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Former Glasgow Lord Provost Philip Braat bombarded ex with texts
A former Lord Provost of Glasgow bombarded his ex-partner with texts and social media messages in a bid to win her back.A court heard Philip Braat, 49, contacted the woman 122 times between July and September was elected as Lord Provost in 2020 and served in the role at Glasgow City Council for two of Broomhill, pleaded guilty last month to a single charge of stalking and will next month be ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid work. On Friday he was told his formal sentencing had been delayed to allow Sheriff Owen Mullan to be addressed on the terms of a non-harassment order. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard the messages included claims that Braat wished to end his life as a result of the woman ending their three-year relationship, which began in went on to live together but in July 2024 the woman told Braat that she was ending the received an email the next day from Braat which included a purported resignation letter to his employer sent from his professional Paige Phillips said: "The woman thought that this was fake and to get her attention as well as to make her feel guilty."She later contacted Braat to emphasise the end of their relationship during a "very emotional and distressing" woman also stated that she did not love him and wanted to get on with her life. Braat told ex: 'You better keep my legacy alive' Braat attempted to persuade her that the pair should be together and stated that he could "not live" without her."He said: "You better visit my parents and you better keep my legacy alive."The woman believed that this was in reference to Braat ending his life and he said: "I don't want to live without you."When asked if it was in reference to ending his life, Braat replied: "Maybe."Between July and September, the woman received 18 emails, 51 Instagram messages, 15 text messages, 37 WhatsApp messages and a LinkedIn of the emails contained "goodbye" letters to the woman and Braat's own woman contacted the police and Braat was traced to his parents' address where he was found "safe and well."Braat's LinkedIn message, congratulating her on a professional award she received resulted in the woman going to the stated that the messages were not nasty but there was "no escape" from Braat and she could "not cope any longer."Braat gave a "no comment" interview to police after his arrest. Solicitor advocate Andrew Seggie, defending, told the court: "He was at a low point and felt suicidal and his focus was on winning the woman back during the period of the charge."As a result of the passage of time, he accepts his behaviour overstepped the mark."He is genuinely remorseful."Mr Seggie said his client struggled during the Covid solicitor advocate added: "He was the Lord Provost during the pandemic and he said he felt additional pressure to assist those who lost loved ones as a result of the pandemic together with his own constituents."He was trying to manage this and juggle his own family issues and the end of the relationship caused him to suffer a mental health breakdown during this period."Braat will return to court for sentencing next Mullan added: "It should not have taken the passage of time and hindsight to reach the conclusion that perhaps you overstepped the mark - that is why you are here today."I understand that you have made it clear that it must have been traumatic and stressful for the woman concerned."Braat has represented the Anderston/City/Yorkhill ward since 2007 and is subject to an investigation by Scottish was the deputy Lord Provost in 2017 before taking on the senior role in 2020 until ex-provost was also the former convener of the Strathclyde Police Authority (SPA) and represented Glasgow at was a member of the Law Society of Scotland, an honorary captain in the Royal Navy Reserves and a member of the Glasgow Tree Lovers' Society.
BBC News
25-05-2025
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Aberdeen fans ready to celebrate with Scottish Cup parade
Thousands of Aberdeen fans will gather later to see the club parade the Scottish Cup through the city after their win over Dons won a dramatic penalty shoot-out 4-3 at Hampden on Saturday, to claim the trophy for the first time in 35 Aberdeen players will be on an open top bus to take the Scottish Cup through the city centre at victory gives manager Jimmy Thelin silverware in his first season in charge of the club. The parade will make its way down Union Street, along Union Terrace and Schoolhill before making its way onto Broad will arrive at the Town House, where the team will be welcomed by Lord Provost David Cameron for a civic reception."On behalf of the city of Aberdeen, I offer my warmest congratulations to Aberdeen FC on their Scottish Cup Final triumph against Celtic," he said."This is a fantastic achievement not only for the football club but for our entire city."It was great to see thousands of Aberdeen fans descend on Hampden Park, a day which I'm sure will live long in the memory of Dons fans." Aberdeen earned the sensational win as keeper Dimitar Mitov's penalty shootout saves against Callum McGregor and Alistair Johnston saw them come from behind at Hampden to deny Celtic a Dorrington's own goal had put Celtic ahead after the Glasgow side controlled the first Aberdeen were rewarded after 83 minutes when substitute Shayden Morris saw his cross diverted into the net by Celtic goalkeeper Kasper extra-time, Celtic captain McGregor had his opening penalty saved by Mitov, then Aberdeen scored four fine spot-kicks before their goalkeeper pushed away Johnston's effort and ensure his place as a Pittodrie legend. The win was especially sweet for a father and son who travelled from Australia to support McCarlie, 51, and his 18-year-old son Jamie flew more than 10,000 miles (16,000km) from Sydney for the match on admitted beforehand people thought they were making a pointless long journey as Celtic were heavy favourites."I was told I was mad," Allan said afterwards. "Spending so much money to travel from Sydney to attend the Cup Final."But (now) I am the richest man in the world - priceless memories."
