SCOTTISH and UK ministers are in talks to deport 600 foreign inmates to ease prison overcrowding, it emerged today. Justice Secretary Angela Constance confirmed discussions were underway with Westminster chiefs over the future of overseas lags — as she was accused of “betraying” crime victims. 2 Ms Constance said Holyrood ministers were “actively engaging” with … Read more
A SUSPECTED serial killer has been sentenced to death for poisoning her pal on holiday as she continues to face a string of murder charges. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, has been dubbed “Ms Cyanide” after she was accused of giving 14 of her friends the lethal chemical because she allegedly owed them money. 5 Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn has … Read more
A WOMAN abandoned a terrified boy in desolate woods – then tried to cover her tracks by claiming the child had gone missing. Ashley McGovern drove to the dark countryside near her then home in East Lothian where she callously left the nine year-old youngster to his fate. 4 Ashley McGovern at the High Court … Read more
A MODEL was caught illegally driving her Olympian boyfriend’s £80,000 Porsche on the motorway – but has escaped a ban. Serena Stregapede, 37, claimed she had to swap seats with Anthony Fowler, 33, suddenly fell ill as they drove on the M56 to Birmingham. 7 Serena Stregapede was caught illegally driving her boyfriend’s PorscheCredit: Cavendish … Read more
AN OSTEOPATH has told of the moment he shielded his wounded wife after a murder accused allegedly turned up at their remote cottage and fired at them with a shotgun. John MacKenzie and wife Fay were allegedly targeted because Finlay MacDonald blamed Mr MacKenzie for his back woes. 6 Forensics at the scene back in … Read more
A SOLDIER at the centre of a £1million fraud got a job applying for government grants after his Army swindle was exposed, a court heard. Cpl Aaron Stelmach-Purdie, 33, was hired by UK firm Grantify where he wowed civilian bosses with his knack for getting government cash. At the time the former pay clerk had … Read more
THE Scheme star Marvin Baird was given a jail let-off despite falling asleep three times in court. The dozy career criminal, 45, had to be warned by cops to stay awake as he waited in the public gallery for his case to be called. 2 Marvin Baird from The Scheme leaves Kilmarnock Sheriff CourtCredit: John … Read more
Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director Ronen Bar on Sunday said that those involved in firing flares at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea will be dealt with severely. Shortly after the announcement of the arrest of three suspects and a situation assessment, Bar said, “The firing of flash bombs at the residence … Read more
A PAEDO who targeted his step-daughter and two other children has been allowed to stay in Scotland – as deporting him would breach HIS human rights. The man in his 50s, originally from central Africa, was convicted of the vile sex attacks in 2020. He was ordered to be sent back to his homeland due … Read more
TWO Brits have tragically died after crashing into a suspected drug trafficker’s speedboat on a motorway in Spain. Another eight people have been left injured including a third Brit who is fighting for his life – as cops continue to search for the escaped owner of the 32ft boat. 2 The fatal accident took place … Read more
