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Press and Journal
3 days ago
- Press and Journal
Man who went for joyride in Buckie Thistle footballer's car handed unpaid work
A man who went for a joyride in a Buckie Thistle player's car has been handed unpaid work after he was caught out by DNA. Colin Sutcliffe appeared at Elgin Sheriff Court to be sentenced for jumping in the passenger seat of a Vauxhall Astra on December 13 two years ago. The 32-year-old has now been told to carry out 40 hours of work within the community for his part in the incident. At the same hearing, Sheriff Eric Brown handed him a further 20 hours for taking possession of tools that had been stolen from a Buckie man's shed. Owner thought car had been stolen Fiscal depute Rowan Marchbank told the court that the car owner – identified only as Witness Peters during the case – had been attending a training session at Buckie Thistle on the night of the crime and had left the vehicle unlocked. When he returned and the car was gone, he contacted the police. Officers would trace the car parked between garages on Gordon Street. 'There was no sign to any damage to the vehicle,' Mr Marchbank said. 'The vehicle was then forensically examined, whereby DNA matching that of the accused was found within.' Sutcliffe would commit his other crime almost a year later, on August 25, 2024. In that incident, a member of the public reported various items missing from his shed and CCTV footage was used to link a 'distinctive jacket' that was found within Sutcliffe's home during a search warrant to the items going missing. He would make admissions during a police interview regarding the event that he was 'holding the items'. No memory of the event Defence solicitor Grant Daglish, representing Sutcliffe, said his client was 'simply a passenger' in the car at the time and accepted he should not have been. 'Mr Sutcliffe has no real memory of the offence,' he added. 'He accepts his DNA was found in the car. It's fair to say he would not have been sober. He says in the report if he was sober he would never have went in the car. 'In regard to the reset charge, he had come into some money difficulties and was offered payment for essentially holding the goods for a period of time. He accepted that in the police interview.' Sheriff Brown, sentencing Sutcliffe, said he would allow him one year to complete the 60 hours of unpaid work. 'That's an alternative to a fine,' he told him.
Scotsman
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Hollywood superstar Matt Damon says Scottish hotel is ‘best in the world' for food
Actors have been spotted across the north-east during filming for Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster The Odyssey. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hollywood superstar Matt Damon has complimented the cuisine at a Scots hotel - calling it the 'best in the world'. The actor, who is sporting a long beard for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's historical epic, has previously been spotted walking along the streets of Cullen, taking pictures with locals at a Buckie gym and even visiting a a go-karting track near Lhanbryde. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Damon's latest appearance was a visit to the Seafield Arms on Thursday evening where, The Press and Journal are reporting, the actor named it the 'best dining experience' they've had during their worldwide travels. The P&J reported how managing director of the hotel Charles Milne took to social media to share details of their interaction. Matt Damon was spotted at a Cullen hotel and restaurant. | FilmMagic He wrote: 'It was Thursday evening, and as I walked through the dining room of The Beverly Hills Hotel, I recognised a famous face at every table. 'One A-lister leaned in and said, 'The food here is the best we've had on our journey around the world — and the young staff are remarkable. We wish we could stay longer.' 'Then I blinked… and realised I was still in Cullen. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The compliments weren't for Beverly Hills — they were for the outstanding staff, chefs and managers of The Seafield Arms Hotel.' Owner praises his 'hard-working' team and thanks Nolan for bringing 'incredible' crew to Banffshire The owner then went onto praising his staff and said: 'I couldn't have been prouder of our hard-working team and the brilliant young people who represent us so well. 'A heartfelt thank you to Christopher Nolan for bringing his incredible crew to Banffshire — and my very best wishes for the success of Odyssey. 'What a month.' Only last week, director Christopher Nolan was spotted watching F1: The Movie at Moray Playhouse in Elgin. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Meanwhile, actors Will Yun Lee and Jesse Garcia have become regular visitors of Elgin businesses including Esquire Clothing and Scribbles restaurant. Set for release in 2026, The Odyssey will follow the journey of the ancient Greek king of Ithaca as he returns home following the Trojan War.
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollywood megastar Matt Damon spotted clutching Scottish football club's strip as he heads to gym on break from filming
MATT DAMON has been nailing his colours to the mast on location in Scotland - as he's spotted clutching a Scottish football club's strip en route to the gym. The Bourne Identity and Saving Private Ryan megastar is in Moray right now filming The Odyssey. Advertisement 3 Matt Damon Credit: Northpix 3 Matt Damon in the ice cream shop in Cullen Credit: Northpix It's an eagerly awaited Christopher Nolan film which stars Damon as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, as he journeys home following the Trojan War. Other big names in the film include Tom Holland, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and Robert Pattinson. Only this week, locals in a tiny Scots town were stunned when Matt Damon turned up at their local Motion Fitness gym. Regulars did a double take as the Hollywood superstar wandered in sporting a beard. Advertisement Within seconds he was mobbed in the fishing port - with everyone wanted a snap taken with the acting legend. Chloey Ewen said: 'It's mental who you bump into at the gym. Buzzing.' Huge greek ships have been spotted in Buckie Harbour - with historic Findlater Castle closed to the public while shooting is underway. Buckie bare clearly the team of choice for Hollywood royalty after famous author Stephen King revealed he was backing his favourite team to bring Misery to Celtic. Advertisement The legendary author - whose books have spawned numerous films - is an unlikely superfan of Highland League minnows Buckie Thistle. The development came just a week after crews descended on Glasgow for a major Hollywood movie starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega. Hollywood hunk spotted on Glasgow street as filming for major blockbuster gets underway The flick known as the Ghostwriter, directed by JJ Abrams, will see the closure of several roads throughout the city. The city was also transformed into a dystopian New York back in November for The Running Man, a reboot of the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Advertisement Glen Powell was spotted filming in and around the city, and he even popped into The Locale in Charing Cross for a wrap party. 3 The away strip is nice design Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Police name women killed in two-car crash in Moray
Police have named two women who died in a two-car crash in accident happened at about 12:30 on Tuesday on the A98 between Buckie and Fochabers, near Enzie, and involved a Vauxhall Insignia and Peugeot Lawson, 32, from Mosstodloch, who was driving the Vauxhall, and Janet Cowie, 77, from Buckie, who was a passenger in the Peugeot, were both pronounced dead at the 77-year-old male driver of the Peugeot was flown to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. In a statement released by police Ms Lawson's family said: "Amanda was a much-loved partner and mother to three young boys."She will be sorely missed by family and friends."Both families have asked for their privacy to be Dave Cooper said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of both women who died."Inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances and we ask anyone who can assist who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch."
BBC News
13-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Buckie's navigation light will be replaced using a helicopter
A helicopter is being brought in to help replace an ageing navigation light used to guide vessels off the Moray coast. The light - at The Mucks reef near Buckie - has been in place since the 1970s and has reached the end of its working life. A new one, which is expected last another 50 years with annual maintenance, is due to be installed on 19 June. However, due to the rocky offshore location, it will need to be airlifted into place. Marc Macrae, who chairs Moray Council's economic development and infrastructure services committee, said: "This replacement is vital to ensuring the safety of vessels navigating our coastline."We're pleased to invest in this modern, durable upgrade at a time we're looking at the potential for growth in and around Buckie harbour."
