Zane Lee

Prisons in Scotland are facing a surge of gang-related violence as inmates are using steroids to boost their strength and aggression. The drugs are being smuggled into jails through various methods, including vapes and drones. Steroids detected in five prisons According to a report by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), traces of powerful steroids were found in urine samples from inmates at five prisons in Scotland. The prisons are Barlinnie, Edinburgh, Glenochil, Perth and Shotts. The report also revealed that the use of steroids increased by 50% in 2023 compared to 2022. Steroids are synthetic hormones that can enhance muscle…

A farmer from Scotland has shared his harrowing experience of being trampled and gored by a herd of cows while he was out walking his dog. The incident left him with serious injuries and a fear of going back to the fields. How it happened David Smith, 67, was walking his border collie Meg on his farm near Dumfries on February 18, 2024, when he encountered a group of about 20 cows with calves. He said he tried to avoid them, but they suddenly became aggressive and charged at him. He said: “They just went for me. They knocked me…

Police launch manhunt for suspect in brutal murder of Alan Lawson The police are searching for a man who is believed to have tortured and killed Alan Lawson, 61, in his home in Ayrshire on February 12. The suspect, who has not been named, was seen walking around the town of Cumnock the next day, despite being wanted for murder. Lawson was found with severe injuries in his flat on Glaisnock Street and was rushed to hospital, where he later died. A post-mortem examination revealed that he had suffered multiple stab wounds, burns, and blunt force trauma. The police described…

A 40-year journey of service and passion Margaret Drennan is not just a barwoman. She is a legend in the Glasgow pub scene. For the last 40 years, she has been working at the same pub, formerly known as The Pollock Inn, on Brockburn Road. She has seen it through good times and bad, serving loyal customers and making new friends. She has also been the operator of the pub for nearly 23 years, managing the business and the staff with dedication and care. Now, Margaret is ready to welcome back her patrons to a newly refurbished pub, rebranded as…

A 13-year-old girl from Delhi, India, has revealed the horrific details of how she was raped four times in one night by three men and a boy, who lured her to different locations on the pretext of friendship. The girl, who is a waste picker, was also gang-raped by four other people seven months ago, but did not report the incident at the time. The police have arrested seven suspects, including three minors, and are looking for two more. How the girl was trapped by a woman The girl, who lives with her parents in Bawana, a slum area in…

A mum from Dumfries has slammed the NHS maternity services after she suffered a traumatic birth that left her with severe injuries and mental scars. She claims that she was ignored, dismissed and mistreated by the staff at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, who failed to provide her with adequate care and support. A nightmare delivery The mum, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that her ordeal began when she went into labour on February 2, 2023. She had a high-risk pregnancy due to her age and medical history, and she was advised to have an induction at 39 weeks.…

The collapse of McClure Solicitors, a historic legal firm that had offices across Scotland and the north of England, has left thousands of clients in a legal limbo. Many of them are facing difficulties in selling their properties, paying care home fees, or accessing their trusts. McClure Solicitors: A Brief History McClure Solicitors was founded in Greenock in 1853 and had a long history of providing legal services to clients across Britain. The firm specialised in wills, trusts, estate planning, and power of attorney. It also partnered with several charities, such as Maggie’s, Marie Curie, and Alzheimer’s Society, to offer…

A group of hungry seals have been spotted enjoying a seafood buffet in the waters of Skye, after a seal attack on a nearby salmon farm resulted in the escape of thousands of fish. Seal attack causes massive fish escape On December 31, 2023, a large gang of seals attacked a fish farm at Portree on Skye, owned by The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC). The seals ripped open the nets and killed many fish, while others managed to swim away. According to the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO), more than 52,000 juvenile salmon escaped from the farm, making it one…