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
A SECOND man has been charged after a suspect device was allegedly found in a tower block, causing a number of homes to be evacuated. A Royal Navy bomb disposal squad carried out a controlled explosion at Overtoun Court in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, on October 28. 3 A bomb squad was scrambled to a tower … Read more
COPS have tonight introduced special measures to control disorder following fears firework yobs will cause Bonfire Night chaos. Edinburgh officers said they are utilising the Section 60 Act after following intelligence related to planned disorder and firework-related crime in Moredun, Niddrie and Gracemount. 3 Cops have introduced special powers to stop and search in areas … Read more
A BUS driver has compared a bus station to a “zoo” after a driver was killed by a violent teen thug. Stagecoach driver Keith Rollinson, 58, died after he was attacked by the young lout at Elgin Bus Station in February. 2 A driver compared Elgin Bus Station to a “zoo” over anti-social behaviourCredit: Alamy … Read more
