thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--Driver rushed to hospital with serious injuries after horror crash in Glasgow's southside

A young driver was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a horror crash in Glasgow .
The crash took place on Nithsdale Road , near the junction with St Andrew 's Drive in the Pollokshields area of the city at around 8.20pm on Wednesday .
The 21-year-old was driving a black Renault Clio west along Nithsdale Road when it collided with a bus stop pole then a street lamp before coming to a stop .
Emergency services raced to the scene and the driver was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with serious injuries .
The passenger , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hospital for treatment to minor injuries .
The road was closed until around 2am while police carried out their investigations .
Officers probing the crash are now appealing for information as well as CCTV and dash-cam footage .
Sergeant John Bradford said : `` Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash .
`` I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash but has not yet spoken to police to come forward .
`` I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have CCTV footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to anyone who may have dash-cam footage which could help with our enquiries . ''
Information can be provided to Glasgow 's Road Policing Unit via 101 , quoting incident number 3376 of January 8 .

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A young driver was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a horror crash in Glasgow.
The crash took place on Nithsdale Road, near the junction with St Andrew's Drive in the Pollokshields area of the city at around 8.20pm on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old was driving a black Renault Clio west along Nithsdale Road when it collided with a bus stop pole then a street lamp before coming to a stop.
(Image: Victoria Stewart)
Emergency services raced to the scene and the driver was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with serious injuries.
The passenger, another man aged 21, was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
The road was closed until around 2am while police carried out their investigations.
Officers probing the crash are now appealing for information as well as CCTV and dash-cam footage.
Sergeant John Bradford said: "Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.
"I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash but has not yet spoken to police to come forward.
"I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have CCTV footage from houses and premises overlooking the street and to anyone who may have dash-cam footage which could help with our enquiries."
Information can be provided to Glasgow's Road Policing Unit via 101, quoting incident number 3376 of January 8.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--Scottish Labour consider backing independence referendum in dramatic policy shift

Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard will consider a dramatic policy shift to back a second independence referendum , insiders claimed .
Party sources revealed the idea will be raised at a meeting on Saturday .
A source said Leonard is eyeing up a multi-option referendum on independence which could include a federal deal , loosening ties but remaining in the UK .
“ Labour would be more willing to consider supporting a second referendum if it was multi-option , ” the senior source told the Guardian newspaper .
The Record revealed in the general election that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballot .
She told us discussions would be held if Labour came up with “ credible ” propositions alongside independence .
Scottish Labour ’ s executive committee , the SEC , are also likely to have tense talks on Saturday over calls to split from the UK Labour party .
Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon , writing in the Daily Record , was first to call for a shift by saying Holyrood should have the right to decide holding indyref2 .
She was backed by Ged Killen , a former Scottish MP who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on December 12 .
The SNP picked up 48 of the 59 seats in Scotland .
A party source close to Leonard told the Record the suggestion of backing a referendum is `` ahead of where we are right now '' .
The source added : `` Richard is leading Scottish Labour into a review of the general election result and its implications for Scottish Labour constitutional position .
`` Richard wants to engage with Scottish Labour members about this position with a view to the party taking a decision in spring .
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Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard will consider a dramatic policy shift to back a second independence referendum, insiders claimed.
Party sources revealed the idea will be raised at a meeting on Saturday.
A source said Leonard is eyeing up a multi-option referendum on independence which could include a federal deal, loosening ties but remaining in the UK.
“Labour would be more willing to consider supporting a second referendum if it was multi-option,” the senior source told the Guardian newspaper.
The Record revealed in the general election that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon would be interested to discuss a three-option ballot.
She told us discussions would be held if Labour came up with “credible” propositions alongside independence.
Scottish Labour’s executive committee, the SEC, are also likely to have tense talks on Saturday over calls to split from the UK Labour party.
Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon, writing in the Daily Record, was first to call for a shift by saying Holyrood should have the right to decide holding indyref2.
She was backed by Ged Killen, a former Scottish MP who lost out in Labour’s drubbing on December 12. The SNP picked up 48 of the 59 seats in Scotland.
A party source close to Leonard told the Record the suggestion of backing a referendum is "ahead of where we are right now".
The source added: "Richard is leading Scottish Labour into a review of the general election result and its implications for Scottish Labour constitutional position.
"Richard wants to engage with Scottish Labour members about this position with a view to the party taking a decision in spring."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--Gangster jailed for Edinburgh pub shooting spat in prison officer's face in vile jail assault

A gangster has been spared another jail sentence after spitting on the face of a prison guard .
Sean ‘ Lugs ’ McGovern was serving 16 years for heroin dealing and a pub shooting when he assaulted the officer at HMP Shotts in Lanarksire .
A court heard on Thursday that the thug was depressed after his home leave was cancelled for his own safety following an attack on him in Edinburgh city centre .
He was slashed by two men in broad daylight as he waited for a bus to take him back to prison in July 2016 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tourists just 100 yards from Princes Street and the five-star Balmoral Hotel .
The musclebound hardman was left covered in blood but still chased the hitmen as they fled .
Ex-soldier David Togher was later jailed for six years for the attack .
McGovern was originally jailed in 2009 for dealing heroin and for firing a shotgun at an Edinburgh pub in a warning to a rival .
The thug fired two rounds from a shotgun outside the Gauntlet Bar in Broomhouse in 2008 .
It was a warning to rival Jamie Hyland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McGovern got six years and nine months for the gun attack and 10 years for running a heroin empire in Edinburgh .
In his latest court appearance , McGovern , 35 , of Edinburgh , admitted assaulting prison guard Mark Cunningham by spitting on his face in a segregation unit at Shotts in November 2018 .
An allegation that he uttered threats of violence was dropped .
Solicitor Diarmid Bruce said McGovern suffered significant slash wounds when he was attacked in the street .
He explained : “ His home leave was cancelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which upset him as his partner was pregnant with his child .
“ At the time of this offence , prison officers had decided to put him in segregation .
“ He was depressed and struggling to cope with life.
” Bruce said McGovern has since been released from prison and is “ doing well ” under a five-year supervision order .
He added : “ His partner has her own business and supports the family while he looks after the child.
” Sheriff Douglas Brown ordered McGovern to carry out 80 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A gangster has been spared another jail sentence after spitting on the face of a prison guard.
Sean ‘Lugs’ McGovern was serving 16 years for heroin dealing and a pub shooting when he assaulted the officer at HMP Shotts in Lanarksire.
A court heard on Thursday that the thug was depressed after his home leave was cancelled for his own safety following an attack on him in Edinburgh city centre.
He was slashed by two men in broad daylight as he waited for a bus to take him back to prison in July 2016.
McGovern was attacked in front of terrified tourists just 100 yards from Princes Street and the five-star Balmoral Hotel.
The musclebound hardman was left covered in blood but still chased the hitmen as they fled.
Ex-soldier David Togher was later jailed for six years for the attack.
McGovern was originally jailed in 2009 for dealing heroin and for firing a shotgun at an Edinburgh pub in a warning to a rival.
The thug fired two rounds from a shotgun outside the Gauntlet Bar in Broomhouse in 2008.
It was a warning to rival Jamie Hyland , a regular at the pub. McGovern got six years and nine months for the gun attack and 10 years for running a heroin empire in Edinburgh.
In his latest court appearance, McGovern, 35, of Edinburgh , admitted assaulting prison guard Mark Cunningham by spitting on his face in a segregation unit at Shotts in November 2018.
An allegation that he uttered threats of violence was dropped.
Solicitor Diarmid Bruce said McGovern suffered significant slash wounds when he was attacked in the street.
He explained: “His home leave was cancelled, presumably for his own safety, which upset him as his partner was pregnant with his child.
(Image: TSPL)
“At the time of this offence, prison officers had decided to put him in segregation.
“He was depressed and struggling to cope with life.”
Bruce said McGovern has since been released from prison and is “doing well” under a five-year supervision order.
He added: “His partner has her own business and supports the family while he looks after the child.”
Sheriff Douglas Brown ordered McGovern to carry out 80 hours of unpaid community work within four months.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--Margaret Fleming murder to be investigated in independent inquiry

An independent inquiry set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Margaret Fleming is to meet for the first time next month .
The vulnerable woman vanished in December 1999 but it did not become apparent she was missing until October 2016 .
Edward Cairney , 77 , and Avril Jones , 59 , her supposed carers , were arrested a year later and in July 2019 were convicted of her murde r. Jurors found the couple murdered Ms Fleming by unknown means between December 18 1999 and January 5 2000 at their home in Inverkip , Inverclyde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then tried to cover up the crime for almost 18 years .
Cairney and Jones were each sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years .
The Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership confirmed on Thursday Professor Jean MacLellan has been appointed to head up a significant case review .
Prof MacLellan , a social worker by background , is the current director of Autism Network Scotland and has worked in a variety of local authority roles .
A spokesman said : `` We have always been very clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the circumstances surrounding Margaret Fleming 's tragic death .
`` However , the legal process had to run its course first .
`` We were advised by the procurator fiscal that the inquiry could n't start until the trial of Edward Cairney and Avril Jones , and any subsequent appeals , were complete .
`` We have now appointed Professor Jean MacLellan OBE to head up the significant case review ( SCR ) .
`` The inquiry 's first planning meeting is scheduled for February . ''
He added : `` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which will involve all the agencies which were involved with Margaret during her life .
`` The final report will be published when it is complete .
We expect that this will take some six months .
`` A key area for the SCR team will be to uncover any lessons that are to be learned from the extensive cover up carried out by Edward Cairney and Avril Jones to hide their appalling treatment of Margaret , while she was in their care , and the murder that they subsequently committed . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had learning difficulties , has never been found despite numerous appeals to Cairney and Jones .
Jones was also convicted of fraudulently claiming £182,000 in benefits by pretending Ms Fleming - who would now have been 39 - was alive .
The couple were both convicted of perverting the course of justice .

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An independent inquiry set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Margaret Fleming is to meet for the first time next month.
The vulnerable woman vanished in December 1999 but it did not become apparent she was missing until October 2016.
Edward Cairney, 77, and Avril Jones, 59, her supposed carers, were arrested a year later and in July 2019 were convicted of her murde r.
(Image: Handout)
Jurors found the couple murdered Ms Fleming by unknown means between December 18 1999 and January 5 2000 at their home in Inverkip, Inverclyde - or elsewhere in Scotland - and then tried to cover up the crime for almost 18 years.
Cairney and Jones were each sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years.
The Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership confirmed on Thursday Professor Jean MacLellan has been appointed to head up a significant case review.
Prof MacLellan, a social worker by background, is the current director of Autism Network Scotland and has worked in a variety of local authority roles.
(Image: PA)
A spokesman said: "We have always been very clear that there will be a full independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Margaret Fleming's tragic death.
"However, the legal process had to run its course first.
"We were advised by the procurator fiscal that the inquiry couldn't start until the trial of Edward Cairney and Avril Jones, and any subsequent appeals, were complete.
"We have now appointed Professor Jean MacLellan OBE to head up the significant case review (SCR).
"The inquiry's first planning meeting is scheduled for February."
He added: "This will be a full, independent inquiry which will involve all the agencies which were involved with Margaret during her life.
"The final report will be published when it is complete. We expect that this will take some six months.
"A key area for the SCR team will be to uncover any lessons that are to be learned from the extensive cover up carried out by Edward Cairney and Avril Jones to hide their appalling treatment of Margaret, while she was in their care, and the murder that they subsequently committed."
The body of Ms Fleming, who had learning difficulties, has never been found despite numerous appeals to Cairney and Jones.
Jones was also convicted of fraudulently claiming £182,000 in benefits by pretending Ms Fleming - who would now have been 39 - was alive.
The couple were both convicted of perverting the course of justice.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--Irn-Bru hails Red Hot Chilli Piper for hilarious twist on Bottle Cap Challenge

The viral ' Bottle Cap Challenge ' trend is back with a hilarious twist , and of course Scots are @ @ @ @ @ Back in summer 2019 , celebrities and the public produced both hilarious and stunning results @ @ @ @ @ cap of the top of a bottle with one swift roundhouse kick .
Now it @ @ @ @ @ are brilliantly editing in themselves taking off the lid with their hand inside a sock @ @ @ @ @ them is Red Hot Chilli Pipers veteran Willie Armstrong who took on the challenge using @ @ @ @ @ 1901 .
Posting the clip on Twitter , the Pipers said : `` Retired firefighter @ @ @ @ @ Stand up comedian !
Now bottle cap removal ninja !
OOR WILLIE ! ''
Willie @ @ @ @ @ by Irn-Bru who applauded him online posting `` now that 's how you do the @ @ @ @

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The viral ' Bottle Cap Challenge ' trend is back with a hilarious twist, and of course Scots are already doing it best.
Back in summer 2019, celebrities and the public produced both hilarious and stunning results while trying to unscrew the cap of the top of a bottle with one swift roundhouse kick.
Now it is back, but people are brilliantly editing in themselves taking off the lid with their hand inside a sock on Tik Tok.
Among them is Red Hot Chilli Pipers veteran Willie Armstrong who took on the challenge using a bottle of Irn-Bru 's 1901.
Posting the clip on Twitter, the Pipers said: "Retired firefighter! World Famous Bagpiper! Stand up comedian! Now bottle cap removal ninja! OOR WILLIE!"
Willie's effort was quickly hailed by Irn-Bru who applauded him online posting "now that's how you do the #bottlecapchallenge".


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--Fan charged with throwing hot drink at Rangers star Alfredo Morelos at Motherwell clash

A man has been charged with throwing a hot drink at Rangers star Alfredo Morelos during the Ibrox side 's @ @ @ @ @ .
The 30-year-old suspect is due to appear in court in connection with the incident @ @ @ @ @ Light Blue 's 2-0 victory at Fir Park on Sunday , December 15 .
The @ @ @ @ @ moments after the flashpoint as he picked up a second yellow cards for celebrating his @ @ @ @ @ the home fans .
A Police Scotland spokesperson said : `` Police can confirm a @ @ @ @ @ and charged in connection with an incident at the Motherwell v Rangers SPFL match on @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
`` During the match , a hot drink was thrown at a player @ @ @ @ @ due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff court on the 29th January 2020 . ''

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A man has been charged with throwing a hot drink at Rangers star Alfredo Morelos during the Ibrox side's win over Motherwell last month.
The 30-year-old suspect is due to appear in court in connection with the incident which took place during the Light Blue's 2-0 victory at Fir Park on Sunday, December 15.
The Colombian striker was sent off moments after the flashpoint as he picked up a second yellow cards for celebrating his clinching goal in front of the home fans.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police can confirm a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident at the Motherwell v Rangers SPFL match on Sunday, 15 December, 2019.
"During the match, a hot drink was thrown at a player.
"The man is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff court on the 29th January 2020."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--Almost 10 per cent of P1 kids in South Lanarkshire are facing obesity

The percentage of South Lanarkshire school children who are at risk of being obese in primary one has risen .
New government figures have revealed a slight year-on-year increase , following a survey of almost 2900 youngsters .
It means that 9.9 per cent of P1 kids are facing obesity – compared to 9.5 per cent last year .
However , the statistics for South Lanarkshire are below the Scottish average .
Across the country , 10.2 per cent of primary one pupils are at risk of obesity – remaining stable from the previous year .
The Body Mass Index @ @ @ @ @ @ @ primary one age was looked at across the South Lanarkshire area , compared to 3252 the previous year .
Marc Conroy , NHS Lanarkshire ’ s health improvement senior for child healthy weight , said : “ Encouraging children and young people to adopt more active lifestyles and healthier diets continues to be a key priority for NHS Lanarkshire and our partners .
“ It is also a central tenet of the Lanarkshire Healthy Weight Strategy , which is a multi-agency approach to tackle the significant influences on weight within our communities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions is a commitment by all the partners to implement active play and promote healthy eating and working.
” The latest figures for 2018/19 were released by Information Services Division Scotland , a part of NHS Scotland which provides health service data used in planning .
Statistics showed that 1.5 per cent ( 44 ) of South Lanarkshire ’ s P1 pupils were at risk of being underweight – up from 0.9 per cent the previous year .
The percentage of children who had a healthy weight was 76.4 ( 2186 ) – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12.2 per cent ( 349 ) were at risk of being overweight – a drop from 12.6 per cent .
And 9.9 per cent ( 284 ) were facing obesity – up from 9.5 per cent .
Mr Conroy added : “ The number of P1s who are obese or severely obese has been fluctuating for a number of years , which highlights that a great deal of work still requires to be done .
“ To this end , we continue to have a package of support programmes which are based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of unhealthy weight gain in childhood .
“ These aim to support children and their families to make positive lifestyle choices related to food and exercise which will help them to achieve and maintain a healthy weight status now and into adulthood .
“ This includes programmes which support maternal weight during and after pregnancy , as this supports positive child health outcomes , including healthy weight .
“ As well as the wide range of supports already in place , we also have Full of Beans groups running throughout South Lanarkshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifestyle groups for children and families .
“ We would encourage parents to take advantage of these programmes.
” In neighbouring North Lanarkshire , where 3625 youngsters were surveyed , statistics showed that 1.5 per cent ( 53 ) of P1 pupils were at risk of being underweight – down from 2.5 per cent the previous year .
The percentage of children who had a healthy weight was 74.2 ( 2691 ) – down from 76 per cent .
Another 12.2 per cent ( 442 ) were at risk of being overweight – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And 12.1 per cent ( 439 ) were facing obesity – up from 10.9 per cent .
Since 2001/02 , the overall proportion of primary one children who are at risk of overweight or obesity has remained fairly constant across Scotland .
However , there are now substantial inequalities in unhealthy weight among children .
The proportion of primary one children at risk of being overweight or obese has increased in the most deprived areas but decreased in the least deprived areas .
Boys in primary one are slightly less likely than girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child ’ s BMI is calculated by dividing their weight ( in kilogrammes ) by their height ( in metres ) squared .
Children are then allocated to a healthy or unhealthy weight category by comparing their BMI to the range of BMIs seen among a reference group of children of the same age and sex .
This summary provides information on the proportion of children found to be at risk of having an unhealthy weight based on the thresholds used for monitoring the health of the child population .
There is continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obesity among children in Scotland .
Obesity during childhood is a health concern in itself , and it can also lead to physical and mental health problems throughout adulthood .
Being underweight in childhood can also be a cause for concern , indicating poor nutritional intake and/or underlying medical problems .
Cancer Research UK has responded to the ISD Scotland report and have raised their concerns .
Professor Linda Bauld , Cancer Research UK ’ s prevention expert , based at the University of Edinburgh , said : “ It ’ s shocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of being overweight or obese .
“ But it doesn ’ t need to be like this .
The Scottish Government has a role to play here and must ensure that planned legislation to restrict junk food promotions is introduced and passed before the next Scottish Parliament elections .
“ Our shopping environment has a big influence on what we buy with special offers and multibuys on junk food powerfully persuading us to stock up on unhealthy items .
“ Obesity is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer after smoking so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re to improve the health of future generations .
”

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The percentage of South Lanarkshire school children who are at risk of being obese in primary one has risen.
New government figures have revealed a slight year-on-year increase, following a survey of almost 2900 youngsters.
It means that 9.9 per cent of P1 kids are facing obesity – compared to 9.5 per cent last year.
However, the statistics for South Lanarkshire are below the Scottish average.
Across the country, 10.2 per cent of primary one pupils are at risk of obesity – remaining stable from the previous year.
The Body Mass Index (BMI) of 2863 children of primary one age was looked at across the South Lanarkshire area, compared to 3252 the previous year.
Marc Conroy, NHS Lanarkshire’s health improvement senior for child healthy weight, said: “Encouraging children and young people to adopt more active lifestyles and healthier diets continues to be a key priority for NHS Lanarkshire and our partners.
“It is also a central tenet of the Lanarkshire Healthy Weight Strategy, which is a multi-agency approach to tackle the significant influences on weight within our communities.
“Among the strategy’s many actions is a commitment by all the partners to implement active play and promote healthy eating and working.”
The latest figures for 2018/19 were released by Information Services Division Scotland, a part of NHS Scotland which provides health service data used in planning.
Statistics showed that 1.5 per cent (44) of South Lanarkshire’s P1 pupils were at risk of being underweight – up from 0.9 per cent the previous year.
The percentage of children who had a healthy weight was 76.4 (2186) – down from 77 per cent.
Another 12.2 per cent (349) were at risk of being overweight – a drop from 12.6 per cent.
And 9.9 per cent (284) were facing obesity – up from 9.5 per cent.
Mr Conroy added: “The number of P1s who are obese or severely obese has been fluctuating for a number of years, which highlights that a great deal of work still requires to be done.
“To this end, we continue to have a package of support programmes which are based on a sustainable approach to the long-term prevention of unhealthy weight gain in childhood.
“These aim to support children and their families to make positive lifestyle choices related to food and exercise which will help them to achieve and maintain a healthy weight status now and into adulthood.
“This includes programmes which support maternal weight during and after pregnancy, as this supports positive child health outcomes, including healthy weight.
“As well as the wide range of supports already in place, we also have Full of Beans groups running throughout South Lanarkshire, which are FREE pre-school healthy eating/active play/healthy lifestyle groups for children and families.
“We would encourage parents to take advantage of these programmes.”
In neighbouring North Lanarkshire, where 3625 youngsters were surveyed, statistics showed that 1.5 per cent (53) of P1 pupils were at risk of being underweight – down from 2.5 per cent the previous year.
The percentage of children who had a healthy weight was 74.2 (2691) – down from 76 per cent.
Another 12.2 per cent (442) were at risk of being overweight – a rise from 10.6 per cent.
And 12.1 per cent (439) were facing obesity – up from 10.9 per cent.
(Image: Getty Images)
Since 2001/02, the overall proportion of primary one children who are at risk of overweight or obesity has remained fairly constant across Scotland.
However, there are now substantial inequalities in unhealthy weight among children. The proportion of primary one children at risk of being overweight or obese has increased in the most deprived areas but decreased in the least deprived areas.
Boys in primary one are slightly less likely than girls to have a healthy weight.
A child’s BMI is calculated by dividing their weight (in kilogrammes) by their height (in metres) squared.
Children are then allocated to a healthy or unhealthy weight category by comparing their BMI to the range of BMIs seen among a reference group of children of the same age and sex.
This summary provides information on the proportion of children found to be at risk of having an unhealthy weight based on the thresholds used for monitoring the health of the child population.
There is continued concern over the levels of overweight and obesity among children in Scotland.
Obesity during childhood is a health concern in itself, and it can also lead to physical and mental health problems throughout adulthood.
Being underweight in childhood can also be a cause for concern, indicating poor nutritional intake and/or underlying medical problems.
(Image: Getty Images)
Cancer Research UK has responded to the ISD Scotland report and have raised their concerns.
Professor Linda Bauld, Cancer Research UK’s prevention expert, based at the University of Edinburgh, said: “It’s shocking so many very young children are at risk of being overweight or obese.
“But it doesn’t need to be like this. The Scottish Government has a role to play here and must ensure that planned legislation to restrict junk food promotions is introduced and passed before the next Scottish Parliament elections.
“Our shopping environment has a big influence on what we buy with special offers and multibuys on junk food powerfully persuading us to stock up on unhealthy items.
“Obesity is the second biggest preventable cause of cancer after smoking so tackling this is crucial if we’re to improve the health of future generations.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-09--East Kilbride air conditioning boss battered with rolling pin by fellow director

An East Kilbride businessman was left needing stitches to a head wound after being battered with a rolling pin at a Christmas night out .
Company director Douglas McGavin was assaulted by William Plenderleith at a Boxing Day football match in December 2018 .
Mr McGavin told Hamilton Sheriff Court how he tried to prevent a fight breaking out after fellow director Plenderleith told an employee that he was being sacked .
Plenderleith , of Stonehouse , denied assaulting his partner to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement .
But a jury this week found the air conditioning boss guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay his victim £2500 in compensation and complete 300 hours of unpaid community work The sheriff told him : “ This matter is finely balanced .
Consider yourself very fortunate that I ’ m not sending you to prison.
” Court heard how the company bosses had taken staff to see the Rangers vs. Hibernian match at Ibrox as ‘ a Christmas treat ’ .
After the match and hospitality , they continued drinking at Stonehouse Violet Social Club , near Plenderleith ’ s home .
Mr McGavin said there was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mood changed when Plenderleith told a staff member he was being sacked .
Forty-three-year-old Plenderleith went to his house then returned to the social club car park .
Mr McGavin , who gave evidence from behind a screen , told prosecutor Vish Kathuria : “ I thought Willie was going to start a fight .
“ I ran towards the other guy to stop it .
Willie pulled a rolling pin from his waistband and struck me on the head .
“ He hit me repeatedly .
I was trying to dodge him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Willie was in a rage , but the other guy managed to get the rolling pin off him .
“ Blood was pouring out of my face .
I was in shock.
” Mr McGavin said he needed eight stitches to a 5cm cut to his forehead and also sustained bruising on his face which “ swelled up like a balloon ” in the days after the attack .
The father-of-two told the court that he still suffers anxiety attacks a year on .
He said Plenderleith had never apologised for his behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attack to finish outstanding jobs and end their business partnership .
Plenderleith claimed he acted in self-defence and said he needed staples in a head wound after the incident .
McGavin conceded that he had hit Plenderleith once after getting his hands on the rolling pin at one point , but insisted that his fellow director had started the trouble .
Defence agent Diarmid Bruce said Plenderleith has since paid Mr McGavin £10,000 for his share of the business .
The lawyer added : “ He ’ s usually an upstanding member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an emphasis on alcohol at Christmas nights out and he let himself down badly .
Plenderleith was also given a 30 months supervision order .

reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (East Kilbride News)

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An East Kilbride businessman was left needing stitches to a head wound after being battered with a rolling pin at a Christmas night out.
Company director Douglas McGavin was assaulted by William Plenderleith at a Boxing Day football match in December 2018.
Mr McGavin told Hamilton Sheriff Court how he tried to prevent a fight breaking out after fellow director Plenderleith told an employee that he was being sacked.
Plenderleith, of Stonehouse, denied assaulting his partner to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement.
But a jury this week found the air conditioning boss guilty, with Sheriff Douglas Brown ordering him to pay his victim £2500 in compensation and complete 300 hours of unpaid community work
The sheriff told him: “This matter is finely balanced. Consider yourself very fortunate that I’m not sending you to prison.”
Court heard how the company bosses had taken staff to see the Rangers vs. Hibernian match at Ibrox as ‘a Christmas treat’.
After the match and hospitality, they continued drinking at Stonehouse Violet Social Club, near Plenderleith’s home.
Mr McGavin said there was “banter” between them, but the mood changed when Plenderleith told a staff member he was being sacked.
Forty-three-year-old Plenderleith went to his house then returned to the social club car park.
Mr McGavin, who gave evidence from behind a screen, told prosecutor Vish Kathuria: “I thought Willie was going to start a fight.
“I ran towards the other guy to stop it. Willie pulled a rolling pin from his waistband and struck me on the head.
“He hit me repeatedly. I was trying to dodge him and he missed a few times. Willie was in a rage, but the other guy managed to get the rolling pin off him.
“Blood was pouring out of my face. I was in shock.”
Mr McGavin said he needed eight stitches to a 5cm cut to his forehead and also sustained bruising on his face which “swelled up like a balloon” in the days after the attack.
The father-of-two told the court that he still suffers anxiety attacks a year on.
He said Plenderleith had never apologised for his behaviour, but the men had agreed after the attack to finish outstanding jobs and end their business partnership.
Plenderleith claimed he acted in self-defence and said he needed staples in a head wound after the incident.
McGavin conceded that he had hit Plenderleith once after getting his hands on the rolling pin at one point, but insisted that his fellow director had started the trouble.
Defence agent Diarmid Bruce said Plenderleith has since paid Mr McGavin £10,000 for his share of the business.
The lawyer added: “He’s usually an upstanding member of the community, but there is an emphasis on alcohol at Christmas nights out and he let himself down badly.
“This night out ended in disaster.”
Plenderleith was also given a 30 months supervision order.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Cash boost for West Lothian voluntary services

A new programme has been launched to help give local voluntary organisations a brighter future .
West Lothian Council ’ s Voluntary Organisation Modernisation and Improvement Programme was allocated £200,000 from one-off resources to support those looking to modernise and transform their organization .
This will be delivered through two strands ; a tailored Business Transformation Programme ( BTP ) and Modernisation and Improvement Grants ( MIG ) to help organisations implement improvements .
The BTP will cover a range of expert help and advice focused on organisations needs with grants available to support organisations explore/test new markets or products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collaboration and partnership working and small capital investments that help modernise and improve the organisation .
MIGs of a maximum of £10,000 will be available for each individual organisation who have gone through the BTP programme , to help implement any ways identified to transform the organisation to strengthen its sustainability going forward .
Executive councillor for voluntary organisations Kirsteen Sullivan said : “ We are delighted to launch the Voluntary Organisation Modernisation and Improvement Programme “ We know many local voluntary organisations are looking to ensure their sustainability for the future .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with both the the knowledge and resources to support them through this process.
“ Voluntary organisations play a vital role in West Lothian ’ s communities , and this programme will help the sector to develop their services ready for future challenges.
” Both the transformation programme and modernisation grant are open to all voluntary organisations with an annual turnover of under £1 million that deliver services to residents of West Lothian , either solely or primarily , with maximum grant of £10,000 for each individual organisation .
The deadline for applications is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For more details , including an application form , please visit www.westlothian.gov.uk/modernisationfund .

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A new programme has been launched to help give local voluntary organisations a brighter future.
West Lothian Council’s Voluntary Organisation Modernisation and Improvement Programme was allocated £200,000 from one-off resources to support those looking to modernise and transform their organization.
This will be delivered through two strands; a tailored Business Transformation Programme (BTP) and Modernisation and Improvement Grants (MIG) to help organisations implement improvements.
The BTP will cover a range of expert help and advice focused on organisations needs with grants available to support organisations explore/test new markets or products, develop new systems, facilitaite better collaboration and partnership working and small capital investments that help modernise and improve the organisation.
MIGs of a maximum of £10,000 will be available for each individual organisation who have gone through the BTP programme, to help implement any ways identified to transform the organisation to strengthen its sustainability going forward.
Executive councillor for voluntary organisations Kirsteen Sullivan said: “We are delighted to launch the Voluntary Organisation Modernisation and Improvement Programme
“We know many local voluntary organisations are looking to ensure their sustainability for the future.
“This programme will help provide them with both the the knowledge and resources to support them through this process.“Voluntary organisations play a vital role in West Lothian’s communities, and this programme will help the sector to develop their services ready for future challenges.”
Both the transformation programme and modernisation grant are open to all voluntary organisations with an annual turnover of under £1 million that deliver services to residents of West Lothian, either solely or primarily, with maximum grant of £10,000 for each individual organisation.
The deadline for applications is 8am on Monday, January 27.
For more details, including an application form, please visit www.westlothian.gov.uk/modernisationfund.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Alexandra Burke set to be queen of the night at Hamilton Park Racecourse

Alexandra Burke is set to be queen of the night at Hamilton Park Racecourse .
The Bodyguard star will take to the stage for Ladies ’ Night on Saturday , August 1 .
And the chart-topper will perform hits including Bad Boys , Start Without You and her record-breaking rendition of Hallelujah .
Ashley Moon , general manager at Hamilton Park , said : “ We ’ re thrilled that Alexandra is able to join us for what is sure to be another incredible Ladies ’ Night .
“ She has one of the most distinguishable voices in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome her to the racecourse .
“ Racegoers really are in for a treat this year , it ’ s shaping up to be an unmissable night out.
” Alexandra rose to fame after winning the fifth series of The X Factor in 2008 and achieved major chart success when Hallelujah became the biggest-selling single of that year , selling over a million copies .
Since then , she has starred in numerous stage musicals including Chess , Chicago and The Bodyguard , the latter of which saw her successfully tour the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She also had a successful run on BBC One ’ s Strictly Come Dancing , where she made it to the final of the 2017 series .
The news comes following the announcement that Capital FM breakfast presenter and I ’ m a Celebrity star Roman Kemp is also set to appear at the flagship event , having signed up to perform an exclusive DJ set after the on-track action has finished .
Ashley added : “ We ’ ve got a fantastic evening planned and we can ’ t wait to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have lined up , with further additions to the line-up still to come .
“ Our early bird tickets are on sale now , which saves £10 per adult and so I ’ d definitely recommend booking sooner rather than later .
”

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Alexandra Burke is set to be queen of the night at Hamilton Park Racecourse.
The Bodyguard star will take to the stage for Ladies’ Night on Saturday, August 1.
And the chart-topper will perform hits including Bad Boys, Start Without You and her record-breaking rendition of Hallelujah.
Ashley Moon, general manager at Hamilton Park, said: “We’re thrilled that Alexandra is able to join us for what is sure to be another incredible Ladies’ Night.
“She has one of the most distinguishable voices in the UK and we can’t wait to welcome her to the racecourse.
“Racegoers really are in for a treat this year, it’s shaping up to be an unmissable night out.”
Alexandra rose to fame after winning the fifth series of The X Factor in 2008 and achieved major chart success when Hallelujah became the biggest-selling single of that year, selling over a million copies.
Since then, she has starred in numerous stage musicals including Chess, Chicago and The Bodyguard, the latter of which saw her successfully tour the UK in the iconic role of Rachel Marron.
She also had a successful run on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, where she made it to the final of the 2017 series.
The news comes following the announcement that Capital FM breakfast presenter and I’m a Celebrity star Roman Kemp is also set to appear at the flagship event, having signed up to perform an exclusive DJ set after the on-track action has finished.
Ashley added: “We’ve got a fantastic evening planned and we can’t wait to reveal more exciting details about what we have lined up, with further additions to the line-up still to come.
“Our early bird tickets are on sale now, which saves £10 per adult and so I’d definitely recommend booking sooner rather than later.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--West Dunbartonshire Council leader praised for speaking out on Bipolar battle

A mental health charity chief has praised the council leader for bravely sharing his story and hopes it will encourage others to seek help .
Toni Giugliano , policy manager at Mental Health Foundation , spoke out after Jonathan McColl gave a full and frank interview to the Lennox Herald last month .
He described the West Dunbartonshire Council leader ’ s story as “ inspirational ” .
Jonathan , from Balloch , told how he tried to take his own life twice after silently battling for decades .
He was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder seven years ago after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised the alarm .
The 37-year-old hopes sharing his experience will give others the confidence to come forward , as well as help people spot warning signs in those around them .
It came as we launched a series of features alongside the Mental Health Foundation in a bid to smash the stigma surrounding these conditions .
Speaking this week , Toni , said : “ Councillor McColl ’ s story is inspirational and hopefully it will encourage others to come forward for help .
“ The truth is that mental health stigma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , especially among men and in our workplaces .
“ Our research has found that around 40 percent of employees would rather not disclose a mental health problem for fear it would limit their job prospects or impact their job security .
“ That ’ s why we need more bosses and CEOs at the very top to share their personal experiences and take steps to create the kind of environments where people can feel supported and thrive.
” Jonathan told us in December how his struggles with his mental health began as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to commit suicide .
He said : “ I had been having these mood swings and mostly felt in a depressive state .
“ Even when things had been going well in my life , I would still feel like that .
It ’ s almost like an artificial feeling.
” Jonathan struggled on through his teenage years and after stepping up as leader of the opposition in 2012 , he tried to take his life a second time .
Help arrived after fellow SNP councillor Gail Robertson grew concerned and raised her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on to receive his diagnosis , which he described as “ sheer relief ” and now manages his condition .
Jonathan said : “ I still feel it all the time and I think it ’ s something I ’ ll always have .
If I can sit as leader of a council and talk openly about it , saying ‘ yes , I have a long-term mental health issue ’ , then others can too.
” Residents and politicians also praised the leader for sharing his story on social media .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ McColl for having the courage to share your story.
” Glasgow councillor Allan Casey tweeted : “ Very brave Jonathan.
” And East Ayrshire councillor Elena Whitman tweeted : “ Proud of your honesty Jonathan .
Speaking out about personal matters is very scary but very liberating and hopefully it can help others.
” For more local news from West Dunbartonshire click here .

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A mental health charity chief has praised the council leader for bravely sharing his story and hopes it will encourage others to seek help.
Toni Giugliano, policy manager at Mental Health Foundation, spoke out after Jonathan McColl gave a full and frank interview to the Lennox Herald last month.
He described the West Dunbartonshire Council leader’s story as “inspirational”.
Jonathan, from Balloch, told how he tried to take his own life twice after silently battling for decades.
He was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder seven years ago after a worried friend contacted his family and raised the alarm.
The 37-year-old hopes sharing his experience will give others the confidence to come forward, as well as help people spot warning signs in those around them.
It came as we launched a series of features alongside the Mental Health Foundation in a bid to smash the stigma surrounding these conditions.
Speaking this week, Toni, said: “Councillor McColl’s story is inspirational and hopefully it will encourage others to come forward for help.
“The truth is that mental health stigma is still heavily present in our society, especially among men and in our workplaces.
“Our research has found that around 40 percent of employees would rather not disclose a mental health problem for fear it would limit their job prospects or impact their job security.
“That’s why we need more bosses and CEOs at the very top to share their personal experiences and take steps to create the kind of environments where people can feel supported and thrive.”
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Jonathan told us in December how his struggles with his mental health began as a teenager, when he first tried to commit suicide.
He said: “I had been having these mood swings and mostly felt in a depressive state.
“Even when things had been going well in my life, I would still feel like that. It’s almost like an artificial feeling.”
Jonathan struggled on through his teenage years and after stepping up as leader of the opposition in 2012, he tried to take his life a second time.
Help arrived after fellow SNP councillor Gail Robertson grew concerned and raised her worries with his family.
He finally went on to receive his diagnosis, which he described as “sheer relief” and now manages his condition.
Jonathan said: “I still feel it all the time and I think it’s something I’ll always have. If I can sit as leader of a council and talk openly about it, saying ‘yes, I have a long-term mental health issue’, then others can too.”
Residents and politicians also praised the leader for sharing his story on social media.
Alison Campbell said: “Thanks Jonathan McColl for having the courage to share your story.”
Glasgow councillor Allan Casey tweeted: “Very brave Jonathan.” And East Ayrshire councillor Elena Whitman tweeted: “Proud of your honesty Jonathan. Speaking out about personal matters is very scary but very liberating and hopefully it can help others.”
For more local news from West Dunbartonshire click here .


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Body found near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh - family of missing Robert Cochrane informed

A body has been found at an historic Edinburgh landmark .
The grim find at Salisbury Crags , which surrounds @ @ @ @ @ was made by a walker this morning .
Formal identification has still to take place @ @ @ @ @ the family of missing 37-year-old Robert Cochrane from Galashiels , have been notified .
Robert @ @ @ @ @ Scottish Borders on December 30 and was last seen at Edinburgh Waverley station on January @ @ @ @ @ the police helicopter and dogs scoured the popular area in Holyrood park following reports of @ @ @ @ @ spokesman said : `` Police Scotland was called to Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh shortly after @ @ @ @ @ January after the body of a man was found in the area .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ the scene and enquiries are ongoing .
Emergency services are currently in attendance .
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A body has been found at an historic Edinburgh landmark.
The grim find at Salisbury Crags, which surrounds Arthur’s Seat, was made by a walker this morning.
Formal identification has still to take place but it is understood that the family of missing 37-year-old Robert Cochrane from Galashiels, have been notified.
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Robert left his home in the Scottish Borders on December 30 and was last seen at Edinburgh Waverley station on January 2.
Earlier this week the police helicopter and dogs scoured the popular area in Holyrood park following reports of sightings.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police Scotland was called to Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh shortly after 10.35am on Friday, 10 January after the body of a man was found in the area.
“The man was pronounced dead at the scene and enquiries are ongoing. Emergency services are currently in attendance.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Call out almost every day for air ambulance

Scotland ’ s Charity Air Ambulance ( SCAA ) responded to an emergency almost every day in 2019 , according to new figures released by the charity this week .
It also responded to more people under the age of 18 than ever before .
Over the course of last year , SCAA , which is based at Perth Airport , responded to 352 life-threatening emergencies .
This is an increase of eight per cent compared to the paramedics ’ workload in 2018 .
Last year SCAA also recorded a 47 per cent increase in the number of emergencies classed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 154 from 105 .
Nearly a third of these incidents were road traffic collisions .
In addition to the 62 road traffic collisions , the crew ’ s workload last year also included responding to 59 cardiac related emergencies , 16 strokes , 35 falls , 18 equestrian accidents , 16 industrial accidents ( including agricultural ) and six emergencies involving animals .
A further 62 call outs involved air transfers from remote or island locations to advanced hospital care on the mainland , saving hours on what would otherwise be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SCAA ranged from babies to the elderly , however there was a large increase in the number of infants being seen , with eight in 2018 and 17 in 2019 .
Throughout 2019 , a further 10 patients were children under the age of 12 , and 14 were teenagers .
The highly-skilled crew from Perth Airport responded to crises all over Scotland to attend to the seriously sick and injured .
The SCAA helicopter was airborne for nearly 350 hours in 2019 , covering all areas of Scotland and its islands , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flew or escorted 174 patients to definitive hospital care .
Most of these were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee ( 30 per cent ) , with 25 per cent being taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow .
A total of 15 hospitals across Scotland were visited by SCAA , including 19 per cent to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and 14 per cent to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock .
The majority of emergencies attended by SCAA were in the Highland ( 32 per cent ) and Tayside ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The mission log shows thebusiest month was August , with Fridays seeing the greatest demand for the charitable service .
Although SCAA is best known for responding to emergencies by its distinctive green and yellow helicopter , the paramedics also attended 55 emergencies ( 15.5 per cent of all the year ’ s call outs ) in their rapid response vehicle .
In 2020 , SCAA is looking to launch its second aircraft in the spring to allow it to respond to even more emergencies .
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Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) responded to an emergency almost every day in 2019, according to new figures released by the charity this week.
It also responded to more people under the age of 18 than ever before.
Over the course of last year, SCAA, which is based at Perth Airport, responded to 352 life-threatening emergencies.
This is an increase of eight per cent compared to the paramedics’ workload in 2018.
Last year SCAA also recorded a 47 per cent increase in the number of emergencies classed as a severe trauma case, up to 154 from 105.
Nearly a third of these incidents were road traffic collisions.
In addition to the 62 road traffic collisions, the crew’s workload last year also included responding to 59 cardiac related emergencies, 16 strokes, 35 falls, 18 equestrian accidents, 16 industrial accidents (including agricultural) and six emergencies involving animals.
A further 62 call outs involved air transfers from remote or island locations to advanced hospital care on the mainland, saving hours on what would otherwise be a long journey time.
Patients helped by SCAA ranged from babies to the elderly, however there was a large increase in the number of infants being seen, with eight in 2018 and 17 in 2019.
Throughout 2019, a further 10 patients were children under the age of 12, and 14 were teenagers.
The highly-skilled crew from Perth Airport responded to crises all over Scotland to attend to the seriously sick and injured.
The SCAA helicopter was airborne for nearly 350 hours in 2019, covering all areas of Scotland and its islands, apart from Orkney and Shetland.
They flew or escorted 174 patients to definitive hospital care.
Most of these were taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee (30 per cent), with 25 per cent being taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
A total of 15 hospitals across Scotland were visited by SCAA, including 19 per cent to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and 14 per cent to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock.
The majority of emergencies attended by SCAA were in the Highland (32 per cent) and Tayside (24 per cent) health board areas.
The mission log shows thebusiest month was August, with Fridays seeing the greatest demand for the charitable service.
Although SCAA is best known for responding to emergencies by its distinctive green and yellow helicopter, the paramedics also attended 55 emergencies (15.5 per cent of all the year’s call outs) in their rapid response vehicle.
In 2020, SCAA is looking to launch its second aircraft in the spring to allow it to respond to even more emergencies.
This second helicopter will be based in Aberdeen.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Gleneagles heist armed robber jailed for 11 years

An armed robber who took part in a terrifying raid at a luxury hotel was today ( Friday , January 10 ) jailed for 11 years and four months after he was brought back from South America to face justice .
Dean Jones ( 39 ) was part of a three man gang who staged the smash and grab heist at a jeweller ’ s boutique at the five star Gleneagles Hotel near Auchterarder .
Jones , his step-brother Liam Richardson and Richard Fleming escaped with 50 Rolex watches worth £516,750 in the robbery on June 27 in 2017 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ then 42 , was jailed for 15 years with a further three years supervision in 2018 and Richardson ( 30 ) was sentenced to 11 years and four months .
The weekend before Fleming ’ s trial at the High Court in Edinburgh , police discovered that the third man , Jones , had boarded a flight from Turkey bound for Brazil .
The Brazilian authorities were contacted and he was detained as he disembarked from a plane at Sao Paulo airport on August 17 in 2018 .
He was subsequently extradited back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the raid he had flown from London to Malaga in Spain and it is believed he then moved on to Morocco before later jetting to South America .
He admitted taking part in the robbery with others with faces masked and in possession of hammers , a machete and pistol , placing employees Stephen McIvor and Daniel Horne in a state of fear and alarm for their safety and repeatedly striking and smashing display cabinets at the Mappin and Webb shop , when he appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The robbery was an act of serious , premeditated criminality .
“ It involved significant advance planning with a visit to the hotel some weeks before.
” Lady Carmichael told Jones : “ Criminality of this nature will not be tolerated.
” She said : “ You removed yourself from the country and as a matter of fact avoided , for a significant period , facing the course of justice for the robbery and there was the necessity for extradition proceedings.
” Jones and Richardson travelled up to Glasgow two days before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an Audi that was to be used in the raid .
Fleming , a Glaswegian who had settled in London , travelled up by train .
On the day of the raid they travelled from Glasgow in convoy with the Audi and a Range Rover Evoque .
They drove to the main entrance of the hotel in the Audi A4 and left the vehicle armed with weapons and shouting .
Jones and Richardson were each carrying weighted hammers that could smash through security glass and Fleming was armed with the gun and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ All three men were dressed identically in black , including their gloves .
“ They further concealed their identities with masks covering their faces .
“ Jones , as police noted , was wearing his distinctive patterned black and white Nike Cortez training shoes.
” The entire raid took place in two minutes before they left in the Audi which was abandoned and they swapped to the Ranger Rover for their getaway .
The Range Rover was later found burnt out at a graveyard in the east end of Glasgow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operation and DNA linking Jones to it was discovered on a hammer found in the Audi and in the vehicle itself .
Fleming was caught on camera in Glasgow Central train station later on the day of the robbery showing off a watch before he and his accomplices boarded a train for London Euston .
The court previously heard that staff at the hotel feared the gang were carrying out “ a terrorist attack ” .
Defence counsel John Scullion QC said Jones was unemployed and in debt in 2017 when he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ He stupidly agreed to participate in this offence.
” “ Clearly the circumstances of the offence are extremely serious .
“ He acknowledges the incident would have been frightening and distressing for those present , ” he said Mr Scullion said that Jones , a father of two , had always intended to return to face proceedings over the robbery .

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An armed robber who took part in a terrifying raid at a luxury hotel was today (Friday, January 10) jailed for 11 years and four months after he was brought back from South America to face justice.
Dean Jones (39) was part of a three man gang who staged the smash and grab heist at a jeweller’s boutique at the five star Gleneagles Hotel near Auchterarder.
Jones, his step-brother Liam Richardson and Richard Fleming escaped with 50 Rolex watches worth £516,750 in the robbery on June 27 in 2017.
None have been recovered.
Fleming, then 42, was jailed for 15 years with a further three years supervision in 2018 and Richardson (30) was sentenced to 11 years and four months.
The weekend before Fleming’s trial at the High Court in Edinburgh, police discovered that the third man, Jones, had boarded a flight from Turkey bound for Brazil.
The Brazilian authorities were contacted and he was detained as he disembarked from a plane at Sao Paulo airport on August 17 in 2018.
He was subsequently extradited back to the UK last year.
Days after the raid he had flown from London to Malaga in Spain and it is believed he then moved on to Morocco before later jetting to South America.
He admitted taking part in the robbery with others with faces masked and in possession of hammers, a machete and pistol, placing employees Stephen McIvor and Daniel Horne in a state of fear and alarm for their safety and repeatedly striking and smashing display cabinets at the Mappin and Webb shop, when he appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh today.
A judge told him: “The robbery was an act of serious, premeditated criminality.
“It involved significant advance planning with a visit to the hotel some weeks before.”
Lady Carmichael told Jones: “Criminality of this nature will not be tolerated.”
She said: “You removed yourself from the country and as a matter of fact avoided, for a significant period, facing the course of justice for the robbery and there was the necessity for extradition proceedings.”
Jones and Richardson travelled up to Glasgow two days before the robbery from their home city of London in an Audi that was to be used in the raid.
Fleming, a Glaswegian who had settled in London, travelled up by train.
On the day of the raid they travelled from Glasgow in convoy with the Audi and a Range Rover Evoque.
They drove to the main entrance of the hotel in the Audi A4 and left the vehicle armed with weapons and shouting.
Jones and Richardson were each carrying weighted hammers that could smash through security glass and Fleming was armed with the gun and machete.
Advocate depute Alex Prentice QC said: “All three men were dressed identically in black, including their gloves.
“They further concealed their identities with masks covering their faces.
“Jones, as police noted, was wearing his distinctive patterned black and white Nike Cortez training shoes.”
The entire raid took place in two minutes before they left in the Audi which was abandoned and they swapped to the Ranger Rover for their getaway.
The Range Rover was later found burnt out at a graveyard in the east end of Glasgow.
The robbery sparked a massive police operation and DNA linking Jones to it was discovered on a hammer found in the Audi and in the vehicle itself.
Fleming was caught on camera in Glasgow Central train station later on the day of the robbery showing off a watch before he and his accomplices boarded a train for London Euston.
The court previously heard that staff at the hotel feared the gang were carrying out “a terrorist attack”.
Defence counsel John Scullion QC said Jones was unemployed and in debt in 2017 when he was introduced to Fleming by Richardson.
He added: “He stupidly agreed to participate in this offence.”
“Clearly the circumstances of the offence are extremely serious.
“He acknowledges the incident would have been frightening and distressing for those present,” he said
Mr Scullion said that Jones, a father of two, had always intended to return to face proceedings over the robbery.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Questions over opening of Carse Medical Centre

Two Conservative politicians are calling for urgent action to get the new Carse of Gowrie Medical Centre near Errol open to the public .
Murdo Fraser MSP and Cllr Angus Forbes have questioned why the new building , which they say was finished in September , is still lying vacant .
Mr Fraser , who represents Mid Scotland and Fife , has written to health minister Jeane Freeman asking her to look into the situation .
He said : “ The temporary new surgery building was finished in September last year but is still not open to patients .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two years ago to move from their rented accommodation in Errol and they then relocated to St Madoes into a building that was even more unfit for purpose .
“ Local constituents are becoming very concerned at the length of time it is taking for NHS Tayside to sort this matter out.
” Cllr Forbes , who is the local member for Carse of Gowrie , added : “ I get more constituent enquiries about this than almost anything else and I am utterly frustrated at how long this is taking .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could see that it was within a day or two of being ready .
“ But here we are , months later and it ’ s still not opened .
“ I understand the final issue of getting the phone lines in was solved last year and I urge NHS Tayside to get its act together and get this surgery open for my constituents as soon as possible.
” However , NHS Tayside said it was not responsible for any perceived delay in the opening of the centre .
A spokesperson explained : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practitioners , entered into a private agreement with the landowner and a building contractor to provide facilities which would allow them to continue to provide primary care services to the patients in the Carse .
NHS Tayside was not involved in this agreement .
“ The portable cabin style buildings were erected by the contractor and , as patients and the public would expect , are required to meet additional higher standards to ensure they are fit for purpose for providing healthcare .
“ This would include assurances that specific detailed infection control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been put in place and that all clinical areas comply with our stringent guidance .
“ To help the GP practice progress their facility , NHS Tayside has been working in an advisory capacity providing support to the practice about the technical specification they have to meet in order that the building can provide safe patient care .
“ Our understanding is that the facility is nearing completion .
However , a local authority completion certificate is required to allow the building to be occupied and we are awaiting confirmation from the GPs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The NHS Tayside property asset manager is scheduled to attend the facility this week to review the facility .
Once NHS Tayside is able to confirm the facility is complete , certified and that it complies with the appropriate healthcare guidance specification , the board can commence the lease on the facility.
” A Scottish Government spokesperson said “ NHS Tayside has assured the Scottish Government that all necessary arrangements are being put in place to open the Carse Medical Centre as soon as it is certified complete .
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Two Conservative politicians are calling for urgent action to get the new Carse of Gowrie Medical Centre near Errol open to the public.
Murdo Fraser MSP and Cllr Angus Forbes have questioned why the new building, which they say was finished in September, is still lying vacant.
Mr Fraser, who represents Mid Scotland and Fife, has written to health minister Jeane Freeman asking her to look into the situation.
He said: “The temporary new surgery building was finished in September last year but is still not open to patients.
“Notice was served on the local GPs two years ago to move from their rented accommodation in Errol and they then relocated to St Madoes into a building that was even more unfit for purpose.
“Local constituents are becoming very concerned at the length of time it is taking for NHS Tayside to sort this matter out.”
Cllr Forbes, who is the local member for Carse of Gowrie, added: “I get more constituent enquiries about this than almost anything else and I am utterly frustrated at how long this is taking.
“I toured the building in mid-September and could see that it was within a day or two of being ready.
“But here we are, months later and it’s still not opened.
“I understand the final issue of getting the phone lines in was solved last year and I urge NHS Tayside to get its act together and get this surgery open for my constituents as soon as possible.”
However, NHS Tayside said it was not responsible for any perceived delay in the opening of the centre.
A spokesperson explained: “The Errol GPs, as independent practitioners, entered into a private agreement with the landowner and a building contractor to provide facilities which would allow them to continue to provide primary care services to the patients in the Carse. NHS Tayside was not involved in this agreement.
“The portable cabin style buildings were erected by the contractor and, as patients and the public would expect, are required to meet additional higher standards to ensure they are fit for purpose for providing healthcare.
“This would include assurances that specific detailed infection control, fire prevention and accessibility measures have been put in place and that all clinical areas comply with our stringent guidance.
“To help the GP practice progress their facility, NHS Tayside has been working in an advisory capacity providing support to the practice about the technical specification they have to meet in order that the building can provide safe patient care.
“Our understanding is that the facility is nearing completion. However, a local authority completion certificate is required to allow the building to be occupied and we are awaiting confirmation from the GPs and/or contractor that this has been issued.
“The NHS Tayside property asset manager is scheduled to attend the facility this week to review the facility. Once NHS Tayside is able to confirm the facility is complete, certified and that it complies with the appropriate healthcare guidance specification, the board can commence the lease on the facility.”
A Scottish Government spokesperson said “NHS Tayside has assured the Scottish Government that all necessary arrangements are being put in place to open the Carse Medical Centre as soon as it is certified complete.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--East Kilbride's Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel opens its venue to brides and grooms

With as many as a third of all proposals happening during December , hundreds of couples across the country will be entering the new year with nuptials to plan .
To help budding brides and grooms organise their perfect day , Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel in East Kilbride will be hosting a special festive Wedding Open Day this Sunday , January 12 , showcasing its stunning wedding space , opulent suites and picturesque grounds .
As guests tour the facilities , they will be treated to a glass of Champagne and will be able to sample a selection of delicious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on hand to discuss all the finer details and give them a glimpse into their special day .
Guests attending the day will also be entered into a competition for a chance to win a champagne reception for their wedding at Macdonald Crutherland House .
General manager Karyn Fraser said : `` December is one of the most romantic times of the year for proposals , meaning hundreds of couples go into the new year with a wedding to plan .
And with excitement rising , a lot of people don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrations .
`` From finding the perfect dress to sourcing the best photographers and florists , our specialist wedding team can help couples plan the perfect day , whether it is a lavish affair or an intimate ceremony . ''
Set in an 18th century manor house and surrounded by 37 acres of unspoiled countryside , Macdonald Crutherland House hotel is a unique and picturesque luxury four-star hotel .
The secluded location feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Glasgow city centre and the manicured gardens provide an idyllic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features 75 luxurious bedrooms and is ideal for weddings of all sizes .
From intimate receptions in a choice of elegantly appointed function spaces , to lavish celebrations with up to 300 guests in the grand Crutherland Suite , the ceremony , wedding meal and reception can all take place under one roof , where guests can dine on award-winning cuisine cooked using fresh , seasonal produce with skill , imagination and passion .
Macdonald Crutherland House hotel was nominated as Wedding Venue of the Year at the Scottish Wedding Awards 2018 .

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With as many as a third of all proposals happening during December, hundreds of couples across the country will be entering the new year with nuptials to plan.
To help budding brides and grooms organise their perfect day, Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel in East Kilbride will be hosting a special festive Wedding Open Day this Sunday, January 12, showcasing its stunning wedding space, opulent suites and picturesque grounds.
As guests tour the facilities, they will be treated to a glass of Champagne and will be able to sample a selection of delicious dishes. Local wedding suppliers will also be on hand to discuss all the finer details and give them a glimpse into their special day.
Guests attending the day will also be entered into a competition for a chance to win a champagne reception for their wedding at Macdonald Crutherland House.
General manager Karyn Fraser said: "December is one of the most romantic times of the year for proposals, meaning hundreds of couples go into the new year with a wedding to plan. And with excitement rising, a lot of people don’t want to waste anytime planning the celebrations.
"From finding the perfect dress to sourcing the best photographers and florists, our specialist wedding team can help couples plan the perfect day, whether it is a lavish affair or an intimate ceremony."
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Set in an 18th century manor house and surrounded by 37 acres of unspoiled countryside, Macdonald Crutherland House hotel is a unique and picturesque luxury four-star hotel. The secluded location feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Glasgow city centre and the manicured gardens provide an idyllic backdrop for photographs.
The hidden gem features 75 luxurious bedrooms and is ideal for weddings of all sizes. From intimate receptions in a choice of elegantly appointed function spaces, to lavish celebrations with up to 300 guests in the grand Crutherland Suite, the ceremony, wedding meal and reception can all take place under one roof, where guests can dine on award-winning cuisine cooked using fresh, seasonal produce with skill, imagination and passion.
Macdonald Crutherland House hotel was nominated as Wedding Venue of the Year at the Scottish Wedding Awards 2018.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--A third fail to show for NHS clinic appointments

Almost 30 per cent of patients at a specialist clinic at NHS Tayside did not turn up for their appointment last month , costing the health board over £12,000 .
Seventy-nine patients missed their appointment with the continence advisory treatment service in December .
This includes 14 patients in Perth and Kinross who were due to have an initial one-hour appointment with the clinic last month , but never showed up .
The continence clinic works to offer support and treatment for patients with incontinence , including promoting health to prevent incontinence , treating incontinence , and offering specialist interventions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses at the service also carry out education and teaching of continence issues in the community .
In Perth , the continence clinic is based at Drumhar Health Centre , along with community clinics in Crieff , Blairgowrie and Kinross and specialist physiotherapists at Perth Royal Infirmary .
Throughout the month of December , 55 new patients were assessed by the health board ’ s continence clinic , and a further 68 had follow-up appointments .
Sixty-six patients had an annual review with the clinic in December .
However , 79 patients did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missed appointment costing NHS Tayside £156 .
A spokesperson for NHS Tayside is now urging anyone who is not able to attend their appointment at the continence clinic to phone in advance to cancel the appointment , allowing the appointment time to be given to someone else .
They said : “ We would always urge people to get in contact with us as early as possible if they are unable to attend their appointment for any reason .
“ This allows us to rearrange a more suitable date and time and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This reduces the number of wasted appointments and means we can make the best use of NHS resources.
” The continence advisory treatment service also runs an advisory help line .
A total of 1006 calls were made to this line during the month of December .
Across the whole of NHS Tayside between Monday , December 30 and Sunday , January 5 , 10.4 per cent of patients did not attend their outpatient appointment .
A total of 6915 patients were seen that week at NHS Tayside ’ s outpatient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not turn up .

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Almost 30 per cent of patients at a specialist clinic at NHS Tayside did not turn up for their appointment last month, costing the health board over £12,000.
Seventy-nine patients missed their appointment with the continence advisory treatment service in December.
This includes 14 patients in Perth and Kinross who were due to have an initial one-hour appointment with the clinic last month, but never showed up.
The continence clinic works to offer support and treatment for patients with incontinence, including promoting health to prevent incontinence, treating incontinence, and offering specialist interventions and referrals to other services.
The nurses at the service also carry out education and teaching of continence issues in the community.
In Perth, the continence clinic is based at Drumhar Health Centre, along with community clinics in Crieff, Blairgowrie and Kinross and specialist physiotherapists at Perth Royal Infirmary.
Throughout the month of December, 55 new patients were assessed by the health board’s continence clinic, and a further 68 had follow-up appointments.
Sixty-six patients had an annual review with the clinic in December.
However, 79 patients did not attend their appointment, with each missed appointment costing NHS Tayside £156.
A spokesperson for NHS Tayside is now urging anyone who is not able to attend their appointment at the continence clinic to phone in advance to cancel the appointment, allowing the appointment time to be given to someone else.
They said: “We would always urge people to get in contact with us as early as possible if they are unable to attend their appointment for any reason.
“This allows us to rearrange a more suitable date and time and to give the original appointment to someone else.
“This reduces the number of wasted appointments and means we can make the best use of NHS resources.”
The continence advisory treatment service also runs an advisory help line.
A total of 1006 calls were made to this line during the month of December.
Across the whole of NHS Tayside between Monday, December 30 and Sunday, January 5, 10.4 per cent of patients did not attend their outpatient appointment.
A total of 6915 patients were seen that week at NHS Tayside’s outpatient departments, but a further 803 patients did not turn up.
Each missed outpatient appointment costs the health board £151.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Hero Perth pet is a life saver

Hero Perth pet is a life saver

The owner of a dog , saved by an emergency blood transfusion , has thanked everyone who helped her pet .
Jaine Hollis-Watson ( 54 ) , from Perth , had a shock when her dog Tyler was suddenly taken ill just a few days after Christmas .
The teacher for visually impaired children had just picked him up from a boarding kennel on December 29 when the 13-year-old bearded collie started to stagger and had difficulty getting up into the car .
She took him to Tay Valley Vets in Perth where it was found Tyler had a massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The vets operated straight away to remove the tumour , but the next day there were concerns the dog was not rallying and he needed an emergency blood transfusion .
With no stocks available , Jaine took to social media to put out an urgent appeal for help .
“ He was clearly not right , ” said Jaine .
“ Tyler has never had anything wrong with him , but his stomach was bloated looking .
“ Usually vets look to the pet blood bank but it being between Christmas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t there .
“ And if a local match wasn ’ t found quick , Tyler would die .
We were in shock , everything had happened so quick .
“ Everyone we knew had small dogs and it had to be a dog weighing over 30kg .
“ So we put out an appeal , everywhere we could think of on social media .
We messaged Katie McCandless-Thomas on Dog Friendly Perthshire .
She was fabulous in sharing it widely.
” The magic of Facebook helped connect Jaine with dozens of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ willing to help .
The requirement was a calm dog that would lie still while the blood was taken .
A potential donor also had to weigh over 30kg so the blood loss would not be a strain .
In Glenfarg , Lisa Cameron , a Perth gym owner and vet nurse , plus owner of fox red Labrador Kai , read the post and replied straight away .
She thought t her dog , - who hangs out at her gym in Edinburgh Road and regularly goes out as a ‘ therapet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitals - would be an ideal candidate .
“ He ’ s very laid back , ” Lisa said .
“ He was big enough too , quite young and very healthy .
I wanted to help and I felt confident he would bounce back from the procedure .
“ He was amazing .
His blood was taken and given to poorly Tyler .
He [ Kai ] was totally fine with it all .
” The blood transfusion worked and Tyler has recovered , although a small infection meant he had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wound until it healed .
Jaine and Lisa have been in constant touch since the blood swap and it looks like they will stay friends .
Jaine got Kai some treats and a squeaky vampire bat toy to say thanks .
She added : “ I ’ m so grateful .
What a hero Kai was .
“ Thanks to his gift of blood , Tyler has got over his operation and survived when things had been looking bad for him .
“ I also wanted to thank Lisa at Tay Valley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tumour and Harvey who helped get him through the aftermath.
” Tay Valley Vets would like to encourage other owners to get in touch with the canine blood bank .
Go to https : //www.petbloodbankuk.org for more information .

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The owner of a dog, saved by an emergency blood transfusion, has thanked everyone who helped her pet.
Jaine Hollis-Watson (54), from Perth, had a shock when her dog Tyler was suddenly taken ill just a few days after Christmas.
The teacher for visually impaired children had just picked him up from a boarding kennel on December 29 when the 13-year-old bearded collie started to stagger and had difficulty getting up into the car.
She took him to Tay Valley Vets in Perth where it was found Tyler had a massive tumour in his spleen weighing two kilogrammes.
The vets operated straight away to remove the tumour, but the next day there were concerns the dog was not rallying and he needed an emergency blood transfusion.
With no stocks available, Jaine took to social media to put out an urgent appeal for help.
“He was clearly not right,” said Jaine. “Tyler has never had anything wrong with him, but his stomach was bloated looking.
“Usually vets look to the pet blood bank but it being between Christmas and New Year, the stocks just weren’t there.
“And if a local match wasn’t found quick, Tyler would die. We were in shock, everything had happened so quick.
“Everyone we knew had small dogs and it had to be a dog weighing over 30kg.
“So we put out an appeal, everywhere we could think of on social media. We messaged Katie McCandless-Thomas on Dog Friendly Perthshire. She was fabulous in sharing it widely.”
The magic of Facebook helped connect Jaine with dozens of dog owners from all over the country willing to help.
The requirement was a calm dog that would lie still while the blood was taken. A potential donor also had to weigh over 30kg so the blood loss would not be a strain.
In Glenfarg, Lisa Cameron, a Perth gym owner and vet nurse, plus owner of fox red Labrador Kai, read the post and replied straight away.
She thought t her dog, - who hangs out at her gym in Edinburgh Road and regularly goes out as a ‘therapet’, visiting people in homes and hospitals - would be an ideal candidate.
“He’s very laid back,” Lisa said. “He was big enough too, quite young and very healthy. I wanted to help and I felt confident he would bounce back from the procedure.
“He was amazing. His blood was taken and given to poorly Tyler. He [Kai]was totally fine with it all. ”
The blood transfusion worked and Tyler has recovered, although a small infection meant he had to wear a T-shirt to stop him licking the wound until it healed.
Jaine and Lisa have been in constant touch since the blood swap and it looks like they will stay friends.
Jaine got Kai some treats and a squeaky vampire bat toy to say thanks. She added: “I’m so grateful. What a hero Kai was.
“Thanks to his gift of blood, Tyler has got over his operation and survived when things had been looking bad for him.
“I also wanted to thank Lisa at Tay Valley Vets who took out Tyler’s tumour and Harvey who helped get him through the aftermath.”
Tay Valley Vets would like to encourage other owners to get in touch with the canine blood bank.
Go to https://www.petbloodbankuk.org for more information.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Road closures in place as 3000 runners to descend on Stirling for athletics event

A number of forced road closures will be in place across Stirling tomorrow ( Saturday ) as the city hosts more than 3000 runners as part of a day-long festival of running .
King ’ s Park will host the Run Stirling event that will see international and inter-district cross-country races as well as a sold out mass participation 7km Great Stirling Castle Run .
Dunblane Olympian Andy Butchart will be one of the familiar names taking part in the event when he leads Scotland in the Home Countries XC International .
For those living and working in the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in force to facilitate the event .
A number of streets will be closed from 8am until 3.30pm , including ; Queens Road from its junction with Victoria Place to its junction with Dumbarton Road West/Albert Place ; Royal Gardens for its entire length ; Greenwood Avenue from the point where it meets Royal Gardens to the point where it meets Victoria Road ; Ballengeich Road/Pass for its entire length ; Upper Castlehill from the point where it meets Ballengeich Pass to the junction of Lower Castlehill ; Dumbarton Road West from King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roundabout ; and Albert Place from Royal Gardens Roundabout to the junction of Victoria Place .
Park Avenue section from the main entrance to the King ’ s Park in a south westerly direction for its entire length will be closed from 8am until 4pm .
There will be parking suspensions in place from 6am until 3.30pm at a number of locations , including ; the entire length of Ballengeich Pass ; Dumbarton Road West from the layby located on the north side of the section of road , between King ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park Avenue from the main entrance to the King ’ s Park in a south westerly direction for its entire length ; Queens Road from Royal Gardens Roundabout to the junction of Victoria Road ; and the entire length of Royal Gardens .
All of the action from the cross-country races is to be screened live on the BBC Scotland website .
With the Great Castle Run 7k trail race full , there will be around 3000 people running on Saturday within King ’ s Park and the vicinity .
The Run Stirling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stirling Council , EventScotland , part of VisitScotland ’ s Events Directorate , and scottishathletics – with Great Run staging the Great Castle Run 7.4k trail race .
Convenor of Stirling Council ’ s Community Planning and Regeneration Committee , Councillor Chris Kane , said : “ Stirling has a growing reputation for bringing top class sporting opportunities to the area and I want this event to become as synonymous with the start of the New Year as fireworks and resolutions .
“ Whether you are taking part , going to support somebody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action , or simply looking to soak up a great sporting atmosphere in spectacular surroundings , I know you will have a great day out .
“ Good luck to all those who are taking part and if anyone is already looking for their next challenge , there is still time to get training for Stirling ’ s marathon in October.
” Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area .

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A number of forced road closures will be in place across Stirling tomorrow (Saturday) as the city hosts more than 3000 runners as part of a day-long festival of running.
King’s Park will host the Run Stirling event that will see international and inter-district cross-country races as well as a sold out mass participation 7km Great Stirling Castle Run.
Dunblane Olympian Andy Butchart will be one of the familiar names taking part in the event when he leads Scotland in the Home Countries XC International.
For those living and working in the city, a series of closures will be in force to facilitate the event.
A number of streets will be closed from 8am until 3.30pm, including; Queens Road from its junction with Victoria Place to its junction with Dumbarton Road West/Albert Place; Royal Gardens for its entire length; Greenwood Avenue from the point where it meets Royal Gardens to the point where it meets Victoria Road; Ballengeich Road/Pass for its entire length; Upper Castlehill from the point where it meets Ballengeich Pass to the junction of Lower Castlehill; Dumbarton Road West from King’s Knot Roundabout to Royal Gardens Roundabout; and Albert Place from Royal Gardens Roundabout to the junction of Victoria Place.
Park Avenue section from the main entrance to the King’s Park in a south westerly direction for its entire length will be closed from 8am until 4pm.
There will be parking suspensions in place from 6am until 3.30pm at a number of locations, including; the entire length of Ballengeich Pass; Dumbarton Road West from the layby located on the north side of the section of road, between King’s Knot Roundabout and Royal Gardens Roundabout; Park Avenue from the main entrance to the King’s Park in a south westerly direction for its entire length; Queens Road from Royal Gardens Roundabout to the junction of Victoria Road; and the entire length of Royal Gardens.
All of the action from the cross-country races is to be screened live on the BBC Scotland website.
With the Great Castle Run 7k trail race full, there will be around 3000 people running on Saturday within King’s Park and the vicinity.
The Run Stirling event is being staged in partnership between Stirling Council, EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, and scottishathletics – with Great Run staging the Great Castle Run 7.4k trail race.
Convenor of Stirling Council’s Community Planning and Regeneration Committee, Councillor Chris Kane, said: “Stirling has a growing reputation for bringing top class sporting opportunities to the area and I want this event to become as synonymous with the start of the New Year as fireworks and resolutions.
“Whether you are taking part, going to support somebody, watching the amazing elite athletes in action, or simply looking to soak up a great sporting atmosphere in spectacular surroundings, I know you will have a great day out.
“Good luck to all those who are taking part and if anyone is already looking for their next challenge, there is still time to get training for Stirling’s marathon in October.”
Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.