John Macleod: Last News

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensMND Scotland was founded as the Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association in 1981 by Strathclyde police officer John Macleod and his wife Peigi.At the time, services were limited and health professionals had little or no knowledge of the condition.Today, MND Scotland strives to reduce the impact of motor neurone disease (MND) on the lives of those affected, by offering services such as benefits advice, equipment loans, counselling, advocacy, and a grants programme.It also campaigns for the rights of people living with MND and fund vital research to find a cure.MND is a rapidly progressing terminal illness that stops signals from the brain reaching the muscles.

Police have launched a search for a missing Aberdeen man last seen on Thursday. John Macleod has been reported missing from the King Street, Seaton area of Aberdeen.Officers are appealing for information to help find the 55-year-old.John was last seen around 9.30pm on Thursday January 21 in the city centre, heading in the Torry direction.He is described as being 5'6ft, of slim build with grey hear.

Three men have been jailed after holding a young family at knifepoint in their home during a terrifying robbery.