thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Scots mum's warning to dog owners after puppy 'poisoned' by Zoflora

A Scots mum has issued dog owners with a warning over a popular cleaning brand after her puppy was poisoned .
Donna Brydon , 33 , from Kilwinning , North Ayrshire , told how she thought her little pooch Skye was going to die after she came into contact with cleaning product Zoflora .
The disinfectant has became a household name and touted by Instagram cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch as a miracle worker around the house .
Donna took to social media to warn other pet owners about the disinfectant product and shared a snap of Skye 's painful reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought my poor furbaby was on her way out .
`` She was so sleepy and her eye swelled up .
`` Straight to the vet and this was the answer .
`` The floor had just been washed with Zoflora and it 's poisonous to some dogs .
`` So thankfully the medication the vet gave her has made her feel so much better .
`` I love her wee face so much . ''
Her Facebook post has been shared more than 10,000 since it was published yesterday .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Zoflora has been used safely in households for almost 100 years , including those with pets in the home .
`` Zoflora ’ s products have been fully risked assessed by leading scientists at Exponent International , a long-established , independent consultancy company with expertise in all aspects of Biocidal Products Regulation and safety .
`` The risk assessments conducted do not indicate a concern when the product is used in accordance with the on pack usage directions .
`` As with all disinfectants and other household chemicals , ensure that Zoflora @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Zoflora disinfectant may be used where most pets are kept . ''

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A Scots mum has issued dog owners with a warning over a popular cleaning brand after her puppy was poisoned .
Donna Brydon, 33, from Kilwinning , North Ayrshire, told how she thought her little pooch Skye was going to die after she came into contact with cleaning product Zoflora.
The disinfectant has became a household name and touted by Instagram cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch as a miracle worker around the house.
Donna took to social media to warn other pet owners about the disinfectant product and shared a snap of Skye's painful reaction.
She wrote on Facebook: "I thought my poor furbaby was on her way out.
"She was so sleepy and her eye swelled up.
"Straight to the vet and this was the answer.
"The floor had just been washed with Zoflora and it's poisonous to some dogs.
"So thankfully the medication the vet gave her has made her feel so much better.
"I love her wee face so much."
Her Facebook post has been shared more than 10,000 since it was published yesterday.
A Zoflora spokesperson told The Scottish Sun : "Zoflora has been used safely in households for almost 100 years, including those with pets in the home.
"Zoflora’s products have been fully risked assessed by leading scientists at Exponent International, a long-established, independent consultancy company with expertise in all aspects of Biocidal Products Regulation and safety.
"The risk assessments conducted do not indicate a concern when the product is used in accordance with the on pack usage directions.
"As with all disinfectants and other household chemicals, ensure that Zoflora is used safely. When correctly diluted, Zoflora disinfectant may be used where most pets are kept."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--National Lottery EuroMillions results: Winning numbers for Friday January 10

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The National Lottery EuroMillions draw results are in.
Grab your tickets and check if you can finally buy that house and car you've always dreamed of.
Tonight's jackpot sits at a huge £70million.
There will also be one guaranteed UK millionaire thanks to the Millionaire Maker Selection.
You can find out the results below.
And here they are... so good luck!
Tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers are: 06, 17, 32, 44, 46.
The Lucky Stars are: 02, 06.
Tonight's estimated jackpot is £70million
Millionaire Maker Selection - One UK millionaires has been created:
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Tonight's National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 07, 20, 28, 29, 34
The Thunderball is 04.
As well as changing lives of the prize winners, the National Lottery funds projects all over the UK.
Every week part of the ticket sales goes towards good causes.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Rod Stewart celebrates 75th birthday in hospital with Celtic flag on display

Rod Stewart has celebrated his 75th birthday in hospital after having knee surgery to help get him kick a football again .
The rocker had spoken previously about hurting his knee playing football and that it had “ packed up ” .
He said : “ It is from football over the years but I will be OK .
I will be fine.
” The singer often kicks large blow-up footballs into the crowd at his shows .
And before the operation he said : “ I am very careful now .
`` I don ’ t volley them straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air so people can see them coming down .
`` I don ’ t play football now as my right knee has packed up .
`` So no more competitive football for me as I cant go sideways on my knee.
” Celtic fan Rod posed alongside yellow and green birthday balloons and even had a large Hoops banner pinned to the wall above his bed in the private hospital in America .
And Rod , who has homes in LA and Florida , is set to join the rest of his family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with them .
Wife Penny Lancaster wrote next to the hospital snap : `` Roddy is doing remarkably well after his knee replacement surgery on Tuesday ( so well that the naughty boy keeps trying to walk without his crutches ) .
`` Luckily he is being discharged today to celebrate his 75th tonight and home this weekend to see the boys play football ! ''
Rod hit the headlines last week after being charged with battery following a bust up with a security guard on New Year ’ s Eve at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aims to be back in the limelight for the right reasons as he prepares for his upcoming US tour which begins on February 23 in Fort Lauderdale in Florida .
And as he looked to drum up ticket sales for the series of gigs that end in Las Vegas in October Rod shared a throwback video on the eve of his birthday showing off his dance moves .
He wrote : `` Practicing moves for my North American tour !
Tickets on sale tomorrow . ''

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Rod Stewart has celebrated his 75th birthday in hospital after having knee surgery to help get him kick a football again .
The rocker had spoken previously about hurting his knee playing football and that it had “packed up”.
He said: “It is from football over the years but I will be OK. I will be fine.”
The singer often kicks large blow-up footballs into the crowd at his shows.
And before the operation he said: “I am very careful now.
(Image: Penny Lancaster/Instagram)
"I don’t volley them straight out. I kick them in the air so people can see them coming down.
"I don’t play football now as my right knee has packed up.
"So no more competitive football for me as I cant go sideways on my knee.”
Celtic fan Rod posed alongside yellow and green birthday balloons and even had a large Hoops banner pinned to the wall above his bed in the private hospital in America.
And Rod, who has homes in LA and Florida, is set to join the rest of his family on Friday night to enjoy his birthday with them.
Wife Penny Lancaster wrote next to the hospital snap: "Roddy is doing remarkably well after his knee replacement surgery on Tuesday (so well that the naughty boy keeps trying to walk without his crutches).
(Image: Getty Images)
"Luckily he is being discharged today to celebrate his 75th tonight and home this weekend to see the boys play football!"
Rod hit the headlines last week after being charged with battery following a bust up with a security guard on New Year’s Eve at a plush Florida hotel.
But the singer aims to be back in the limelight for the right reasons as he prepares for his upcoming US tour which begins on February 23 in Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
And as he looked to drum up ticket sales for the series of gigs that end in Las Vegas in October Rod shared a throwback video on the eve of his birthday showing off his dance moves.
He wrote: "Practicing moves for my North American tour! Tickets on sale tomorrow."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Man dies and another cut from car wreckage after horror crash in Aberdeenshire

A man has died and another is injured following a horror crash in Aberdeenshire .
Emergency services raced to the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road , near the Auquhirie junction in Newlands at Stonehaven , just before 5pm on Friday .
One elderly man died at the scene of the two-car collision .
A second man had to be cut from the wreckage .
The A90 remains closed in both directions as enquiries continue into the crash .
Motorists are being diverted along the A92 .
A spokeswoman from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service told the Record : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4.47pm on Friday .
“ One male casualty was extricated from his vehicle .
A Police Scotland spokesman told the Record : `` Police are in attendance following a two car crash on the A90 near the Auquhirie Junction , reported at 5.00pm .
`` The A90 has been closed northbound and southbound at Stonehaven and drivers are being diverted via the A92 .
`` A man has been pronounced dead at the scene .
`` Another man has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries which are not thought to @ @ @ @ @

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A man has died and another is injured following a horror crash in Aberdeenshire.
Emergency services raced to the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road, near the Auquhirie junction in Newlands at Stonehaven, just before 5pm on Friday.
One elderly man died at the scene of the two-car collision.
A second man had to be cut from the wreckage.
The A90 remains closed in both directions as enquiries continue into the crash.
Motorists are being diverted along the A92.
A spokeswoman from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service told the Record: “We were called to Newlands at Stonehaven at 4.47pm on Friday.
"Two appliances from Stonehaven attended.
“One elderly male died at the scene.
“One male casualty was extricated from his vehicle.
“The crews then made the scene safe.”
A Police Scotland spokesman told the Record: "Police are in attendance following a two car crash on the A90 near the Auquhirie Junction, reported at 5.00pm.
"The A90 has been closed northbound and southbound at Stonehaven and drivers are being diverted via the A92.
"A man has been pronounced dead at the scene.
"Another man has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries which are not thought to be life threatening."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Scots donations wanted to make pouches for orphaned joeys after Australian bushfires

A squad of Scots sewers are on a mission to help baby animals who 've been orphaned following the devastating bushfires in Australia .
The Leith Toy Hospital are appealing for donations of materials to sew pouches for orphaned kangaroos , bats and koalas .
Thousands of animals have lost their families since September when fires first ripped through much of the country .
Seamstresses at the store , who usually mend dolls and teddies , were alerted to an appeal for pouches and wanted to help .
Manager , Mari Jones told Edinburgh Live : `` The situation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fabrics such as linen and cotton are best to donate as they 're most suited to the lining of the pouches .
Bedsheets , old clothes and pyjamas can be upcycled .
The pouch making session will take place this Sunday and members of the public are welcome to join .
A post from the store on Facebook read : `` This Sunday we are going to spend the day making Rescue Joey pouches to send to Australia .
`` If any sewers locally would like to come and join us and muck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have you along .
`` Also if anyone has any fabric scraps or old clothes we could use ( cotton is the best ) , it would be amazing if you could drop them in to us before that . ''
Donations will be sent to Animal Rescue Collective and can be dropped off at Leith Toy Hospital on 64 Constitution Street between 10-6pm today and tomorrow , or 12-6pm on Sunday ( 12 January ) .
Visit the Facebook page for more information .

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A squad of Scots sewers are on a mission to help baby animals who've been orphaned following the devastating bushfires in Australia.
The Leith Toy Hospital are appealing for donations of materials to sew pouches for orphaned kangaroos, bats and koalas.
Thousands of animals have lost their families since September when fires first ripped through much of the country.
(Image: Getty Images)
Seamstresses at the store, who usually mend dolls and teddies, were alerted to an appeal for pouches and wanted to help.
Manager, Mari Jones told Edinburgh Live : "The situation in Australia is very tragic.
"We can sew."
(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
She said fabrics such as linen and cotton are best to donate as they're most suited to the lining of the pouches.
Bedsheets, old clothes and pyjamas can be upcycled.
The pouch making session will take place this Sunday and members of the public are welcome to join.
A post from the store on Facebook read: "This Sunday we are going to spend the day making Rescue Joey pouches to send to Australia.
"If any sewers locally would like to come and join us and muck in, it would be lovely to have you along.
"Also if anyone has any fabric scraps or old clothes we could use (cotton is the best), it would be amazing if you could drop them in to us before that."
Donations will be sent to Animal Rescue Collective and can be dropped off at Leith Toy Hospital on 64 Constitution Street between 10-6pm today and tomorrow, or 12-6pm on Sunday (12 January).
Visit the Facebook page for more information.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Horror footage shows biker thrown into the air by car driving on wrong side of road

Extraordinary dashcam footage shows the horrifying moment a motorbike rider was thrown into the air after being hit by a motorist driving on the wrong side of the road .
The 35-year-old rider was hit head-on by a driver travelling at 70mph who swerved from left to right while going around a bend on a country road near Sheffield , South Yorkshire .
Video , captured by three separate cameras , shows the motorcyclist smash into the car 's bumper and fly around 15ft into the air over the top of the vehicle .
He can be then be seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road and coming to a stop around 100ft from the `` high powered '' Subaru car and his own bike .
The experienced rider , who is from Barnsley but does n't want to be named , suffered a broken back , broken sternum and broken wrist in the devastating smash .
His Suzuki K7 sports bike was completely destroyed on impact when the crash happened on April 28 last year .
He has since credited the protective gear he was wearing at the time , including a full leather , air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact , with saving his life .
The offending driver , Florian Pratt , was jailed for 16 months at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday after admitting causing serious injury by dangerous driving .
Roads policing constable , PC Phil Carson explains : `` In an ideal world , everyone would drive with care 100 % of the time , but sadly this is n't the case .
`` The offending driver had no previous driving points or convictions , but on this occasion he demonstrated an exceptional lack of judgement .
`` Thankfully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leather , air bag suit which activated and inflated as he was propelled off his bike .
`` Without it , in a collision at this speed , he would most likely have died . ''
Addressing his reason for releasing the footage today , PC Carson said : `` We often see motorcycle riders wearing shorts and trainers , and they think it 's OK because they have a helmet on - it 's not .
`` You might be travelling in a safe manner , but that does n't mean everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you 're wearing the right kit , it might be expensive but without it , your life could be at risk . ''
Addressing Pratt as he passed the sentence , Judge David Dixon said : `` Anyone in control of a high-powered sports type car needs to be aware of the vehicle 's capability and their own capability .
`` You failed to take any account of the bend that led to this incident .
The message must go out loud and clear .
If you drive any vehicle you must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a custodial sentence Pratt was handed a three year driving ban .

reporters@dailyrecord.co.uk (Barnaby Kellaway, Graeme Thomson)

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Extraordinary dashcam footage shows the horrifying moment a motorbike rider was thrown into the air after being hit by a motorist driving on the wrong side of the road.
The 35-year-old rider was hit head-on by a driver travelling at 70mph who swerved from left to right while going around a bend on a country road near Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Video, captured by three separate cameras, shows the motorcyclist smash into the car's bumper and fly around 15ft into the air over the top of the vehicle.
He can be then be seen slamming into the ground before rolling along the road and coming to a stop around 100ft from the "high powered" Subaru car and his own bike.
The experienced rider, who is from Barnsley but doesn't want to be named, suffered a broken back, broken sternum and broken wrist in the devastating smash.
(Image: PA)
His Suzuki K7 sports bike was completely destroyed on impact when the crash happened on April 28 last year.
He has since credited the protective gear he was wearing at the time, including a full leather, air bag suit which activated and inflated on impact, with saving his life.
The offending driver, Florian Pratt, was jailed for 16 months at Sheffield Crown Court yesterday after admitting causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Roads policing constable, PC Phil Carson explains: "In an ideal world, everyone would drive with care 100% of the time, but sadly this isn't the case.
"The offending driver had no previous driving points or convictions, but on this occasion he demonstrated an exceptional lack of judgement.
"Thankfully, the motorcyclist was wearing a full leather, air bag suit which activated and inflated as he was propelled off his bike.
"Without it, in a collision at this speed, he would most likely have died."
(Image: PA)
Addressing his reason for releasing the footage today, PC Carson said: "We often see motorcycle riders wearing shorts and trainers, and they think it's OK because they have a helmet on - it's not.
"You might be travelling in a safe manner, but that doesn't mean everyone else is.
"Please make sure that you're wearing the right kit, it might be expensive but without it, your life could be at risk."
Addressing Pratt as he passed the sentence, Judge David Dixon said: "Anyone in control of a high-powered sports type car needs to be aware of the vehicle's capability and their own capability.
"You failed to take any account of the bend that led to this incident. The message must go out loud and clear. If you drive any vehicle you must drive with care."
As well as a custodial sentence Pratt was handed a three year driving ban.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Delighted parents Laura and Kevin bring in New Year by welcoming baby son

The first baby born in West Lothian this year was Russell Galbraith .
He came into the world at St @ @ @ @ @ Livingston , on New Year ’ s morning and weighed in at 8lbs 4oz .
@ @ @ @ @ Galbraith from Bathgate were delighted with their new arrival and they revealed Russell made an @ @ @ @ @ to the Courier proud father Kevin said : “ After Laura being in labour for @ @ @ @ @ the new year in between , baby Russell arrived at 2.09am on New Year ’ @ @ @ @ @ he was due on January 7 , to have him here and being the first @ @ @ @ @ was a great surprise and we are extremely happy .
We would like to thank @ @ @ @ @ John ’ s for their excellent care .
”

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The first baby born in West Lothian this year was Russell Galbraith.
He came into the world at St John’s Hospital, Livingston, on New Year’s morning and weighed in at 8lbs 4oz.
His parents Laura and Kevin Galbraith from Bathgate were delighted with their new arrival and they revealed Russell made an unexpected early arrival.
Speaking to the Courier proud father Kevin said: “After Laura being in labour for 10 hours and bringing in the new year in between, baby Russell arrived at 2.09am on New Year’s Day.
“Considering he was due on January 7, to have him here and being the first born baby in West Lothian was a great surprise and we are extremely happy. We would like to thank all the staff at St John’s for their excellent care.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--School shooting horror as boy, 11, kills teacher then turns gun on himself

At least two people were killed at a school in northern Mexico when an 11-year-old opened fire on his teacher and classmates with two guns .
Coahuila state governor Miguel Angel Riquelme said the boy and his teacher died .
The preliminary investigation showed that the student arrived at his classroom , told a classmate `` today is the day '' and asked for permission to go to the toilet , Mr Riquelme said .
After 15 minutes , he had not returned and his teacher went to look for him .
He emerged from the toilets firing two guns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself , Mr Riquelme said .
Among the wounded were five students and a gym teacher , he added .
The governor said the boy lived with his grandparents and that his mother had died some years ago .
He said the boy had not presented behavioural problems before in the school .
Investigators were looking into reports that the boy was influenced by a particular video game .
Experts have long debated whether there is a link between violent video games and aggressive behavior .
Images from the scene showed worried parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their children .
It is a private school in central Torreon across the street from a large park .
Torreon is an industrial city with foreign assembly plants .
Friday 's incident was reminiscent of another in January 2017 in the northern city of Monterrey .
In that case , a student opened fire in a private high school .
He killed a teacher and wounded two students and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound .

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At least two people were killed at a school in northern Mexico when an 11-year-old opened fire on his teacher and classmates with two guns.
Coahuila state governor Miguel Angel Riquelme said the boy and his teacher died.
The preliminary investigation showed that the student arrived at his classroom, told a classmate "today is the day" and asked for permission to go to the toilet, Mr Riquelme said.
After 15 minutes, he had not returned and his teacher went to look for him.
He emerged from the toilets firing two guns.
The shooting ended when he shot himself, Mr Riquelme said.
Among the wounded were five students and a gym teacher, he added.
The governor said the boy lived with his grandparents and that his mother had died some years ago.
He said the boy had not presented behavioural problems before in the school.
Investigators were looking into reports that the boy was influenced by a particular video game.
Experts have long debated whether there is a link between violent video games and aggressive behavior.
Images from the scene showed worried parents arriving at Colegio Cervantes to pick up their children.
It is a private school in central Torreon across the street from a large park.
Torreon is an industrial city with foreign assembly plants.
School shootings are rare in Mexico.
Friday's incident was reminiscent of another in January 2017 in the northern city of Monterrey.
In that case, a student opened fire in a private high school.
He killed a teacher and wounded two students and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Paisley flats siege armed police told to bring 'Brendan Rodgers back' to Celtic

A flooring worker who lost his job has admitted sparking an armed siege with police officers where he asked for Brendan Rodgers to be brought back as Celtic manager and demanded `` a bag of cans '' .
Shaun McConville lost the plot at his former home in Paisley last March after having to give up his work and struggling to come terms with the death of a friend .
He smashed the windows of his neighbours ' flats with a pole , armed himself with a kitchen knife , and bound the door of the close with a cable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He told officers he had hostages , threatened to kill the hostages and told police they would only get him out by killing him .
And he caused thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles by throwing missiles at police officers below him in the street as they tried to talk him down .
McConville admitted his guilt over the rampage when he appeared in the dock at Paisley Sheriff Court on Friday .
The 31-year-old saw red on March 18 last year - three weeks to the day after Hoops boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 46 , was on the verge of delivering a historic Treble Treble but shocked Celtic fans when he opted to join Leicester City .
And McConville used the return of the Celtic boss as one of his 'ransom demands ' during the stand-off .
On Friday he struck a deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to six charges - in exchange for five being dropped .
He admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive way , possession of a knife , damaging cars and three charges of smashing windows .
Procurator Fiscal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called police due to McConville throwing items on to the street .
The prosecutor explained : `` On arriving , they saw a large tin of white paint had burst in to the roadway .
`` Other items were strewn across the road and pavement and officers spoke to a neighbour of McConville 's , who said her four-month-old baby had been woken up by his racket .
`` Back-up was requested and McConville then began smashing the windows of his neighbours ' homes - before kicking one of their doors in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fetched from his own home .
McConville said he had hostages and threatened to `` chop their f****** heads off '' and added : `` I 'll be leaving here in a body bag . ''
He then cable tied the close door and began throwing items from the balcony on to the street , and again threatened to kill his non-existent prisoners , shouting to police : `` Youse will have to shoot me or I 'll cut the hostages heads off . ''
The court heard that he caused nearly £4,500 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and two civilian vehicles by throwing items off the balcony .
Defence solicitor Rhona Lynch said the incident had come about as McConville was battling personal demons at the time .
The solicitor said : `` He accepts this is a very serious matter . ''
`` He was suffering from severe depression .
He was unable to work as a self-employed floor layer , which was a job he had excelled in , and enjoyed , since leaving school .
`` He has turned his life around since this incident .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's funeral , had been drinking all day and was heavily intoxicated .
`` The incident was videod and went viral on Facebook and social media and he has been deeply embarrassed and ashamed as everyone in the local area watched the way in which he behaved .
`` As is often the case with young men , he had not dealt with his mental health and was trying to cope on his own .
`` He was over-indulging in alcohol and , unfortunately , the death of his friend brought this to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severe leg injury which required surgery , and fell in to depression because of that .
`` His friend 's death was the straw that broke the camel 's back . ''
After hearing the father-of-two has the support of his partner and family , Sheriff David Pender called for background reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing and adjourned the case until next month for that to be done .

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A flooring worker who lost his job has admitted sparking an armed siege with police officers where he asked for Brendan Rodgers to be brought back as Celtic manager and demanded "a bag of cans".
Shaun McConville lost the plot at his former home in Paisley last March after having to give up his work and struggling to come terms with the death of a friend.
He smashed the windows of his neighbours' flats with a pole, armed himself with a kitchen knife, and bound the door of the close with a cable to prevent anyone from entering or leaving.
He told officers he had hostages, threatened to kill the hostages and told police they would only get him out by killing him.
And he caused thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles by throwing missiles at police officers below him in the street as they tried to talk him down.
McConville admitted his guilt over the rampage when he appeared in the dock at Paisley Sheriff Court on Friday.
(Image: Stewart Robertson)
The 31-year-old saw red on March 18 last year - three weeks to the day after Hoops boss Rodgers left the Scottish Champions.
Rodgers, 46, was on the verge of delivering a historic Treble Treble but shocked Celtic fans when he opted to join Leicester City .
And McConville used the return of the Celtic boss as one of his 'ransom demands' during the stand-off.
On Friday he struck a deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to six charges - in exchange for five being dropped.
He admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive way, possession of a knife, damaging cars and three charges of smashing windows.
Procurator Fiscal Depute Claire Rowan said a neighbour had called police due to McConville throwing items on to the street.
The prosecutor explained: "On arriving, they saw a large tin of white paint had burst in to the roadway.
"Other items were strewn across the road and pavement and officers spoke to a neighbour of McConville's, who said her four-month-old baby had been woken up by his racket.
(Image: Andrew Neil/PDE)
"Back-up was requested and McConville then began smashing the windows of his neighbours' homes - before kicking one of their doors in and arming himself with a kitchen knife he fetched from his own home.
McConville said he had hostages and threatened to "chop their f****** heads off" and added: "I'll be leaving here in a body bag."
He then cable tied the close door and began throwing items from the balcony on to the street, and again threatened to kill his non-existent prisoners, shouting to police: "Youse will have to shoot me or I'll cut the hostages heads off."
The court heard that he caused nearly £4,500 worth of damage to two police cars and two civilian vehicles by throwing items off the balcony.
(Image: Stewart Robertson)
Defence solicitor Rhona Lynch said the incident had come about as McConville was battling personal demons at the time.
The solicitor said: "He accepts this is a very serious matter."
"He was suffering from severe depression. He was unable to work as a self-employed floor layer, which was a job he had excelled in, and enjoyed, since leaving school.
"He has turned his life around since this incident. He had been at a very close friend's funeral, had been drinking all day and was heavily intoxicated.
"The incident was videod and went viral on Facebook and social media and he has been deeply embarrassed and ashamed as everyone in the local area watched the way in which he behaved.
(Image: Andrew Neil)
"As is often the case with young men, he had not dealt with his mental health and was trying to cope on his own.
"He was over-indulging in alcohol and, unfortunately, the death of his friend brought this to a head.
"He suffered a severe leg injury which required surgery, and fell in to depression because of that.
"His friend's death was the straw that broke the camel's back."
After hearing the father-of-two has the support of his partner and family, Sheriff David Pender called for background reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing and adjourned the case until next month for that to be done.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Killers who murdered Owen Hassan outside his mum's pub snared by analysis of how they walked

Two killers who murdered a Glasgow man outside his mum 's pub were caught using high-tech analysis of how they walked .
Craig Corrall , 39 , and David Callaghan , 30 , were caged today for more than 40 years over the brutal killing of Owen Hassan .
The 30-year-old dad was stabbed in the heart outside the Old Stag boozer in the Pollockshaws area of the city in November 2018 .
Owen 's death was captured on CCTV however due to the poor quality of the footage cops were unable to identify Corrall and Callaghan .
In order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gait Analysis ( FGA ) to help snare the men .
Gait analysis is a detailed study of the movement and positioning of the way an individual walks through the various stages of a walking cycles .
David Green , Procurator Fiscal for Homicide and Major Crime , said : `` Craig Corrall and David Callaghan 's conviction for the brutal murder of Owen Hassan was a result of excellent investigative work using modern techniques and technology to identify them .
`` This was a violent premeditated attack and these men were well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Knife crime has a devastating effect and the unprovoked murder of Owen Hassan is another example of that .
`` The use of blades as weapons is completely unacceptable , leading inevitably to needless deaths and ruined lives . ''
The thugs were jailed for life at the High Court in Glasgow after they were convicted of murder .
Jurors heard at a trial how raging Corrall was “ prepared to do 20 years ” after discovering Mr Hassan had been seeing his ex-lover .
He was instead locked up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Callaghan was sentenced to 20 years .
Lord Woolman told the pair the attack was “ pre-mediated and vicious ” .

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Two killers who murdered a Glasgow man outside his mum's pub were caught using high-tech analysis of how they walked.
Craig Corrall, 39, and David Callaghan , 30, were caged today for more than 40 years over the brutal killing of Owen Hassan.
The 30-year-old dad was stabbed in the heart outside the Old Stag boozer in the Pollockshaws area of the city in November 2018.
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Owen's death was captured on CCTV however due to the poor quality of the footage cops were unable to identify Corrall and Callaghan.
In order to identify the thugs cops used Forensic Gait Analysis (FGA) to help snare the men.
Gait analysis is a detailed study of the movement and positioning of the way an individual walks through the various stages of a walking cycles.
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David Green, Procurator Fiscal for Homicide and Major Crime, said: " Craig Corrall and David Callaghan's conviction for the brutal murder of Owen Hassan was a result of excellent investigative work using modern techniques and technology to identify them.
(Image: Crown Office)
"This was a violent premeditated attack and these men were well aware of the consequences of their actions.
"Knife crime has a devastating effect and the unprovoked murder of Owen Hassan is another example of that.
(Image: Crown Office)
"The use of blades as weapons is completely unacceptable, leading inevitably to needless deaths and ruined lives."
The thugs were jailed for life at the High Court in Glasgow after they were convicted of murder.
Jurors heard at a trial how raging Corrall was “prepared to do 20 years” after discovering Mr Hassan had been seeing his ex-lover.
He was instead locked up for at least 20 years and six months while Callaghan was sentenced to 20 years.
Lord Woolman told the pair the attack was “pre-mediated and vicious”.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Lewis Capaldi joins in traditional Māori welcome as he arrives in New Zealand

Watch the amazing moment Lewis Capaldi was treated to a traditional Māori welcome as he arrived in New Zealand .
The Whitburn lad was stunned when a group of performers from Hātea Kapa Haka , a Māori Cultural Group , began singing 'Someone You Loved ' when he walked through the doors at Auckland Airport on Tuesday .
The talented group performed their own rendition of the hit song before the popular Scot joined in on the act .
Lewis , 23 , who was in New Zealand as part of his sold out tour , later thanked the group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram , he wrote : `` Thanks so much to Hātea Kapa Haka for the Powiri welcome to New Zealand . ''
Lewis ' ex-girlfriend Paige Turley is set to make her debut appearance on the winter edition of Love Island this weekend .
The 22-year-old claims Someone You Loved – the UK ’ s biggest hit last year - was written by Lewis about her .
She said the teenage sweethearts are still pals after meeting at college in Motherwell .
Neither of them have spoken publicly about the time together but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fame was , Paige said : “ Lewis Capaldi is my ex-boyfriend .
“ We went out when we were younger , I was about 17 or 18 .
We were together for about a year .
It ended really amicably and we ’ re still pals.
” While Lewis has never mentioned Paige by name , he has said of the relationship that inspired his song : “ I loved her .
I loved the look of her and I loved how she spoke .
`` We dated for a year-and-a-half then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an album about it and I still think about it every day .
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Watch the amazing moment Lewis Capaldi was treated to a traditional Māori welcome as he arrived in New Zealand.
The Whitburn lad was stunned when a group of performers from Hātea Kapa Haka, a Māori Cultural Group, began singing 'Someone You Loved' when he walked through the doors at Auckland Airport on Tuesday.
The talented group performed their own rendition of the hit song before the popular Scot joined in on the act.
Lewis , 23, who was in New Zealand as part of his sold out tour, later thanked the group for the warm welcome.
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Posting on Instagram, he wrote: "Thanks so much to Hātea Kapa Haka for the Powiri welcome to New Zealand."
Lewis' ex-girlfriend Paige Turley is set to make her debut appearance on the winter edition of Love Island this weekend.
The 22-year-old claims Someone You Loved – the UK’s biggest hit last year - was written by Lewis about her.
She said the teenage sweethearts are still pals after meeting at college in Motherwell.
Neither of them have spoken publicly about the time together but when asked yesterday what her claim to fame was, Paige said: “Lewis Capaldi is my ex-boyfriend.
“We went out when we were younger, I was about 17 or 18. We were together for about a year. It ended really amicably and we’re still pals.”
While Lewis has never mentioned Paige by name, he has said of the relationship that inspired his song: “I loved her. I loved the look of her and I loved how she spoke.
"We dated for a year-and-a-half then she left me. Then I wrote an album about it and I still think about it every day.”


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Three teens arrested after police chase ends in multi-vehicle crash in Glasgow

Three teens have been arrested following a police chase that caused a multi-vehicle crash in Glasgow .
At around 1.55pm on Friday police were responding to reports of 'suspicious activity ' in the city centre .
Officers then found a blue van believed to be connected to the incident , in the east of the city .
The van failed to stop , sparking the frantic police chase , and it crashed into three vehicles on the Clyde Gateway .
A chief inspector and another police worker have suffered injuries as a result of the crash .
The incident on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road was closed for several hours while police dealt with the issue .
A spokesperson from Police Scotland told the Record : `` At around 1.55pm on Friday , January 10 , police were responding to reports of suspicious activity in the city centre of Glasgow .
`` A short time later , police traced a blue van believed to be connected in the east of the city .
`` The van failed to stop and a short pursuit occurred .
`` The van then crashed into three vehicles on the Clyde Gateway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of people were checked over for minor injuries .
`` Two people went to hospital of their own accord as a precaution .
`` The road is due to be cleared . ''
`` Three male teenagers have been arrested in connection .
`` Enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing . ''

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Three teens have been arrested following a police chase that caused a multi-vehicle crash in Glasgow.
At around 1.55pm on Friday police were responding to reports of 'suspicious activity' in the city centre.
Officers then found a blue van believed to be connected to the incident, in the east of the city.
The van failed to stop, sparking the frantic police chase, and it crashed into three vehicles on the Clyde Gateway.
A chief inspector and another police worker have suffered injuries as a result of the crash.
The incident on Dalmarnock Road caused major congestion as the road was closed for several hours while police dealt with the issue.
A spokesperson from Police Scotland told the Record: "At around 1.55pm on Friday, January 10, police were responding to reports of suspicious activity in the city centre of Glasgow.
"A short time later, police traced a blue van believed to be connected in the east of the city.
"The van failed to stop and a short pursuit occurred.
"The van then crashed into three vehicles on the Clyde Gateway.
"Emergency services attended and a number of people were checked over for minor injuries.
"Two people went to hospital of their own accord as a precaution.
"The road is due to be cleared."
"Three male teenagers have been arrested in connection.
"Enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Body found as police search for missing 21-year-old Bailey Mearns in Arbroath

A body has been found during a police search for a missing man from Angus .
Bailey Mearns , 21 @ @ @ @ @ 7am on January 6 in Strathairlie Avenue , Arbroath .
Since he vanished his frantic @ @ @ @ @ making desperate appeals on social media urging people to help find Bailey .
In one @ @ @ @ @ `` Get me my f*****g boyfriend home , honestly .
`` Someone has to know @ @ @ @ @ , police confirmed that the body of a man has been found in Arbroath .
@ @ @ @ @ formal identification has yet to take place , Bailey 's family have been informed .
@ @ @ @ @ Division said : `` Police Scotland can confirm that the body of a man has @ @ @ @ @ `` Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of missing man Bailey @ @ @ @ @ been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time . ''

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A body has been found during a police search for a missing man from Angus.
Bailey Mearns, 21, was last seen at 7am on January 6 in Strathairlie Avenue, Arbroath .
Since he vanished his frantic girlfriend Katie Louise has been making desperate appeals on social media urging people to help find Bailey.
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In one heartbreaking post Katie wrote: "Get me my f*****g boyfriend home, honestly.
"Someone has to know something."
On Friday, police confirmed that the body of a man has been found in Arbroath.
Officers said that, while formal identification has yet to take place, Bailey's family have been informed.
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A spokesperson from Tayside Police Division said: "Police Scotland can confirm that the body of a man has been found in Arbroath.
"Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of missing man Bailey Mearns, 21, have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Female sex predator posed as teen boy so she could molest young girls

A `` predatory '' woman who duped girls as young as 13 into thinking she was a teenage boy so she could sexually assault them has been jailed for eight years .
Gemma Watts , 21 , would conceal her long hair beneath a baseball cap and wear baggy clothes in elaborate disguises that even fooled her victims ' parents .
It was not until police revealed the shocking truth about her identity that the girls realised the persona of teenage `` Jake Waton '' was a complete lie .
In an emotional statement read out in court , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exploded '' when she learned the truth of Watts ' deception .
Appearing at Winchester Crown Court on Friday , she was described as a sexual offender who was `` adept at both manipulating people and the continuing subterfuge '' by prosecutor Barnaby Shaw .
Watts , of Enfield , London , pleaded guilty at the same court in November to seven sexual assault and grooming charges .
The charges she pleaded guilty to relate to four girls , including a 13-year-old from Hampshire and two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old from Surrey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police believe Watts - who once dreamed of playing professional football - possibly assaulted between 20 and 50 girls .
Prosecutor Mr Shaw added : `` The defendant practised a persistent course of deceit on four young teenage girls and indeed members of their family .
`` These victims were not consenting to sexual activity because they were deceived into thinking that Gemma Watts was a boy . ''
In one case , when Watts was staying at the home of one of her victims for several days , family members became suspicious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sentencing her , judge Susan Evans QC jailed her for eight years , saying she showed `` predatory behaviour '' .
The judge said : `` There was , it seems to me , planning and in some way predatory behaviour .
`` Their age , as you plainly knew , made it more likely that they would be sexually naive , enabling you to get away with your deception .
`` You groomed each of them with telephone and internet contact to deceive each of them as to your identity . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ psychological harm '' but accepted that her low IQ , guilty plea , lack of previous convictions and relatively low age at the time served as mitigation .
One of the girls , who can not be named for legal reasons , said : `` When the police told me Jake was in fact called Gemma I thought this was not really real . ''
She said she has self harmed and considered suicide since then and added : `` She is in my head . ''
Another victim also described the devastating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I put a lot of trust in Jake and I feel it was all just a lie . ''
Patrick Maggs , defending Watts , said she understood her offending was `` serious '' .
`` Gemma Watts was the adult and she had a responsibility , a responsibility held by any adult , towards those children .
`` With Gemma Watts ' low IQ , with her immaturity , I would invite the court that that represents that she was almost certainly going to be trying to socialise with those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whatever else it was to present as a boy was indicative of Gemma Watts ' entire failing to cope with her own sexuality . ''
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Plummer , from Hampshire Police , said : `` To those that do harm to children in our community this should serve as a warning that victims will stand up against you and we will seek to support them in providing justice through the courts . ''

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A "predatory" woman who duped girls as young as 13 into thinking she was a teenage boy so she could sexually assault them has been jailed for eight years.
Gemma Watts, 21, would conceal her long hair beneath a baseball cap and wear baggy clothes in elaborate disguises that even fooled her victims' parents.
It was not until police revealed the shocking truth about her identity that the girls realised the persona of teenage "Jake Waton" was a complete lie.
In an emotional statement read out in court, one of the girls said her "heart exploded" when she learned the truth of Watts' deception.
(Image: Police)
Appearing at Winchester Crown Court on Friday, she was described as a sexual offender who was "adept at both manipulating people and the continuing subterfuge" by prosecutor Barnaby Shaw.
Watts, of Enfield, London, pleaded guilty at the same court in November to seven sexual assault and grooming charges.
The charges she pleaded guilty to relate to four girls, including a 13-year-old from Hampshire and two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old from Surrey, Plymouth and the West Midlands.
(Image: REUTERS)
However police believe Watts - who once dreamed of playing professional football - possibly assaulted between 20 and 50 girls.
Prosecutor Mr Shaw added: "The defendant practised a persistent course of deceit on four young teenage girls and indeed members of their family.
"These victims were not consenting to sexual activity because they were deceived into thinking that Gemma Watts was a boy."
In one case, when Watts was staying at the home of one of her victims for several days, family members became suspicious of things she said and did.
Sentencing her, judge Susan Evans QC jailed her for eight years, saying she showed "predatory behaviour".
The judge said: "There was, it seems to me, planning and in some way predatory behaviour.
(Image: PA)
"Their age, as you plainly knew, made it more likely that they would be sexually naive, enabling you to get away with your deception.
"You groomed each of them with telephone and internet contact to deceive each of them as to your identity."
Judge Evans said Watts caused "severe psychological harm" but accepted that her low IQ, guilty plea, lack of previous convictions and relatively low age at the time served as mitigation.
One of the girls, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said: "When the police told me Jake was in fact called Gemma I thought this was not really real."
She said she has self harmed and considered suicide since then and added: "She is in my head."
Another victim also described the devastating impact of Watts' crimes, saying: "I put a lot of trust in Jake and I feel it was all just a lie."
Patrick Maggs, defending Watts, said she understood her offending was "serious".
(Image: PA)
"Gemma Watts was the adult and she had a responsibility, a responsibility held by any adult, towards those children.
"With Gemma Watts' low IQ, with her immaturity, I would invite the court that that represents that she was almost certainly going to be trying to socialise with those who were younger than herself.
"Whatever else it was to present as a boy was indicative of Gemma Watts' entire failing to cope with her own sexuality."
Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Plummer, from Hampshire Police , said: "To those that do harm to children in our community this should serve as a warning that victims will stand up against you and we will seek to support them in providing justice through the courts."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Labour MP Ben Bradshaw 'one hundred percent certain' Scotland will become independent

Labour MP Ben Bradshaw has broken ranks to claim he ’ s “ one hundred per cent ” certain Scotland will be independent .
Bradshaw , re-elected in Exeter last month , made his prediction in an interview with a German newspaper .
He revealed Scots members of his family would vote Yes in a second referendum , having opposed independence in 2014 .
Bradshaw warned : “ The political class in England - and this includes my own party - must very quickly recognise the Scots ' right to self-determination .
“ I am married to a Scotsman .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ voted against independence in the 2014 referendum .
“ But at the last general election in December , all of them voted for the Scottish National Party for the first time in their lives .
And they would now vote for Scotland 's independence differently than in 2014 .
“ Scotland will become independent .
For me that is one hundred percent certain.
” The quotes were translated online from the German version published by Der Tagesspiegel .
Bradshaw also criticised outgoing party leader Jeremy Corbyn , blaming him for heavy defeat in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blame on Corbyn for Remain losing the EU referendum in 2016 .
Bradshaw , an MP since 1997 , backed Keir Starmer as the only credible new leader for Labour .
Bradshaw studied German at university and is a former Berlin correspondent for BBC radio .
The comments come as Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard prepares for a review on the party ’ s policy on the constitution .
On Thursday , a Scottish Labour source claimed the party could move support a three-question referendum with a federal option short of independence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a separate Scottish state is neither inevitable nor desirable .
We desperately need to transform our society and economy so it works for the many , but the SNP 's blueprint for cuts in an independent Scotland would do the very opposite . ''

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Labour MP Ben Bradshaw has broken ranks to claim he’s “one hundred per cent” certain Scotland will be independent.
Bradshaw, re-elected in Exeter last month, made his prediction in an interview with a German newspaper.
He revealed Scots members of his family would vote Yes in a second referendum, having opposed independence in 2014.
Bradshaw warned: “The political class in England - and this includes my own party - must very quickly recognise the Scots' right to self-determination .
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“I am married to a Scotsman. All members of our family in Scotland voted against independence in the 2014 referendum.
“But at the last general election in December, all of them voted for the Scottish National Party for the first time in their lives. And they would now vote for Scotland's independence differently than in 2014.
“Scotland will become independent. For me that is one hundred percent certain.”
The quotes were translated online from the German version published by Der Tagesspiegel.
Bradshaw also criticised outgoing party leader Jeremy Corbyn, blaming him for heavy defeat in the December election.
He pinned some blame on Corbyn for Remain losing the EU referendum in 2016.
Bradshaw, an MP since 1997, backed Keir Starmer as the only credible new leader for Labour.
Bradshaw studied German at university and is a former Berlin correspondent for BBC radio.
The comments come as Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard prepares for a review on the party’s policy on the constitution.
On Thursday, a Scottish Labour source claimed the party could move support a three-question referendum with a federal option short of independence.
Leonard said: "The creation of a separate Scottish state is neither inevitable nor desirable. We desperately need to transform our society and economy so it works for the many, but the SNP's blueprint for cuts in an independent Scotland would do the very opposite."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Local historian pens fascinating new book about history of West Lothian town

A historian has penned a new book looking at the 300-year history of Whitburn .
Sybil Cavanagh called it “ a great example of Scotland ’ s radical past when ordinary people challenged the injustices of those in power.
” She said the history of Whitburn is a reminder that ordinary people can and should affect real change against the powers that be .
And her book ‘ Whitburn : A Scottish Town ’ s Fight to Survive Change ’ explores this .
In a time of political turmoil Sybil suggests looking to the past for inspiration and especially to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upheaval from agricultural and industrial changes , the hardships of the war , the end of the mining industry to the fallout of the Thatcherism period .
She said : “ The mid-19th century change from self-employed weavers to waged miners meant that Whitburn ’ s strong radical streak was redirected from political reform to a concern with jobs and social and economic conditions .
“ Local people dared to call for radical changes to the injustices of their time and challenge the powerful .
“ It may be that their experiences , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s eyes to the realisation that injustices should be challenged and that ordinary people can do it.
” Spanning the last 300 years of the town ’ s history , her book documents the difficulties of a small town to survive against nationwide changes .
Sybil said in some ways , Whitburn is like any other small Scottish town but its radical streak and strength of heart set it apart .
Reaching across centuries , her book is a comprehensive account of the town from its birth to the present day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever-changing social , political and financial climate .
More than a history of a town , it is the story of its people ’ s resilience and their constant fight to survive change .
Sybil worked in the public library service in Wigan , Glasgow and West Lothian and along the way gained a diploma in Scottish historical studies at the University of Glasgow and a fascination with Scottish and local history .
She was the local history librarian with West Lothian Council for 26 years and has written several books about West @ @ @ @ @ @

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A historian has penned a new book looking at the 300-year history of Whitburn.
Sybil Cavanagh called it “a great example of Scotland’s radical past when ordinary people challenged the injustices of those in power.”
She said the history of Whitburn is a reminder that ordinary people can and should affect real change against the powers that be.
And her book ‘Whitburn: A Scottish Town’s Fight to Survive Change’ explores this.
In a time of political turmoil Sybil suggests looking to the past for inspiration and especially to Whitburn, whose people have weathered constant upheaval from agricultural and industrial changes, the hardships of the war, the end of the mining industry to the fallout of the Thatcherism period.
She said: “The mid-19th century change from self-employed weavers to waged miners meant that Whitburn’s strong radical streak was redirected from political reform to a concern with jobs and social and economic conditions.
“Local people dared to call for radical changes to the injustices of their time and challenge the powerful.
“It may be that their experiences, achievements and failures will open young people’s eyes to the realisation that injustices should be challenged and that ordinary people can do it.”
Spanning the last 300 years of the town’s history, her book documents the difficulties of a small town to survive against nationwide changes.
Sybil said in some ways, Whitburn is like any other small Scottish town but its radical streak and strength of heart set it apart.
Reaching across centuries, her book is a comprehensive account of the town from its birth to the present day, showing the difficulties of surviving in an ever-changing social, political and financial climate.
More than a history of a town, it is the story of its people’s resilience and their constant fight to survive change.
Sybil worked in the public library service in Wigan, Glasgow and West Lothian and along the way gained a diploma in Scottish historical studies at the University of Glasgow and a fascination with Scottish and local history.
She was the local history librarian with West Lothian Council for 26 years and has written several books about West Lothian and its rich history.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Drink-driver rumbled after calling cops to help her with a burst tyre

A motorist was so sozzled when she pranged her car she was unable to tell police where it happened .
Diane Hart , 45 , ran off the road in her blue Peugeot 308 and rang cops to ask for their help in rescuing her .
PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS : Live news as it happens Procurator Fiscal depute Susan Barr told Paisley Sheriff Court said : “ At around 5am on November 25 , last year , Ms Hart contacted police and requested assistance as she had hit a pothole and burst a tyre .
“ Police responded , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told them she was on a back road near Johnstone , but could not give an exact location .
“ Police were then able to trace her on a back road , Auchenlodment Road , between Johnstone and Elderslie .
“ They approached her vehicle , the engine was on , and a female was sitting inside the vehicle .
“ There was bottle of gin and bottle of Vimto inside the car . ''
Hart was given a roadside breath test , which she failed .
She was then taken into custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She was found to be drink-driving and made no reply to caution or charge .
Hart , of Glencora Drive , in Paisley ’ s south end , pleaded guilty to a charge of driving after consuming so much alcohol the proportion in her breath was 98 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath , when the legal limit is 22 micrograms .
A defence agent said : “ She has pleaded guilty to the offence and she has one analogous conviction .
“ She is an alcoholic and she lives alone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives with her grandmother and , prior to this incident , was hoping to have her child returned to her .
“ She accepts that this will be unlikely now.
” The lawyer urged the court to hand Hart a community-based disposal so she could get help in tackling her drink problem .
Sheriff David Pender said he came close to locking her up because of her record .
He said : “ This was a very high reading .
“ However , I can just deal with this in a non-custodial way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happens again , you will go to prison.
” He banned her from the roads for four years , handed her 18 months mandatory supervision and ordered her to perform 200 hours of unpaid work in 12 months .
Hart has also been ordered to undergo alcohol counselling .

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A motorist was so sozzled when she pranged her car she was unable to tell police where it happened.
Diane Hart, 45, ran off the road in her blue Peugeot 308 and rang cops to ask for their help in rescuing her.
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Procurator Fiscal depute Susan Barr told Paisley Sheriff Court said: “At around 5am on November 25, last year, Ms Hart contacted police and requested assistance as she had hit a pothole and burst a tyre.
“Police responded, but could not trace her.
“She told them she was on a back road near Johnstone, but could not give an exact location.
“Police were then able to trace her on a back road, Auchenlodment Road, between Johnstone and Elderslie.
“They approached her vehicle, the engine was on, and a female was sitting inside the vehicle.
“They noticed a strong smell of alcohol.
“There was bottle of gin and bottle of Vimto inside the car."
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Hart was given a roadside breath test, which she failed.
She was then taken into custody, where further breath samples were taken.
She was found to be drink-driving and made no reply to caution or charge.
Hart, of Glencora Drive, in Paisley’s south end, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving after consuming so much alcohol the proportion in her breath was 98 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, when the legal limit is 22 micrograms.
A defence agent said: “She has pleaded guilty to the offence and she has one analogous conviction.
“She is an alcoholic and she lives alone.
“She has one child, who lives with her grandmother and, prior to this incident, was hoping to have her child returned to her.
“She accepts that this will be unlikely now.”
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The lawyer urged the court to hand Hart a community-based disposal so she could get help in tackling her drink problem.
Sheriff David Pender said he came close to locking her up because of her record.
He said: “This was a very high reading.
“You have a previous conviction for a similar offence.
“However, I can just deal with this in a non-custodial way.
“If a conviction like this happens again, you will go to prison.”
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He banned her from the roads for four years, handed her 18 months mandatory supervision and ordered her to perform 200 hours of unpaid work in 12 months.
Hart has also been ordered to undergo alcohol counselling.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Shock rise in attacks on emergency workers across Renfrewshire

A top cop has slammed an “ appalling ” rise in assaults on emergency workers in Renfrewshire .
Attacks rocketed by a quarter last year , according to a report submitted to Renfrewshire Council PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS : Live news as it happens The Police Scotland report indicates there were 182 common assaults on emergency workers between April and November last year – a rise of 25 per cent compared to 2018 .
The vast majority of the assaults , 72 per cent , targeted police officers .
The report is due to be presented to the council ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next week .
Inspector Jim Cast , of Renfrewshire community policing team , said the surge in emergency workers being targeted is unacceptable .
He admitted protecting workers was becoming more difficult as a rise in poor mental health was leading more vulnerable people to turn to drink and drugs , putting staff at Inspector Cast , who is based in Renfrew , said : “ I am very concerned about the rise .
“ Emergency workers do an amazing job and go to work every day to try to protect and help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the course of their duty is appalling and unacceptable .
“ We treat such attacks very seriously and with absolute zero tolerance but it appears , despite this , the number of attacks still “ We will always try to protect emergency workers and prevent such attacks but this is a difficult task given the decrease in mental health across society and the continued misuse of alcohol and drugs.
” The police report presents a roundup of statistics in various crime categories in Renfrewshire between April and November last year .
Crimes increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to 2018 , with more than 250 incidents recorded .
Shoplifting decreased by 25 crimes to a total of 645 while housebreakings –including attempts – rose by almost six per cent to 252 .
There were a total of 1,053 common assaults - 69 more than the previous year .
The report also revealed the detection rate for robberies went down to 81.6 per cent and for serious assaults it dropped to 76 per cent during the period .

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A top cop has slammed an “appalling” rise in assaults on emergency workers in Renfrewshire.
Attacks rocketed by a quarter last year, according to a report submitted to Renfrewshire Council
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The Police Scotland report indicates there were 182 common assaults on emergency workers between April and November last year – a rise of 25 per cent compared to 2018.
The vast majority of the assaults, 72 per cent, targeted police officers.
The report is due to be presented to the council’s Police and Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee next week.
Inspector Jim Cast, of Renfrewshire community policing team, said the surge in emergency workers being targeted is unacceptable.
He admitted protecting workers was becoming more difficult as a rise in poor mental health was leading more vulnerable people to turn to drink and drugs, putting staff at
risk.
Inspector Cast, who is based in Renfrew, said: “ I am very concerned about the rise.
“Emergency workers do an amazing job and go to work every day to try to protect and help others.
“To be assaulted in the course of their duty is appalling and unacceptable.
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“We treat such attacks very seriously and with absolute zero tolerance but it appears, despite this, the number of attacks still
rise.
“We will always try to protect emergency workers and prevent such attacks but this is a difficult task given the decrease in mental health across society and the continued misuse of alcohol and drugs.”
The police report presents a roundup of statistics in various crime categories in Renfrewshire between April and November last year.
Other shocking figures included a dramatic rise in fraud incidents.
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Crimes increased by 45 per cent during the period compared to 2018 , with more than 250 incidents recorded.
Shoplifting decreased by 25 crimes to a total of 645 while housebreakings –including attempts – rose by almost six per cent to 252.
There were a total of 1,053 common assaults - 69 more than the previous year.
The report also revealed the detection rate for robberies went down to 81.6 per cent and for serious assaults it dropped to 76 per cent during the period.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Benefits fraud mum claimed £42k whilst having an affair with her landlord

A mum who fraudulently claimed over £42,000 in benefits while having an affair with her landlord was today told by a sheriff she will be spared jail .
Jennifer Aitken , 39 , falsely claimed from South Lanarkshire Council between October 2012 and April 2018 .
Aitken told the DWP that she originally needed support but it had “ snowballed.
” She broke the law by not telling the council on her application that she had two children with her landlord , Archie Durie .
Aitken pleaded guilty in November at Glasgow Sheriff Court to embezzling housing benefit of £42,874.85 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last sentence date and a doctor ’ s letter was sent regarding her recent ill health .
Aitken was told by Sheriff Andrew Cubie that she won ’ t go to jail .
He said : “ This is a case where I can impose a custodial sentence but what I will do , when you are fit , is to impose a period of unpaid work . ''
Aitken shouted to Sheriff Cubie : “ Thank you so much.
” Lawyer , Linda Findlay , told the court that Aitken still lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ rent free.
” The court heard Aitken lied on her benefits application form when it came to a question about her relationship with her landlord .
She denied having a relationship or children with Durie .
The DWP received a “ tip-off ” that the accused was living with `` her partner named Archie Durie '' and they investigated .
Aitken when interviewed denied any knowledge of the fraud .
Prosecutor Lauren McRobert said : “ Aitken later admitted to having an affair with her landlord and that he was the father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she needed support and then it snowballed .
“ She said he did not live there at the time and had another family . ''
Aitken was informed that she shouldn ’ t have claimed housing benefit based on her background .
She was re-assessed by the DWP and lost her housing benefits due to the relationship with Durie .
Aitken , from Cambuslang , was bailed meantime for further background reports and will be sentenced in March .

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A mum who fraudulently claimed over £42,000 in benefits while having an affair with her landlord was today told by a sheriff she will be spared jail .
Jennifer Aitken, 39, falsely claimed from South Lanarkshire Council between October 2012 and April 2018.
Aitken told the DWP that she originally needed support but it had “snowballed.”
She broke the law by not telling the council on her application that she had two children with her landlord, Archie Durie.
Aitken pleaded guilty in November at Glasgow Sheriff Court to embezzling housing benefit of £42,874.85.
She failed to appear at her last sentence date and a doctor’s letter was sent regarding her recent ill health.
Aitken was told by Sheriff Andrew Cubie that she won’t go to jail.
He said: “This is a case where I can impose a custodial sentence but what I will do, when you are fit, is to impose a period of unpaid work."
Aitken shouted to Sheriff Cubie: “Thank you so much.”
Lawyer, Linda Findlay, told the court that Aitken still lives at the flat owned by Mr Durie “rent free.”
The court heard Aitken lied on her benefits application form when it came to a question about her relationship with her landlord.
She denied having a relationship or children with Durie.
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The DWP received a “tip-off” that the accused was living with "her partner named Archie Durie" and they investigated.
Aitken when interviewed denied any knowledge of the fraud.
Prosecutor Lauren McRobert said: “Aitken later admitted to having an affair with her landlord and that he was the father of her sons.
“She said she needed support and then it snowballed.
“She said he did not live there at the time and had another family."
Aitken was informed that she shouldn’t have claimed housing benefit based on her background.
She was re-assessed by the DWP and lost her housing benefits due to the relationship with Durie.
Aitken, from Cambuslang , was bailed meantime for further background reports and will be sentenced in March.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Family of woman tragically killed in Livingston car crash pay emotional tribute to 'caring' mum

A mum killed in a car crash in Livingston has been named as Leeanne Aitken .
The 45-year-old who passed away after sustaining serious injuries in the smash on the A705 , Cousland Road at around 3.20pm on Wednesday , January 8 has been described as a `` loving and caring '' mother .
Leeanne , from Ladywell , was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash between the Mill Roundabout and the Hospital Interchange .
In a statement released through Police Scotland the family said : “ Leeanne was a loving , caring mother , daughter and sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for anyone that needed it and always a shoulder to cry on , she would do her utmost to help anyone out and offer guidance .
She will be missed dearly , but loved always .
” Cops continue to investigate the traffic incident and they are appealing for information to help them with their inquiries .
Sergeant John Easton from Police Scotland ’ s Road Policing Unit said : “ Our thoughts remain with the friends and family of Leeanne at this difficult time .
“ Our investigation is ongoing to establish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we would appeal to anyone who may have seen this crash or who might have dash-cam footage to speak to officers .
“ We are grateful to everyone who has assisted our enquiries so far.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 101 , quoting incident number 2066 of Wednesday , 8 January , 2020 .

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A mum killed in a car crash in Livingston has been named as Leeanne Aitken .
The 45-year-old who passed away after sustaining serious injuries in the smash on the A705, Cousland Road at around 3.20pm on Wednesday, January 8 has been described as a "loving and caring" mother.
Leeanne, from Ladywell, was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash between the Mill Roundabout and the Hospital Interchange.
In a statement released through Police Scotland the family said: “Leeanne was a loving, caring mother, daughter and sister.
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“She always had an ear for anyone that needed it and always a shoulder to cry on, she would do her utmost to help anyone out and offer guidance. She will be missed dearly, but loved always .”
Cops continue to investigate the traffic incident and they are appealing for information to help them with their inquiries.
Sergeant John Easton from Police Scotland ’s Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the friends and family of Leeanne at this difficult time.
“Our investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this tragic incident and we would appeal to anyone who may have seen this crash or who might have dash-cam footage to speak to officers.
“We are grateful to everyone who has assisted our enquiries so far.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 2066 of Wednesday, 8 January, 2020.


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Police Scotland's £11m compensation bill shows 'things need to change' in the force

Police Scotland has been forced to pay out £11.6million in compensation over the last five years , the Daily Record can reveal .
In 2019 , the nation-wide force forked out £3.3m for 227 claims , which was up by £699,601.52 on the previous year .
Figures obtained through a freedom of information request show that compo paid out by Scots cops over the last five years rose every year , despite the number of claims falling .
Scottish Labour says the high figures show policing in Scotland is in 'disarray ' and that 'things need to change . '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it could have been officers , members of staff , someone charged by cops , a suspect , an accused , a witness , a complainant or other members of the public .
Throughout 2018 , £2.6m was paid after 276 claims were made against Police Scotland .
In 2017 , 362 claims were made with £2.014m paid but in 2016 the claims were much higher at 556 with £2.012m given out .
The 2019 figure was almost twice what was paid in 2015 when just £1.7m was paid in 259 claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Scottish Labour 's justice spokesman , said Scotland 's policing is in disarray and things need to change within the organisation .
He added : `` The fact that the amount of compensation that Police Scotland has paid has increased every year since 2015 and is now almost twice as high as it was that year is deeply worrying .
`` The debacle surrounding Susan Deacon ’ s resignation from the Scottish Police Authority and the rise in violent crime all prove what we already know ; Scotland ’ s policing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our cash-strapped police service should have to be doing is coughing up several million pounds a year to pay compensation .
`` The only way to ensure less is paid in compensation is to sort out the structural issues plaguing Police Scotland and providing out hard-working officers with the equipment and resources to do their job properly . ''
While , Tory justice spokesman Liam Kerr said everything should be done to ensure public money is better spent .
He said : `` The figures are eye-watering and it ’ s extremely concerning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It ’ s clear the SNP Government is failing Police Scotland with cuts leading to fewer frontline officers .
`` The millions of pounds paid out in compensation will make balancing the books in the future very difficult .
`` Everything must be done to ensure the already stretched police service is able to serve the public to the best of its ability . ''
A Scottish Government spokesperson said : `` Despite constraints on Scotland ’ s public services through a decade of UK austerity , we are protecting Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terms in every year of the current Parliament , and since 2016-17 the budget for policing has increased by more than £80 million , bringing it to £1.2 billion for 2019-20 .
`` In addition , we continue to press the UK Government for a refund of the £125 million paid by Police Scotland in VAT between 2013 and 2018 . ''
A Police Scotland spokesperson said : `` Police Scotland is the second largest police service in the UK and covers a third of its landmass .
`` Our 23,000 officers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but always with the aim of improving the lives of the public .
`` Any compensation payment is dealt with on a case by case basis and with a view to securing best value for the public purse . ''

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Police Scotland has been forced to pay out £11.6million in compensation over the last five years, the Daily Record can reveal.
In 2019, the nation-wide force forked out £3.3m for 227 claims, which was up by £699,601.52 on the previous year.
Figures obtained through a freedom of information request show that compo paid out by Scots cops over the last five years rose every year, despite the number of claims falling.
Scottish Labour says the high figures show policing in Scotland is in 'disarray' and that 'things need to change.'
Who received payouts has not been revealed but it could have been officers, members of staff, someone charged by cops, a suspect, an accused, a witness, a complainant or other members of the public.
Throughout 2018, £2.6m was paid after 276 claims were made against Police Scotland.
In 2017, 362 claims were made with £2.014m paid but in 2016 the claims were much higher at 556 with £2.012m given out.
The 2019 figure was almost twice what was paid in 2015 when just £1.7m was paid in 259 claims.
Responding to the figures James Kelly, Scottish Labour's justice spokesman, said Scotland's policing is in disarray and things need to change within the organisation.
He added: "The fact that the amount of compensation that Police Scotland has paid has increased every year since 2015 and is now almost twice as high as it was that year is deeply worrying.
"The debacle surrounding Susan Deacon’s resignation from the Scottish Police Authority and the rise in violent crime all prove what we already know; Scotland’s policing is in disarray.
"The last thing our cash-strapped police service should have to be doing is coughing up several million pounds a year to pay compensation.
"The only way to ensure less is paid in compensation is to sort out the structural issues plaguing Police Scotland and providing out hard-working officers with the equipment and resources to do their job properly."
While, Tory justice spokesman Liam Kerr said everything should be done to ensure public money is better spent.
He said: "The figures are eye-watering and it’s extremely concerning they have doubled from 2015 to 2019.
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"It’s clear the SNP Government is failing Police Scotland with cuts leading to fewer frontline officers.
"The millions of pounds paid out in compensation will make balancing the books in the future very difficult.
"Everything must be done to ensure the already stretched police service is able to serve the public to the best of its ability."
A Scottish Government spokesperson said: "Despite constraints on Scotland’s public services through a decade of UK austerity, we are protecting Police Scotland’s annual budget in real terms in every year of the current Parliament, and since 2016-17 the budget for policing has increased by more than £80 million, bringing it to £1.2 billion for 2019-20.
"In addition, we continue to press the UK Government for a refund of the £125 million paid by Police Scotland in VAT between 2013 and 2018."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police Scotland is the second largest police service in the UK and covers a third of its landmass.
"Our 23,000 officers and staff often work in challenging circumstances, but always with the aim of improving the lives of the public.
"Any compensation payment is dealt with on a case by case basis and with a view to securing best value for the public purse."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--Scotland to be battered by 80mph winds as Met Office issue weather warning

Scotland is set to be battered by winds of up to 80mph next week after the Met Office issued a weather warning .
The west coast of the country from Dumfries in the south to Stornoway in the Western Isles will be hit by strong gusts throughout Monday .
The yellow warning has been put in place between noon and midnight on January 13 .
Throughout the day there is expected to be disruption to road , rail , air and ferry links due to the severe weather .
It 's predicted there may be delays for high-sided vehicles on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a short term loss of power in some rural areas .
Gusts of up to 80mph could hit some areas with people living inland seeing winds reach between 45-55mph .
A Met Office statement read : `` An area of very strong winds will move eastwards across the UK through Monday afternoon and evening , clearing eastwards overnight .
`` The strongest winds are expected around exposed coasts and hills in the west of the UK .
Here gusts of 60-70 mph are likely , with a few sites perhaps seeing gusts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 45-55 mph are more likely .
`` A narrow band of squally heavy rain moving east , accompanying the strongest winds , may be an additional hazard . ''

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Scotland is set to be battered by winds of up to 80mph next week after the Met Office issued a weather warning.
The west coast of the country from Dumfries in the south to Stornoway in the Western Isles will be hit by strong gusts throughout Monday.
The yellow warning has been put in place between noon and midnight on January 13.
Throughout the day there is expected to be disruption to road, rail, air and ferry links due to the severe weather.
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It's predicted there may be delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes.
There could also be a short term loss of power in some rural areas.
Gusts of up to 80mph could hit some areas with people living inland seeing winds reach between 45-55mph.
A Met Office statement read: "An area of very strong winds will move eastwards across the UK through Monday afternoon and evening, clearing eastwards overnight.
"The strongest winds are expected around exposed coasts and hills in the west of the UK. Here gusts of 60-70 mph are likely, with a few sites perhaps seeing gusts to 80 mph.
"Inland gusts of 45-55 mph are more likely.
"A narrow band of squally heavy rain moving east, accompanying the strongest winds, may be an additional hazard."


thedailyrecord--2020-01-10--£10K reward offered after elderly couple robbed and assaulted in Dumfries

A reward of up to £10,000 is being offered for information about a robbery at an elderly couple 's Dumfries home .
The pair , both in their 70s , were attacked on August 18 last year after the husband noticed something suspicious outside .
When he opened the door he was attacked by two men and a woman and knocked to the ground before being assaulted while they demanded money .
His wife went to investigate and was also attacked .
The suspects managed to take `` a substantial amount of cash '' and jewellery of sentimental value .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ information on the incident .
Angela Parker , Scotland national manager for Crimestoppers , said : `` Our charity believes everyone has the right to be safe and that especially applies to feeling safe in your own home .
`` The level of violence used during this robbery was appalling and has shocked the local community .
`` We are very aware that some people are unwilling to speak directly to the authorities about what happened .
`` This is especially true if you know the individuals involved , which is why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't come forward . ''
She added : `` Our charity is here for you and guarantees you will stay completely anonymous if you tell us what you know .
`` We have always kept our promise of anonymity since we began over 31 years ago .
`` Our UK Contact Centre is open 24/7 on 0800 555 111 or you can use our anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org .
`` No-one will ever know you contacted us and it could be your information that makes a difference . ''
Information passed directly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reward .

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A reward of up to £10,000 is being offered for information about a robbery at an elderly couple's Dumfries home.
The pair, both in their 70s, were attacked on August 18 last year after the husband noticed something suspicious outside.
When he opened the door he was attacked by two men and a woman and knocked to the ground before being assaulted while they demanded money.
His wife went to investigate and was also attacked.
The suspects managed to take "a substantial amount of cash" and jewellery of sentimental value.
Crimestoppers is now offering the reward for information on the incident.
Angela Parker, Scotland national manager for Crimestoppers, said: "Our charity believes everyone has the right to be safe and that especially applies to feeling safe in your own home.
"The level of violence used during this robbery was appalling and has shocked the local community.
"We are very aware that some people are unwilling to speak directly to the authorities about what happened.
"This is especially true if you know the individuals involved, which is why we are reaching out to those who haven't come forward."
She added: "Our charity is here for you and guarantees you will stay completely anonymous if you tell us what you know.
"We have always kept our promise of anonymity since we began over 31 years ago.
"Our UK Contact Centre is open 24/7 on 0800 555 111 or you can use our anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.
"No-one will ever know you contacted us and it could be your information that makes a difference."
Information passed directly to police will not qualify for the reward.