Kirsty McIntosh

At the High Court in Stirling: GeoAmey custody officers learn the value of a Tactical Wee* after a sentencing hearing has to be paused mid-flow for the accused to relieve himself.
Geoamey officer accompanies him in handcuffs.

*Bluey fans know

Not proven verdict’s Angus murder trial roots – and how it played part in high-profile Perthshire and Fife cases As the Scottish Government brings an end to the controversial third verdict, The Courier examines its background and high-profile local cases in which it has played a part.

The origins of not proven were more interesting than I originally realised

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Sentence slammed after terrierman disturbed Fife badger sett Dylan Boyle was fined £400 for interfering with the sett near Cupar.

Former gamekeeper Dylan Boyle was convicted on two charges of interfering with the habitat following a trial at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court last year. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/cour...

Hungover Callander man ripped bagpipes from terrified 10-year-old busker's hands Andrew Sturrock's young victim still has nightmares about the incident, Stirling Sheriff Court heard.

Hungover Callander man ripped bagpipes from terrified 10-year-old busker's hands… www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/cour...

NHS Fife trans row tribunal faces further delay as second dispute erupts over documents The judge says there is "really no prospect" of the evidence to the tribunal being completed this week.

Lawyers representing Kirkcaldy nurse Sandie Peggie say it will take time to pore over another 30 pages of files released by the health board, her former employer, following a judge’s order.

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Pair sentenced after Stirling and Dunblane bully dog attacks Michael Myles and Frances Robertson were in charge of the dog when it mounted its separate attacks.

Michael Myles left the powerful animal loosely tied up outside a shop before it pounced on the much smaller pet.

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Family's holiday horror as American bully dog savages pet Dachshund in Stirling The dangerous dog went on to attack a Rottweiler in Dunblane two months later.

The dangerous dog went on to attack a Rottweiler in Dunblane two months later.
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Better to have and not use than need and not have in my (shorthand note)book

BBC criticised as trial collapses due to “sloppy and appalling” court reporting.
Really highlights how sensitive our job is, and why properly trained court reporters are important

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Judge criticises ‘appalling and sloppy’ BBC after high-profile trial collapses Sophie Harvey, 25, had denied procuring her own miscarriage when she was aged 19.

BBC criticised as trial collapses due to “sloppy and appalling” court reporting.
Really highlights how sensitive our job is, and why properly trained court reporters are important
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Scotland’s answer to that TikTok where people bork their cars driving through a river ford - this time they crash into a bridge.

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Sorry for your loss Lindsay

a close up of a young boy 's face with his mouth open . ALT: a close up of a young boy 's face with his mouth open .

When I was a kid my cousin was obsessed with Home Alone - could quote every bloody line.
I hated it and swore I’d never watch it again.

Aaaaaannnnndddd now I have an autistic child who’s obsessed with it and makes me watch it on repeat.

So every December we grow the “glitter” (rock candy) for our reindeer food.
It appears more magical as the “magic crystal” appears seemingly from nowhere.
My son always chooses the colour.
This year’s choice is… unfortunate.

Hero fisherman slams ‘ridiculous’ HM Coastguard response after boat sinks in St Andrews Two casualties were rescued from the water during the incident at the town’s harbour.

Hero fisherman slams ‘ridiculous’ HM Coastguard response after boat sinks in St Andrews

Court hears of Stirlingshire search and rescue after drunken crash Alistair Wallace was still over the legal limit when he was found three hours after the smash.

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Stirling Christmas shop owner's local guide to getting into the festive spirit Tinsel and Tartan's Lyndsey McDermott shares her top things to do in and around Stirling in the run-up to December 25.

Stirling's Christmas shop owner has chosen five things to do locally to get into the festive spirit 🎅🎁

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Pair cleared of Fife Aldi sex act – despite sheriff believing they did it Gillian Norris and Craig Thomson were found not guilty after a trial.

Interesting technicality here www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/cour...

Former Crieff Community Trust boss jailed for embezzling theatre group funds David McCann admitted stealing £75,000 from the organisation to cover his personal expenses.

David McCann used the funds from PACE theatre in Paisley to shore up his personal finances. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/cour...

Because he admitted to contempt of court after repeating false claims about a Syrian refugee who had been attacked at school. Hope that's clear.

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See if you have no idea how to drive in snow? Don’t.

Lost momentum going up a hill because of some radje getting the fear & stopping and then couldn’t go back to rebuild momentum cos of someone up tight to the back of my car 😡

Thanks to the Canadians who gave me a dig oot.

Kirkcaldy roads closed during hotel rooftop rampage John Rae climbed onto the roof of a hotel in Fife and started raining roof tiles below.

Kirkcaldy roads closed during hotel rooftop rampage… www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/cour...

Dundee apprentice fears for career after 120mph Fife dash for flight Lara Whitehall was caught at 120mph on the A92 near Kirkcaldy.

Lara Whitehall was clocked at nearly twice the speed limit on the A92 between the Bankhead and Redhouse roundabouts, near Kirkcaldy.
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Officer Crabtree from ‘Allo ‘Allo? Probably.
Was it appreciated that I’d tried - well the look on her face said yes.

But the feeling I got for removing a communication barrier was awesome.

I just wish BSL classes were more accessible.

Was in.
While we chatted, her client arrived and the interpreter explained, in sign, that we were talking about sign.
The client turned to means I signed “I’m learning because my son’s autistic”.

The sheer joy on her face at seeing someone attempting to sign.

Was I the sign equivalent of /2

Wee warm fuzzy story from court.

As often happens, court was closed for a private hearing.
In the lobby I got speaking to the BSL translator for an accused.
I mentioned I’m learning some signs for my son due to him being autistic and that I’d picked up some new ones from her last time she /1

Motorist blacked out and flipped van at busy Fife roundabout Members of the public had to smash Daniel Durie's windscreen to rescue him after he ploughed into queueing traffic.

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Motorist blacked out and flipped van at busy Fife roundabout Members of the public had to smash Daniel Durie's windscreen to rescue him after he ploughed into queueing traffic.

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Motorist blacked out and flipped van at busy Fife roundabout Members of the public had to smash Daniel Durie's windscreen to rescue him after he ploughed into queueing traffic.

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