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Scottish Sun
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Scot accused of murdering wife joked he would ‘kill her and move to Thailand'
His lawyer said it was nothing but a "quip" 'KILLING' QUIP Scot accused of murdering wife joked he would 'kill her and move to Thailand' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOT accused of murdering his wife while kayaking joked to a friend that he would 'kill her and move to Thailand' if she left him and took half of his pension, a court has heard. Graeme Davidson, 56, was charged over the 2020 death of Jacqueline Davidson in May after arriving back in Australia from Thailand. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ex-Army captain Graeme Davidson is accused of murdering his wife Jacqueline in November 2020 The ex-Army major had moved there several months after his 54-year-old wife drowned, and later married a Thai resident. Mrs Davidson's death at Lake Samsonvale, north of Brisbane, was initially considered to be an accidental drowning but was later deemed by detectives to be suspicious. Davidson, originally of Glasgow, was also charged with fraud and attempted fraud, in relation to insurance claims he made totalling more than £500,000. He is making a bid for his release on bail in Brisbane's Supreme Court. Defence lawyer Craig Eberhardt told the court the Crown's case against his client was "fundamentally weak". He also insisted the case against Davidson may be "non-existent," at worst and "arguable" at best. The court heard claims that the only piece of evidence the prosecution could refer to in its case was the statement of one of Mr Davidson's friends, relating to an alleged conversation in mid-July 2017. Mr Eberhardt said they were talking about another friend, whose wife had left him on the day of his retirement, took half of his pension and one of the parties moved to Thailand. The court heard the statement alleges Mr Davidson replied and said, "oh sh*t yeah, I'd kill her and move to Thailand too," but his lawyer said it was nothing but a "quip". Mr Eberhardt said when put in context, the statement is "not nearly as sinister as it sounds" and said police were told of this conversation eight years after it is said to have occurred. Mum-of-two 'raped & murdered by coercive ex-fiance' at hotel after agreeing to celebrate his 60th birthday He added: "And so, one wonders if firstly, if that is reliable, secondly, if it's even admissible." Mr Eberhardt argued there was no evidence to suggest Mrs Davidson had told her husband she intended to leave him or take half of his pension. But the court heard some witnesses told police she had raised the idea of separating with him, after she learned her husband had an affair with a local woman during an army posting in Papua New Guinea, which caused "significant matrimonial upset". However, Mr Eberhardt said Mrs Davidson later told friends that she wanted to stay to try and make the marriage work. The Supreme Court was told Davidson did move to Thailand after his wife's death, and remarried in 2022, but was in "constant communication with the coroner's office and police," and came back to Australia twice between when he left, and when he was arrested. The defence will continue its submissions next week where prosecutors are expected to oppose Davidson's application for bail.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as Scots ironman athlete, 31, dies during triathlon in Wales
The Swansea coroner revesled the victim was from Scotland before the inquest was opened into the death RACE TRAGEDY Tragedy as Scots ironman athlete, 31, dies during triathlon in Wales Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOT has died during the swimming leg of a gruelling triathlon in Wales aged just 31. Sam Buchan travelled more than 400 miles from Scotland to compete in the Swansea Ironman triathlon on Sunday July 13. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 SWANSEA, WALES - JULY 13: Athletes gather at the waterfront ahead of the swimming leg during the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea on July 13, 2025 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo byfor Ironman) He had to be rescued from the water in the swimming leg and died three days later in hospital. The Ironman event included a 1.2-mile swim in Prince of Wales Dock, a 56-mile bike course through the coastal roads and countryside of Gower, and a 13.1-mile run along the Mumbles. It follows the tragic death of grandfather Andrew Ireland, 61, of Bridgend, South Wales, in 2023 when he drowned during the 750feet swim in the first section of the gruelling three-part race. Mr Buchan was named by the Swansea coroner before an inquest is due to be opened - but it was not disclosed where about in Scotland he was from. Ironman Wales said: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of an athlete who competed in last weekend's Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon. "Approximately half-way into the swim portion of the race, swim safety personnel noticed and responded to an athlete in difficulty. "The athlete received immediate medical care while being taken via boat to a designated extraction point on the harbour, where further treatment was administered." Their post continued: "Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete." Around 1,500 competitors set off for competition before both athletes and families witnessed attempts to rescue the grandfather. Mr Ireland was described him as a 'loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed' after he died two years ago. The Sun victory against illegal migrants working as delivery riders He was among hundreds of other swimmers when he lost consciousness during the swim section of the three-event challenge At the time a statement from Activity Wales said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of an athlete during the swim section of today's Triathlon. 'Our most sincere condolences go out to the family. 'We would like to thank the incredible efforts of the swim safety team, St John's, Ambulance, the rapid response team, the police, volunteers and members of the public involved at the scene.'
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I've signed for Jake Paul but I still take two trains, a bus and the tube to training, says humble champ Ellie Scotney
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ELLIE SCOTNEY may have been signed by superstar Jake Paul - but her commute to training will always keep her humble. The unified super-bantamweight champion was signed to Paul's Most Valuable Promotions alongside Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Unified super-bantamweight champ Ellie Scotney is signed to Jake Paul 4 Scotney with her new promoter Paul Credit: @elliescotney_ And she makes her promotional debut on Friday as part of Netflix's all-women's card headlined by Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. But before Scotney jetted off to the Big Apple for her unification bout against Yamileth Mercado - she put the hard yards in camp with coach Shane McGuigan. And perhaps the most exhausting task of all was simply getting to McGuigan's Kent gym for the Queen of Catford. She told SunSport: 'Listen, still on the busses and the trains! Two trains, a tube and a bus. Ellie Scotney's Ms TFL out here.' READ MORE IN boxing SCOT LUCK Scotney had Jake Paul ignoring DMs to signing her leaving her nephew gobsmacked Scotney tried her luck by sending Paul a message on Instagram but the YouTuber-turned-boxer - who has nearly 30 MILLION followers - ignored it. But fortunately, Paul's right-hand man and MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian did check his messages. Scotney, 27, joked: 'He's actually read it now! That's even worse. I'd rather be in his requests. But Nakisa came through and he opened it. "I just dropped Nakisa a message and everything kind of fell into place for me. It's been a bit of a mad one but I'm enjoying every second.' 4 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Scotney will find herself somewhat conflicted on Friday's trilogy bout main event between Taylor and Serrano. Irish icon Taylor is Scotney's boxing hero while Serrano is part of the MVP family and a mentor to those she shares the stable with. Katie Taylor takes on Amanda Serrano in dramatic rematch at Madison Square Garden Serrano met Scotney in New York after her signing was announced. And Scotney revealed: "She embraced us and told me she's someone who's like, 'Look what I've done - I want you to go on and do more.' 'She's that sort of character and I think that's shown one, in her boxing and two, how she represents herself outside. 'She's taken us all under her wing and she's a wholesome soul.' Scotney has her eyes on undisputed glory at 8st 10lb - and believes she is in the right place to achieve it - but it starts on Friday at Madison Square Garden. She said: "I think it's everyone's dream and I'm two fights away but I've got a hard fight in front of me July 11th and I'll be going in to make a statement. 'Although I'm a unified champion, I never really got what comes with it. Whereas this is supplying that. 'It's one thing saying you want it, now it's in my hands I've got to run away with it and that's what I'll be doing July 11th.'
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I was spending £400-a-month on takeaways – now weight-loss jabs are helping me reach a big goal
JAB JOURNEY I was spending £400-a-month on takeaways – now weight-loss jabs are helping me reach a big goal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOT has told how he went from spending hundreds of pounds on takeaways every month to using fat-busting jabs to improve his health. Michael Monaghan, 40, gained weight during the Covid lockdowns gained over three stone while shielding during the pandemic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Michael Monaghan told how he spend hundreds each month of takeaways Credit: YouTube: Edinburgh and Beyond 3 He went onto Mounjaro when nothing else helped him lose weight Credit: Alamy The Edinburgh man tried to shed the pounds but said nothing was working. He decided to try Mounjaro jabs and said it will be helping him achieve a goal. Michael booked a trip to Florida and wants to shed 18 stone by the time he steps off the plane in the Sunshine State. He told Edinburgh Live: "The deciding factor was health. I was shielding during Covid and I gained a lot of weight. "I think it was 3.5 stone I gained, and then I kept putting on weight because I kept eating. What can I say, I enjoy food. And I basically just decided to start Mounjaro because everything else failed. 'I was waiting for weight management for a year and a half on the NHS, I couldn't believe it.' And he revealed he is actually saving cash after getting the jabs privately. NHS patients in England are able to get fat-busting jabs like Mounjaro but it hasn't been rolled out in Scotland. So Michael decided to take the cash he was spending on fast food and use it on the injections. He added: "England have started doing Mounjaro on the NHS but it's not up here yet, they haven't decided how that's going to happen. I've lost nearly 6 stone in 9 months on fat jabs - trolls call me 'lazy' & say it's the 'easy way out' but I don't care 'So I decided to pay for it privately out of my own pocket, I was spending £400 a month on takeaways. Just Eat, Uber Eats, whatever. "If I take that money and put it into the jag, which is about £140 a month, I'm actually saving money. So that really changed my mindset." And he has already seen some success from his weight loss journey, having shed two stone in just four weeks. He is documenting his weight loss on a YouTube channel where he said he has been inundated with positive comments and support. Michael has set a goal for his trip to the States, where he plans to visit Disneyworld in Orlando, and it comes with a big motivation. He said: "I'm a big Disney fan, I'm an annual pass holder for Paris. I love the rides, and if I don't lose weight then I won't be able to do them all - it's a target. "I've got asthma and sleep apnea, and I've been told if I lose a bit of weight I might be able to get rid of that. 'It was getting uncomfortable, and this was the time to make a change and that's exactly what we've done." Mounjaro works as an appetite suppressant by helping the body produce more insulin. The jabs were initially developed to treat people with diabetes but have been marketed by the weight loss industry. The jabs also reduce the amount of sugar produced by the liver. It also slows down the rate food is digested. Mounjaro jabs were approved for the NHS in December. They are available for patients needing to be treated for obesity. They can get the jabs if approved by their GP. Some patients in Scotland can get them, but the criteria is different.
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I had my first baby just last week – now I'll pay thousands for mummy makeover to feel like myself again
A SCOT who hit headlines for having a baby without a father wants to spend thousands on a mummy makeover. Model Heather McCartney, 36, gave birth last week after falling pregnant using a sperm donor - as she was adamant she didn't want another dad in the picture. Advertisement 2 Heather felt amazing after giving birth last week. 2 Now she wants surgery to get her old body back. She received criticism from fellas who couldn't understand why she'd want to do something so big on her own. But now she plans on going under the knife too so her body can bounce back more quickly. Heather, who swapped Ayrshire for Australia, said: "I'm thinking about a little help to feel more like myself again—a new set of boobs. "Some liposuction to gently say goodbye to those stubborn bits, and maybe a mini tummy tuck or scar correction from my C-section if needed. Advertisement "Having a baby changes your body a lot, so I'd love to feel comfortable and confident in my own skin again. "I deserve to bounce back in style! "Honestly, if any brilliant surgeons are reading this… let's collaborate? I'll bring the sass, you bring the scalpel.' Heather told last week how she Advertisement Most read in Fabulous She said: "I had a planned C-section and no partner there. "But my mum came all the way from Scotland to be with me, which made all the difference. Half of new parents believed myths during pregnancy that turned out to be false "Having a team of supportive women around, including the medical staff, felt really empowering and reassuring. 'I'm glad I did it that way—it felt right for me. Advertisement "As for offers to be the dad, I've had a few messages. "But I'm just taking things as they come and enjoying this new chapter.'
