Scots gran scoops People’s Postcode Lottery despite moving out of win zone four years ago

cocaine bragged about his champagne lifestyle after jumping bail and fleeing Scotland.Security consultant ­Christopher Lawson posted photos of his jet-setting around the world as he spent three years on the run from justice.Lawson, who was shot in the line of duty in Afghanistan, regularly updated his social media with pictures from countries including Tanzania, Cambodia, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates.But he was arrested at an airport when he returned to the UK from Dubai in June

criminal convictions during the bitter strike of the 80s are set to be pardoned.An independent review established by the Scottish Government has proposed the move, which would also cover miners who have since died.The review team, chaired by John Scott QC, reported that most of the miners’ actions were unlikely to lead to ­prosecution today and said those affected believed they were punished in a “grossly excessive manner”.The report concluded: “It is hard to disagree.”The year-long nationwide

bigoted tongue.Karen Mason, 49, verbally abused people in Bo'ness, West Lothian, “almost daily” for nearly two-and-a-half years.Many of her targets were neighbours of her elderly mother.In one particularly nasty outburst she called a man “a homosexual, flag-waving Jew”, a court was told.Prosecutor Kristina Kelly said: “Comments directed at other neighbours included, ‘That’s the black b******’.”Falkirk Sheriff Court heard Mason’s behaviour got so bad that a couple living in Links Road, Bo’ness,

raped an 80 year-old woman in her own home has been locked up for eight years. John Laming struck last Christmas Eve just 12 days after he had been freed from jail.

tumour to “light up”, allowing her surgeon to remove more of it than would normally have been possible.Catherine, from East Kilbride, had been having headaches and, in agony, went to Hairmyres Hospital in April 2019.After a brain scan, she was shocked to learn her growing confusion and headaches were caused by the most aggressive type of nervous system tumour, a grade 4 astrocytoma.Catherine was transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

beauty after being inspired by time spent living on the Italian island of Sardinia, where donkeys graze on lush pastures herded by shepherds. Donkey's milk is certainly not to be sniffed at, Egyptian Queen Cleopatra is said to have bathed in gallons of the stuff to achieve glowing skin.

independence among young Scots has soared since the 2014 referendum, analysis of new polling suggests.Almost three in four Scots aged between 16 and 34 would vote Yes at a potential IndyRef2, a recent survey by pollsters Survation found.But a stark generational divide over independence remains - with just over one-third of voters aged 65 and over saying they would back the breakup of the UK.The SNP said today that support for a new Scottish state was rising across all age groups, while pro-Union

grandmother who lost four limbs after getting blood poisoning from a tiny paper cut has vowed to devote her life to preventing others suffering the same fate.Marguerite Henderson, 57, had to have four amputations because the paper cut led to sepsis, which spread throughout her body.The mum of two was a family support worker at Fife Council when she was left fighting for her life in early 2018.She lost her left arm below the elbow and was left with just half a thumb on her right hand.

missing for four days said his disappearance is totally out of character. George Thomson was last seen leaving his home in the Douglas area of Dundee on Thursday afternoon.

Covid-19 restrictions being imposed across the country.David Alexander, who runs party firm Zander Nation, is continuing to take bookings for house parties, triggering fears his actions will help spread the killer virus.The 36-year-old offered to provide a home disco service after being contacted amid concerns that draconian rules on socialising are leading to an unregulated clubbing scene.Alexander operates the firm with his brother Stuart, who compared First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to Hitler

Carillion went bust.Thousands of workers lost their jobs overnight and 30,000 small businesses lost £2billion in bills that were never paid.The collapse cost the taxpayer £2.6billion to make good on the company pensions deficit.Despite all of this, every worker lost 10 per cent of their pension value overnight.Nearly three years on, no one has been held to account for the catastrophe.

cops have told how they saved three people from a devastating house fire - minutes after watching four of their colleagues being injured in a street rammy. Constables Jordan Loughrey and Claire Coleman, both based at Paisley Police Station, have now been praised for their bravery by a senior Police Scotland officer.They had just finished responding to an incident in Belmont Road, Paisley, on Saturday, July 25, during which four of their colleagues were injured.A 20-year-old man was arrested in

Scots lottery winner has just FIVE days to collect the jackpot – after claiming the prize but being unable to validate their ticket.The £57,879,670 EuroMillions cheque will go into the fund for good causes at midnight on Sunday if the winner cannot produce proof.A ticket holder came forward to claim the March 17 prize – with a ticket bought somewhere in Ayrshire – in April.It would instantly make them richer than World Cup winner Paul Pogba, who has an estimated £50million fortune, or One

couple who lost their dog in a horrendous house fire has raised over £12,000.Callum Martin, 30, and wife, Melissa, 29, from Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, were left devastated when a horrific fire took hold in their home and killed their beloved Luna on August 10.The couple were out having lunch when they received a phone call from a neighbour to say their house was up in smoke after an electrical fault in their kitchen took fire.Despite best efforts from firefighters, the couple's home could not be

greenhouse so he could continue working and still protect his family.David Young, from Caithness in the Highlands, knew how important it was to remain at work while the battle raged against coronavirus but he was also aware of the possible dangers of transmitting the virus – so he moved out of the family home into the greenhouse in his garden to allow him to continue working throughout the pandemic.His incredible commitment to his job was one of hundreds of stories being told on Friday to

Police Scotland logged the 57-year-old man on his Suzuki bike travelling at exactly 140mph in a 70mph limit on the A1 near Gladsmuir, East Lothian.Cops revealed the shocking incident on social media earlier today.As a result, the man is expected to appear in court at a later date.A Police Scotland statement read: "Man, 57, to be reported after Suzuki motorcycle detected travelling at 140mph in a 70mph limit on the #A1 near Gladsmuir, East Lothian."He is expected in court at a later date."

coronavirus have been confirmed at four schools across Greater Glasgow.NHS contact tracing measures are now underway and those who have been in direct contact are being told to self-isolate for 14 days.Dalmanrock Primary, St Martha's Primary and Govan High School have all had confirmed cases of the virus.While, Mossvale Primary in Renfrewshire has also been hit by a positive coronavirus case.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde revealed their test and protect teams are carrying out the contact

arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a young Scots dad in Lanarkshire. Graham "Kermit" Williamson was allegedly gunned down at home in Caithness Street, Blantyre at around 5pm on August 17.

missing Scots mum who vanished more than 50 years ago have released a computer-generated image of what she would look like today. Isabella Skelton, nee Dowell, from Glasgow, was living in Manchester when she left her home in June 1969 and never came back.

probe after a man smashed the window of a luxury car before setting it on fire in a late night attack. Police were called to the Smithton area of Inverness last night after the incident at around 12.30am.