A CONVICTED fraudster has set up a new company despite shuttering his last one with a string of debt and allegations of fraud. Brian Goldie, 67, started freight firm Worldwide Airways Ltd in April after claiming he had retired due to a brain tumour. Now using the name Gerald Paterson, …
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A body has been found in the search for a missing Scot who vanished earlier this week. John Geddes was last seen in Lossiemouth on Monday. The 33-year-old disappeared from the Coulardhill area of the Moray town at around 10.30pm and Police Scotland has said this evening that a body …
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An Edinburgh pensioner has been left shaken after her purse and watch were allegedly pinched by a woman she invited into her home on her birthday. The 80-year-old resident, who lives on Restalrig Road South, noticed the woman sitting on the stairs outside her flat wrapped in blankets on Sunday …
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The Scottish Government has avoided a dispute with thousands of emergency services workers after reversing a decision not to fund a royal medal. King Charles announced plans to give the award to all frontline workers across the UK as a thank you for their service and to mark his coronation. …
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A sleazy postman who hounded four women during his rounds has avoided a jail sentence. Irfan William delivered letters in Glasgow’s southside, where he took advantage to harass his victims with unwanted advances. The 49-year-old was reported to the Royal Mail twice – but it was only after he forced …
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Bomb disposal teams have been called to a Scots Royal Mail depot after receiving reports of a suspicious package. Police, fire crews, ambulance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units rushed to the scene at the Western Delivery Office in Sighthill, Edinburgh at around 9.55am this morning. Experts are currently assessing …
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A Scots dog owner has been left traumatised after her tiny dog had to get its chest reconstructed after an alleged attack by a danger dog. Primary teacher Francesca Louise was walking her eight-year-old Maltese Terrier Millie on Cartside Quadrant, Glasgow, around 1.30pm on Sunday January 23. During the walk …
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Falkirk police have warned the public over Royal Mail text message scams. Sharing a warning on the Forth Valley Police Division Facebook page, they informed residents about receiving suspicious messages. The force said they come as texts from the Royal Mail or other delivery services saying you need to pay …
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Perth and Kinross residents are being urged to be vigilant against “utterly horrific” text and email scams targeting those awaiting their COVID jabs. Constituents have even contacted a local MSP with their concerns after receiving messages claiming to be from the NHS health board or the government, which seek personal …
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a scam warning to UK motorists amid a rise in fuel shortages. With the DVLA now dealing with backlogs as a result of the pandemic and driver shortages, the agency has moved to warn motorists over potential scams and has said …
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