AN illegal immigrant was freed from prison to carry out a sex attack on a vulnerable child because the Home Office failed to deport him. Indian national Sam Sharma drugged the 14-year-old child before sexually abusing her more than a year after he completed a prison sentence for police assault. 1 Indian national Sam Sharma … Read more
TRAIN travel has seen a surge in popularity with the growing emphasis on slow travel and making a holiday more sustainable, as latest government data shows a 155 per cent increase in passenger rail journeys last year. VisitScotland’s has a campaign to encourage people to enjoy train travel by promoting a route that connects all … Read more
PLANS for an incredible new Eden Project in Dundee complete with waterfront attractions, play areas and immersive shows have been given the green light. Councillors have given the go-ahead for the £130million project which will be based at the former gasworks site near East Dock Street. 5 Plans for the £130million project have been approvedCredit: … Read more
A PERSON has been struck by a train on a major ScotRail line with late night rail services axed as a result. Network Rail confirmed this evening that journeys had been cancelled after a casualty on the tracks. 1 The incident took place near Broughty FerryCredit: Alamy The line between Dundee and Aberdeen has been closed while emergency services deal … Read more
A ST ANDREWS University student caught drink driving has been accused by a sheriff of relying on “mummy and daddy” to pay her court fine. Gina Feichtinger, 20, told Dundee Sheriff Court she was being supported by her parents in Liechtenstein while she was studying in Scotland. 2 Student Gina Feichtinger smiles as she leaves … Read more
SCOTS are braced for 14 days of weather misery as the Easter holidays are set to be washed out by rain. Forecasters predict the country will see daily showers, days after basking in some weekend sunshine. 7 Scots are braced for weather miseryCredit: Alamy 7 The Easter holidays are set to be a washoutCredit: Alamy … Read more
A PENSIONER who plunged a steak knife into her partner’s head because he refused to say he loved her has been allowed to walk free from court. Carol Devaney, 64, stabbed Michael Richardson so hard she bent the knife blade and left him dripping in blood as he lay in bed. 1 Carol Devaney stabbed … Read more
A MUSIC legend has announced huge Scottish shows later this year. Paul Weller will perform three shows north of the border in the second leg of his 2024 tour. 2 Paul Weller will perform three shows in Scotland as part of the tourCredit: Getty 2 The star will perform at Glasgow’s BarrowlandsCredit: Getty He will … Read more
