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 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
GLASWEGIANS have slated the shabby state of the street outside the Scottish Baftas Awards – after images showed the red carpet with a graffiti-scarred backdrop. Scotland’s screen stars were in a party mood last night where they glammed up for the glitzy bash in the city’s Hilton DoubleTree. 4 Netflix megastar Richard Gadd was in … 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
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
SNARED fugitive Nicholas Rossi who faked his death and fled to Scotland is finally set to face trial for rape. The American fantasist, 37, has been told he will be prosecuted over claims he attacked a woman in his home state of Utah in April. 2 Nicholas Rossi, 36, faces a rape trial in Utah … Read more
THE dazzling displays on Bonfire Night are a highlight of autumn for many folk — but they have had a “devastating” impact on horses, livestock and zoo animals. On average more than 100 horses are killed or injured every year, according to the British Horse Society, while the RSPCA say sheep and cattle regularly run … Read more
