Lonely Scots pensioner given job at local cafe to save him from lockdown depression

Police have warned elderly residents to “shut out” bogus workmen after a 83-year-old woman was targeted.Officers warned the public in Aberdeenshire to be vigilant after crooks struck in Fraserburgh.The incident happened on Wednesday March 3 at a home on Old Strichen Road where the elderly woman was targeted by suspected bogus workmen.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed

It was indeed a 'hero' moment for Bobby Lashley on this week's Monday Night Raw as he finally won his first WWE Championship, which was 17 years in the making.

Dundee.The 79-year-old was walking on Glenmoy Avenue when a two-figure sum of money was taken from him.A police probe was launched into the incident which took place between 12.10pm and 12.30pm on Sunday, February 28.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed of the top crime and courts headlines?We share live crime news and exclusive court stories as well as features and

thief who duped a Scots pensioner into letting him into her home so he could steal her purse.The victim, a woman in her eighties, was targeted between 12.15pm and 1.15pm on Friday, February 26.The trickster knocked on her door and swindled his way into her home in Dundee's Bruce Street.Once inside, he distracted her and then made off with her purse.Police have now released a description of the suspect in a bid to trace him.He is described as in his early 40s, around 5ft 6, slim build and with a

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.

pensioner was robbed in broad daylight by a 'man carrying crutches' in a terrifying incident in Dundee this afternoon.Police are appealing for information after the 79-year-old man was robbed on Glenmoy Avenue between 12.10pm and 12.30pm on Sunday.The thug made off with a two-figure sum of money before he was seen walking down Glenmoy Avenue and Glenprosen Terrace after the incident.The man is described as being around 5ft 10 inches tall and of slim build.He was wearing wearing a black beanie

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direct to your inboxMoving to a different city is a stressful prospect even in normal times.But arriving in a new place when you can't mix with other people, and much of society including pubs and restaurants are shut is an even more daunting prospect.So spare a thought for 22-year-old Jake Burns, who recently moved to Manchester from Belfast.He has only experienced our city during the lockdown, and took to social media after admitting feeling 'lonely' in his new home.Jake tweeted: "i know most

bomb was blown up in a controlled explosion on a Scots beach after a terrified local raised the alarm.The casing of the explosive, understood to be from the Second World War, was found at Ballantrae Harbour in South Ayrshire.Local coastguard teams were alerted to the find and the police and disposal experts called to deal with the ordinance.A massive 330 foot cordon was put up around the area as the experts rigged the casing for destruction.Video footage posted by the coastguard team shows the

Dumfries and and robbed a three-figure cash sum in an "extremely frightening ordeal". The terrifying incident has left a 74-year-old man shaken as cops launch a manhunt to find the callous thieves responsible.

Cops are hunting a thief who broke into an elderly woman's home and stole a four figure cash sum.Officers in Fife are appealing for information following the incident on Monday February 15 at a property on Clay Acres Court, Dunfermline.The theft took place between 1am and 6.30pm.A purse containing cash and a bag containing a four figure sum were stolen during the incident.The elderly woman was not at home during the incident.Constable Helena Scott of the Fife Division Community Investigation

punishments – due to coronavirus.Criminals – including those who have hoarded child abuse images – have been ordered to carry out unpaid work as part of Community Payback Orders.But the work has been suspended because of the virus pandemic.Those convicted of crimes against key workers are being allowed to do their unpaid work at home in council areas including Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire.Completing online courses and phone calls with counsellors and employability mentors are also being

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,

tried to sell a baby for £1million. Evil Claire Boyle, 34, was convicted of child neglect after the horrific incident at her Ayrshire home where a little boy was trapped in the modified cot.

BBC and Sky.She was also news editor for Kingdom FM in Fife and interviewed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.She now has her sights set on Holyrood and is the Lib Dem candidate for Edinburgh Northern and Leith.In an emotional article for the Daily Record, Rebecca wrote about her mental health problems after her baby Daphne was born.

psychic has told of snapping the ghostly figure of a young girl during a trip to an abandoned castle turned asylum near Glasgow.Bethany McPherson's skin-crawling experience at Lennox Castle with her ex and his sister is enough to send shivers down anyone's spine.From smelling rotting meat and burning to having an object thrown at her, the 23-year-old is adamant the site -  near Celtic's training complex - is a hot bed of paranormal activity.But it was when she looked back at the pictures from

Police are desperately searching for a Scots man who vanished with his black Labrador dog.Frank Grant is missing from Montgomerie Drive in Nairn leaving his loved ones worried for his safety.The 64-year-old was last seen yesterday at about 2:30pm but has not been in contact with family since.Friends and family are becoming increasingly concerned for him and are trying to track down his current whereabouts.Frank is described as being about 5'6" in height, with grey hair, slim build, blue eyes and

family of a pensioner who was left sprawling in her driveway by a postman say Royal Mail chiefs have ignored their complaints.Footage last week showed a Royal Mail postie refusing to help Patricia Stewart, 72, who had fallen outside her home near Falkirk in sub-zero temperaturesPatricia, who suffers from bone disease, was rescued 20 minutes later by another delivery driver.The callous postman ­– who told frail Patricia he was “too knackered” to help – is understood to have been off work since

drink-drive limit when she was caught by cops.Paisley mum Karen Aitchison, 56, was at the wheel of her black Seat Altea when she was pulled over at Main Street, Bridge of Weir, on January 16.Officers noticed the smell of drink coming from her, and immediately requested another patrol car equipped with a breathalyser attend.