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Police launch murder probe after fatal incident Police Scotland have confirmed that the man who was shot dead in Aberfeldy on Wednesday morning was Alan Lawson, a 61-year-old resident of the town. A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the incident. The shooting took place around 7.30am on Wednesday, February 23, 2023, at a property on Taybridge Terrace. Emergency services attended the scene, but Mr Lawson was pronounced dead at the scene. A firearm was recovered by the police. Detective Chief Inspector Iain Wales, of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said: “This was a…

A transgender prisoner who was denied a transfer to a women’s jail has passed away in HMP Grampian. Tiffany Scott, formerly known as Andrew Burns, was serving a life sentence for stalking a teenage girl and assaulting a nurse and prison officers. A history of violence and harassment Scott, 32, had a long record of violent and predatory behaviour, dating back to 2010, when she attacked a nurse in Cheshire with a pair of scissors. She was then jailed for four years and eight months for wounding with intent. While in prison, Scott began to identify as a woman and…

A 73-year-old former taxi driver from Exeter has fulfilled his dream of moving to the Scottish Highlands after winning £1m in the Lotto draw. Steve Glover, who has survived two heart attacks, bought a Bentley and a motorhome with his winnings and plans to invest in some prime Scotch whisky. A lucky break Steve Glover was watching the darts on TV when he decided to check his lottery tickets, which he had bought the night before at his local shop. He was stunned to discover that he had matched five numbers and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw on…

The family of Emma Caldwell, who was murdered in 2005 by a serial rapist, has issued a statement calling for a public inquiry into the police handling of the case. They say the police failed to protect Emma and other vulnerable women from the killer, who continued to commit violent crimes for almost two decades. A long-awaited verdict Iain Packer, 51, was found guilty of murdering Emma Caldwell in a remote woodland near Biggar, South Lanarkshire, on 29 February 2024. He was also convicted of 32 other charges against 22 women, including 11 rapes and multiple sexual assaults. He was…

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…