Family of Scots grandad thank medics for saving leg with emotional drone video

Andrew Cotter is at it again with a shocking ‘behind the scenes’ video of his pet dogs, Olive and Mabel. Sharing the latest film with 380,000 Twitter followers, Andrew reveals how the pressure of fame has finally forced Mabel to turn to drink.

dogs after Scots owners said a salami stick "saved their dog's life".Sarah Adams and Declan Kemp, from Edinburgh, feared the worst when dog Coco suddenly disappeared while on a walk in the capital's Craigmillar Park area last week.The Daily Record told how the five-year-old Pekingese Cross survived on no food and little water for almost three days down a hidden sewage hole while search teams frantically tried to trace her.Despite a desperate hunt, there was no sign of the tiny dog, as concerns

builder have won a massive payout after his death from asbestosis.Colin Wilson, 62, was exposed to asbestos 40 years ago while working as a labourer.He felt healthy for decades until 2015 when shortness of breath forced him to the doctors.It was originally thought the symptoms were caused by Colin’s smoking habit but scans later confirmed to medics the primary cause of his mesothelioma was actually asbestos.Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers

Aberdeen was that of tragic missing teenager David Macleod - who was to start training to be a doctor in just weeks. 'Kind and loving' David's body was discovered in woods near to the the city's Grandholm Drive last Wednesday, June 24, after going missing the previous Friday.

Lanarkshire.DX Networks, which employs 3500 people in the UK, admitted breaching ­workplace safety laws.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard on Friday that ­warehouse operative Les, 58, spent six weeks in hospital, including 15 days in intensive care, after the accident in January 2018.Neil Thomson, prosecuting, said: “His left leg had to be amputated above the knee and he underwent four skin graft surgeries on his lower right leg.“He continues to receive physiotherapy and ­counselling.

heartwarming moment a Scots mum was reunited with her autistic son after 15 weeks apart. Julie Grant last saw Sean McGinley, 18, the weekend before the coronavirus lockdown came into force on March 23.

lightning.Bolts blasted a hole in a roof and set fire to another house in Saltcoats as thunderstorms hammered North Ayrshire.One family with a five-year-old are understood to have had a miraculous escape when their roof collapsed on them as they slept.A neighbour told how the force of the blast was so strong, she first feared her own home had been hit.She said: “We had a window open and the impact made stuff in the room fall over and the blinds actually lifted away from the window into the

one-night stand at the Grand National is searching for the Scottish dad he's never known. In 2016 we told how Josie Coak, 71, tried to track down the father of her son, Michael Lee, with no success.

coronavrius pandemic has finally reunited with her family.Nora Watson, 87, hasn't been able to meet up with loved ones for 14 weeks after Scotland went into lockdown in March.As the country moves into phase two, Nora, from Carnoustie in Angus, is one of many people who can now form an 'extended household group' or 'bubble'.The former secretary was 'over the moon' to be reunited with her daughter, Audrey Cherry, 64, and son-in-law, 63-year-old John Cherry from Abroath.Nora told the Record: "I

holiday to Portugal was cancelled due to coronavirus.Debbie Sailsman, from Cambuslang, kitted out her Peugeot 5008 with two mini TV screens, throws, toys and snacks to create the luxury movie theatre.The full-time mum, 37, said it took less than three hours to make the car boot cinema for her daughters Sienna, 10, and three-year-old Esme - and it gave her the 'first moment's peace' since lockdown began.Mum-of-two Debbie said she set up the movie-themed surprise as the family had been due to jet

Border Collie had its leg amputated after being attacked by a devil-dog in Livingston.   'Gentle giant' Max was out on a walk when an 'out of control' staffordshire bull terrier allegedly pounced on him. The vicious animal slipped it's harness and set upon Max, leaving him with horror injuries.

Covid lockdown including from a member of the royal family and A-list celebs.In recent weeks June Field, from Dundee - widely regarded as the world’s leading medium - has supported stars including Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, and Linda Lusardi.And the 59-year-old mum-of-one has been “busier than ever” dealing with requests from people around the UK for support during their coronavirus’ battles.To avoid breaking distancing rules, June has used Skype, Facebook and Zoom chats to provided readings and

teenager who took her own life has offered support to three Scottish families rocked by suicide.Annette McKenzie, who lost her daughter Britney Mazzoncini after vicious online bullying, said 'I wish I had the answer' to help.It comes after three youngsters are believed to have tragically passed away within a few days.The stay at home mum from Pollok found her 16-year-old daughter dead on July 7, 2016 after overdosing on anti-depressants in her bedroom.Now she said her heart is 'broken even more'

18-year-old had been struggling with her mental health and her mum's battle with Huntington's Disease when she passed away.She had been staying in Glasgow with family before returning to Wick where she is from originally.Despite spending a lot of time in care loved ones said she always had smile on her face.Now her former carer Ainslie Keenan is helping her heartbroken family with the 'burden' of paying for the young woman's funeral.Ainslie said: "She was only 18 years old and it has really had

dog who died after being poisoned by toxic algae has issued a warning to other pets owners. Andrea Mclellan had let six-year-old Benjamin cool off in a burn near her home in Cupar, Fife, during the sizzling hot weather last week.

Black Lives Matter movement with a powerful video calling for everyone to speak up. Honey Joseph, 20, posted a video to her Facebook encouraging her white friends to engage with the movement and said "silence is so loud right now." The video, which has now racked up over 17,000 views, was in response to the tragic death of George Floyd, 46, who was killed after a police officer knelt on his neck for eight and a half minutes in Minneapolis on Monday.

A dog walker has told of her terror after a masked thug attacked her with a hammer.

The sister of death in custody victim Sheku Bayoh has issued a plea to those planning to demonstrate over the police killing of George Floyd in Scotland to do so virtually.

This is the heartwarming moment a Scots toddler unwraps a Barbie doll with a prosthetic leg and excitedly shouts: “Just like me.”

The family of a vulnerable Scots pensioner have issued a warning after vile internet scammers conned their mother out of £70,000.