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STV News
13-06-2025
- STV News
Man banned from owning dogs after three underweight Labradors found in dirty cage
A Fraserburgh man, who pleaded guilty to serious animal welfare offences involving three Labradors, has been banned from owning dogs for five years. Phoenix, Bella and Vadar were initially found underweight and scavenging for food in a dirty home environment owned by Andrew Whyte. When the Scottish SPCA inspectors returned, all three dogs were found confined together in a tiny cage in a cluttered garage, with no food, water, or bedding. The cage was soiled with faeces and urine. Whyte admitted that he failed to provide basic care including adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary treatment. SSPCA Malnourished dig SSPCA He was sentenced to a five-year disqualification from dog ownership and ordered to complete 120 hours of community service within nine months. A Scottish SPCA inspector reported: 'Following a complaint, we attended Mr Whyte's property and found three underweight Labradors – Phoenix, Bella, and Vadar – scavenging for food in an unclean environment. Despite initial support, their condition deteriorated. On a later visit, we found the dogs crammed into a small, filthy cage in a cluttered garage with no bedding, food, or water. 'Whyte would not engage with us at that later visit. There was no excuse for the dogs suffering as our assistance was available. 'Veterinary assessments confirmed all three were severely emaciated and had suffered unnecessarily over a prolonged period due to neglect. This case is a stark reminder that failing to meet even the most basic needs of an animal causes real suffering – and will not be tolerated.' 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
Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Daily Record
Cruel Scot left starved dogs scavenging for food in cage covered with faeces
A cruel Scots man who left his dogs starving in a cage covered with faeces has been given a five year ban. Andrew Whyte from Fraserburgh pled guilty to failing to meet the needs of his dogs - Phoenix (4.5-year-old female), Bella (2-year-old female), and Vadar (1.5-year-old male). The desperate pups were first found underweight and scavenging for food in a dirty home environment. Despite Whyte being handed welfare advice and support by the Scottish SPCA, their condition worsened over the following weeks. When inspectors returned, all three dogs were found confined together in a tiny cage in a cluttered garage, with no food, water, or bedding. The cage was soiled with faeces and urine. Whyte admitted failing to provide basic care, including adequate food, water, shelter, and veterinary treatment. He was sentenced to a five-year disqualification from dog ownership and ordered to complete 120 hours of community service within nine months. 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'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A Scottish SPCA Inspector reported: 'Following a complaint, we attended Mr Whyte's property and found three underweight Labradors—Phoenix, Bella, and Vadar—scavenging for food in an unclean environment. "Despite initial support, their condition deteriorated. On a later visit, we found the dogs crammed into a small, filthy cage in a cluttered garage with no bedding, food, or water." They continued: 'Whyte would not engage with us at that later visit. There was no excuse for the dogs suffering as our assistance was available. 'Veterinary assessments confirmed all three were severely emaciated and had suffered unnecessarily over a prolonged period due to neglect. "This case is a stark reminder that failing to meet even the most basic needs of an animal causes real suffering—and will not be tolerated.'
ITV News
09-06-2025
- ITV News
Walsall railway station murder suspect to stand trial in October, court told
A murder suspect accused of stabbing a hotel worker at a railway station in Walsall will stand trial in October, a court has heard. Deng Chol Majek, 19, told Wolverhampton Crown Court via an Arabic interpreter that he is 'innocent', having previously pleaded not guilty to the murder of Rhiannon Whyte. Prosecutors allege Majek, understood to be an asylum seeker originally from South Sudan, used a screwdriver to attack Ms Whyte. The 27-year-old died in hospital three days after being found injured at Bescot Stadium station last October. On Monday, Peter Glenser KC, defending, told the court that doctors are not concerned that Majek is unfit to face trial. Mr Glenser said that Majek, formerly of Bescot Crescent in Walsall, claims he was not present when the attack occurred. Majek spoke during the hearing via video link from HMP Manchester, and the interpreter said: 'He is saying that he didn't do anything and that he is innocent.' A pre-trial review is listed for September 5 and a trial is scheduled to begin on October 13. In a statement issued through police shortly after her death, Ms Whyte's family described her as 'the most loved daughter, compassionate sister, loving auntie, gracious granddaughter, beautiful niece, wonderful cousin and devoted friend'. Their statement added: 'The most selfless person, you were brave, quirky, funny and always there for anyone who needed it. There is not enough paper in the world to even begin to write a tribute for you, but no-one deserves it more.'
GMA Network
09-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Emperador sets P4B capex for 2025
Emperador Inc. has earmarked P4 billion for its capital spending program this year, with bulk going to the expansion of its Dalmore distillery in Scotland, and to doubling its whisky maturation complex in its Invergordon distillery. According to Emperador president and chief executive officer Winston Co, the company is close to the completion of the Dalmore distillery expansion in Alness, Scotland, which will double the brand's production capacity moving forward. It will also finance the expansion of the company's whisky maturation complex at the Invergordon distillery to a footprint of 92 hectares from 45.4 hectares, housing an additional 1.5 million casks of maturing whisky. 'All this effort will ensure the capability of the whisky business to meet greater global demand for single malt and blended whiskies in the long term,' Co said in a regulatory filing on Monday. Emperador's brands include Emperador Brandy, Emperador Light, Andy Player Whisky, The BaR, Smirnoff Mule, The Dalmore Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, Whyte & Mackay Blended Scotch Whisky, Terry Centenario, Tres Cepas, and Harveys. — Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/RSJ, GMA Integrated News
Hamilton Spectator
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Rourke throws three TDs, B.C. Lions dump Edmonton Elks 31-14 in season opener
VANCOUVER - Nathan Rourke threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, and the B.C. Lions opened their CFL season with a 31-14 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The Canadian quarterback went 27-for-36 on his passing attempts, linking up with Stanley Berryhill III twice in the end zone. Justin McInnis caught his first TD of the year and James Butler drove in another major. Veteran kicked Sean Whyte contributed a 22-yard field goal for the Lions, who played their first game under rookie head coach Buck Pierce. Elks quarterback Tre Ford put up 178 passing yards, connecting on 17 of his 27 attempts and throwing one interception. He was sacked twice. Cody Fajardo chalked up two short-yardage rushing majors for Edmonton, who also have a first-year head coach in Mark Kilam. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed for the announced crowd of 52,837 fans before kickoff. The game got off to a promising start for the Lions with Rourke and his teammates steadily working the ball up the field to give B.C. a first down at Edmonton's two-yard line. Chase Brice came in for short yardage duty and appeared to stretch the ball into the end zone on third down. A review by the command centre, though, determined the QB went down before getting the ball across the line. Ford struggled early, going 0-for-3 on his first attempts of the game before connecting with Zach Mathias for a six-yard gain on his fourth attempt of the night. Edmonton got on the board with just over three minutes left in the first quarter when Cody Grace sent a 66-yard punt into the end zone for a rouge. B.C. again came within inches of a touchdown early in the second frame when Rourke threaded a crisp pass to Jevon Cottoy directly under the uprights. The Canadian receiver fumbled the ball, then stared at his gloves in apparent disbelief. Whyte posted the home side's first points of the night, booting a 22-yard field goal to give the Lions a 3-1 lead. The Elks took control again midway through the second quarter when Fajardo muscled his way through traffic for a one-yard rushing major. Vincent Blanchard missed the convert and Edmonton went up 7-3. The score stood at the end of the first half after the Elks kicker sent a 49-yard field goal attempt wide in the final seconds of the frame. B.C. came alive early in the second half, stringing together a possession that ended with Rourke escaping the pocket, taking a few steps and sailing a 34-yard pass to Stanley Berryhill in the end zone. Whyte made the convert and the Lions jumped out to a 10-7 advantage. Edmonton had an opportunity to level the score minutes later when Blanchard lined up for a 45-yard field goal, but the kick again went wide. Rourke proved on the next possession that he's a dual threat, rushing for 13 yards on one play and 22 on another. He capped the drive with a 37-yard lob to Berryhill under the uprights and another convert from Whyte increased the Lions' lead to 17-7 midway through the third quarter. Ford responded with some fast feet of his own in the dying seconds of the third quarter. The 27-year-old Canadian deftly darted around midfield to avoid multiple sack attempts and got a 37-yard pass off to Justin Rankin, who similarly snuck past several B.C. defenders before being felled at the three-yard line. Edmonton opened the fourth with Fajardo powering through traffic for his second touchdown of the night. Blanchard sent the convert through the uprights to cut the Elks' deficit to three points. B.C. kept pressing and launched a seven-play, 86-yard scoring drive, capped by a 17-yard pass from Rourke to McInnis in the end zone. McInnis, who hails from Pierrefonds, Que., led the CFL in receiving yards last season with 1,469. The Lions defence got to work next with linebacker Ben Hladik picking off Ford's pass and dashing 61 yards to put his team back in prime scoring position. B.C. capitalized with Rourke handing off to running back Butler, who sprinted into the end zone for the home side's fourth touchdown of the night. Another convert from Whyte put the Lions ahead 31-14. A massive 92-yard kickoff return by Javon Leake looked to cut Edmonton's deficit midway through the fourth, but Elks linebacker Josiah Schakel was called for an illegal block on the play. NOTES Lions linebacker Jeremy Lewis (hamstring) and defensive lineman Deshawn Stevens (foot) did not return for the second half. … The game marked the first time two Canadian quarterbacks have started and gone head to head in a CFL season opener. UP NEXT Elks: Host the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday, June 19. Lions: Visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 7, 2025.
