Money launderer caught with £132,000 cash including Scottish notes in van tells cops 'it's just a delivery'

Police have launched a probe after a woman was conned out of a four-figure sum of cash by “shameless” fraudsters pretending to offer roofing work. Two men turned up at the home of the 66-year-old woman on August 6 claiming to be from a roofing company.

North Coast 500 after pointing out that the overcrowded route has become a victim of its own success.

was caught hoarding thousands of child abuse images at a Scots property. Alex Edgecombe was found to have the horrific haul spread between his mobile phone and an online storage account.

Perth -based MSP is taking part in a classic car rally to raise money for a charity close to his heart.

Skye. Cath Bain, 39, was visiting family on Skye when she decided to take a boat trip out from Portree earlier this month.

forced to close after heaving rain flooded the kitchen during service. Scotland has been smacked with flood alerts after forecasters issued a weather warning for thunderstorms as the wet spell enters its fourth day.

iOS - Android A Scottish water spokesperson said: "Some properties in parts of Airdrie are experiencing a loss of normal water supply, low water pressure or discoloured water following a burst water main." Our engineers have been investigating this emergency issue and are working hard to locate the burst to allow repairs to be carried. In an attempt to minimise the impact of the burst on customers water supplies we are redirecting water from other areas to restore normal water supply.

coastguard teams were called out to shore after reports of “screams” from a member of the public. HM coastguard teams from Kinghorn, Leven and South Queensferry along with Kinghorn RNLI launched a search party after the screams and flashing lights were reportedly heard between Burntisland and Kinghorn last night around 10.45pm.

iOS - Android It comes as part of a £10 million commitment from the Scottish Government to support a new five-year social isolation and loneliness plan.CHSS’s Kindness Programme launched in April last year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scots home owner has told how he captured two shadowy figures 'stealing milk and other dairy products' from her doorstep. The alleged theft was filmed on a ring camera, with two hooded figures spotted lifting the dairy delivery in the early hours of the morning before speeding off in a vehicle.

indecent pictures of kids, with watchdogs warning he poses a 'high risk' of re-offending. Gavin Dunlop, who worked with Fife Council, was convicted of taking or making the pictures of children and also having possession of the images.

Lidl is bringing in new technology to its checkout system across stores. The budget supermarket giant announced it is launching new scan-as-you-shop tech - but some shoppers aren't happy about the system.

Angela Constance has held talks to discuss potential legislation to allow Drug Consumption Rooms in Scotland. Angela Constance had a “constructive meeting” with Labour MSP Paul Sweeney, who believes the such facilities should be viewed the same way as needle exchanges, which UK law already comfortably accommodates.

Scottish weather may be temperamental, but there’s no denying that even a glimpse of sunshine gives most of us a mood boost and the recent spell of prolonged high temperatures has given many people an opportunity to make improvements around the home - inside and out. And before the dark nights stat drawing in, now is the perfect time to think about ways to save money now ahead of the higher fuel bills coming later in the year.

Claire Foy and Olivia Coleman both blew viewers away with their turns as Queen Elizabeth on Netflix’s The Crown. Now, Imelda Staunton will put her signature on the role.

CCTV. Investigators believe the man captured in the footage may be able to assist with their enquiries into the shocking incident which took place in Clydebank.An 84-year-old woman was visited at her home by a man who claimed that he needed to check her water supply in order to gain access to her Dumbarton Road property.