Lisa Hodge

Scotland

Journalist at The Sun

Journalist, mum-of-three and Carmex addict. Views are mine.

Articles

Top 20 phrases only a Scottish granny would say you'll have heard as a child

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lisa Hodge |Chris Marzella

One thing is for certain, Scottish grannies have a very distinct way with words. Here are 20 of the best things they say. We've all had those childhood moments where we've been left puzzled by our granny's pearls of wisdom. Whether she was predicting future events, or spinning little white lies to coax you into finishing your dinner, one thing is certain - Scottish grannies have a unique way with words.
I'm constantly confused for celeb billionaire - can you spot who it is?

2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lisa Hodge

SCOTS clubbers were stunned when they spotted ‘Elon Musk’ sitting outside their favourite takeaway shop. In a now viral video posted on social media, the Elon doppelganger is seen sitting outside the Belmont Chipper in Aberdeen. Two unidentified Scots can’t hide their astonishment at the look-a-like stating “That’s F*** Elon Musk. What the f***. You’re some boy. "Mate, the more I look at him I’m getting freaked out.
Cruel carer struck off after posing on Snapchat with OAP in toilet

2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lisa Hodge

A CRUEL carer has been struck off after posting a selfie on Snapchat with a vulnerable OAP while she was in the toilet. Cara MacLennan, 20, from Fortrose in the Highlands, pulled the sick stunt while she was working as a care assistant at Eilean Dubh Care Home in February last year. In the picture MacLennan is posing with two fingers up while the elderly resident was in the toilet.
Suspect arrested after man dies in Scots street

2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lisa Hodge

A SUSPECT has been arrested after a man died in a Scots street. Paul Wright was found unresponsive in Orchard Street in Kilmarnock on Tuesday, April 22 after having been "acting erratically". Despite efforts to save him, the 56-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Police now say they have arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with Mr Wright's death.
Scots toddler left permanently disfigured after being struck by e-bike on path

2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lisa Hodge

A TODDLER who was struck by an ebike has been left permanently disfigured. The three-year-old was left seriously injured after being hit by the ebike on a public footpath in February this year. Police have arrested a man in connection with the collision and have seized an ebike from an address in Clydebank. The has been charged with road traffic offences. He is due to appear in court at a later date.
Full list of banks closing Scots branches for good in weeks

2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lisa Hodge

17 bank locations are set to close - find out if your town is losing its branchTWO of the country's biggest banks are set to close the doors to their Scottish branches for good as of next month. Bank of Scotland and TSB have announced they will shut some of their Scottish branches, with many of the closures starting from May. Data from ATM provider LINK shows that branches will close in towns and cities including Barrhead, Peebles and Edinburgh.
Gutted Scots 'in limbo' after holiday cancels as travel firm stops trading

2 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lisa Hodge

GUTTED Scots have been left "in limbo" after a travel firm shut up shop and cancelled their holidays. Balkan Holidays announced it had ceased trading as of today (April 24) - after almost 60 years in the business affecting thousands of UK customers. Holiday makers currently abroad have been told they will be able to complete their travels, but people with upcoming bookings have been told they will receive refund - but with no news as to when.
Marvin Baird left stunned after pal found dead feared 'stabbed' outside The Scheme star’s flat

3 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lisa Hodge

MARVIN Baird has told of his shock after his pal was found ‘killed’ outside The Scheme star’s flat in what’s feared to have been a fatal stabbing. Recovering addict Marvin told how cops swarmed his street in KIlmarnock last night after a man was found collapsed in the road outside his living room window. But the 46-year-old - who found fame in the controversial 2010 BBC documentary - said he was stunned to learn the victim was his pal Paul Wright, 56.
Man found dead in Scots town named locally as police & forensics swarm street

3 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lisa Hodge

POLICE and forensics have swarmed a Scots town after a man “dropped dead” in the street as locals battled to save him. Cops and mercy crews descended on Kilmarnock last night after reports of a man, named locally as Paul Wright, found injured in Orchard Gardens. Locals say they raised the alarm with some reportedly battling to revive Mr Wright, 56, before ambulance and paramedics arrived.
Twisted Catfish nurse Adele Rennie who posed as men to lure women into romance scams nailed for FOURTH time

3 weeks ago | thescottishsun.co.uk | Lisa Hodge |Graham Mann

A WARPED stalker nurse who duped women into sending her nude photos in a sick catfishing scheme has been nailed for a fourth time after texting one of her victims. Adele Rennie, broke strict court conditions and sent messages to one of the 12 women she had previously terrorised into thinking she was a hunky fella in her twisted con.