Scots rapist who threatened to snap pregnant lover's neck continued to intimidate her from behind bars

vaccinator ' melted hearts after giving his nana a 'dry run' before her Covid-19 jab. Three-year-old Roddy Ayrton Hinsley prepped his nana, Yvonne Hinsley, before her first vaccination on Monday.

cops are warning about a 'callous' new Amazon scam by fraudsters to access computers and steal cash. Police in Glenrothes, Fife have had reports of locals being targeted by phone with 'well-rehearsed' criminals giving convincing performances pretending to be from the online shopping giant.

racist thug following a shocking incident in Midlothian. The man stood on a grassy area in Gorebridge and launched a racist tirade while acting in a “threatening and abusive” manner during the early morning disturbance.

rapist are living in fear after being told he is trying to get out of jail.Allan Rotchford, 34, was jailed for seven years this month for raping and sexually abusing four women.He also terrorised one former partner by posing as an internet blackmailer to trick her into performing humiliating sex acts with him.Now his victims have been officially informed that he has launched an appeal against his conviction.One victim, who has asked to be identified as Jane, said: “It is a slap in the face

paedophile who taunted his victim from behind bars and bragged to her mother that he would jump on the girl's head when he was freed has been jailed for eight months. The 15-year-old girl and her mother were left terrified and distraught when sick Brandon Williamson sent them a handwritten six-page letter from Polmont YOI.Dundee Sheriff Court was told that the mother and daughter became hysterical and have since been forced to ramp up security at their Perthshire home.

Kilmarnock. The 'shaken' 16-year-old was confronted on a cycle path near Knockintiber.

prisons more than doubled in a year- despite the coronavirus pandemic.Guards confiscated drugs or suspected drugs from prisoners across Scots jails 2,199 times in 2019.But a Freedom of Information request from the Daily Record has revealed that number rocketed to 5,480 last year.In many facilities there has been a rise in psychoactive or suspected psychoactive drugs- often known as 'legal highs'.These include synthetic cannabis type drugs like 'Spice' which is said to be causing havoc behind

coronavirus.Evie Connell developed tachycardia, a condition that causes an abnormally high heart rate of over 100bpm, after contracting covid in March before the lockdown. Before she became ill, Evie was fit and healthy, and enjoyed attending university, working in a convenience store and going to the gym.But 10 months on Evie is still feeling the effects of the virus and has been left unable to go outside by herself, terrified she could collapse due to her excessive heart rate.

crashed into a tree. Around 9pm last night emergency services were called to the serious collision on the A710 Dumfries to New Abbey to Dalbeattie road, near to Southwick.

Scots postie who kicked off a viral sea shanty TikTok trend is poised to enter the top 10 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart.Nathan Evans, from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, has become an internet star after his Wellerman hit caught the attention of stars including Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber.The 26-year-old, who has now given up his day job with the Royal Mail, has gone on to sign a record deal with Polydor Records.The song is set to be the highest new entry on the charty, according to

Ayrshire graphic design firm is cashing in on Rangers' charge towards the SPFL Premiership title by selling Steven Gerrard 'smug' face masks.Auld Lang Signs, based in Irvine, began flogging the novelty coverings featuring the Gers boss yesterday after the Ibrox side hammered Ross County 5-0 to go 23 points clear of Celtic at the top of the table.And Bluenoses weren't slow on the uptake with dozens quick to register their interest via the company's Facebook page.One potential customer asked: "Do

menace who ambushed young girls from behind a bush has been spared jail with a warning ringing in his ears.David Anderson, 43, sprang out on girls aged 15 at the cycle track near St Benedict’s High School, Linwood, and confronted them while he was drunk.Anderson, who has been blighted by a long-term alcohol problem, even approached one youngster, shook her hand, and uttered an offensive remark to the girl.Anderson, of High Street, Johnstone, appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court for sentencing after

prisoner is due to face trial over claims he murdered another inmate in a Scottish jail. James O'Rourke - who is said to have strangled Dean Ramsay at Glenochil Prison, in Alloa, Clackmannanshire - made a second court appearance in connection with his death today (FRI).

horror attack that left a terrier needing life-saving surgery. Police have launched a probe over the incident, which took place at the Eskrigg Nature Reserve near Lockerbie at around 2.15pm on Sunday January 17.

indyref2 ballot in a bid to make Scotland the best place in the world for workers.In an interview with the Record, she also blasted “hurtful” sexism inside her own party and blasted claims she lacks the experience for the top job.Lennon, Scottish Labour’s health spokeswoman, is going head-to-head with fellow MSP Anas Sarwar for the Scottish Labour leadership after Richard Leonard resigned.The 40-year-old, who is from Blantyre in Lanarkshire, is known for steering through a pioneering law through

rapist father has issued a warning as the “monster” prepares for release from prison after two decades behind bars.MJ Burns was five years old when her dad, Gordon Burns, began molesting her.The abuse only stopped when the 57-year-old was jailed for life in 2000 for raping two teenage ­prostitutes and sexually abusing another victim.The dad, from Glasgow’s Bridgeton, was still inside when he had five years added to his sentence in 2015 after finally being brought to justice for sexually abusing

restaurants. Chef Nico Simeone will show the ropes to amateur cooks as part of the new Six by Nico Masterclasses.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A depraved thug bound a man with carpet fitting tape before carrying out a horror attack, beating him with a hammer and slashing him with a knife.Paul Davidson burst into the victim’s Edinburgh house and knocked him unconscious before tying him up and putting him on a chair.The 29-year-old inflicted a brutal torture ordeal on Gary Robinson as he screamed out with his mouth covered.Davidson used a kitchen

shellfish outside Westminster in protest at the toll Brexit is taking on his industry. Jamie McMillan, owner of Lochfyne Langoustine & Lochfyne Seafarms, took to Twitter to share his disgust that Scottish exporters are not able to sell product to the EU market due to Brexit red tape.