Scots lad misses out on massive £157m Euromillions lotto win by just one number

Lawrence Chaney has supported Nathan Evans in his race to number one as his two versions of Wellerman go top five on iTunes.Lawrence, who disappeared off Twitter after being trolled last week, still has her Instagram and Twitter accounts and couldn't resist backing the Sea Shanty musician.Wearing her buoyant bright orange costume she enthused: "Alright lads.

Paisley woman Patti Henry says her family are desperately seeking an end to their four-year ordeal.Mother-of-one Patti, 46, was reported missing in March 2017 and, despite extensive searches, she has never been found and is believed to be dead.A pensioner was arrested and charged in connection with her disappearance in 2019 and is due to stand trial later this year after delays due to the pandemic.But her frustrated family are now calling for closure and hope that they will one day be able to

Whitburn, West Lothian, was released on bail and returned to Scotland.But he failed to attend his 2017 trial but was found guilty and given a 10-year prison term.McLean was only extradited to begin his sentence in January last year.Now the young woman’s family have hit out after he lodged an appeal which means she faces having to return to Greece to give evidence.Her mum, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, said: “I never thought I’d ever say this about another human being but I wish he

Police have launched a frantic search for a missing Scots teenager after she vanished from home.Courtney Leigh Simpson, 14, was last seen in the Granby Avenue area of Livingston at around 10.45am yesterday morning.The youngster is described as being around 5ft 5in in height, of slim build with long brown hair.She was last seen wearing a long white puffer coat with a fur hood, black trousers and black ankle boots.Police in West Lothian are appealing for information to help trace the teenager and

Isle of Bute. Cuthbert, 24, saw red on May 27 last year - the day before First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the Covid-19 lockdown, which had been in place since March 23, was coming to an end.

Aberdeen.Emergency services raced to the scene on Pitmedden Road at around 4pm on Monday, March 1.Thick plumes of black smoke have filled the sky and can be seen from miles around, local reports claim.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday

teenage girl has suddenly vanished from Bathgate sparking a frantic police search to find her.Demi Lee Middleton has been missing for two days after being last seen at 4.30pm on Thursday 25th February.Police are worried about the safety of the 15-year-old schoolgirl who disappeared from the Old Deans Road area after heading towards the town centre.Demi is described as around 5ft 6 inches tall, slight build, with light brown shoulder length hair.

Police discovered £270,000 worth of cannabis during a routine Scots car stop.Two men have now been arrested in connection following the drug bust yesterday.Cops pulled the vehicle over as it headed north on the A76 in Sanquhar before finding the alleged stash.Investigations are on-going into the incident.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in Sanquhar recovered cannabis with an estimated street value of £270,000."Officers carried out a routine check on a vehicle heading north on the A76

fire attack.The alarm was raised at around 9pm on Monday, February 22, after a residential property was torched in Marischal Street, Peterhead.Brave residents swiftly extinguished the blaze before the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene.While no one was injured, police believe the fire was started deliberately and are appealing for witnesses.They are especially keen to speak with any motorists who may have dash cam footage from the street or the Tolbooth Wynd areaDetective

Sydney Devine received a final round of applause today as his funeral cortege stopped outside the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.Fans lined the streets to pay tribute to the stage star, fondly known as 'Steak 'n' Kidney', following his death earlier this month, aged 81.Sydney, from Cleland, North Lanarkshire, was best known for his version of the song Tiny Bubbles.

Lotto’s Set For Life game.Instead, the taxi driver won just £250 after being one number out.It happened nearly a year after he lost out on winning the £500,000 Thunderball jackpot.After reading about Clydebank lad Aidan Murray, who missed out on a £157million EuroMillions win by just one number last week, Gregor said he knows the feeling.The 48-year-old, from Wormit, near Dundee, said: “On November 16 last year, I picked the numbers 6, 17, 21, 38 and 39 and life ball number 6.“If I’d picked 13

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

cops ending up on the wrong side of the law has more than doubled in seven years.Police Scotland is under increasing pressure to disclose the crimes and ranks involved.More than 360 serving officers were arrested on suspicion of criminal offences last year compared to 136 in 2013-14.During the same period, the proportion of those reported who went on to be charged with a criminal offence dropped from almost half to just one in 20.But police and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service have

police search in Fife.Kieran Low was last seen at his home in the Rosyth area at around 4pm on Friday.The 15-year-old has links to the Dunfermline, Kircaldy and Glenrothes areas.Police searching for Kieran say his family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.Kieran is described as five foot, two inches tall and of a slim build.He has long overgrown red, auburn hair and brown eyes.Kieran was last seen wearing a bright Blue Stone Island jacket with Stone Island badge on the upper

knife told cops he had been helping his mate fit a carpet.John Fletcher, 60, was spotted staggering around with his pal in the town’s Ferguslie Park area at around 5.15pm.Paisley Sheriff Court heard officers on patrol swooped on the pair and found the weapon in Fletcher’s inside pocket.Procurator fiscal depute Kara Watt told the court: “Police officers were on mobile patrol and they observed the accused and another male.“They appeared to be under the influence of something and police officers

tried to sell a baby for £1million. Evil Claire Boyle, 34, was convicted of child neglect after the horrific incident at her Ayrshire home where a little boy was trapped in the modified cot.

teenage Scots girl who has been missing for two days.Officers are desperately looking for Lisa Ferguson after she was reported missing on Tuesday February 16 from the Balfron area near Glasgow.The 16-year-old has links to the central belt as she is known to travel to the city.Concerns are now growing for the schoolgirls safety, with police appealing for information from anyone who may be able to help them track her down.She is described as 5'5" tall, slim build, blue eyes and long brown

Scots river after a late night rescue mission.Emergency services were called to the Dighty Burn in the Monifieth area at around 10.45pm on Tuesday.Concerns had been raised about the welfare of a woman in the area.A search, including resources from HM Coastguard and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, took place with the tragic discovery made near the River Tay a short time later.Formal identification has yet to take place and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal regarding the

affairs with married men during lockdown.Divorcee Kelly, from Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, found it tough sticking to coronavirus restrictions after her marriage broke down because she missed the sex.The 32-year-old began having cybersex with men before taking things to the next level and meeting in the flesh for sex behind their wives' backs.During Kelly's first affair, the pair would regularly drive up to Loch Lomond and 'find a quiet spot for sex'.She said: "I had been on my own for too long and

Scottish Child Payment launched on Monday but only 77,000 applications had been received as of last Sunday from an estimated total of 138,000 eligible households. Parents and carers who receive other welfare support - such as Universal Credit - are able to apply for the payment for each child under the age of six, with the benefit being rolled out for all qualifying under-16s by 2022.