Chris Muir

The Verdict That Shook the Nation After nearly two decades of waiting, the Caldwell family finally saw justice served in the case of Emma Caldwell, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short. Iain Packer, a name that will be eternally linked to this case, has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 36 years, for the murder of Emma Caldwell. The verdict marks a significant moment in Scotland’s legal history, reflecting the perseverance of both the Caldwell family and the dedicated legal teams involved. A Timeline of Events The journey to justice was a long…

Home care workers, who provide essential services to vulnerable Scots, are on the verge of a strike over low wages, long hours, and lack of protective equipment. They claim that they have been neglected and exploited by the government and private agencies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Home care workers are the backbone of the social care system Home care workers are responsible for providing personal care, medication, meals, and companionship to elderly, disabled, and chronically ill people in their own homes. They help them maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life. They also reduce the pressure on the NHS…

A Glasgow dad has spoken out about the ‘appalling’ conditions his family of six has to endure in their Mears-run flat. Muhammed Al-Mohammedi, his wife and their four children have been living in the cramped one-bedroom flat in the south side of the city for two years. The flat is riddled with black mould, damp, rats and slugs, which have affected the health of his two youngest sons, who suffer from asthma. Family’s health at risk Muhammed said that his children are constantly ill because of the mould and damp in their flat. He said that his 15-year-old son was…

A Scots dad was found dead in his home after a passer-by reported seeing an unknown man leaving with his dog, an inquest heard. Donald Prentice Patience, 45, originally from Alness, was discovered on Ainsworth Road in Radcliffe, near Bury, on Tuesday, August 22. Murder charge and trial date A man has been charged with murder in connection with Mr Patience’s death. Ian Gary Connell, 39, of Duke Street, Bolton, appeared at Manchester and Salford magistrates court on August 26 and was remanded in custody. He is due to stand trial on February 24 next year. Two other men, aged…