One of Scotland’s most dangerous rapists and prolific domestic abuser is jailed

as his most aggressive client.Ronnie Renucci QC said Richey’s conduct made him question whether the decision to free him was the right one.He also told how his client tried to intimidate police when he was interviewed in connection with an assault and robbery.The former US Marine, originally from Edinburgh, was sentenced to death for the murder of two-year-old Cynthia Collin who died in a fire at her mother’s apartment in Columbus Grove, Ohio, in June 1986.He claimed it was a miscarriage of

festive season can be a dangerous time for our beloved pets. In the run up to Christmas Day, there are often hidden dangers which catch out dog and cat owners every year.

Probe at Perth care home after a number of people die following COVID outbreak His name has been added to the Sex Offenders' Register for three years and stringent conditions relating to his behaviour and future use of computers have been put in place.McHallam was nominated for a Scottish BAFTA award for his role in 2016 short film Crowman.He was convicted by a jury of being in possession of the images at his home over a three-day period in October, 2018.The court was told that 274 images were

smuggling drugs in and out of Scotland from her Edinburgh home. Xiao Ya Chen, 40, was sentenced to three-years and four-months in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh today.

console, a court heard. Jonathan Mcgregor also downloaded videos and photographs showing youngsters being subjected to sickening sexual acts onto his mobile phone.

Scottish Conservatives leader claimed allowing the children of key workers to return to class as of January 5 while others must wait a further week until blended learning begins risked widening the attainment gap. Under government plans announced on Saturday all pupils will not return to school on a full-time basis until January 18.

lovesick Romeo jailed for riding a jetski from Scotland to see her on the Isle of Man says she will marry him – if he asks.

First Minister also announced a strict travel ban between Scotland and the rest of the UK and the world.

lockdown, latest figures have revealed.A rise in figures has sparked a warning from child abuse charity NSPCC, who say the cumulative impact of the effects of the pandemic meant young people would be “cooped up” with their abusers over the festive period.The number of referrals from the charity's helpline are up by over 50% compared with before the first lockdown in March.Since then over 900 referrals have been made to external agencies such as Police Scotland and social services.The NSPCC's

police officer who downloaded child rape videos while he was in the force has been jailed for a year. Derek Kennedy was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for ten years after being caught with thousands of sickening child porn images.

rapist who killed family pets to exert control over women has been caged. Former bouncer Paul Hill was convicted of 14 serious sexual and violent offences after a jury returned guilty verdicts after less than 90 minutes of deliberation.

jailed for breaching coronavirus rules after he took the four-and-a-half hour trip to visit his girlfriend. McLaughlan, from North Ayrshire, made the crossing despite having never driven a water scooter before, the BBC reports.

Brendan O’Carroll has spoken about the reaction and backlash he faces when actors leave Mrs Brown’s Boys.

child abuse images - some featuring infants. Ryan David Anderson, a 39-year-old now former officer who had been based in the Scottish Borders, found himself in the dock after Cumbrian counterparts called at his Carlisle home on May 11.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal tour which today kicked off in Scotland during lockdown. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Edinburgh Waverley station on Monday morning as they began their whistle-stop tour of the UK, aimed to thank frontline workers of the pandemic.

coronavirus crisis has been a national humiliation, new research shows. A majority of respondents (51%) think the Government's handling of the crisis has been a national humiliation - twice as many as those who disagree (26%).

abuse survivor has secured £100,000 in damages after being molested and beaten while in care.The man – known as Victim N – was locked in cupboards, beaten with a stick and sexually abused when he was being looked after as a child by the Sisters of Nazareth Catholic order.He was then moved to council-run Auldhouse Care Home in Glasgow, only to be subjected to worse violence.Victim N, now 58 and living in England, raised a legal action after spending decades coming to terms with what happened.He

East Kilbride food bank.

burlesque dancing.Kirsty Barr suffered years of violent attacks before summoning the courage to go to the police which ended in him being convicted.Now the mum from Alloa has reclaimed her life as one of Scotland’s most successful burlesque dancers.Kirsty dresses in silk basques, fishnet stockings and high heels to teach fellow abuse victims as well as performing live on stage.The former hair salon owner, who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after giving evidence against her abuser, is