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Idris Elba reveals acting saved him from joining gangs and selling drugs as he slams knife crime crisis in new BBC doc – The Scottish Sun

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Idris Elba reveals acting saved him from joining gangs and selling drugs as he slams knife crime crisis in new BBC doc – The Scottish Sun

HE’S best known as the Hollywood A-list actor behind gritty homicide detective Luther – who spent five series hunting down fictional sadistic killers in bloody scenes on BBC One. Now, Idris Elba is hoping to tackle real-life crime, by turning his hand to battling the rising rate of knife… Idris Elba reveals acting saved him from joining … Read more

Ultra-rare 30-year-old Ferrari hypercar with blistering 202mph top speed could be yours for £5MILLION

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Ultra-rare 30-year-old Ferrari hypercar with blistering 202mph top speed could be yours for £5MILLION

AN ultra-rare Ferrari hypercar boasting a top speed of 202mph has been listed on the market for £5million. The iconic 1996 Ferrari F50 was produced to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary. 6 A rare 1996 Ferrari F50 has gone on the marketCredit: mediadrumimages 6 This mid-nineties classic F50 was… Ultra-rare 30-year-old Ferrari hypercar with blistering 202mph … Read more

Horoscope today, January 29, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

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Horoscope today, October 30, 2024: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.  ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Welcoming the new moon of new beginnings into your community chart awakens an… Horoscope … Read more

Scots mum who lost leg in horror hit-and-run crash wins £1million payout

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Scots mum who lost leg in horror hit-and-run crash wins £1million payout

A YOUNG mum who lost her leg in a horrific hit-and-run crash has successfully sued the maniac driver – securing a £1 million payout. Kerrie Lavery, 26, lost her right limb after Thomas Granger ploughed into her and pal Alanah Boyle at more than double the speed limit. 3 Kerrie Lavery, 26, from… Scots mum … Read more

I was in Polmont as a teen, people were dying years ago – nothing has changed

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I was in Polmont as a teen, people were dying years ago - nothing has changed

A JOINT Fatal Accident Inquiry last week revealed that two vulnerable young prisoners killed themselves in Polmont despite being known suicide risks. The damning report found that Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, took their own lives in what the families’ lawyer Aamer Anwar dubbed… I was in Polmont as a teen, people were dying years … Read more

Anthony Joshua called out by former UFC star and bare-knuckle boxer who went viral for brutal KO after just 36 SECONDS

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Anthony Joshua called out by former UFC star and bare-knuckle boxer who went viral for brutal KO after just 36 SECONDS

ANTHONY JOSHUA has been called out by bare-knuckle boxer Ben Rothwell – following his 36 SECOND knockout. Rothwell had 53 MMA bouts – including an 11 year stint in the UFC. 3 Anthony Joshua has been called out by bare-knuckle boxer Ben RothwellCredit: Getty 3 Rothwell is a bare-knuckle… Anthony Joshua called out by former … Read more

I’m fuming I was fined £320 for taking my kids to Lapland – I told the school about all our educational activities

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I’m fuming I was fined £320 for taking my kids to Lapland - I told the school about all our educational activities

A MUM-OF-THREE was left fuming after being fined an eye-watering £320 for taking her children on a fun winter holiday to Lapland. Mum Danielle, who jetted off to the tourist hotspot earlier this month, dubbed the hefty fine ”absolutely ridiculous”. 2 Danielle, who has three kids, was fined a… I’m fuming I was fined £320 … Read more

I’ve had my dream baby names picked out for years – now I live in Scotland and can’t use them

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I've had my dream baby names picked out for years - now I live in Scotland and can't use them

A MUM has revealed her disappointment after moving to Scotland ruined her dream baby name choices. Picking a name for your little one can be an incredibly difficult task as you want to make sure you opt for something unique, but not so out there that your child gets picked on. 1 Moving to… I’ve had my … Read more

I discovered remains of Shafilea Ahmed who was suffocated by monster parents – I’ll never forget their chilling reaction

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I discovered remains of Shafilea Ahmed who was suffocated by monster parents - I'll never forget their chilling reaction

BRIGHT, popular and harbouring big dreams for her future, Shafilea Ahmed was desperate for a life like any other teenage girl. Instead, she was cruelly betrayed by her monstrous parents, who murdered their 17-year-old daughter in a merciless ‘honour killing’ after she was driven to a suicide… I discovered remains of Shafilea Ahmed who was … Read more

My son, 18, was knifed in the heart… now kids young as EIGHT carry blades at school and stab each other over video games

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My son, 18, was knifed in the heart… now kids young as EIGHT carry blades at school and stab each other over video games

WHEN two 10-year-olds got into a fight about a computer game during lunch, it looked at first like just another childish squabble in the canteen. But as one of the lads picked up a blade and plunged it into the stomach of the other, shocked onlookers were given a vivid reminder of the knife crime… … Read more