Scots farmer tows cops up road in tractor after car got stuck in snow

lawyers claimed the men should walk free from jail because jurors had ‘made up their minds’ about their guilt during a trial have lost their appeals.Brian Ferguson, 38, Andrew Gallacher, 41, Robert Pickett, 54, Andrew Sinclair, 33, John Hardie, 36, and Peter Bain, 46, are serving prison sentences for conspiracy to murder.They were convicted following proceedings at the High Court in Glasgow in May 2019.

Glasgow, was left devastated after son Kyle, 24, passed away on Tuesday February 23.The tragic loss came the day before he was to carry older brother Jim’s coffin following his short battle with cancer.Single dad Tam had been a sole carer to Kyle, who had cerebral palsy, for the last ten years since the death of his wife Marie in 2011.Celtic-fan Kyle passed away “peacefully” from kidney problems and complications from his condition in hospital with his dad at his side.“It was very, very quick,”

arrested after over £10,000 worth of fake banknotes were seized in West Lothian. Police raided two properties on search warrants on Tuesday and Wednesday.

She started the year by shooting scenes for her Netflix film The Princess Switch 3 in Scotland.  But Vanessa Hudgens enjoyed a rare break from her busy schedule as she returned to Los Angeles on Monday morning.

coronavirus vaccine in Scotland. The most vulnerable groups - such as care home residents and pensioners - were among the first to receive the jab, which is seen as the key component behind the end to lockdown restrictions.Three vaccinations have been given the green light for use in Scotland after they were deemed safe by medicines’ regulatory officials late last year.

Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our Criminal Record newsletter.Police are hunting a danger driver who ploughed a car into a fence then ran off leaving an injured passenger behind.The cowardly motorist legged it after smashing his VW Golf into a metal barrier at Stanley Road, Paisley, at around 9.20am this morning.Cops revealed the man made off despite his female pal needing urgent medical help.She was rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, where

BBC Scotland presenter has been slammed after calling herself a 'midget' during an autocue blunder.Viewers raged at Sally Magnusson after she said she had to 'become a midget' to bend down and see her script during Reporting Scotland last night.She had lost her place live on air after it appeared the autocue had accidentally showed the wrong story leaving her to think on her feet.But the awkward moment left some viewers furious at her 'cruel' choice of words.'Midget' is often used as an

Glasgow.The 61-year-old was badly hurt after his white Honda CB650 collided with a grey Ford Kuga on Monday, February 22.Emergency services were called to the scene on Royston Road, near the entrance of the British Car Auctions site, at around 4.15pm.The biker was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but tragically lost his fight for life two days later.The driver of the car was uninjured.Police Scotland confirmed the bike rider’s tragic death and are asking for any witnesses who

Scottish Government has announced.Health secretary Jeane Freeman announced an update on the vaccination programme at today's daily briefing.She said some 94% of 64 to 69 year-olds had now received their first jab with the country on target to have offered every adult a dose by the end of July.But she faced questions from journalists about whether certain key sectors could be prioritised above others.The health secretary said that the government was following expert advice from the Joint

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mum, with a black belt in karate, now gets out of breath after simply loading a washing machine as the effects of Long-COVID continue to turn her life upside down.Ruth Moore, 49, from East Mains, was an otherwise fit and healthy woman until the potentially deadly virus ravaged her family.She, along with two of her three daughters, husband, James and 79-year-old mum, Gloria, were all struck down with coronavirus in October last year, testing positive within days of each other.The domino effect

told how the body of a man was found at around 2.40pm today in the woods near Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of David Letham, reported missing earlier today, has been informed.Heartbroken loved ones took to social media in their droves to pay tribute to David on social media.

Paisley man.Officers from Police Scotland confirmed they discovered a body at around 2.40pm today in the woods near Bridge of Weir.Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of David Letham, reported missing earlier today, has been informed.The 31-year-old was last seen at around 3.30am this morning in Paisley as police launched an extensive search for him.Police confirmed to the Daily Record that his disappearance at the time was also linked to a major incident in Bridge of Weir

Montrose.The man indecently exposed himself to members of the public in the area of Kinnaber Woods and beach.It's believed the incident took place at around 10:30am on Saturday morning.The suspect is described as white, 20-30 years of age, stocky build, messy looking dark hair and facial hair.He was wearing a navy top, grey shorts and a navy hat which potentially had a grey logo on the front.Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak with any

police at a home.Michelle Lizanec, of Catmoor Avenue, Scone, was found by cops at a property on Orchard Way, Inchture, at around 11.40pm last Saturday, February 13.A 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the 44-year-old's death after a 12-hour long siege at a Dundee house.Tributes have poured in for Michelle who was hailed as a 'a lovely woman' by pals.Now friends of Michelle, Suzanne Cunningham and Robert Dow, have urged people to help her children out during 'this horrific

Glasgow park sparking a huge police investigation. The 18-year-old woman was attacked in Festival Park, in the Pacific Quay area of the city.

Glasgow mum who died after battling coronavirus.Mandy Davren died yesterday morning after fighting the disease as devastated loved ones posted their condolences online.The 43-year-old B&M colleague from Easterhouse leaves behind a nine-year-old son, Mason.Facebook was flooded with tributes to Mandy as pals reminisced of fond memories and sent their thoughts to her family.One woman wrote: "I am total gutted and heartbroken to hear the sad news of Mandy Davren passing away."My heart goes out to

West Dunbartonshire on Saturday night.Detectives in Clydebank have launched a probe after the incident happened in Renton on Saturday, February 13.Police and ambulance crews raced to Main Street in the village after the report of the 39-year-old being assaulted by a man at around 9.45pm.Medics rushed the injured man by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is being treated for a head injury.Hospital staff have described his condition as serious but stable.Cops are are now

Perthshire.Emergency services were called to the property on Bridgeton Brae in Almondbank at around 9.40am on Monday.The little girl was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics and doctors were called to the home.Police Scotland have confirmed they are treating the death as ‘unexplained’.Local residents reported a heavy emergency services response in the area around the time of the incident.Uniformed officers are believed to be carrying out door to door enquiries as their probe