Scots drunk who spat on woman's car while she was with her son dodges jail

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road and overturning his boss's van in a field, has dodged jail.Ross Cochrane, 56, was over three times the legal limit on a Tuesday afternoon when the incident occurred on a country lane between Myothill Road and Karries Court, near Little Denny Reservoir, Stirlingshire.Falkirk Sheriff Court heard (on Thursday, September 30th) that about 12.15 pm a walker, named as Claire Jack, noticed a white Citroen Berlingo van coming "at speed" towards her along the lane.Prosecutor Sarah Smith said: "The

Sam Heughan has told his fans he's had to delay the release of his new book Clanlands Almanac due to 'supply chain disruption'. The Outlander actor and his co-star Graham McTavish, released their first book last year and following its huge success, they've decided to bring out another.

Grado fans couldn't believe it when a lookalike of the Scots wrestler appeared on Beat The Chasers and joked he was the son of Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett. Burly ventilation systems designer and comedian Connor appeared on Saturday night’s episode of the ITV quiz.

warning after a woman was caught on camera spiking herself and then claiming her drink was drugged. The Ship Inn, Elie, Fife, took to social media today urging other premises to be on the lookout for the woman and her partner.

terrifying moment two men were winched to safely from the bottom of a sea stack in the Highlands. Huge waves off the treacherous Atlantic Sea and strong winds battered Mike and Chris who got stuck at the foot of the Old Man of Stoer in Sutherland on Thursday evening.

The plot for “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” adapted from William Shakespeare’s classic play, is almost too familiar to waste space for explanation. Even so, the basic premise sees Lord Macbeth (Denzel Washington), a well-respected soldier, spurred by three witches’ prophecy and the aspirations of his wife, the Machiavellian Lady Macbeth (Frances McDormand), transfixed by an ambition for the Scottish crown.

Outlander star Sam Heughan says he would pretend to be an American in order to get roles Stateside because he was so broke. The Scots actor would make up stories about his background and family history when he was penniless and living in Los Angeles.

Food and supply shortages - unfortunately - have become a pretty common thing over the last year or so. But now the shortages are causing disruption to CO2 production, which might result in pretty bleak news for fizzy pop lovers.

James Bond fans have been desperate to know who is lined up to play the next spy agent, but now bookies say it could be female actress. William Hill has now bumped up Vigil actress Suranne Jones to play 007 at 9-1 following demand for her inclusion in the market.

Men In Kilts star Sam Heughan has dropped a hint for programme lovers to vote for him or his co-star Graham McTavish in the latest Bafta Scotland awards. It has been widely publicised in the past that Sam's other show Outlander has missed out on some awards in the past.

drugs after cops spotted him “sweating profusely” in Edinburgh’s Waverley train station. Lee Brunton was approached by officers in the station who suspected he and a pal were “under the influence of something”.The 28-year-old was searched and 104 benzodiazepine tablets were recovered from his rucksack.Police also found four screwdrivers in the bag and Brunton, a painter and decorator, was arrested.

drink driver who caused the deaths of two teenage friends in a crash after he drove off from a party was today ordered to be detained for 42 months. Logan Russell was aged 17 when he lost control of his Vauxhall Corsa which left the road and collided with a tree, leaving three passengers in the vehicle unconscious.

The Mirror reports that the news came following a mammogram she booked in July on an annual recall after last year found a lump which proved to be a cluster of benign micro-cysts.

Outlander actor Sam Heughan was raising a glass today as his whisky brand Sassenach won another two gold awards. The Scots star first announced the whisky in 2019, before launching it in the US in March last year and already it's won several awards.

Glasgow. Emergency services were called to Shandwick Street in Easterhouse in the early hours of Wednesday morning following reports of a car blaze.