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Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Family of tragic Scots teen Cole Cooper, 19, confirm funeral details as they pay fresh emotional tribute
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE family of Cole Cooper have confirmed his funeral details as they paid a fresh tribute to the tragic teen. The 19-year-old disappeared in May before his body was found four weeks later in the woods in Banknock, near Falkirk. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Cole Cooper's body was found in the woods in Banknock, near Falkirk, last month Credit: Police Scotland 3 A four-week search was carried out to find him Credit: Michael Schofield, News Group Newspapers Ltd Cole's death triggered an outpouring of grief across the community. Hundreds of people were involved for the search for the teenager, with volunteer led searches carried out during the month-long search to find him. Last month, scores of people gathered for a vigil to remember Cole. Around 300 people attended the vigil in his home village of Banknock as his heartbroken family addressed the crowd. Just two days before the vigil, cops confirmed the body found during their search had been formally identified as Cole. His family have now revealed some details of his funeral and thanked everyone who was there for them during the search. Cole's aunt Aimee Tennie posted to a social media page that was set up to find Cole, paying tribute to her nephew. The family asked for one last showing of how loved Cole was and for people to wear something blue, which was his favourite colour. She said: "This journey has been incredibly difficult and there remain many unanswered questions. "We are deeply grateful for the continued support we have received from you all throughout this horrifying time. Mum of missing Scots teen Cole Cooper, 19, reveals living 'nightmare' in heartbreaking interview over his disappearance "We finally have a date that we can now lay our Cole to eternal rest. "For everyone that has followed Cole's story, for those whom his story has touched the hearts of, for those who have shared, liked and commented during his disappearance, for those that attended his searches, for those who provided us with information, for those who may have known Cole, and for his friends. "We would be honoured to have you all there. Although incredibly heartbreaking and unfair this has been for Cole, we want this to be a celebration of his life. "Forever 19 and he had forever to go. We want his funeral to celebrate his 19 years in this life time, to show his funny, charming, and loving personality. "We would appreciate if everyone could wear something blue to honour his favourite colour. "We would like to provide those with no transport a bus to the church from Bonnybridge, if you could either comment or private mail me so we have an estimate on numbers for this. "We ask you all in one last plea to demonstrate how loved our Cole was, so please join our family, everyone is welcome." Cole's funeral will be held on August 9 at St Joseph's Church in Bonnybridge before moving to Bannockburn Crematorium.
Daily Record
9 hours ago
- Daily Record
Glasgow woods cordoned off after body found
Officers were called to the London Road area of Glasgow following the death of a man. A man has died suddenly in Glasgow with police treating the death as unexplained. Emergency services were called to Auchenshuggle Woods, near the London Road area of the city at around 4.05pm on Wednesday, July 16. Officers attended the scene and confirmed the death of a man. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident, but a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 4.05pm on Wednesday, 16 July, 2025, officers were called to the London Road area of Glasgow following the death of a man. "His death is being treated as unexplained, however there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
STV News
11 hours ago
- STV News
Two XL Bullies euthanised after seriously injuring woman in attack
Two legally owned XL Bullies have been euthanised after they attacked a woman and left her seriously injured in the Highlands. Officers were called to Invershin near Lairg at around 1.40pm on July 8 after reports of the attack. The 69-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital for treatment following the incident. A 76-year-old man was charged and a 51-year-old woman is due to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Police Scotland said the owner of the dogs made the decision to put both XL Bullies down. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 1.40pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, we received a report of a woman having been injured by two dogs in Invershin, Lairg. 'Emergency services attended and the 69-year-old woman was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries. 'A 76-year-old man has been charged in connection and a 51-year-old woman will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.' 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
STV News
12 hours ago
- STV News
Car driver fighting for life and passenger hurt after crash involving bus
The driver of a car is fighting for his life after a crash involving a bus in Renfrewshire. Police were called around 1.55pm on Tuesday to a collision involving a red Honda Civic car and a bus on Main Street in Elderslie. The 64-year-old male driver and 51-year-old female passenger of the car were taken to hospital, with the driver's condition described as critical. The 54-year-old male driver of the bus and the passengers on board were uninjured in the incident. Officers are continuing to review CCTV footage from the area following the collision. Constable Ian Brown from Road Policing said: 'I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time to contact us. 'Some of the bus passengers had left the scene before we arrived and I would ask them to please get in touch. 'It's vital we have as much information as possible as we work to establish the full circumstances of the crash.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1797 of Tuesday, July 15, 2025. 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
Telegraph
12 hours ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Three women arrested under Terrorism Act for driving van into defence factory
Three women have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after a van was driven into a fence surrounding a defence factory in Edinburgh. Pro-Palestinian protesters targeted the Leonardo UK facility on Tuesday morning. Activist group Shut Down Leonardo Edinburgh said the protest was over the firm's laser targeting systems for fighter jets, which it claimed were used by the Israeli military. The Italian-owned manufacturer supplies parts for jets and helicopters, including Eurofighter Typhoon components and radar systems for Nato partners. Leonardo's Edinburgh website states the site employs about 1,800 people who 'specialise in the provision of multi-role surveillance radars and countermeasure systems'. In a statement, Police Scotland said: 'Three women, aged 31, 34 and 42, have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of a business premises in Edinburgh. 'Police Scotland's counter-terrorism unit are leading the investigation and inquiries are ongoing. We are treating this as targeted, and we do not believe there is any wider threat to the public.' A Leonardo spokesman said: 'Leonardo UK is subject to UK government export controls and does not supply equipment directly to Israel. 'The right to peaceful protest is an important principle in our society, however, aggressive and violent activity should have no place in protest. 'The intimidation of our people, who work hard to support the security and defence of the UK, is not acceptable. 'Our main customer is the UK Armed Forces. We are proud to manufacture technology that supports our service personnel and helps keep them safe. Their dedication underpins the freedom on which our society is based.' Shut Down Leonardo was approached for comment.
