Welcome to Thursday evening’s briefing.
Today’s top stories on the Daily Record website include: mum cleared of unsolved murder brutally beaten, Hermes delivery driver sacked and Scots dog owners savaged by new puppy.
Here are the main headlines from today.
Mum cleared of unsolved murder brutally beaten with pole by ex lover who left her skull visible
A mother cleared of an unsolved murder was left in a pool of blood after her former lover tracked her down and subjected her to a brutal beating with a wooden pole.
Angela Newlands' skull was clearly visible after Tommy Doyle repeatedly struck her so hard that chunks of flesh were gouged out during the Valentine's Day attack.
Newlands had been in a violent relationship with Doyle and believed she had escaped his clutches after spending time in a refuge before being re-housed in a 'safe' cottage.
But Doyle found out where she was living and stormed past her makeshift barricade.
Doyle, 41, a prisoner at Perth, was remanded in custody today and warned that he would be sentenced to a lengthy period behind bars.
READ MORE: Mum cleared of unsolved murder brutally beaten with pole by ex lover who left her skull visible
Hermes delivery driver sacked after being caught ‘dumping’ parcels in Scots forest
A Hermes delivery driver has been sacked after he was caught 'dumping' customers' parcels in a forest by a Scots dog walker.
Amy Taylor had been walking her dog in Kame Wood, near the South Lanarkshire village of Carnwath, when she stumbled across the bizarre scene at around 2pm on Tuesday November 23.
The 32-year-old, who lives locally in Kaimend , was instantly suspicious when she saw parcels scattered on the ground near his car.
When she confronted him, the driver allegedly insisted he was 'sorting out' his deliveries.
READ MORE: Hermes delivery driver sacked after being caught ‘dumping’ parcels in Scots forest
Scots dog owner savaged by new puppy and left with horror injuries
A Scots dog owner was left with horrific injuries to both of her legs after being attacked by her new puppy - just hours after bringing him home.
Dog rescue worker Julie Nevett shared images showing the owner's leg covered in huge bruises and bite marks just hours after picking up Thor on Tuesday, October 23.
Thor's owner, who has not been identified, was devastated when the 17-week-old German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix pooch turned on her just hours after taking him home.
Shocking images show purple and black bruises all the way up one leg and two puncture wounds in the flesh of the owner's left leg.
READ MORE: Scots dog owner savaged by new puppy and left with horror injuries
Woman and two men behind bars over alleged murder of Caroline Glachan 25 years ago
Three people have been remanded in custody for allegedly murdering a schoolgirl who was found dead a quarter of a century ago.
Donna Brand , Andrew Kelly and Robert O'Brien are alleged to have killed Caroline Glachan more than 25 years ago.
They were 17, 16 and 18 at the time prosecutors claim they killed the 14-year-old.
Caroline, of Bonhill , Dunbartonshire , was found dead, partially submerged in the River Leven, in nearby Renton .
She was discovered on the morning of August 25, 1996, the day of her mother's 40th birthday.
READ MORE: Woman and two men behind bars over alleged murder of Caroline Glachan 25 years ago
Tributes paid to ‘strong and beautiful’ Scots restaurant boss after sudden death
Tributes have been paid to a 'passionate' Scots restaurant boss who died suddenly at the age of 53.
It's understood Paula Tabourel died in her sleep from heart failure at her home in Perth on Saturday, November 20.
Tributes have flooded in for the mum-of-two , who owned the city's popular Cardo restaurant.
READ MORE: Tributes paid to ‘strong and beautiful’ Scots restaurant boss after sudden death
