Scots mum opens up on brave tot's fight for life in battle against heart disease

paedo Waverley skipper ruined her son's life - and she was pleased the pervert died behind bars.David Neill, 76, died in December last year after being locked up in February following a conviction over four charges of indecent assault.He was jailed for seven years, and had also been jailed in 1998 for three years for abusing five teenage boys in his cabin on Clyde trips or while berthing at Glasgow.The pervert skippered the world famous ship between 1975 and 1997, luring teenagers onboard by

taxi driver left a passenger with a 29-inch scar after reversing over her and breaking her leg when she got out of his car.Gerald Burns did not realise Maria Reid, who has since passed away, was behind his vehicle after he dropped her off.Burns, 53, reversed over her, believing she was actually a pothole, as she stood behind his car trying to catch her breath.She was rushed to hospital for treatment following the incident and had surgery to place supporting pins into the break, leaving her with

Kilmarnock.Officers were called to the Glebe Road area of the town at around 9.35pm on Thursday, March 18, following reports of disturbance. A 56-year-old man was found to have sustained serious injuries after leaving the Wellbeck fish and chip shop.

mum was left horrified after her neighbour's porn accidentally played through her child's night light while she was asleep. Dawn Lothian, from Edinburgh, had put her daughter to bed when she was startled by 'load moans' coming from her bedroom.

paramedic after receiving amazing care from the ambulance service. Gina Scanlan has told of her inspiration to join the Scottish Ambulance Service after witnessing the care her baby Willow received before she sadly died.

Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.Stephen Quigley was found dead on Wednesday morning around 7.20am and police launched an appeal to identify him.The 26-year-old, from Neilston, East Renfrewshire, was later named by officers, with tributes pouring in across social media soon after.One person described Stephen as a “lovely young lad” and sent heartfelt condolences to his family while others said he would be missed.They wrote: “Such a lovely young lad, will miss seeing you out.

cat came home with horror injuries she suspects he got when 'kicked' by a thug. Little Oreo returned to his home in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire around 4pm yesterday with 'massive' bruising around the stomach and bottom.

cancer just four months after giving birth to her baby girl.

slashed a man at a bus stop with a piece of broken glass was had been jailed. Theresa Spiewak, 54, had earlier threatened to "deal with" with her victim over the way he'd allegedly taken money from her teenage daughter.

eating four Chinese takeaways a week, her "go-to" dinner, and snacking on crisps and chocolate. She piled on the pounds after struggling with postnatal depression following the birth of her first daughter when she was just 15.

breast cancer on Christmas Eve has vowed to make sure others affected by the disease are given the vital support they need.Samantha Millar, 29, was told she had the disease at the end of last year and would need to undergo chemotherapy and a double mastectomy.The charity volunteer and mum of an 11-year-old daughter was just 28 when she was given the news – it is uncommon for anyone under the age of 30 to be diagnosed with breast cancer.But Samantha, who joined the dedicated team at East

Airdrie woman has shared her story of receiving a life-changing kidney transplant – saying: “The change it’s made to my life is quite unbelievable, and I have my donor to thank for that.”Fiona Davies was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) at the age of 17, and went on to receive a transplant four years ago having reached end-stage kidney failure in October 2016.Talking about her experience to mark the recent world kidney day, she told of her gratitude for the transplant that has

Arbroath.Emergency services were called to Leonard Street at around 6.55pm on Monday, March 22. A 50-year-old man was badly hurt and rushed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment.

Greenock. He was taken to Inverclyde Royal Hospital and remained there overnight.

cancer has been left heartbroken after finding out she had just months left to live. Gemma Mcgowan, 29, is one of just three people in the world to be diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the nasal cavity.

Edinburgh Live, that a cordon was put in place to close off the area on Wednesday afternoon.

breast cancer aged just 34.Tragic Hayley Sutherland leaves behind two young daughters Jessie, 4, and Georgie, 2, and her partner Kyle following her death at the end of last month.An online fundraiser has been launched to help support the family through the difficult timeAnd at the time of writing a massive £16,935 has been brought in by friends, family and well-wishers.Devastated friend Lynsey Robertson told how Hayley had 'wanted to stay around' for the girls and how the former Dundee

smashed outside her home at the weekend. Karen Laidlaw woke on Sunday morning to find that her car, as well as her partners, had been targeted by vandals.

Edinburgh mum Diana Meacock was horrified when her son Ollie made the discovery near their local Scotmid shop in Portobello.The child was on a playdate with a friend when they found the weapon near Bath Street.Diana, 25, says her son came running out of the bushes upset after finding the dangerous blade.She told Edinburgh Live: "We were out with one of his friends and we stopped at the shop for a juice and a snack.