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 MAN has appeared in court in connection with the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in Dundee city centre. Ryan Masters, 31, appeared briefly in private at Dundee Sheriff Court on a petition alleging that he carried out a serious sexual assault on the teenager on 10 November. 2 Masters is alleged to have … 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 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
A RAPE victim told how she agreed to marry the “absolute monster” — after he sexually assaulted her. Caroline Lyons, 42, admitted she did not know how to say no when domineering Steven Noon insisted they fly to Thailand together and tie the knot. 6 Caroline Lyons bravely told her storyCredit: Duncan McGlynn 6 Vile … Read more
COPS in Scotland are probing a Glasgow mercenary who lost an eye while fighting for Russia – as a banned pro-Putin blogger gave the Scot his backing. Officers from Police Scotland have launched an investigation into the circumstances around Ross McElvenny’s alleged involvement in the war with Ukraine. 4 Pro-Russian Graham Phillips has given his … Read more
A CONSTRUCTION firm was fined £160,000 today after a worker was killed when a vehicle he was operating fell down an embankment. Merchant Homes employed Scott Bradley, 44, who suffered a fatal head injury after the tragic incident at the large new-build development in Easterhouse, Glasgow on May 11 2022. He was an experienced telehandler … Read more
HAZMAT crews have been scrambled to a Scots town amid a major ongoing incident. Blue light crews were deployed to Glebe Place in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire. 3 The scene is Cambuslang has been cordoned offCredit: George Allison 3 Police and fire crews are currently at the sceneCredit: George Allison The area has been sealed off as … Read more
AN elderly woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being struck by a van. She was riding a mobility scooter when the collision happened on Cumberland Street in Glasgow yesterday. Emergency crews rushed to the scene near the junction with the A730 Caledonia Road after the alarm was raised around 2.30pm. The 65-year-old … Read more
TRIBUTES have been paid to an “amazing” dad who died after being hit by a bus on a Scots road. Mercy crews raced to the A952 near Toll of Birness in Aberdeenshire just after 2pm on Tuesday, October 8. 1 Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” dad who died after being hit by a … Read more
