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Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Former Rutherglen cop caught driving while disqualified after crash
Meldrum was also convicted earlier this year of keeping tabs on his former lover. READ NEXT: Teen caught with weapons outside mosque wanted to carry out mass murder of Muslims This took place at her at her new home in Glasgow's East End and another property in Glenboig, Lanarkshire. The woman recalled how she was left "scared" by Meldrum, who also claimed to have personal information on her current partner. Meldrum pleaded guilty in June at Glasgow Sheriff Court to driving while disqualified. READ NEXT: Teen caught with weapons outside mosque wanted to carry out mass murder of Muslims A separate charge of driving without insurance had a not guilty plea accepted by the Crown. The court heard that Meldrum in a white Skoda Octavia was involved in a serious road traffic collision on March 23 this year. Prosecutor Amy Clyne said: "This raised concern in relation to Meldrum driving as he was noted to be disqualified on February 18 2025 for 26 months." CCTV inquiries then took place which showed that Meldrum drove on a number of occasions between the dates specified which included two on the same day. Sheriff Mary Shields put Meldrum under a restriction of liberty order for four months at sentencing keeping him indoors between 7pm and 7am. Meldrum was also ordered to do 147 hours of unpaid work and disqualified from driving for three years.
Glasgow Times
10-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Spurned cop caught driving while disqualified in Rutherglen
Ross Meldrum, 38, was repeatedly caught behind the wheel in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, between March 20 and 22, 2025. Meldrum is awaiting sentencing later this month after he was convicted of keeping tabs on his former lover Julie Masterton. This took place at her new home in Glasgow's East End and the former marital property in Glenboig, Lanarkshire. READ MORE: Sex attacker with more than 100 convictions tried to rape woman on street Miss Masterson, also 38, recalled how she was left "scared" by Meldrum, who also claimed to have personal information on her current partner. Meldrum pleaded guilty today at Glasgow Sheriff Court to driving while disqualified. A separate charge of driving without insurance had a not guilty plea accepted by the Crown. The court heard that Meldrum in a white Skoda Octavia was involved in a serious road traffic collision on March 23 this year. READ MORE: Rise in suspected drug deaths in Glasgow so far this year Prosecutor Amy Clyne said: "This raised concern in relation to Meldrum driving as he was noted to be disqualified on February 18, 2025, for 26 months." CCTV inquiries then took place, which showed that Meldrum drove on a number of occasions between the dates specified, which included two on the same day. Sentence for Meldrum's latest matter was deferred pending background reports until next month by Sheriff Mary Shields.
Global News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Canadian Golf Hall of Fame inductee opens indoor development centre
A new indoor golf development centre has opened up in Montreal and it's being dubbed as one-of-a-kind in the country. After playing golf for decades, Lisa Meldrum, a Canadian Golf Hall of Fame inductee, co-founded the centre in hopes of inspiring more females to join the sport and to teach the younger generation. 'For the youngsters, there's not a lot of spaces where they can go and learn the game, so my goal here — and our goal as a team — is to make sure everybody has access and an opportunity to learn in the game,' Meldrum said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Total Golf Performance offers cutting-edge technology, dedicated training spaces and personalized coaching. The centre is aimed at offering both traditional golf and innovation to help players improve their skills. It has space for up to 125 members, but it also offers private lessons for players of all ages. Story continues below advertisement Meldrum says the goal is to attract, inspire and develop more players. For the full story, watch the video above.
Press and Journal
17-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
How Merchant Antiques in Inverness has become unlikely venue for countless wedding proposals
Entering the Merchant Antiques shop in Inverness is like stepping through a portal into the past. Located on Greig Street, it opened 12 years ago and is now the only antique shop left in the Highland capital. Owner Moira Meldrum told The P&J she and husband Colin 'have always been interested in antiques.' Mrs Meldrum was running a cafe and working 'far too many hours' when she decided it was time to fulfil her dream. She explained: 'We were soon to have grandchildren and wanted a little bit more time with them. 'We kept coming past here and seeing the building was still empty, so we just went ahead and decided to open the shop because that's our passion.' Now the couple's lives consist of going to auctions, people's homes and doing house clearances to find lost 'treasures.' She said the best thing about her job is 'going and finding items every day.' Both floors at the Inverness store are packed with thousands of antiques, while the couple also keeps three containers full of stock. 'You don't know what you're going to find. As my husband says, it's like Christmas every day,' she said with a smile. There is something rather magical about the Merchant that leaves you fascinated as soon as you enter the store. The shop even seems to cast a particularly strong spell on some couples. Mrs Meldrum told us she sees between four and five proposals a year. 'I just have some nice rings. I'm always buying, always, always buying lots of rings,' she said. The owner explained that although it is not often possible to do so, she likes to find out about their history and who used to wear them. The 59-year-old said she has already had three proposals this year. She said: A few months ago, an American couple came in and he just got an engagement ring, went down on one knee and proposed straight away. 'Another Dutch couple came in, picked their ring, and then I said 'congratulations'. 'He then said, 'Oh, not yet, I have to go and ask for her father's permission.' 'I had an English couple in last week. It was slightly different because she bought the engagement ring, she's going to propose to him, but she'll be wearing the ring herself. 'She didn't buy him a ring. She bought herself a ring.' Haggling is not an uncommon practice in antique shops. However, Mrs Meldrum has a reputation for being quite tough. She explained: 'I'm quite firm, because I've been on the Antiques Road Trip three times and I find that ever since I was on that, people have been quite cheeky. 'They come in and take something up to the counter at £60 and say, I'll give you 20 for it. 'So, I got really fed up with it. I just decided my prices are good anyway, I don't overprice just to give a discount, which a lot of antique dealers do. 'I would rather just offer people a fair price.' Mrs Meldrum said she has had 'so many' great items over the year. However, she believes the 'most interesting and valuable' was a ceramic ice bucket from the 19th Century. She and her husband got it as part of a container they bought in Inverness. She said: 'It was absolutely stunning. It was a huge, big ice bucket. 'It was all intricately carved and had a separate ceramic piece inside. 'I sold it for £2,000.' Mrs Meldrum explained she has 'a mix' of clients, both older and younger as well as locals and tourists. 'It has to be mixed because if I just relied on tourists, I wouldn't be here after 12 years,' she said. Born and bred in Inverness, the businesswoman insists the Highland capital has been 'a good city' to run a business. She describes the majority of people in the city as 'nice and friendly.' When asked what the worst thing about Inverness is, she replied: 'The internet. It has ruined all the shops that are closing in the town.' 'I don't go into town anymore because there's nothing to go in for.' Mrs Meldrum added she would like to 'go back to traditional ways.' She concluded: 'Have lots more small shops. Get rid of the majority of the big supermarkets. 'Go back to the butcher, the baker, the fishmonger. 'We have a choice of one of each whereas when I was growing up, in the Victorian Market, there were three butchers and two or three fish shops. 'There's just not enough choice anymore.'
West Australian
15-05-2025
- West Australian
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River offers warning to unregistered works after builder prosecuted
The local government has put builders and homeowners on notice after a successful prosecution in court last month. A $53,000 penalty was handed down to an unidentified builder on April 16 for breaches of the Building Act. Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president Julia Meldrum said the builder was successfully prosecuted for undertaking unauthorised building works without the necessary permits. The incident, which followed a similar prosecution in 2022, was a timely reminder for builders to adhere to requirements, she said. 'I'd like to stress the importance of obtaining the necessary permits before commencing any building works,' Cr Meldrum said. 'Our team is committed to enforcing building regulations and protecting the community from the risks associated with unauthorised construction.' The shire president said the region's growth rate had let to skyrocketing building applications and permits. She said the Sshire was dedicated to ensuring building rules were followed to keep residents safe and to protect the environment.
