the new signage is excellent.“They have also very kindly agreed to add these notices at the entrance to Kennick Burn at Laurieston Woods with the aim of getting the message firmly across to locals and visitors alike.

dogs if it can be proved that action had to be taken to protect their livestock. It comes as part of a wider message from Greater Glasgow Police Division about worrying livestock.Worrying livestock means to attack or chase where animals are either injured or suffer in some way.

smash on a Scots street saw a car flip onto its roof this afternoon. The single vehicle collision took place at around 3pm in Kirkcaldy.

family are paying tribute to their tragic dog by putting out a bucket of free balls for other pets.Kerry Grace, 35, and husband Tom, 40, from West Kilbride made the emotional gesture this morning as they grieve their dog Kaiser.The 12-year-old American Cocker Spaniel had to be put down on Wednesday after vets discovered a cancerous lump in his leg.Kerry and Tom along with their seven-year-old son vowed never to forget him.They decided to put out a bucket at his favourite spot at Seamill beach in

snake in the UK Stuart Stoddart was taking his black Labrador, Reuben, for an early morning walk yesterday when he spotted the large snake enjoying the sun near Ladhope Golf Course in Galashiels. The 51-year-old paramedic was alerted to the Adder when it scared a female runner and she warned him of its presence.

dog nappings in Dundee just a week after two other incidents in Baxter Park. On Saturday at Stannergate, Dundee, a 14-year-old boy was approached by three men around 3pm as one then attempted to take his dog's lead from him.

Perthshire dog rescue charity has backed the Scottish SPCA’s calls to introduce a national register to detail those who have been cruel to animals.The move for a National Animal Offenders Register would help stop the breach of bans on keeping animals to prevent those with relevant convictions getting a licence to breed or sell pets.Such a register would also help link animal cruelty with other offences such as domestic violence and record and monitor notices relating to the Control of Dogs

Ayrshire.The animal was found last night at around 4.20pm in the Laigh of Milton area of Kilmarnock.Cops say they've contacted the owner of the dog and that enquiries into the incident are ongoing.A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Around 4.20pm on Monday, 15 March, officers were called to the Laigh of Milton area in Kilmarnock, following the discovery of a dead dog."The owner has been contacted and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances." For the latest news and breaking news

puppy farmers are using rented flats as shop fronts to lure in victims. A ring of closely-knit Irish breeders is booking lets in flats in Glasgow to create a false impression of pups being well looked after in family settings, the Record can reveal.

Nathan Evans got to take part in Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway for the 'end of the show show'.During the grand finale of the show, Nathan was joined by Ant and Dec on stage as they sang along to special lyrics of Wellerman's Sea Shanty which was tailored to the show.On the big screen, many celebs joined in virtually including Joan Collins, Laura Whitmore, Brian May, Chris and Rosie Ramsay, Drag Race's Lawrence and many more.On his Instagram, Nathan said: "Can't actually believe I'm on