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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Body found in Scots town as cops launch probe into mystery death
Cops have locked down the area where the remains were discovered DEATH RIDDLE Body found in Scots town as cops launch probe into mystery death Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS have launched a mystery death probe after human remains were discovered. Officers were summoned this morning to Motherwell, Lanarkshire following reports of a human corpse. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Cops are urging members of the public to avoid the scene as they comb the area for clues. The town's Calder Road area has been locked down and a police presence will be visible. A Police Scotland spokesman said: "At around 8.35am on Saturday, 31 May, 2025, officers were called to a report of a body found in the Calder Road area of Motherwell. "Calder Road is closed to motorists and pedestrians from Rosevale Crescent to the A721 Bellshill Road. "People are asked to avoid the area if possible. "The death is being treated as unexplained and extensive enquiries are ongoing. "Officers remain in the area while the investigation continues and anyone with any concerns can approach them." Elsewhere tributes have been paid to an "adored" great-gran who died after a horror crash on a Scots road. Judith Molloy, 76, passed away following the smash on the A75 at Auchenlarie in Dumfries and Galloway. The incident involved a red Suzuki Ignis and a white Peugeot van. Mercy crews raced to the scene after the alarm was raised around 11:20am on Wednesday. Judith, the passenger in the car, was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where she died. Her devastated family said: "Judith was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she leaves behind family and many friends whose lives will never be the same." The driver and passenger of the van were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and have since been discharged.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Tributes to ‘adored' great-gran who died after horror Scots crash
Her devastated family say their lives will 'never be the same' FAMILY'S AGONY Tributes to 'adored' great-gran who died after horror Scots crash Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TRIBUTES have been paid to an "adored" great-gran who died after a horror crash on a Scots road. Judith Molloy, 76, passed away following the smash on the A75 at Auchenlarie in Dumfries and Galloway. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The incident involved a red Suzuki Ignis and a white Peugeot van. Mercy crews raced to the scene after the alarm was raised around 11:20am on Wednesday. Judith, the passenger in the car, was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where she died. Releasing a tribute through Police Scotland, her devastated family said: "Judith was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she leaves behind family and many friends whose lives will never be the same. "We will miss her every single day." The driver and passenger of the van were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and have since been discharged. The driver of the car was uninjured. Cops are appealing to anyone who may have any information to get in touch. Constable Luke Bell said: "Our thoughts are with Mrs Molloy's family and friends at this difficult time. We'll continue to liaise with them throughout our investigation. "I'd like to thank everyone who has come forward with information to assist our enquiries. Tragedy at the Jim Clark Rally: Remembering Dai Roberts "We are still looking for witnesses to this collision, if you can help, contact 101 quoting reference 1251 of 28 May."
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Scotsman
Family in emotional tribute to 'adored' grandmother killed in crash with van on busy road
The 'adored' grandmother killed in a crash in Dumfries and Galloway has been named. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Tributes have been paid to an 'adored' wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who died following a crash involving a car and a van. Judith Molloy, 76, was a passenger in a red Suzuki Ignis that was in collision with a white Peugeot van in Dumfries and Galloway on Wednesday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Judith Molloy | Police Scotland The crash occurred around 11.20am on the A75 at Auchenlarie. Mrs Molloy was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where she died. In a statement released through police, her family said: 'Judith was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she leaves behind family and many friends whose lives will never be the same. 'We will miss her every single day.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The driver and passenger of the van were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and have since been discharged. The driver of the car was uninjured. Constable Luke Bell said: 'Our thoughts are with Mrs Molloy's family and friends at this difficult time. We'll continue to liaise with them throughout our investigation. 'I'd like to thank everyone who has come forward with information to assist our inquiries.
STV News
3 days ago
- STV News
Tributes paid to 'adored grandmother' who died following crash on A75
Tributes have been paid to an 'adored grandmother' who died in a crash on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway. Judith Molloy, 76, died in a crash on the Gretna to Stranraer road near Skyreburn around 11.20pm on Wednesday involving a red Suzuki Ignis and a white Peugeot Partner van. Ms Molloy, a passenger in the Suzuki, was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where she died. Her family has released a tribute through Police Scotland, reading: 'Judith was an adored wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she leaves behind family and many friends whose lives will never be the same. 'We will miss her every single day.' The driver of the Suzuki, a 74-year-old man, was not injured. The Peugeot Partner's driver and passenger, a 70-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman, were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for treatment. The force is urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward. Constable Luke Bell said: 'Our thoughts are with Mrs Molloy's family and friends at this difficult time. We'll continue to liaise with them throughout our investigation.'I'd like to thank everyone who has come forward with information to assist our enquiries. 'We are still looking for witnesses to this collision, if you can help, contact 101 quoting reference 1251 of 28 May.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The National
3 days ago
- The National
Great-grandmother, 76, who died in A75 crash near Auchenlarie named
Judith Molloy, 76, was a passenger in the red Suzuki Ignis car involved in a crash on the A75 at Auchenlarie on Wednesday, May 28 which emergency services attended. Molloy was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where she died. Her family have released a tribute, stating: 'Judith was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she leaves behind family and many friends whose lives will never be the same. "We will miss her every single day." READ MORE: Drivers to face permanent 20mph limits across Highlands The driver and passenger of the van were taken to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and have since been discharged. The driver of the car was uninjured. Constable Luke Bell said: 'Our thoughts are with Mrs Molloy's family and friends at this difficult time. We'll continue to liaise with them throughout our investigation. "I'd like to thank everyone who has come forward with information to assist our enquiries. 'We are still looking for witnesses to this collision, if you can help, contact 101 quoting reference 1251 of May 28."
