The Latest Breaking News from Allan Macleod

Teenager who pushed woman into path of train detained in psychiatric hospital

Andrew Wason pushed 20-year-old Sophie Scott into the path of a moving train at a station in Glasgow last year.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Council fined £80,000 after 'preventable' death of care home dementia patient

A council has been fined following the “preventable” death of a dementia patient who went missing from a care home during the night.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2025

Council fined after ‘preventable’ death of care home dementia patient

Allan MacLeod disappeared from his bedroom at St Brendan’s Care Home in Castlebay, Barra, and was found injured about four hours later.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Natalie McGarry’s confiscation hearing delayed until April

Natalie McGarry, 41, was last year found guilty of embezzling almost £25,000 from pro-independence groups, and in February failed in her appeal bid.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Lorry driver who fell asleep and caused fatal collision in Dumfries and Galloway jailed

Alan Neil was fatally injured when his Ford pick-up was hit by Michael Wilson's vehicle

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2022

Trucker who caused fatal crash near Creetown described as an "accident waiting to happen"

Michael Wilson caused "absolute carnage" in the early hours of July 7, 2018

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

Tricia Marwick gifted cash to Natalie McGarry at Scottish Parliament 'once a month', trial hears

Tricia Marwick served as the Presiding Office of the Scottish Parliament before retiring in 2016.

Daily Record · May 11, 2022

Former presiding officer gifted cash to Natalie McGarry every month, court hears

A FORMER Scottish Parliament presiding officer gifted her niece, who is accused of embezzling more than £25,000 from pro-independence groups,…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2022

Ex-presiding officer gifted cash to Natalie McGarry every month, court hears

Tricia Marwick told Glasgow Sheriff Court that she gave money to Ms McGarry, her niece, so she could pursue a career in politics.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Ex-MP had ‘no idea’ £2,000 cheque had not been paid properly, trial told

Natalie McGarry is giving evidence at her own trial, where she denies embezzlement.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022