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Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
'Forever young': Lasting tribute to murdered Lanarkshire woman unveiled in hometown
A wooden memorial bench designed by local craftspeople in Strathaven pays tribute to popular and beautiful, Phoenix-Spencer Horn. A lasting tribute to a much-loved young Lanarkshire woman who was brutally murdered has been unveiled in her hometown. A beautifully handcrafted memorial bench has been dedicated to 21-year-old Phoenix Spencer-Horn in the grounds of the Strathaven Hotel where she worked. The wooden bench, designed by local craftspeople in the market town, pays tribute to the popular and beautiful young woman with a poignant inscription which reads: "Phe, the girl with the stunning smile. 21 'forever young'". In a nod to her favourite song, Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, the lyric 'thunder only happens when it's raining' is featured on the bench along with Phoenix's date of birth and the date she died. The words, 'love you, bye' are also carved inside a red love heart. The close-knit community has been rocked by the tragic events that happened on November 18, 2024 when Phoenix was stabbed, strangled, decapitated and dismembered in the East Kilbride flat she shared with killer boyfriend Ewan Methven. She had suffered a total of 20 stab wounds - the fatal one to the chest. Described in court as "the personification of evil", 27-year-old postman Methven is now carrying out a life sentence after admitting to the gruesome murder when he appeared in the dock at the High Court in Glasgow last month. Judge Lord Matthews ordered Methven to spend at least 23 years behind bars before he can be considered for parole. Commenting on the lasting memorial one local said: "It's such a lovely memorial to such a special person. "What happened to Phoenix was absolutely horrific and left many people shocked but the bench commemorates her life which was so cruelly cut short. "She loved working in the hotel and was very popular with the customers so it's appropriate the bench will be sitting in the gardens for many years to come. "Phoenix will never be forgotten by the people of Strathaven." A group of her friends and colleagues named 'Phe's Angel Fighters' are taking on the Kiltwalk to raise money for Glasgow Women's Aid in her memory. The 20-mile challenge will take place in September with more than £7000 already raised in Phoenix's name. You can make a donation to the Kiltwalk fundraiser for Phoenix here. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Memorial bench dedicated to murdered young woman has been unveiled in her hometown
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MEMORIAL bench dedicated to a young woman who was brutally murdered has been unveiled in her hometown. Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was attacked in a flat she shared with Ewan Methven in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The memorial bench dedicated to the life of Phoenix Spencer-Horn 3 Phoenix Spencer-Horn was murdered in East Kilbride 3 Ewan Methven was jailed for life He admitted murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice and was jailed for life with a minimum of 23 years at the High Court in Glasgow. After her tragic death, local craftspeople in Strathaven created a lasting memorial to Phoenix. The specially designed wooden bench has now been placed in the grounds of the Strathaven Hotel where she had been a much-loved colleague and friend. An inscription along the bench reads: "Phe, the girl with the stunning smile. 21 'forever young'." A side panel features the line 'thunder only happens when it's raining' in a nod to Dreams, her favourite song by Fleetwood Mac while the other side has her date of birth and the day she died. The words 'love you, bye' are also carved on the bench inside the outline of a red love heart. One local said: "It's such a lovely memorial to such a special person. "What happened to Phoenix was absolutely horrific and left many people shocked but the bench commemorates her life which was so cruelly cut short. "She loved working in the hotel and was very popular with the customers so it's appropriate the bench will be sitting in the gardens for many years to come. "Phoenix will never be forgotten by the people of Strathaven." Evil killer butchered girlfriend before severing head & trying to dismember her at Scots flat We told how monster boyfriend Methven strangled and stabbed Phoenix then severed her head at their flat last November. A group of her friends and colleagues are set to take part in the Kiltwalk to raise money for Glasgow Women's Aid in her memory. The 20 mile challenge will take place in September and the group, dubbed Phe's Angel Fighters, have already raised more than £6,100. Glasgow Women's Aid said: "We cannot express our gratitude enough for this. "The money raised will help us to continue to help women and girls in abusive relationships and prevent the loss of other young women to male violence." Methven, 27, choked Phoenix before severing her head and trying to remove her limbs and torso from her body in November last year. He earlier complained her waitress shifts at the Strathaven Hotel made him 'lonely'. Her devastated mum Alison Spencer said her family had been left 'shattered' and would remain 'broken forever' over their loss.
Glasgow Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Singer Horse McDonald announces exclusive anniversary tour
The star will mark the 35th anniversary of her debut album, The Same Sky. To celebrate, Horse will perform the full album live - in its original track order - in a series of special anniversary concerts. Coming to Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday, June 21 and Airdie Town Gall on Friday, September 19, the show will be a "celebration of artistry and authenciticy". The musician said: "If I could speak to myself 35 years ago, I'd say this: 'The people who matter don't mind and the people who mind, don't matter. You'll see the world change - sometimes for the better, sometimes heartbreakingly not. But no matter what, never not be yourself. That's your power. And remember, united we stand - always'." READ NEXT: Eurovision stars announce Glasgow gig on upcoming tour The full list of venues includes: Saturday, June 21 - Paisley Arts Centre Friday, August 8 - Strathaven Hotel Thursday, September 4 - Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal Friday, September 5 - Greystones, Sheffield Friday, September 19 - Airdrie Town Hall Friday, September 26 - Skye Bridge Studios, Kyle of Lochalsh Saturday, September 27 - Birnam Arts Centre Friday, October 3 - MacArts, Galashiels Thursday, October 23 - Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy Friday, October 24 - Nairn Community & Arts Centre Friday, October 31 - Albert Halls, Stirling Saturday, November 1 - Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock Wednesday, November 5 - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Thursday, November 6 - The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge Saturday, November 15 - Queens Hall, Edinburgh Tuesday, November 25 - The Stables, Milton Keynes Wednesday, November 26 - Chapter Arts, Cardiff Friday, November 28 - The Exchange, Twickenham Saturday, November 29 - Henry Ward Hall, Hastings
