thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Missing Arbroath man described as 'life of the party' as tributes flood in after news of body find

Tributes have been paid to a missing Arbroath man after a body was found in search for his whereabouts .
Bailey Menmuir was reported missing after he was last spotted on Strathairlie Avenue at around 7am on January 6 .
Dozens of the 21-year-old ’ s friends and family members launched a frantic social media appeal as they grew concerned for his wellbeing .
Police Scotland confirmed that a body had been in found in connection with the search of the popular Angus man .
A number of his friends and family have paid tribute to Bailey since the tragic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of him dancing away on a night out with the caption : “ Think everyone will remember Bailey for being the life of the party .
“ My heart feels heavy for his close friends and family tonight.
” Simone Skinner wrote : “ Thinking of all Bailey ’ s family .
He was such a nice lad and will be dearly missed.
” And Dewar Ritchie added : “ A very sad end to the week .
The group have shown maturity beyond their years over the past few days in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jarvie commented : “ I would just like to say from Bailey ’ s friend that we simply do not , and will never have words to show appreciation that we have towards everyone ’ s efforts and support in helping us .
“ Times ahead are going to be tough but we have proven that we are one hell of a group and we can overcome anything.
” The local club said : “ Our heartfelt condolences , thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to Bailey ’ s family and friends and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that formal identification has yet to take place , but Bailey ’ s family have been informed .
In a statement , Tayside Police Division added : “ Our thoughts are with Bailey ’ s family at this difficult time .
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Tributes have been paid to a missing Arbroath man after a body was found in search for his whereabouts.
Bailey Menmuir was reported missing after he was last spotted on Strathairlie Avenue at around 7am on January 6.
Dozens of the 21-year-old’s friends and family members launched a frantic social media appeal as they grew concerned for his wellbeing.
Police Scotland confirmed that a body had been in found in connection with the search of the popular Angus man.
(Image: Twitter)
A number of his friends and family have paid tribute to Bailey since the tragic update.
Abbie Davidson posted a video of him dancing away on a night out with the caption: “Think everyone will remember Bailey for being the life of the party.
“My heart feels heavy for his close friends and family tonight.”
Simone Skinner wrote: “Thinking of all Bailey’s family. He was such a nice lad and will be dearly missed.”
And Dewar Ritchie added: “A very sad end to the week. The group have shown maturity beyond their years over the past few days in their efforts to find our friend.”
Andrew Jarvie commented: “I would just like to say from Bailey’s friend that we simply do not, and will never have words to show appreciation that we have towards everyone’s efforts and support in helping us.
“Times ahead are going to be tough but we have proven that we are one hell of a group and we can overcome anything.”
(Image: Twitter)
Scottish Championship club Arbroath FC also paid tribute to Bailey.
The local club said: “Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to Bailey’s family and friends and everyone in Arbroath who knew Bailey.”
A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that formal identification has yet to take place, but Bailey’s family have been informed.
In a statement, Tayside Police Division added: “Our thoughts are with Bailey’s family at this difficult time.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Fallen branches cause power failures at Paisley train station

Train passengers are being told to expect delays from the railway station due to branches disrupting the power to the @ @ @ @ @ and Johnstone .
Work has been carried out to fix the issue on the overhead @ @ @ @ @ still expected due to the earlier disruption .
Scotrail confirmed at 9am this morning that @ @ @ @ @ supply had been identified .
Bosses expect disruption to a number of services until at @ @ @ @ @ Twitter , a spokesman from ScotRail said : `` Staff have found tree branches on @ @ @ @ @ have now been removed safely .
`` It is now safe to operate our train @ @ @ @ @ .
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A power failure is causing delays at Paisley Gilmour Street station.
Train passengers are being told to expect delays from the railway station due to branches disrupting the power to the overhead lines between the station and Johnstone.
Work has been carried out to fix the issue on the overhead lines, but delays are still expected due to the earlier disruption.
Scotrail confirmed at 9am this morning that a failure of the electricity supply had been identified.
Bosses expect disruption to a number of services until at least 12pm.
Posting on Twitter, a spokesman from ScotRail said: "Staff have found tree branches on the overhead wires, which have now been removed safely.
"It is now safe to operate our train services again through this section.
"Service will still face delays/alterations due to staff and units being out of place.
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thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Iran admits Ukrainian plane was shot down 'due to human error'

Iran has admitted unintentionally shooting down the Ukrainian aircraft which crashed near Tehran , killing all 176 people on board .
The Iranian government had previously denied accusations that it was responsible , but President Hassan Rouhani has now said missiles were fired `` due to human error '' and described it as `` unforgivable '' and a `` disastrous mistake '' .
US officials had already said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a surface-to-air missile near Tehran on Wednesday hours after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two US bases in Iraq to avenge the killing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in an American air strike .
All 176 people , including at least four believed to be British nationals , on board Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752 from Tehran to Kyiv were killed when the plane came down moments after take-off .
A military statement carried by state media said the plane was mistaken for a `` hostile target '' , adding that the military was at its `` highest level of readiness '' amid heightened tensions with the US .
President Rouhani wrote on Twitter : `` Armed Forces ' internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to human error caused the horrific crash of the Ukrainian plane & death of 176 innocent people .
He added : `` The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake .
My thoughts and prayers go to all the mourning families .
I offer my sincerest condolences . ''
Mr Rouhani blamed the tragedy on `` threats and bullying '' by the US after the killing of Gen Soleimani .
Foreign minister Javad Zarif said it was a `` sad day '' , adding : `` Human error at time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to disaster . ''
Ukraine 's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that his country expects `` assurances '' from Iran of a `` full and open investigation , bringing the perpetrators to justice '' .
He said Ukraine expected the `` paying of compensation '' and `` official apologies through diplomatic channels '' .
The majority of the plane crash victims were Iranians or Iranian-Canadians , while at least four of the victims are believed to be British nationals .
British citizens Sam Zokaei , Saeed Tahmasebi Khademasadi and Mohammad Reza Kadkhoda Zadeh were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Iran had ruled out a missile strike by its air defences and initially suggested the cause was a fire in one of the plane 's engines .
Iranian ambassador to the UK Hamid Baeidinejad told Sky News on Friday that he was `` clear '' and `` confident '' that the Iranian military was not responsible for the downing of the plane .
On Saturday morning , he apologised on Twitter for `` conveying such wrong findings '' .

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Iran has admitted unintentionally shooting down the Ukrainian aircraft which crashed near Tehran, killing all 176 people on board.
The Iranian government had previously denied accusations that it was responsible, but President Hassan Rouhani has now said missiles were fired "due to human error" and described it as "unforgivable" and a "disastrous mistake".
US officials had already said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a surface-to-air missile near Tehran on Wednesday hours after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two US bases in Iraq to avenge the killing of its top general, Qassem Soleimani, in an American air strike.
All 176 people, including at least four believed to be British nationals, on board Ukrainian International Airlines flight PS752 from Tehran to Kyiv were killed when the plane came down moments after take-off.
(Image: VIA REUTERS)
A military statement carried by state media said the plane was mistaken for a "hostile target", adding that the military was at its "highest level of readiness" amid heightened tensions with the US.
President Rouhani wrote on Twitter: "Armed Forces' internal investigation has concluded that regrettably missiles fired due to human error caused the horrific crash of the Ukrainian plane & death of 176 innocent people.
"Investigations continue to identify & prosecute this great tragedy & unforgivable mistake."
He added: "The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake. My thoughts and prayers go to all the mourning families. I offer my sincerest condolences."
Mr Rouhani blamed the tragedy on "threats and bullying" by the US after the killing of Gen Soleimani.
Foreign minister Javad Zarif said it was a "sad day", adding: "Human error at time of crisis caused by US adventurism led to disaster."
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that his country expects "assurances" from Iran of a "full and open investigation, bringing the perpetrators to justice".
He said Ukraine expected the "paying of compensation" and "official apologies through diplomatic channels".
(Image: VIA REUTERS)
The majority of the plane crash victims were Iranians or Iranian-Canadians, while at least four of the victims are believed to be British nationals.
British citizens Sam Zokaei, Saeed Tahmasebi Khademasadi and Mohammad Reza Kadkhoda Zadeh were identified as among the dead on Wednesday.
Iran had ruled out a missile strike by its air defences and initially suggested the cause was a fire in one of the plane's engines.
Iranian ambassador to the UK Hamid Baeidinejad told Sky News on Friday that he was "clear" and "confident" that the Iranian military was not responsible for the downing of the plane.
On Saturday morning, he apologised on Twitter for "conveying such wrong findings".


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Buddies urged to show support to help make free parking scheme permanent in town

Business group Paisley First is calling on shoppers to show their backing for the Free for Three parking pilot in an effort to have it made permanent .
At the end of last year , the town centre Business Improvement District launched a campaign asking Renfrewshire Council to offer free parking for three hours within Paisley town centre from Monday to Friday .
As a result , a Free for Three pilot project is in place in six car parks – Hunter Street Upper , Hunter Street Lower , Oakshaw , Orchard Street , School Wynd and Weighhouse Close .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ The pilot scheme is scheduled to run until the end of January and feedback will be crucial to our campaign to have Free for Three rolled out across the town centre on a permanent basis .
“ If we can achieve this , then visitors to the town will be entitled to three hours free parking Monday to Saturday in all council-owned car parks .
“ This will also help to put town centre businesses on a level playing field with places like Braehead and the Wallneuk Retail Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ With visitor attractions such as Paisley Museum and Paisley Town Hall also now closed for a number of years for refurbishment , it is crucial that the negative impacts felt by local businesses are mitigated against .
“ Feedback from both visitors and local businesses alike has shown that time-limited free parking can make a difference in encouraging more people into Paisley town centre .
“ If we can have it rolled out throughout the town centre on a permanent basis , this could be a real game-changer for Paisley.
” Renfrewshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all council-owned car parks , apart from the six pilot car parks , which still offer the first three hours free .
Paisley First says analysis has shown a lack of availability of spaces in the town centre , with many people using it as a park and ride facility .
The on-street parking areas that were free on Saturdays are still free .
You can also get three hours free in the pilot scheme car parks and the large car park at the council ’ s HQ is still free all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First is the non-profit organisation set up to deliver a Business Improvement District in Paisley in an effort to revitalise the town centre and strengthen the business environment .
You can complete a short paper survey at many of the town ’ s businesses , or complete an online version of the feedback survey through the Paisley First website www.paisleyfirst.com More of the latest news from the PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS

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Business group Paisley First is calling on shoppers to show their backing for the Free for Three parking pilot in an effort to have it made permanent.
At the end of last year, the town centre Business Improvement District launched a campaign asking Renfrewshire Council to offer free parking for three hours within Paisley town centre from Monday to Friday.
As a result, a Free for Three pilot project is in place in six car parks – Hunter Street Upper, Hunter Street Lower, Oakshaw, Orchard Street, School Wynd and Weighhouse Close.
Colette Cardosi, chair of Paisley First, said: “The pilot scheme is scheduled to run until the end of January and feedback will be crucial to our campaign to have Free for Three rolled out across the town centre on a permanent basis.
“If we can achieve this, then visitors to the town will be entitled to three hours free parking Monday to Saturday in all council-owned car parks.
“This will also help to put town centre businesses on a level playing field with places like Braehead and the Wallneuk Retail Park, which both offer free parking.
“With visitor attractions such as Paisley Museum and Paisley Town Hall also now closed for a number of years for refurbishment, it is crucial that the negative impacts felt by local businesses are mitigated against.
“Feedback from both visitors and local businesses alike has shown that time-limited free parking can make a difference in encouraging more people into Paisley town centre.
“If we can have it rolled out throughout the town centre on a permanent basis, this could be a real game-changer for Paisley.”
Renfrewshire Council decided to reintroduce charges on Saturdays in all council-owned car parks, apart from the six pilot car parks, which still offer the first three hours free.
Paisley First says analysis has shown a lack of availability of spaces in the town centre, with many people using it as a park and ride facility.
The on-street parking areas that were free on Saturdays are still free. You can also get three hours free in the pilot scheme car parks and the large car park at the council’s HQ is still free all day on a Saturday too.
Paisley First is the non-profit organisation set up to deliver a Business Improvement District in Paisley in an effort to revitalise the town centre and strengthen the business environment.
You can complete a short paper survey at many of the town’s businesses, or complete an online version of the feedback survey through the Paisley First website www.paisleyfirst.com
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thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Yob who sparked terror in Paisley pub spared jail

A yob who sparked terror in a Paisley pub by attacking drinkers has been spared jail .
David Moran , 24 , punched and headbutted customers , and threw a pint glass , causing a woman to be hit by flying glass during the rammy at the Last Post , in County Square .
Paisley Sheriff Court was told Moran , who has a previous conviction for violence , admitted five assault charges .
Procurator Fiscal depute Frank Clarke said Moran had been drinking heavily in the pub on August 12 , last year , and had been pulled up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he exploded in violence .
He said : “ He was sitting at a table beside a group of individuals who feature in these charges .
“ These individuals told police that Moran was extremely intoxicated through alcohol or other substances .
“ The accused directed various comments towards a witness , Gerrard Armstrong , which resulted in an altercation taking place where he punched Mr Armstrong to the face .
“ Thereafter , he repeatedly punched him on the head , as well as the face .
“ Also , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punched Michael McDougall repeatedly on the head .
“ Moran then picked up a pint glass tumbler and proceeded to throw this .
“ Whether it was aimed at Mr Armstrong or not , it struck a fruit machine and smashed , resulting in glass striking Linda Whitten to the back of her head .
“ He then leaves the pub and , on his way out , he barges into Mark Grant , who was quite innocently making his way into the pub and , for no apparent reason , headbutts him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witness , they observed his injury was steadily bleeding.
” The prosecutor added that self-employed chef Moran , of Glen Street , had previously battered an innocent passer-by , James Orr , at County Square on March 23 , last year , during another outburst of violence .
Mr Clark added : “ The witness left Paisley Gilmour Street station and was walking across County Square when , for no reason , Moran punched him in the face .
“ The gentleman fell to the ground and Moran walked away nonchalantly , leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Sheriff Lindsey Kooner where he pleaded guilty to five charges of assault .
Defence agent Gioia Modlin said : “ He is horrified by his actions .
“ He admits to being disgusted at his behaviour .
“ These actions were not intended , but due to his excessive drinking .
“ He has taken steps to address this and has stopped drinking .
“ He understands his actions were completely uncalled for and there was no reason or provocation for him behaving in this way.
” She added the court would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , but urged the sheriff to spare him prison as he has a young family to support and would be willing to undertake a sentence in the community .
Sheriff Kooner branded the rampage a “ disgraceful course of conduct ” , which affected “ entirely innocent people.
” She said she came close to jailing him , but stopped short because of the impact it would have on his wife and children and his admission of guilt .
She handed 18 months supervision , ordered he perform 270 hours of unpaid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him a compensation order of £200 for each of his victims .
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A yob who sparked terror in a Paisley pub by attacking drinkers has been spared jail.
David Moran, 24, punched and headbutted customers, and threw a pint glass, causing a woman to be hit by flying glass during the rammy at the Last Post, in County Square.
Paisley Sheriff Court was told Moran, who has a previous conviction for violence, admitted five assault charges.
Procurator Fiscal depute Frank Clarke said Moran had been drinking heavily in the pub on August 12, last year, and had been pulled up by the manager for his clothes, when he exploded in violence.
He said: “He was sitting at a table beside a group of individuals who feature in these charges.
“These individuals told police that Moran was extremely intoxicated through alcohol or other substances.
“The accused directed various comments towards a witness, Gerrard Armstrong, which resulted in an altercation taking place where he punched Mr Armstrong to the face.
“Thereafter, he repeatedly punched him on the head, as well as the face.
“Also, at that time for whatever reason, Moran punched Michael McDougall repeatedly on the head.
“Moran then picked up a pint glass tumbler and proceeded to throw this.
“Whether it was aimed at Mr Armstrong or not, it struck a fruit machine and smashed, resulting in glass striking Linda Whitten to the back of her head.
“He then leaves the pub and, on his way out, he barges into Mark Grant, who was quite innocently making his way into the pub and, for no apparent reason, headbutts him.
“The result was Mr Grant’s left eyebrow was burst open.
“When police spoke to the witness, they observed his injury was steadily bleeding.”
The prosecutor added that self-employed chef Moran, of Glen Street, had previously battered an innocent passer-by, James Orr, at County Square on March 23, last year, during another outburst of violence.
Mr Clark added: “The witness left Paisley Gilmour Street station and was walking across County Square when, for no reason, Moran punched him in the face.
“The gentleman fell to the ground and Moran walked away nonchalantly, leaving him lying there.”
The yob appeared before Sheriff Lindsey Kooner where he pleaded guilty to five charges of assault.
Defence agent Gioia Modlin said: “He is horrified by his actions.
“He admits to being disgusted at his behaviour.
“These actions were not intended, but due to his excessive drinking.
“He has taken steps to address this and has stopped drinking.
“He understands his actions were completely uncalled for and there was no reason or provocation for him behaving in this
way.”
She added the court would be well within its rights in jailing him, but urged the sheriff to spare him prison as he has a young family to support and would be willing to undertake a sentence in the community.
Sheriff Kooner branded the rampage a “disgraceful course of conduct”,which affected “entirely innocent people.”
She said she came close to jailing him, but stopped short because of the impact it would have on his wife and children and his admission of guilt.
She handed 18 months supervision, ordered he perform 270 hours of unpaid work within nine months, and handed him a compensation order of £200 for each of his victims.
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thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Grieving Paisley dad stages armed siege before demanding "bag of cans" from cops

A grieving Paisley dad staged an armed siege , claiming he had hostages before demanding a “ bag of cans ” .
Shaun McConville , who also ranted that he wanted Brendan Rodgers to return to Celtic , caused a huge rammy in Springbank Road following the death of a friend .
McConville , 31 , now of New Inchinnan Road , smashed the windows of neighbours ’ flats , armed himself with a kitchen knife and tied cables around the close door .
He told cops he had hostages , threatened to murder them and warned officers they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And he caused thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles by throwing tins of paint at cops as they tried to calm him down .
Dad-of two McConville admitted staging the siege on March 18 last year when he appeared in the dock at Paisley Sheriff Court yesterday .
He admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive way , possession of a knife , damaging cars and three charges of smashing windows .
He also admitted barricading the second floor landing , repeatedly shouting and swearing , stating he had hostages in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blow up the property ” .
Procurator Fiscal depute Claire Rowan said a neighbour had called police due to McConville throwing items on to the street .
The prosecutor explained : “ On arriving , they saw a large tin of white paint had burst into the roadway.
” Other items were strewn across the road and pavement and officers spoke to a neighbour of McConville ’ s , who said her four-month-old baby had been woken up by his racket .
McConville began smashing the windows of his neighbours ’ homes before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arming himself with a kitchen knife .
He claimed he had hostages and threatened to “ chop their f*****g heads off ” and added : “ I ’ ll be leaving here in a body bag.
” He then cable tied the close door and began throwing items from the balcony on to the street , before shouting to police : “ You will have to shoot me or I ’ ll cut the hostages ’ heads off ” .
The court heard that he caused nearly £4,500 worth of damage to two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Defence solicitor Rhona Lynch said the incident had come about as McConville was battling personal demons at the time .
The solicitor said : “ He accepts this is a very serious matter .
“ He was unable to work as a self-employed floor layer , which was a job he had excelled in , and enjoyed , since leaving school .
“ He has turned his life around since this incident .
“ He had been at a very close friend ’ s funeral , had been drinking all day and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was videoed and was a matter which went viral on Facebook and social media .
“ He has been deeply embarrassed and ashamed as everyone in the local area watched the way in which he behaved .
“ As is often the case with young men , he had not dealt with his mental health and was trying to cope on his own .
“ He was overindulging in alcohol and , unfortunately , the death of his friend brought this to a head .
“ He suffered a severe leg injury , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depression because of that .
“ His friend ’ s death was the straw that broke the camel ’ s back.
” After hearing the dad has the support of his partner and family , Sheriff David Pender called for background reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing and adjourned the case until next month .
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A grieving Paisley dad staged an armed siege, claiming he had hostages before demanding a “bag of cans”.
Shaun McConville, who also ranted that he wanted Brendan Rodgers to return to Celtic, caused a huge rammy in Springbank Road following the death of a friend.
McConville, 31, now of New Inchinnan Road, smashed the windows of neighbours’ flats, armed himself with a kitchen knife and tied cables around the close door.
He told cops he had hostages, threatened to murder them and warned officers they would only get him out by killing him.
And he caused thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles by throwing tins of paint at cops as they tried to calm him down.
Dad-of two McConville admitted staging the siege on March 18 last year when he appeared in the dock at Paisley Sheriff Court yesterday.
He admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive way, possession of a knife, damaging cars and three charges of smashing windows.
He also admitted barricading the second floor landing, repeatedly shouting and swearing, stating he had hostages in the property and repeatedly uttering threats to blow up the property”.
Procurator Fiscal depute Claire Rowan said a neighbour had called police due to McConville throwing items on to the street.
The prosecutor explained: “On arriving, they saw a large tin of white paint had burst into the roadway.”
Other items were strewn across the road and pavement and officers spoke to a neighbour of McConville’s, who said her four-month-old baby had been woken up by his racket.
(Image: Andrew Neil)
McConville began smashing the windows of his neighbours’ homes before kicking one of their doors in and arming himself with a kitchen knife.
He claimed he had hostages and threatened to “chop their f*****g heads off” and added: “I’ll be leaving here in a body bag.”
He then cable tied the close door and began throwing items from the balcony on to the street, before shouting to police: “You will have to shoot me or I’ll cut the hostages’ heads off”.
The court heard that he caused nearly £4,500 worth of damage to two police cars and two neighbours’ motors.
Defence solicitor Rhona Lynch said the incident had come about as McConville was battling personal demons at the time.
The solicitor said: “He accepts this is a very serious matter.
“He was suffering from severe depression.
“He was unable to work as a self-employed floor layer, which was a job he had excelled in, and enjoyed, since leaving school.
“He has turned his life around since this incident.
“He had been at a very close friend’s funeral, had been drinking all day and was heavily intoxicated.
“The incident was videoed and was a matter which went viral on Facebook and social media.
“He has been deeply embarrassed and ashamed as everyone in the local area watched the way in which he behaved.
“As is often the case with young men, he had not dealt with his mental health and was trying to cope on his own.
“He was overindulging in alcohol and, unfortunately, the death of his friend brought this to a head.
“He suffered a severe leg injury, which required surgery, and fell into depression because of that.
“His friend’s death was the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
After hearing the dad has the support of his partner and family, Sheriff David Pender called for background reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing and adjourned the case until next month.
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thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Police warn of 'significant disruption' in Glasgow as pro-independence activists take to city street

Police warn of 'significant disruption' in Glasgow as pro-independence activists take to city streets

Police have warned of ‘ significant disruption ’ in Glasgow due to a large pro- Scottish independence march taking place throughout the city .
All Under One Banner have organised the 'March for Independence ' event to run through the city centre and the city ’ s west end from 11.30am until 3.30pm .
The group is expecting tens of thousands of pro-independence demonstrators to take to the streets to ‘ raise the profile of the need for an independent Scotland ’ .
Police Scotland have urged people to enter the city centre by public transport as marchers descend on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been closed as result of the march with 'significant disruption if you live or work in the city centre ' .
In a statement , the force said : “ We are looking to warn members of the public who live , work and will be in Glasgow city centre and the west on Saturday , January 11 to expect significant disruption and temporary road closures due to a large event taking place between 10am and 3pm .
“ The affected roads will be Kelvin Way , Gibson Street , Eldon Street , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street , Blythswood Square , West George Street , Renfield Street , Union Street , Jamaica Street , Clyde Street and the Saltmarket.
” Demonstrators will be battling high winds and spells of heavy rain during the march .
A rally organised by All Under One Banner was previously axed as the winds posed a `` health and safety hazard '' .
But the pro-independence group has vowed to continue the demonstration despite the conditions .
The event comes a month after the SNP scooped 48 out of 59 available seats in Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Police have warned of ‘significant disruption’ in Glasgow due to a large pro- Scottish independence march taking place throughout the city.
All Under One Banner have organised the 'March for Independence' event to run through the city centre and the city’s west end from 11.30am until 3.30pm.
The group is expecting tens of thousands of pro-independence demonstrators to take to the streets to ‘raise the profile of the need for an independent Scotland’.
Police Scotland have urged people to enter the city centre by public transport as marchers descend on Glasgow.
A number of roads have been closed as result of the march with 'significant disruption if you live or work in the city centre'.
In a statement, the force said: “We are looking to warn members of the public who live, work and will be in Glasgow city centre and the west on Saturday, January 11 to expect significant disruption and temporary road closures due to a large event taking place between 10am and 3pm.
“The affected roads will be Kelvin Way, Gibson Street, Eldon Street, Woodlands Road, Sauchiehall Street, Pitt Street, Blythswood Square, West George Street, Renfield Street, Union Street, Jamaica Street, Clyde Street and the Saltmarket.”
Demonstrators will be battling high winds and spells of heavy rain during the march.
A rally organised by All Under One Banner was previously axed as the winds posed a "health and safety hazard".
But the pro-independence group has vowed to continue the demonstration despite the conditions.
The event comes a month after the SNP scooped 48 out of 59 available seats in Scotland after December’s General Election .


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Major search for missing Aberdeen man last seen 10 days ago on New Year's Day

Police are growing concerned for the wellbeing of a missing Aberdeen man who vanished on New Year ’ s Day @ @ @ @ @ Kevin Taylor Mutch was last spotted on Grandholm Drive on Wednesday , January 1 at @ @ @ @ @ The 46-year-old from the Cairncry area of Aberdeen has not been seen since .
Police @ @ @ @ @ appeal for the missing man as officers say they have concerns over his whereabouts .
@ @ @ @ @ 6ft tall , with brown hair and facial hair .
He was last seen wearing @ @ @ @ @ a navy blue front to it .
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said : “ @ @ @ @ @ or know of his current whereabouts they are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 @ @

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Police are growing concerned for the wellbeing of a missing Aberdeen man who vanished on New Year’s Day - 10 days ago.
Kevin Taylor Mutch was last spotted on Grandholm Drive on Wednesday, January 1 at around 10.30pm before disappearing.
The 46-year-old from the Cairncry area of Aberdeen has not been seen since.
Police Scotland have now launched an appeal for the missing man as officers say they have concerns over his whereabouts.
Kevin has been described as 6ft tall, with brown hair and facial hair.
He was last seen wearing a long khaki jacket with a navy blue front to it.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “If anybody has seen Kevin or know of his current whereabouts they are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--'I hope those evil rats rot' Mum of Owen Hassan's daughter hails 20-year prison terms

A mum whose daughter lost her dad after he was murdered outside a Glasgow pub has hailed the 20-year jail terms handed out to the killers .
Craig Corrall , 39 , and David “ Div ” Callaghan , 30 , pounced on Owen Hassan in 2018 .
The 30-year-old dad was stabbed in the heart outside the Old Stag Inn , which is run by his mum Ann Marie Lynch , in Pollokshaws , Glasgow .
She found her son covered in blood and chased his attackers .
Yesterday , Alison Price , the mother of Owen ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about how their girl is coping .
She said : “ She ’ s old enough to Google things .
It ’ s tragic .
She knows that Div Callaghan has a wee girl too .
She asked if he goes to jail would she lose her daddy too .
“ I said she wouldn ’ t see him and she said that would be a shame .
She ’ s not old enough to know that he doesn ’ t deserve to see his children , while Owen has been taken from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High Court in Glasgow heard how raging Corrall was “ prepared to do 20 years ” after discovering Owen had been seeing his ex-lover .
Corrall was locked up for at least 20 years and six months while Callaghan was sentenced to 20 years .
Alison said : “ Corrall got more than the 20 years he asked for , which makes me happy , and I ’ m happy Div won ’ t see his children the way Owen won ’ t see his .
Twenty years plus , I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man was also the father of a young son , Owen jnr , with girlfriend Courtney Thomson .
After his death , she posted photos of the three of them together on social media with a tribute saying : “ My heart is broken .
Every time I look at our boy ’ s face , it breaks all over again.
” Judge Lord Woolman , who sentenced the men , said the attack was planned and vicious .
Owen ’ s mum told the trial how she found her dying son covered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on November 7 , 2018 .
Ann Marie , 55 , said : “ I was trying to get a phone to call an ambulance .
I was just trying to help him.
” She went after Owen ’ s attackers as they fled.One yelled at her : “ F*** off , missus.
” Her friend James Nolan also came to Owen ’ s aid .
He said of the weapon : “ It was a butcher ’ s knife .
It was big , seriously big.
” Corrall ’ s former partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probe .
She said Corrall found out she ’ d had a brief relationship with Owen and bombarded her with a string of threatening and abusive texts .
One message sent by Corrall stated : “ I told you .
It ’ s me or him who dies.
” Another said : “ You mean nothing to me – and remember I am prepared to die or do 20 years.
” The trial heard Corrall boasted to a friend that he had “ stabbed the f*** out ” of Owen .
Though the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it was a challenge to identify the attackers due to the poor quality of the footage .
However , investigators were able to use forensic analysis of the way the killers walk – to help identify them .
Prosecutor David Green said : “ The conviction was a result of excellent investigative work using modern techniques .
This was a violent premeditated attack and these men were well aware of the consequences .
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A mum whose daughter lost her dad after he was murdered outside a Glasgow pub has hailed the 20-year jail terms handed out to the killers.
Craig Corrall, 39, and David “Div” Callaghan, 30, pounced on Owen Hassan in 2018.
The 30-year-old dad was stabbed in the heart outside the Old Stag Inn, which is run by his mum Ann Marie Lynch, in Pollokshaws, Glasgow.
She found her son covered in blood and chased his attackers.
Yesterday, Alison Price, the mother of Owen’s daughter, Harleigh, nine, spoke about how their girl is coping.
(Image: Daily Record)
She said: “She’s old enough to Google things. It’s tragic. She knows that Div Callaghan has a wee girl too. She asked if he goes to jail would she lose her daddy too.
“I said she wouldn’t see him and she said that would be a shame. She’s not old enough to know that he doesn’t deserve to see his children, while Owen has been taken from her for good.”
Jurors at the High Court in Glasgow heard how raging Corrall was “prepared to do 20 years” after discovering Owen had been seeing his ex-lover.
(Image: Police)
Corrall was locked up for at least 20 years and six months while Callaghan was sentenced to 20 years.
Alison said: “Corrall got more than the 20 years he asked for, which makes me happy, and I’m happy Div won’t see his children the way Owen won’t see his. Twenty years plus, I’m still taking that in.
“I hope those evil rats rot, I really do.”
(Image: Police Scotland)
The dead man was also the father of a young son, Owen jnr, with girlfriend Courtney Thomson.
After his death, she posted photos of the three of them together on social media with a tribute saying: “My heart is broken. Every time I look at our boy’s face, it breaks all over again.”
Judge Lord Woolman, who sentenced the men, said the attack was planned and vicious.
Owen’s mum told the trial how she found her dying son covered in blood after he was set upon on November 7, 2018.
Ann Marie, 55, said: “I was trying to get a phone to call an ambulance. I was just trying to help him.”
(Image: Crown Office)
She went after Owen’s attackers as they fled.One yelled at her: “F*** off, missus.”
Her friend James Nolan also came to Owen’s aid. He said of the weapon: “It was a butcher’s knife. It was big, seriously big.”
Corrall’s former partner Stephanie Kinnaird was quizzed during the police probe.
(Image: Internet Unknown)
She said Corrall found out she’d had a brief relationship with Owen and bombarded her with a string of threatening and abusive texts.
One message sent by Corrall stated: “I told you. It’s me or him who dies.” Another said: “You mean nothing to me – and remember I am prepared to die or do 20 years.”
The trial heard Corrall boasted to a friend that he had “stabbed the f*** out” of Owen.
Though the murder was captured on CCTV, prosecutors said it was a challenge to identify the attackers due to the poor quality of the footage.
(Image: Daily Record)
However, investigators were able to use forensic analysis of the way the killers walk – to help identify them.
Prosecutor David Green said: “The conviction was a result of excellent investigative work using modern techniques. This was a violent premeditated attack and these men were well aware of the consequences.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Scots with January birthdays get less spent on them than everyone else

If your birthday falls in the month of January chances are you have known this for a long time .
But now it is official that people with a birthday this month are losing out on birthday gifts when compared to those who have birthdays any other month of the year .
And it is all down to Christmas .
According to new research from financial comparison site money.co.uk , January babies will lose out on up to £1,120.11 of gifts over a lifetime .
This comes after one in 10 people admit to spending a third ( 34 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in January than the rest of the year , Gloucestershire Live reports .
The average UK adult is set to spend £392 on birthday gifts in 2020 , resulting in a national total of almost £26billion being spent on celebrating birthdays this year alone .
The most money is spent on partners ( £91 ) , followed by children ( £72 ) and parents ( £45 ) .
The data also revealed Brits do in fact have a favourite parent , with people on average spending 16 per cent ( £6.78 ) more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their dads .
Personal finance expert at money.co.uk Salman Haqqi said : `` After the financial excess of Christmas , for many people January is a time for getting back in control of their money .
`` This often involves reigning in spending on purchases such as gifts , activities and nights out , which may leave those born in January feeling a little left out .
`` However , birthdays aren ’ t the only gifting occasions people have to budget for .
`` There are also traditional occasions such as weddings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as more modern celebrations that are growing in popularity , such as engagement parties , baby showers , gender reveal parties , job anniversaries and promotions .
`` It all adds up to a lot of expenditure that people really need to create a plan and budget for . ''
Birthday spend varies wildly around the UK ; people of Belfast are the most generous , spending ( £55.40 ) on average per gift , followed by Londoners ( £49.40 ) and people in Birmingham ( £45.10 ) .
People in Nottingham spend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ahead of Southampton ( £26.75 ) and Plymouth ( £28.11 ) .

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If your birthday falls in the month of January chances are you have known this for a long time.
But now it is official that people with a birthday this month are losing out on birthday gifts when compared to those who have birthdays any other month of the year.
And it is all down to Christmas. According to new research from financial comparison site money.co.uk , January babies will lose out on up to £1,120.11 of gifts over a lifetime.
This comes after one in 10 people admit to spending a third (34% - £13.82) less on birthday presents in January than the rest of the year, Gloucestershire Live reports.
The average UK adult is set to spend £392 on birthday gifts in 2020, resulting in a national total of almost £26billion being spent on celebrating birthdays this year alone.
The most money is spent on partners (£91), followed by children (£72) and parents (£45).
The data also revealed Brits do in fact have a favourite parent, with people on average spending 16 per cent (£6.78) more on their mums than they spend on their dads.
Personal finance expert at money.co.uk Salman Haqqi said: "After the financial excess of Christmas, for many people January is a time for getting back in control of their money.
"This often involves reigning in spending on purchases such as gifts, activities and nights out, which may leave those born in January feeling a little left out.
"However, birthdays aren’t the only gifting occasions people have to budget for.
"There are also traditional occasions such as weddings, christenings and anniversaries, as well as more modern celebrations that are growing in popularity, such as engagement parties, baby showers, gender reveal parties, job anniversaries and promotions.
"It all adds up to a lot of expenditure that people really need to create a plan and budget for."
Birthday spend varies wildly around the UK; people of Belfast are the most generous, spending (£55.40) on average per gift, followed by Londoners (£49.40) and people in Birmingham (£45.10).
People in Nottingham spend the least on gifts (£26.01), ahead of Southampton (£26.75) and Plymouth (£28.11).


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Fury after Edinburgh Christmas market turns Princes Street Gardens into 'mud bath'

Heritage campaigners urged for a rethink on mass tourism in Edinburgh after the iconic Princes Street Gardens were turned into a mud bath by the Christmas market .
More than 2.6 million people visited the controversial market , which was at East Princes Street Gardens for seven weeks .
Workers are still dismantling the wooden chalets which were erected over the festive period , and Christmas wreaths and detritus could be seen lying in the mud .
Director of the Cockburn Association , Terry Levinthal , said he felt tourists were being given priority over residents .
Mr Levinthal said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have is that it removes green spaces for people who live in the city , for much longer than the Christmas market takes place .
“ All of these things have come to a point where we will be holding a public summit on it , “ It is increasingly recognised the impact that green spaces have on civic wellbeing , and mental wellbeing .
“ Not only are we seeing the impact on public spaces , but the infrastructure required to support the expansion of tourism .
“ We have got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city is a major public concern .
“ A climate emergency has been declared not only in the city but in the country , but there is a question over whether mass tourism is consistent with the imperative of dealing with the climate emergency.
” He described the Christmas markets as ‘ super-sized ’ and said a family ticket for a ferris wheel - for two adults and two children - cost £28 , out of the price range of many families .
Mr Levinthal added : “ I think the feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents .
“ All of these things have come together and people are beginning to get cross .
“ To date , managing tourism has really been about marketing - but bigger is not better .
“ We need to work on a more sustainable model , that starts from the perspective of improving things for people who live and work in the city.
” The Cockburn Association will hold a public meeting on January 22 where people can raise their concerns .

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Heritage campaigners urged for a rethink on mass tourism in Edinburgh after the iconic Princes Street Gardens were turned into a mud bath by the Christmas market.
More than 2.6 million people visited the controversial market, which was at East Princes Street Gardens for seven weeks.
Workers are still dismantling the wooden chalets which were erected over the festive period, and Christmas wreaths and detritus could be seen lying in the mud.
(Image: Katielee Arrowsmith SWNS)
Director of the Cockburn Association, Terry Levinthal, said he felt tourists were being given priority over residents.
Mr Levinthal said: “The implications that these events have is that it removes green spaces for people who live in the city, for much longer than the Christmas market takes place.
“All of these things have come to a point where we will be holding a public summit on it,
“It is increasingly recognised the impact that green spaces have on civic wellbeing, and mental wellbeing.
“Not only are we seeing the impact on public spaces, but the infrastructure required to support the expansion of tourism.
“We have got to the point now where the commodification of the city is a major public concern.
“A climate emergency has been declared not only in the city but in the country, but there is a question over whether mass tourism is consistent with the imperative of dealing with the climate emergency.”
(Image: Katielee Arrowsmith SWNS)
He described the Christmas markets as ‘super-sized’ and said a family ticket for a ferris wheel - for two adults and two children - cost £28, out of the price range of many families.
Mr Levinthal added: “I think the feeling is that tourists are given priority over residents.
“All of these things have come together and people are beginning to get cross.
“To date, managing tourism has really been about marketing - but bigger is not better.
“We need to work on a more sustainable model, that starts from the perspective of improving things for people who live and work in the city.”
The Cockburn Association will hold a public meeting on January 22 where people can raise their concerns.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--2000 terminally ill people struggling to claim benefits have died charity finds

Up to 2,000 terminally ill people struggling to claim benefits in Britain have died while waiting for a review promised by the Government , a charity estimates .
Marie Curie based its estimate on data from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) , which the charity said shows an average of 10 people a day died while waiting for a decision on their Personal Independence Payment claim over a five-year period .
The UK Government promised to review the benefits system for terminally ill people last July after charities said it was not fit for purpose .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to scrap the six-month rule , made law 30 years ago , which means terminally ill people expected to live longer than half a year are missing out on having benefit claims fast-tracked and simplified .
Matthew Reed , chief executive of Marie Curie , said : “ The law is set to be changed in Scotland this year so anyone diagnosed with a terminal illness can get fast access to devolved benefits .
The new [ UK ] Government should now find its heart and follow suit.
” A DWP spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people nearing the end of life is an absolute priority for us .
”

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Up to 2,000 terminally ill people struggling to claim benefits in Britain have died while waiting for a review promised by the Government, a charity estimates.
Marie Curie based its estimate on data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which the charity said shows an average of 10 people a day died while waiting for a decision on their Personal Independence Payment claim over a five-year period.
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The UK Government promised to review the benefits system for terminally ill people last July after charities said it was not fit for purpose.
Marie Curie is urging the new Government to scrap the six-month rule, made law 30 years ago, which means terminally ill people expected to live longer than half a year are missing out on having benefit claims fast-tracked and simplified.
Matthew Reed, chief executive of Marie Curie, said: “The law is set to be changed in Scotland this year so anyone diagnosed with a terminal illness can get fast access to devolved benefits. The new [UK] Government should now find its heart and follow suit.”
A DWP spokesman said: “This evaluation of support for people nearing the end of life is an absolute priority for us.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Labour leadership hopeful Keir Starmer says party winning in Scotland again is a top priority

Keir Starmer has pledged that his bid for the Labour leadership will be about defending the party ’ s “ radical values ” and winning seats in Scotland in the next election .
As the frontrunner for the leadership prepared to launch his campaign , he said : “ Labour has got to win in Scotland .
No Labour government has ever been formed without having significant numbers of seat in Scotland.
” With other candidates such as Clive Lewis suggesting a pact with the SNP , Starmer steered clear of direct references to a second independence referendum .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership he would prioritise reviving Scottish Labour in time for next year ’ s Holyrood elections .
He said : “ In the coming weeks , I will be travelling to Scotland to talk about how Labour can rebuild in these communities ahead of the Parliament elections in 2021.
” Speaking ahead of his official campaign launch , Starmer said : “ We have to rebuild people ’ s trust in Labour as a force for good and real change .
We have to take the fight to the Tories and make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can deliver the change Britain so desperately needs.
” Starmer ’ s campaign launch will take place today in Manchester at the Mechanics Institute , the birthplace of the Trades Union Congress , where he is due to be introduced by Doreen Lawrence , the mother of murdered schoolboy Stephen Lawrence .
Starmer said : “ The challenge for Labour today is to defend our values , retain our ] radicalism and to make that relevant to people ’ s everyday lives .
`` People desperately need and want us to win .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK whose support we need to win back .
England , Scotland and Wales , in towns and cities alike .
“ And in fighting this internal election we must not lose our focus on the elections this spring .
If elected leader , I will pursue Boris Johnson relentlessly in Parliament .
We will connect our opposition in Parliament to Labour ’ s mass movement and to the wider forces in our country who do not want five more years of Tory misrule .
“ And we will bind that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tirelessly on getting Labour back into government .
“ My campaign will be about defending Labour ’ s radical values and winning for the majority in 2024 – not either one without the other .
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Keir Starmer has pledged that his bid for the Labour leadership will be about defending the party’s “radical values” and winning seats in Scotland in the next election.
As the frontrunner for the leadership prepared to launch his campaign, he said: “Labour has got to win in Scotland. No Labour government has ever been formed without having significant numbers of seat in Scotland.”
With other candidates such as Clive Lewis suggesting a pact with the SNP, Starmer steered clear of direct references to a second independence referendum.
But he made it clear that under his leadership he would prioritise reviving Scottish Labour in time for next year’s Holyrood elections.
He said: “In the coming weeks, I will be travelling to Scotland to talk about how Labour can rebuild in these communities ahead of the Parliament elections in 2021.”
Speaking ahead of his official campaign launch, Starmer said: “We have to rebuild people’s trust in Labour as a force for good and real change. We have to take the fight to the Tories and make the case for how our values and ideas can deliver the change Britain so desperately needs.”
Starmer’s campaign launch will take place today in Manchester at the Mechanics Institute, the birthplace of the Trades Union Congress, where he is due to be introduced by Doreen Lawrence, the mother of murdered schoolboy Stephen Lawrence.
Starmer said: “The challenge for Labour today is to defend our values, retain our ]radicalism and to make that relevant to people’s everyday lives.
"People desperately need and want us to win. Our sights will be on every person in the UK whose support we need to win back. England, Scotland and Wales, in towns and cities alike.
“And in fighting this internal election we must not lose our focus on the elections this spring. If elected leader, I will pursue Boris Johnson relentlessly in Parliament. We will connect our opposition in Parliament to Labour’s mass movement and to the wider forces in our country who do not want five more years of Tory misrule.
“And we will bind that together with an electoral strategy that focuses tirelessly on getting Labour back into government.
“My campaign will be about defending Labour’s radical values and winning for the majority in 2024 – not either one without the other.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Cancer survivor raises £85,000 for research by making 175,000 squares of Scottish tablet

A cancer survivor has raised an astounding £85,000 for breast cancer research by selling 175,000 squares of Scottish tablet .
Every morning , Fiona Edwards makes two batches , which she then goes out and sells .
Fiona , from Angus , began fundraising in 2003 after being diagnosed with breast cancer and started selling tablet to help research at Dundee University .
She raised £9500 last year and estimates she has baked 10,000 trays of tablet over the years .
She said : “ I have always got a batch of tablet on the go and I keep a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got 50 cans of condensed milk in my cupboard at the moment .
“ Once again , I ’ d like to thank everyone who supports me .
Their continued support means we have been able to give to breast cancer research year after year .
“ The majority of the money is raised by me trekking round all youth football matches and the teams are always very supportive.
” Fiona ’ s exploits also help a second worthy cause as her tablet is sold through Michelle Porter at Balhungie farm shop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profits going to give 28,000 hungry kids a meal via the charity ABC Africa .
Dundee University professor of breast imaging Andrew Evans said : “ We simply could not do the work we do without the money Fiona raises for us .
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A cancer survivor has raised an astounding £85,000 for breast cancer research by selling 175,000 squares of Scottish tablet.
Every morning, Fiona Edwards makes two batches, which she then goes out and sells.
Fiona, from Angus, began fundraising in 2003 after being diagnosed with breast cancer and started selling tablet to help research at Dundee University.
She raised £9500 last year and estimates she has baked 10,000 trays of tablet over the years.
She said: “I have always got a batch of tablet on the go and I keep a stock of ingredients – I’ve got 50 cans of condensed milk in my cupboard at the moment.
“Once again, I’d like to thank everyone who supports me. Their continued support means we have been able to give to breast cancer research year after year.
“The majority of the money is raised by me trekking round all youth football matches and the teams are always very supportive.”
Fiona’s exploits also help a second worthy cause as her tablet is sold through Michelle Porter at Balhungie farm shop, near
Monifeith, with part of the profits going to give 28,000 hungry kids a meal via the charity ABC Africa.
Dundee University professor of breast imaging Andrew Evans said: “We simply could not do the work we do without the money Fiona raises for us.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Rabbie Burns rakes in £200million for Scots economy every year

Rabbie Burns generates more than £200million for the Scottish economy every year , according to research by academics .
The @ @ @ @ @ Shakespeare for the amount of literary tourists he draws in .
Burns , who died @ @ @ @ @ known for penning Auld Lang Syne .
Some 9.5million people attend Burns Suppers annually and @ @ @ @ @ £11million in Scotland .
In total , the Bard ’ s “ brand ” is @ @ @ @ @ .
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway , Ayr , is second only to Shakespeare @ @ @ @ @ in visitor numbers .

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Rabbie Burns generates more than £200million for the Scottish economy every year, according to research by academics.
The Bard is comparable only to Shakespeare for the amount of literary tourists he draws in.
Burns, who died in 1796, is best known for penning Auld Lang Syne.
Some 9.5million people attend Burns Suppers annually and the January 25 celebrations generate £11million in Scotland.
In total, the Bard’s “brand” is worth nearly £140million a year.
A Glasgow University study found that Burns is worth £203million annually.
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, Ayr, is second only to Shakespeare in UK writers’ museums in visitor numbers.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Sadistic knife thug poured bleach over 'hostage' girlfriend before setting fire to flat

A judge may impose a life sentence on a violent thug who almost blinded his girlfriend after pouring bleach over her hair and body .
On Friday at the High Court in Glasgow judge Lady Stacey ordered a risk assessment on 22-year-old David McNiven to determine the danger he poses to the public .
Depending on this report she could impose an order for lifelong restriction – the equivalent of a life sentence – on McNiven .
He admitted assaulting Naomi Marshall to the danger of her life and taking her hostage in his New Cumnock flat in June last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I have to think about the safety of the public.
” Defence counsel Simon Gilbride said : “ He subjected the complainer to a horrendous ordeal , but has no memory of what occurred .
“ He said he was very fond of her and deeply regrets what he put her through.
” Mr Gilbride added : “ At the heart of this is self harm on his part.
” The horrific ordeal took place during a 20-minute 999 call made by McNiven .
McNiven barricaded Noami – whom he had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - inside the house and set fire to the living room while she suffered in agony as the bleach got into her eyes .
Prosecutor Erin Campbell said : “ He began pushing her into the living room then went to the kitchen and returned with a knife.
” McNiven dialled 999 from his mobile phone and told the operator : “ I ’ ve got a hostage , I ’ ve nothing to lose , I ’ m going to detonate , I ’ ll cut the f***ing pipes .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone to shoot me.
” McNiven threatened to “ slice her throat then ordered her to lie on the floor and poured bleach all over her hair and back .
The prosecutor added : “ She immediately felt her skin burning , she tried to get up and felt the bleach running into her eyes.
” McNiven continued to attack Miss Marshall and choke her while pointing a knife at her throat .
He then set the room on fire .
Firefighters rescued the pair from the flat .
Miss Marshall ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediate treatment .
Miss Campbell said : “ Had she not had this treatment then this injury would have resulted in a loss of vision.
” Miss Marshall also sustained several bruises to her head and needed 10 stitches to her lip .
McNiven , who has 14 previous convictions , also admitted setting fire to a pile of clothes at a Kilmarnock flat in April last year .
Sentence was deferred on McNiven until April .

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A judge may impose a life sentence on a violent thug who almost blinded his girlfriend after pouring bleach over her hair and body.
On Friday at the High Court in Glasgow judge Lady Stacey ordered a risk assessment on 22-year-old David McNiven to determine the danger he poses to the public.
Depending on this report she could impose an order for lifelong restriction – the equivalent of a life sentence – on McNiven.
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He admitted assaulting Naomi Marshall to the danger of her life and taking her hostage in his New Cumnock flat in June last year.
Lady Stacey told McNiven: “I have to think about the safety of the public.”
Defence counsel Simon Gilbride said: “He subjected the complainer to a horrendous ordeal, but has no memory of what occurred.
“He said he was very fond of her and deeply regrets what he put her through.”
Mr Gilbride added: “At the heart of this is self harm on his part.”
The horrific ordeal took place during a 20-minute 999 call made by McNiven.
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McNiven barricaded Noami – whom he had been in a relationship with for a month - inside the house and set fire to the living room while she suffered in agony as the bleach got into her eyes.
Prosecutor Erin Campbell said: “He began pushing her into the living room then went to the kitchen and returned with a knife.”
McNiven dialled 999 from his mobile phone and told the operator: “I’ve got a hostage, I’ve nothing to lose, I’m going to detonate, I’ll cut the f***ing pipes.
“I’ll kill her, I want someone to shoot me.”
McNiven threatened to “slice her throat then ordered her to lie on the floor and poured bleach all over her hair and back.
The prosecutor added: “She immediately felt her skin burning, she tried to get up and felt the bleach running into her eyes.”
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McNiven continued to attack Miss Marshall and choke her while pointing a knife at her throat.
He then set the room on fire.
Firefighters rescued the pair from the flat.
Miss Marshall’s eyes were red and inflamed and required immediate treatment.
Miss Campbell said : “Had she not had this treatment then this injury would have resulted in a loss of vision.”
Miss Marshall also sustained several bruises to her head and needed 10 stitches to her lip.
McNiven, who has 14 previous convictions, also admitted setting fire to a pile of clothes at a Kilmarnock flat in April last year.
Sentence was deferred on McNiven until April.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Demands for SNP MP to reveal plans for plush 15th century castle after promise for disabled children

Demands for SNP MP to reveal plans for plush 15th century castle after promise for disabled children's facility

Mystery continues to surround the future plans for a plush 15th century castle owned by SNP MP Chris Law .
The politician said he intended to convert the Inverquharity estate , near Kirriemuir in Angus , into a facility for children with physical and learning disabilities .
But three years after the Dundee West MP bought the sprawling £600,000 property , the facilities are no further forward .
Conservative North East MSP Bill Bowman said Law should explain clearly what he intends to do with the castle .
“ There are few respite locations in Tayside and it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t come to fruition , ” Bowman told the Courier newspaper .
“ Parents of children with physical and learning disabilities often dread the summer holidays with no support network in place .
“ In terms of the public interest , Mr Law should make his intentions clear about what he is doing with the castle going forward.
” Law was being investigated by Police Scotland when he bought the 11.5 acre estate in 2016 .
He had been detained and questioned over alleged financial irregularities related to his Spirit of Independence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrongdoing .
The MP was nicknamed the “ Laird of Lochee ” after his constituency , which covers one of Scotland ’ s poorest areas .
When the castle purchase was made public , a spokesman for Law said it would provide “ holiday and leisure facilities for children with physical and learning disabilities ” .
He also confirmed the facility was to be run by Law ’ s partner , Kirsty Doig , and said the MP had “ long felt the need for such facilities ” after caring for his housebound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ponytailed Law swept back into power in the recent general election .
He held on to his seat with 22,355 votes , increasing his majority to 12,259 over Labour ’ s Jim Malone .
Law failed to reply to requests for a comment when approached by the Record .

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Mystery continues to surround the future plans for a plush 15th century castle owned by SNP MP Chris Law.
The politician said he intended to convert the Inverquharity estate, near Kirriemuir in Angus, into a facility for children with physical and learning disabilities.
But three years after the Dundee West MP bought the sprawling £600,000 property, the facilities are no further forward.
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Conservative North East MSP Bill Bowman said Law should explain clearly what he intends to do with the castle.
“There are few respite locations in Tayside and it would be a great shame if this idea hasn’t come to fruition,” Bowman told the Courier newspaper.
“Parents of children with physical and learning disabilities often dread the summer holidays with no support network in place.
“In terms of the public interest, Mr Law should make his intentions clear about what he is doing with the castle going forward.”
Law was being investigated by Police Scotland when he bought the 11.5 acre estate in 2016.
He had been detained and questioned over alleged financial irregularities related to his Spirit of Independence campaign but was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
The MP was nicknamed the “Laird of Lochee” after his constituency, which covers one of Scotland’s poorest areas.
When the castle purchase was made public, a spokesman for Law said it would provide “holiday and leisure facilities for children with physical and learning disabilities”.
He also confirmed the facility was to be run by Law’s partner, Kirsty Doig, and said the MP had “long felt the need for such facilities” after caring for his housebound mother, who had multiple sclerosis.
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Ponytailed Law swept back into power in the recent general election.
He held on to his seat with 22,355 votes, increasing his majority to 12,259 over Labour’s Jim Malone.
Law failed to reply to requests for a comment when approached by the Record.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Shamed doctor cleared of killing friend by giving her painkillers revealed as step-daughter of road-

Shamed doctor cleared of killing friend by giving her painkillers revealed as step-daughter of road-rage killer

A shamed doctor cleared of killing a friend by giving her painkillers can now be revealed as the stepdaughter of a road-rage killer and drug dealer .
Katy McAllister , of Dundee , was last week sentenced for importing controlled drugs , including diazepam , oxycodone , temazepam and morphine .
In 2017 , the 33-year-old mum of two was found not guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh of culpable homicide but admitted supplying diazepam and temazepam to two people .
McAllister ’ s stepdad is Mark Watt , who went on the run after killing six-month-old Robbie Millar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notorious road-rage events .
Convicted drug dealer Watt , then 46 , forced another vehicle off the M8 and down an embankment near Paisley in April 2000 .
Little Robbie , who was in the car , died in hospital the next day .
Watt , of Mount Vernon , Glasgow , was jailed for five years , with six months more for failing to appear for trial the previous year .
The thug , who had already served sentences of nine and 10 years for drug offences , fled the country and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spanish cops to him on Gran Canaria in 2002 .
He was extradited after being held in jail .
In the latest case , McAllister admitted four charges at Dundee Sheriff Court of importing more than 2000 controlled drugs over three months in 2017 .
Sheriff Alastair Carmichael told her he had considered a custodial sentence but ordered her to do 200 hours ’ unpaid work .
In 2017 , she was cleared of killing Louise McGowan at Voodoo Tattoo in Dundee in May 2015 but pled guilty to supplying a fellow medic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
McAllister is suspended as a doctor and faces a fit-to-practise hearing .
She declined to comment when we spoke to her this week .

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A shamed doctor cleared of killing a friend by giving her painkillers can now be revealed as the stepdaughter of a road-rage killer and drug dealer.
Katy McAllister, of Dundee, was last week sentenced for importing controlled drugs, including diazepam, oxycodone, temazepam and morphine.
In 2017, the 33-year-old mum of two was found not guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh of culpable homicide but admitted supplying diazepam and temazepam to two people.
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McAllister’s stepdad is Mark Watt, who went on the run after killing six-month-old Robbie Millar in one of Scotland’s most notorious road-rage events.
Convicted drug dealer Watt, then 46, forced another vehicle off the M8 and down an embankment near Paisley in April 2000.
Little Robbie, who was in the car, died in hospital the next day.
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Watt, of Mount Vernon, Glasgow, was jailed for five years, with six months more for failing to appear for trial the previous year.
The thug, who had already served sentences of nine and 10 years for drug offences, fled the country and was held after a Record team led Spanish cops to him on Gran Canaria in 2002. He was extradited after being held in jail.
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In the latest case, McAllister admitted four charges at Dundee Sheriff Court of importing more than 2000 controlled drugs over three months in 2017.
Sheriff Alastair Carmichael told her he had considered a custodial sentence but ordered her to do 200 hours’ unpaid work.
In 2017, she was cleared of killing Louise McGowan at Voodoo Tattoo in Dundee in May 2015 but pled guilty to supplying a fellow medic with diazepam and another man with temazepam.
McAllister is suspended as a doctor and faces a fit-to-practise hearing.
She declined to comment when we spoke to her this week.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Keir Starmer has to address issue of IndyRef2 if he wants to restore Labour in Scotland

Keir Starmer is a serious prospect for Labour leader and would be a serious prospect for prime minister after that if the party back him .
So far , the Shadow Brexit Secretary has gained ground by remaining loyal to the left-leaning membership and striking out with common-sense attitudes to the problems facing the party and the country .
Starmer ’ s heading north soon and he knows the road to Downing Street makes its way through Scotland before it heads back to the northern heartlands the party must take back from the Tories .
The party faces two key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it is to regain the trust of a significant slice of the electorate .
Scottish Labour needs a clear message on the prospect of IndyRef2 .
Simply dismissing the idea will do nothing to heal the rift emerging between senior figures in the Scottish party .
It will also strengthen the concerns that Scottish Labour is nothing more than a branch office to the main event down south .
Labour is going to need Scottish votes if it is ever to return to power and any future leader is going to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unique to this part of the United Kingdom .
It is encouraging in his first remarks at the start of the official campaign that Starmer shows signs of taking Scotland as seriously as the other parts of the United Kingdom .
Marie Curie ’ s figures showing that nearly 2000 terminally ill people in the UK have died while waiting on a DWP decision on their benefit claims highlights , again , the heartlessness of the Tory Government .
Did they die penniless or in pain that could have been eased by having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bills ?
We ’ ll never know .
But we can take comfort that the law is changing in Scotland this year so that anyone diagnosed with a terminal illness can get quick access to benefit payments which are devolved to Holyrood .
Scotland has previously put measures in place to deflect the burden of the evil Bedroom Tax .
How much more suffering must take place before the Tories realise their twisted welfare policy isn ’ t working ?

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Keir Starmer is a serious prospect for Labour leader and would be a serious prospect for prime minister after that if the party back him.
So far, the Shadow Brexit Secretary has gained ground by remaining loyal to the left-leaning membership and striking out with common-sense attitudes to the problems facing the party and the country.
Starmer’s heading north soon and he knows the road to Downing Street makes its way through Scotland before it heads back to the northern heartlands the party must take back from the Tories.
The party faces two key internal issues this side of the Border if it is to regain the trust of a significant slice of the electorate.
Scottish Labour needs a clear message on the prospect of IndyRef2. Simply dismissing the idea will do nothing to heal the rift emerging between senior figures in the Scottish party. It will also strengthen the concerns that Scottish Labour is nothing more than a branch office to the main event down south.
Labour is going to need Scottish votes if it is ever to return to power and any future leader is going to have to show they can tackle specific issues unique to this part of the United Kingdom.
It is encouraging in his first remarks at the start of the official campaign that Starmer shows signs of taking Scotland as seriously as the other parts of the United Kingdom.
Twisted Tories
Marie Curie’s figures showing that nearly 2000 terminally ill people in the UK have died while waiting on a DWP decision on their benefit claims highlights, again, the heartlessness of the Tory Government.
Did they die penniless or in pain that could have been eased by having money to spend on food or heating bills?
We’ll never know. But we can take comfort that the law is changing in Scotland this year so that anyone diagnosed with a terminal illness can get quick access to benefit payments which are devolved to Holyrood.
Scotland has previously put measures in place to deflect the burden of the evil Bedroom Tax.
How much more suffering must take place before the Tories realise their twisted welfare policy isn’t working?


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Lucky Scottish punter scoops £60,000 win on the horses with just a £5 bet

A retired Scots binman has cleaned up after scooping a £60,000 win on the horses – with a £5 bet .
Glemm Purves staked a fiver on an eight-fold accumulator and was stunned when his selections all won , landing him £62,226 .
The 72-year-old bachelor – who is partially-sighted and uses a magnifying glass to study racing form – now intends to treat himself to a pair of designer glasses .
Nicknamed Noddy by former workmates in Edinburgh , Glemm placed the wager at his local Betfred shop .
His horses triumphed in races at Plumpton , Southwell and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Glemm , who now lives in Wetherby , Yorkshire , said : “ My winning system is to go with accumulators with mainly favourites and the odd outsider .
`` This has been my biggest win but I picked up £10,000 on an eight-fold accumulator in August and won £1000 on the Irish Lottery .
“ I am going to get some new specs – I ’ m going to get some Cartier ones , which cost £1000.
” Betfred boss Fred Done , who arranged for Glemm to receive whisky and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What a tremendous return for a loyal customer .
“ He beat odds of nearly 13,000/1 to win so much from just a fiver .
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A retired Scots binman has cleaned up after scooping a £60,000 win on the horses – with a £5 bet.
Glemm Purves staked a fiver on an eight-fold accumulator and was stunned when his selections all won , landing him £62,226.
The 72-year-old bachelor – who is partially-sighted and uses a magnifying glass to study racing form – now intends to treat himself to a pair of designer glasses.
(Image: Daily Record)
Nicknamed Noddy by former workmates in Edinburgh, Glemm placed the wager at his local Betfred shop. His horses triumphed in races at Plumpton, Southwell and Naas, in Ireland, on Sunday.
Glemm, who now lives in Wetherby, Yorkshire, said: “My winning system is to go with accumulators with mainly favourites and the odd outsider.
"This has been my biggest win but I picked up £10,000 on an eight-fold accumulator in August and won £1000 on the Irish Lottery.
(Image: Daily Record)
“I am going to get some new specs – I’m going to get some Cartier ones, which cost £1000.”
Betfred boss Fred Done, who arranged for Glemm to receive whisky and champagne to celebrate, said: “What a tremendous return for a loyal customer.
“He beat odds of nearly 13,000/1 to win so much from just a fiver.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Botched ATM gas blast raider wins appeal over life sentence after Clydebank explosion blew up accomp

Botched ATM gas blast raider wins appeal over life sentence after Clydebank explosion blew up accomplice

An ATM raider who blew up his alleged accomplice , leaving him with brain damage , has had his life @ @ @ @ @ , 50 , was told he would do life with a minimum of 10 years @ @ @ @ @ under the 1883 Explosives Act of blowing up the ATM at Farmfoods in his home @ @ @ @ @ Glasgow .
But in his appeal he argued that the sentencing judge was wrong to @ @ @ @ @ for the offence and that a 10-year minimum was excessive .
His defence counsel Niall @ @ @ @ @ Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh that Deeney had a limited record and had not been in @ @ @ @ @ to the blast .
Lord Turnbull said the appeal court accepted that the sentencing judge @ @ @ @ @ misapprehension ” over the issue of a mandatory life term .
He said the sentence @ @ @ @ @ a seven-year jail term .
However , he said Deeney had displayed “ a breathtaking @ @ @ @ @ ”

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An ATM raider who blew up his alleged accomplice , leaving him with brain damage, has had his life sentence quashed.
James Deeney, 50, was told he would do life with a minimum of 10 years.
He had been convicted under the 1883 Explosives Act of blowing up the ATM at Farmfoods in his home town of Clydebank , near Glasgow.
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But in his appeal he argued that the sentencing judge was wrong to rule that life was mandatory for the offence and that a 10-year minimum was excessive.
His defence counsel Niall McCluskey told the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh that Deeney had a limited record and had not been in trouble for 15 years prior to the blast.
Lord Turnbull said the appeal court accepted that the sentencing judge had been under “a misapprehension” over the issue of a mandatory life term.
He said the sentence should be quashed and substituted a seven-year jail term.
However, he said Deeney had displayed “a breathtaking disregard for public safety.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-11--Police cleared of blame over death of man in custody cell

A sheriff has cleared police of blame for the death of a man in the cells of a police station @ @ @ @ @ or water .
Mark Hutton , 29 , who had been arrested for riding a @ @ @ @ @ the influence of methadone , diazepam and the benzodiazepine Etizolam , sometimes known as street @ @ @ @ @ was told he also had a heart condition .
Hutton , of Dundee , was @ @ @ @ @ in the city ’ s West Bell Street police station on March 5 , 2016 @ @ @ @ @ arrested him .
A fatal accident inquiry heard that at least one scheduled check on @ @ @ @ @ before he was found unresponsive , was missed .
A custody officer said staff had @ @ @ @ @ headless chickens ” .
Yesterday , Sheriff Alastair Carmichael ruled there were no precautions which @ @ @ @ @ that might realistically have avoided Hutton ’ s death , which was ascertained as being @ @ @ @ @ a contribution from a cardiac abnormality .

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A sheriff has cleared police of blame for the death of a man in the cells of a police station after 15 hours without food or water.
Mark Hutton, 29, who had been arrested for riding a motorbike erratically, was under the influence of methadone, diazepam and the benzodiazepine Etizolam, sometimes known as street Valium.
Dundee Sheriff Court was told he also had a heart condition.
Hutton, of Dundee, was found dead in his cell in the city’s West Bell Street police station on March 5, 2016, the day after officers arrested him.
A fatal accident inquiry heard that at least one scheduled check on his cell, 25 minutes before he was found unresponsive, was missed. A custody officer said staff had been “running round like headless chickens”.
Yesterday, Sheriff Alastair Carmichael ruled there were no precautions which could reasonably have been taken that might realistically have avoided Hutton’s death, which was ascertained as being drug-related with the possibility of a contribution from a cardiac abnormality.