Scots spy David Ballantyne Smith was a lonely ex-serviceman who turned traitor while consuming online conspiracy theories and pro-Putin propaganda, the Old Bailey heard.
28.01.2023 - 22:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Emergency services are tackling a fire on a major road in Fife tonight after a car is burst into flames. Firefighters are in attendance on Standing Stane Road in Windygates, just outside of Kirkcaldy.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at 5.37pm, on Saturday, January 28, and remain in attendance.
It's understood that the driver of the vehicle is safe and was able to alert emergency services, according to local reports.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "One crew is in attendance at Standing Stane near Windygates and one car is on fire.
"The crew from Methil Fire Station is currently extinguishing the fire . We were called at 17.37."
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