25/10/2011 Reporting Scotland

Welcome to Reporting Scotland. Tonight on the programme: Driven by

hatred and jealousy. This man is jailed for life for murdering his

ex-girlfriend's new partner. The victim's family speak of their

sorrow. Terrible. Finding it very hard to accept. Same as myself.

Also tonight: Scotland has the highest rate of organ donation in

the UK, but some say it's still not enough. Should we change to an opt-

out system? This World War I soldier has been

buried in France more than 90 years after his death.

And the line whereupon for the next Celtic Connections is unveiled with

acts from the Proclaimers to Katy Tunstall. He murdered his ex-

girlfriend's new partner after stalking the couple to weeks

subjecting them to threats and intimidation. Today, at the High

Court in Edinburgh, Frank Moore was jailed for life for what the judge

described as a depraved and brutal crime motivated by jealousy and

hatred. Frank Moore was abscessed with his ex-girlfriend Lynsey.

Bitter jealousy for her and her new remanslaughter with a young chef

led him to carry out a vicious attack that left her permanently

scarred and her new partner dead. Stuart Taylor was an innocent party.

In the wrong place at the wrong time. Terrible. They find it very

hard to accept. Very hard. Same as myself. Cooking was his life. He

loved coming to Edinburgh. He'd travel anywhere to cook. He had

fantastic prospects. This man has taken all that away from us and

Stuart. Froonk Moore brutally attacked the couple as they slept

in Lynsey's flat in the Fraing tshtsh in the grange. Her boyfriend

Stuart didn't survive and she woke. He'd been turning up at her house,

leaving messages like this on her It went on for weeks over Christmas

and New Year. The consequences tragic. But women's groups say this

type of stalking is common in cases of domestic abuse. Sometimes women

think because it's not physical, then it can't be actually covered

by the law, but this behaviour is stalking and a new offence came

into effect which can deal with this. We'd urge women, where it's

safe for them to do so, to report it, because the law can deal with

The Lord said Lenzie and Stewart sought only to develop their

relationship with one another. He said the Frank Moore, this, we are

unwilling to tolerate. He described the attack as remorsest and

sentenced him to spend at least 22 years in prison.

Tributes have continued to be laid at the side of a road in Cumnock

where a man's body was discovered on Saturday morning. 28-year-old

Stuart Walker had been beaten add burned and police have launched a

murder inquiry. Aileen Clarke is at the scene now. Any developments in

the investigation? Jackie, we have certainly heard no

news of any arrests in this investigation. The police yesterday

said that they were optimistic that they would manage to solve this

case sooner, rather than later. But to be fair to them, they also said

they still had a lot of work to do. There are more police on the ground

in this area, but that's because they are trying to reassure the

public. They firmly believe at the moment that this was not a random

attack, so therefore they don't expect another kind of attack like

this. But Jackie, people here in Cumnock, are really struckling to

come to terms with what's happened to Stewart Walker -- struggling.

They've laid flowers and their little notes. The tributes are

piling up. Every hour, there's somebody else there, continually in

the last few days coming. One of the local ministers here who knows

the Walker family says he hopes in some way that will bring a little

comfort to them. He says the whole town is sharing in their grief.

The sense of shock and pain is tangible throughout the town. In a

community such as this, it's tight- knit and everybody knows everybody

else. So when a tragedy is visited upon one family, it's visited upon

the whole community. So the community grieves with the family.

We know that Stuart Walker had recently started a new job in

Kilmarnock. He was actually offered to work on Friday night as an extra

shift but said he couldn't do it because he was going out. The

police know that late on Friday night, very early in the hours of

Saturday morning, he was at friends' houses. The last sighting

of him though that they know of is still at 2.30, by the fire station

not far from here, so they're still very keen to hear from anyone who

was in this area between 2.30 and 4.50 when he was found to come

forward. There was a number of house parties going on in the area

that night. They reckon there must have been a lot of people going

about and they're keen to hear from anybody who might be able to help

them. You are watching Reporting Scotland

from the BBC: Still to come before Joy after this specialist

children's ambulance which was stolen and burnt out is replaced

with a new model free of charge. And in sport, yet another name is

added to Celtic's injury list. We'll hear what Neil Lennon makes

of that. And recognise him? No? Well, he could be in line to take

over at a Scottish Premier League club. All that and some big signing

news from one of Scotland's pro- rugby teams.

The Health Secretary says Scotland may change to an opt-out system for

organ donation. For now, Nicola surgeon is urging more people to

register to help save lives. Scotland has the highest rate of

the UK population signed up to denait at 37%, more than 600 people

here are still waiting for a life- saving transplant -- donate. Helen

Lang feels like a new person. A liver transplant's transformed her

life compared to how she was. sick constantly. I had no life at

all. Couldn't really go anywhere. I had to watch what I was doing.

now? Now, well, it's only been 17 weeks, but so far I'm on the right

road and everybody's happy with me at the hospital. More Scots are

signing up to be donors, 37% of the population, the highest rate in the

UK. But with over 600 people here currently waiting for a life-saving

transplant, many more donors are needed. The BMA says we must switch

to an opt-out system of assumed consent. The Health Secretary says

more ground work needs to be done first. They are having success, but

there's still work to be done. It may be that Scotland looks to

changing the system but it's important that we do the other

things along the way. I hope you can help David. This campaign is

encouraging more to sign up on paper or online to help save lives

and to prevent relatives having to make difficult decisions when

grieving. Grant's family decided to donate his organs, though he

wasness -- wasn't on the register, he helped saving six people's lives.

We certainly felt better, at least some Gadd came from the bad. This

unit recorded Scotland's highest ever level of transplants in August.

Experts want to build on the success. They stress they need more

people to sign up as donors. The number of people killed or

injured on Scotland's roads last year was lower than ever, according

to official figures. The report by transport Scotland showed there

were 208 people killed in road accidents in 2010, eight fewer than

in 2009 and the lowest since records began in 1950. There were

almost 2,000 serious injuries, but this represented a drop of 14% on

the previous year. An SNP MP has withdrawn from the

Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster tonight after alleging

inappropriate and unacceptable conduct by its Labour chairman. The

MP for Banf and bucken has made a complaint against Ian Davidson, the

MP for glass south-west. Tim Reid is at Westminster. What is he

alleging? This is an incident which was alleged to have taken place

before last week's meeting of the Scottish Affairs Committee, the

meeting that the Scottish secretary Michael Moore gave evidence at. It

was said to have taken place in a private meeting before that. The

only member on that committee alleges that at some point during

the discussions, Labour's Ian Davidson, the chairman said to her

that she would be getting a doing if those proceedings were leaked to

the media. She has been to the Commons speaker John Bercow this

evening making a formal complaint, she was accompanied by the party's

Westminster leader Angus Robertson, and she's also e-mailed all members

of the committee this evening saying she'll withdraw from the

committee and not resign, but will withdraw until the situation is

resolved. Any reaction from Mr Davidson or anyone on the

committee? We have spoken to a Conservative member of the

community, Simon Revell. He said he was surprised by the pal gaitions

and doesn't remember the comments being made. -- allegations. We put

the allegations to the committee and haven't had a response. Mr

Davidson's been unavailable for comment.

Thank you very much. Gun crime in Scotland has fallen to

a 32-year low according to the latest official figures. The total

number of offences involving firearms recorded by police

decreased by 24% over the last two years. There were 154 shootings in

which people were killed or injured last year, a drop of 28%.

A rapist who won a legal battle to avoid deportation has been

warranted he could face life after attacking four more women -- warned.

He attacked four women and had already served a sentence for a

previous sexual offence when judges ruled in 2007 that he could remain

in Scotland because of his low risk of reoffending. A judge hat the

High Court in Edinburgh's ordered background reports before sentence

is passed. The Government committee's

criticised the Treasury's handling of a decision to increase taxes on

the oil and gas industry in this year's budget. A report by the

energy Select Committee says the way the hike was announced may have

undermined investor confidence in the sector. Several oil firms said

they were considering shelving investment in the North Sea

following the �2 billion increase. Could Scots businesses help

themselves to stand out from the crowd by using Gallic on their

signs? Increasing numbers of firms and organisations are producing

bilingual material and it's believed customers like it.

Craig Anderson reports. It's something we are all starting to

see as we wuck down this street, while not so very long ago the

language was largely confined to the Gallic heartland, it's making

more of an impact in every day lives of people in Scotland. Firms

with no Gallic speakers reckon incorporating a few words on their

signage is good for business. of the people here who have

children make positive comments about it and whilst I'm not sure

there's been a tangible business benefit, there's been a very

positive thing in terms of relationships with clients.

Campaigners say companies working in the tourism and hospitality

industries can benefit particularly from having Gallic in their signs.

There's even a subsidy scheme for smaller firms to help with some of

the costs and to get the translations right.

The survey's shown that in terms of customers per business, something

like 1.3 million people per year see Gallic as a result of a scheme.

A lot of people being exposed to Gallic for a relatively modest

outlay. Putting up bilingual road signs remains controversial.

In Caithness, they trade on their north-west heritage. By all means,

Joe public where he wants it can have it -- Norse heritage. I feel

it's inappropriate to revise and distort a heritage for the sake of

political correctness. For many commercial and community

organisations proudly proclaiming their Gallic roots, they reckon

it's money well spent to stand out from the crowd.

More than 90 years after his death at the end of World War I, a Scots-

born soldier has been buried in France. Private Alexander Johnson

died while fighting on the Western Front in 1918. His remains lay in

an unmarked grave until his identity was established in March

Alexander Johnston emigrated to Canada in his early 20s. In 1918,

he joined at the Expeditionary force. Like thousands of others, he

died during battle. His body remaining undiscovered for more

than 90 years. At a ceremony at the Canadian cemetary he was buried

with full military honours. Members of his family travelled from Canada

for the religious service and internment of his body. The past

few years has seen a big push to identify many of those who died in

the First World War. Over the decades, the land has taken them.

But digs like this one have uncovered hundreds of bodies. In

July 2008, a human remains and two badgers were discovered a short

distance from where private Johnston was killed. DNA tests

confirmed the body was his. For private Johnson's family, this day

has been a long time coming. Finally he has been laid to rest,

lost no longer. Last month, staff at Yorkhill Sick Children's

hospital in Glasgow were devastated when a specialist ambulance was

stolen and set alight. It was the only vehicle of its kind in

Scotland, used to take specialists to seriously ill children. Now the

car dealership which supplied the original vehicle has generously

replaced the ambulance - for free. This was all that remained of the

specialist Ambulance last month. It was found burned out a few days

after staff at the children's hospital appealed for its safe

return. It had been stolen from outside a paramedics holds. The

vehicle was one of a kind, used to transport specialist medical staff

to seriously ill children in other hospitals. Which is why everyone is

so delighted it has been replaced. A huge thanks to MEF Noble, who

have provided the car. I think it so important that parents and

carers know that if they get used their child does need to come to

Yorkhill for intensive treatment, they know staff will get there as

quickly as possible. It makes a difference. We can get them much

quicker, we are available on the floor at the time the referring

call comes in. We can get out to the hospital as soon as we can, to

the children that require intensive care. A 35-year-old man from

Johnston, George Holliday, is awaiting trial in connection with

Let's see what's happening in the world of sport now, over to David.

It looks like Celtic could have another long term injury to deal

with. Mohammed Bangura will see a specialist tomorrow but could be

out of action for up to three months with a knee problem. The

striker is the latest to check in to an already crowded Parkhead

treatment room. Celtic will take goals and wins from anywhere at the

moment. Charlie Mulgrew this time- saving his side with this weekend

winner. What the Parkhead side are not short of our injuries. Tamboura

is the latest. He will find out in the next 24 hours if his knee

problem requires surgery. And the striker won't be lonely in the

treatment room. Keeping him company are Charlie Mulgrew, Glenn Loovens

and Kris Commons. They join some long-term patients including Scott

Brown. The can use it as an excuse but I find that the good players

should be able to play every day with each other with their

strengths and weaknesses. It could be one of the reasons where we

might not be defensively sound this season as we were last year. A

those who are now fit have faith they can cope. A Deraa lot of

injuries all over the squad. But we've got the players to deal with

it. On Saturday, I thought we dealt with it really well. And if they

are to stand a chance of collecting some silverware, they will have to

deal with it a little while longer. Hearts could be forced to move from

Tynecastle because a report suggests the stadium doesn't meet

UEFA standards. The report, commissioned by the club and

Edinburgh City council, also claims that redeveloping the 125-year-old

ground isn't an option. St Johnstone are in talks with the

Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook about the vacancy at McDiarmid Park.

The Perth club are looking to replace Derek McInnes who left for

Bristol City last week. Geoff Brown says he's had permission from the

Irish club to speak to cook. This is Paul Cook, the man St Johnstone

wanted to replace Derek McInnes. His recent success at Sligo has

caught the attention of that St Johnstone chairman, Jeff Brown.

Liverpool-born Cook spent most of his playing career with Football

League clubs in England. After retiring from playing in 2006, he

became manager of Southport. A year later, he took charge of Sligo

Rovers. During his time there he has taken them into Europe and last

season he enjoyed double cup success. This year, Sligo are one

point off the top of the table going into the final week of the

league season. And next week they compete in the Irish Cup final.

That is a trophy they won in a penalty shoot-out last year. If

Cook agrees to become the new St Bosc, his arrival at McDiarmid Park

may be delayed for until November the sixth. There are three

Communities League club quarter finals matches tonight. Dundee

United versus Falkirk, Kilmarnock versus East Fife and St Mirren

against Ayr United. And there's coverage of them all in Sportsound

Glasgow Warriors have extended the contract of one of Scotland's rugby

world cup players and are hoping to sign another couple of Scottish

internationals on longer term deals. They were keeping the news under

wraps till mid-morning, and I popped along to their headquarters.

We got a call this morning from an excited chav at Glasgow Warriors,

telling me they do re signed a Scottish international. They didn't

tell me who it was. That has got me thinking. Who could it be? It might

be one of these fellows. Scotland The correct answer is D, that's me.

Coming back after the World Cup, a lot of things have changed. Things

seem to be going in the right direction. For me, I think it's the

right place for me to progress. My own performance and hopefully help

the team to future successes. me what are his individual

attributes that make him such a special number 10? He has given me

a list! He is a top lad, he listens. His Gill said is really good. He

directs the game really well. He shapes the game well, he's a good

communicator. He is a threat on the ball. That is what the Scottish

country see in him as well. And the Warriors are hoping to re signed

Remember, just a bit of fun so Here is another question - The

Proclaimers, Barbara Dickson, Bruce Hornsby and KT Tunstall are among

the performers who'll appear in January's Celtic Connections

festival in Glasgow. The line-up announced today features more than

2000 artists, and includes a tribute to Gerry Rafferty who died

earlier this year. Our arts correspondent Pauline McLean

A small taste of what's to come. These Catalan musicians are among

more than 2000 performers who will appear at the 2012 Celtic

Connections festival. They say it's a vital platform. It's difficult to

sing in Catalan even in our country. And abroad it is more difficult.

For us, it is the chance to show our culture and expression of word.

Traditional music is still the backbone of this festival, and

there will be a special concert marking the 100th of Woody

This afternoon, we've got in the studio Woodie Guthrie, who is a

very well-known singer of folksongs over here. At the moment you are in

the Merchant Navy, aren't you? That's right. On a Liberty ship.

was in the Merchant Navy at the time. His ship was torpedoed and he

ended up in Glasgow, the ship was getting prepared -- repaired there.

He ended up in a bar, particularly the Scotia Bar. He sang songs and

heard songs by people like Matt McGinn and Josh McRae. Tributes,

too, to Gerry Rafferty, who died at the start of the year. The

Proclaimers, Barbara Dickson and run sex they are among those

already lined up to take part in a Tonight they are warming up for

Radio Scotland, but the global music continues in January. Severe

weather has been causing disruption today. The ferry near Shetland with

nearly 100 passengers on board have to be diverted after stormy

conditions. It also forced the closure of Aberdeen harbour. They

have been power cuts in the Stone Haven area. Not looking too pretty.

Let's get the latest weather Yes, heavy rain across parts of

Tayside and through Aberdeenshire. Tonight, that rain will be starting

to ease. We can see the rain finally leaving the mainland but

heading up towards Orkney and Shetland. It will be accompanied by

some strong to gale force south- easterly winds as well. Across the

northern half of the country it is reasonably dry but a across the

central belt and in the southern areas there will be some sharp

showers in the early hours. Tomorrow morning, the heavy showers

will be with us for some time, but they are working their way quite

quickly northwards and starting to ease through the morning towards

lunchtime, with some spells of sunshine mixed in with them. We are

influenced by an area of low pressure. That is going to feed in

showers across much of the country. The rain are still across Shetland

tomorrow afternoon. The winds will continue to be strung from a south-

easterly direction. Moving south, it's a mixture of sunshine and

showers. Those showers quite slow moving with lighter winds. A

similar story across the central belt and through the southern half

of the country. Some sunshine for East Lothian, five and down towards

the borders, particularly along the east coast. Into the evening, those

showers once again continuing to ease for many of us. If you are out

and about to celebrate the first day of the Vale tomorrow, the

Through the week towards Thursday, it's another day of sunshine and

showers. The showers concentrated across the North West. The wind

swings round to a south-westerly direction. By the time we move

through to Friday, much drier and brighter, not too bad to finish off.

Plenty of sunshine in the forecast at the minute. It could see cloud

and rain pushing into the north- A man who murdered his ex-

girlfriend's new partner has been jailed for life. The High Court in

Edinburgh heard that Frank Moore had been motivated by jealousy and

hatred when he broke into Lynsey Methven's home, attacking her and

her new boyfriend, Stewart Taylor. David Cameron says he feels no bad

blood towards the Conservative MPs who voted in favour of a referendum

to Britain's membership of the EU. The shadow Foreign Secretary,

Douglas Alexander, said the Tories are clearly deeply divided on

Europe. Tributes have continued to be laid at the side of a road in

Cumnock in Ayrshire where a man's body was discovered on Saturday

morning. 28-year-old Stuart Walker had been beaten and burned and

police have launched a murder inquiry. In Turkey, rescuers have

managed to save a two week old baby, who was trapped underneath the

rubble, two days after that powerful earthquake struck the east

of the country. She was pulled out alive with her mother and

grandmother, but her father is still missing. 432 people are now

known to have died in the earthquake but scores are still