A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a dad-of-seven who died after an alleged street attack in Aberdeen.
Man dies after explosion at Perth recycling centre as second casualty rushed to hospital
28.02.2023 - 16:39 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A man has died following an explosion at a recycling centre in Perth.
Emergency crews raced to the scene following a huge explosion at around 12.45am at the Shore recycling centre on Friarton Road.
Police Scotland has confirmed that the body of a 46-year-old man was found at the scene. Formal identification has yet to take place but his next of kin are aware.
Another man, aged 41, was taken to Ninewells Hospital with serious injuries where his condition is described as stable.
The M90 is closed at Friarton bridge. Traffic is being diverted and road users are advised to avoid the area. Chief Inspector Tom Leonard, area commander for Perth and Kinross, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died at what is a very difficult time for them. “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what has happened and officers are conducting a joint investigation with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
“I would like to thank members of the public, particularly road users, for their patience while our colleagues in the Scottish Fire and Rescue service work to put out the fire. “Officers are continuing to liaise with other emergency services and partners while enquiries are carried out.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson advised locals in the area to keep their windows shut.
A spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 12.39am on Tuesday, 28 February to reports of a large fire within an industrial recycling centre at Friarton Bridge Park, Perth.
“Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances plus other specialist resources to the scene, where crews continue to tackle a fire involving approximately 200 tonnes of scrap material.
“Road closures remain in place and we would
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.03.2023 / 14:01
First picture of 'one-of-a-kind' grandad who died after alleged Aberdeen street attack
The heartbroken family of a man who died in Aberdeen at the weekend has paid tribute to the "one-of-kind" father and grandad.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.03.2023 / 00:31
Kate Forbes visits Perthshire farm as part of SNP leadership campaign with promise of cabinet "refresh"
Kate Forbes has pledged the Scottish Government cabinet will undergo a “refresh” if she is elected First Minister - as her campaign trail came to Perthshire this week.
dailyrecord.co.uk
15.03.2023 / 16:57
Pedestrian who died after being hit by car in Scots town named by police
A man who died in Paisley after being struck by a car has been named by police. Stuart Crawford suffered critical injuries after being struck by a silver Ford Fiesta while walking on the town's Causeyside Street at around 10.15pm on Saturday March 11.
dailyrecord.co.uk
13.03.2023 / 13:21
Tommy Sheridan's mum dies in fire at Glasgow home as 'heartbroken' son pays tribute
Tommy Sheridan’s mother has tragically died after a fire broke out at her home in Glasgow.
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.03.2023 / 15:29
Single Scots mum dying of cancer desperate to spend final days in native South Africa
A single mum with cancer given just months to live is desperate to spend her final days in her native South Africa.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.03.2023 / 19:21
Pensioner dies after being found injured at Scots flat as man appears in court
A pensioner has died after being found injured at a Scots property.
dailyrecord.co.uk
09.03.2023 / 13:45
Two more men arrested after dad killed in Greenock 'shooting'
A further two men have been arrested in connection with the death of Neil Canney who was allegedly gunned down on his Greenock doorstep last week.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
09.03.2023 / 13:41
'Wait there, you’ve had it': Thug punched man unconscious after comment at cash machine
A father-of-six attacked a victim even after he lay unconscious during a "sickening" assault. Michael Daniels subjected his victim to a "prolonged and persistent" attack in the early hours of May 7 last year in "retaliation" over an earlier incident.
dailyrecord.co.uk
08.03.2023 / 23:51
Child dies after lorry crashes into grandmother pushing pram on busy street
A child has died after a lorry crashed into a grandmother pushing a pram.
dailyrecord.co.uk
06.03.2023 / 12:45
Man dies in horror house fire in Falkirk as woman rushed to hospital
A man has died and a woman is in hospital following a devastating house fire in Falkirk.
dailyrecord.co.uk
06.03.2023 / 11:43
Second man charged after dad killed in Greenock 'shooting'
A second man has been charged in connection with the death of Neil Canney who was allegedly gunned down on his Greenock doorstep last week.
dailyrecord.co.uk
04.03.2023 / 22:07
Woman who disappeared over three decades ago is found alive in Puerto Rico
A woman who was declared dead in the United States after she went missing for more than three decades has been found alive in Puerto Rico. Patricia Kopta, then 52, disappeared suddenly in 1992 from Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US after her husband came home and she was nowhere to be seen.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.03.2023 / 21:13
Popular Crannog Centre at Loch Tay named as finalist in the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards
A Highland Perthshire visitor attraction’s commitment to offering local young people opportunities has won it a place as a finalist in the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.03.2023 / 13:43
Crown Office join fire and police services in investigating tragic Perth recycling centre explosion
The Crown Office and Health and Safety Executive have joined fire and police services in investigating the Shore Recycling blast which killed a worker and injured another.
dailyrecord.co.uk
26.02.2023 / 16:45
Man charged after person found seriously injured at Scots property dies at scene
A man has died after being found seriously injured at a Scots property.
dailyrecord.co.uk
25.02.2023 / 21:31
Man charged after woman found dead at Hamilton home
A man has been charged after a 37-year-old woman was found dead within a house in Hamilton.
dailyrecord.co.uk
24.02.2023 / 22:29
Man dies in fire at Scots council-run sheltered housing
A man has died in a fire at a council-run shelter housing complex in Forfar. Emergency services raced to the scene on Thursday evening at Andrew Smyth Gardens.
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.02.2023 / 21:39
A Place in the Sun's Jean Johansson devastated as dad dies
Jean Johnasson has paid tribute to her late dad, John weeks after he sadly passed away.
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.02.2023 / 08:15
Scots mum devastated after developer withdraws from sale of home - and 'keeps' £2k deposit
A Paisley mum has lambasted a developer after it withdrew from the sale of a home – but held on to her deposit and cash paid for fixtures and fittings. Julie Nicol paid Kingston Residential (KR) £2,000 in July 2021 to secure a three-bed home due to be constructed on Broadlie Road, Neilston, by December of that year.