Andy Halliday surprises Jilly Isabella with Harry Potter themed lockdown birthday

Linda Bauld said the overall response will be viewed as a "system failure" in a damning verdict on the government's leadership.Her remarks come one day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government did "all we could" to tackle the pandemic - despite shocking figures putting Britain among the worst in the world."I think we’re going to look back on this as a system failure," prof Bauld told BBC Radio Scotland."I think we came into this pandemic under prepared for a virus like this, we at

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge treated NHS Tayside staff to a traditional Burns celebration lunch and thanked them for their tireless work. In a video sent to a multi-disciplinary COVID-19 response team who work in the dedicated COVID-19 Intensive Care (ICU) and High Dependency (HDU) Units at Ninewell, William, 38 told staff: "Hello to everyone at NHS Tayside.

Peter Murrell' s answers in front of MSPs.

Although the case rate is “well above” the Scottish average, it was “testament to the people of Dumfries and Galloway following the rules” that it had fallen.He added: “Bringing that number down depends on each and every one of you thinking as you open the door ‘Do I actually have to open it?’.”

NHS staff battling the coronavirus pandemic.Little Lily Shaw wrote the note praising the local NHS and care workers for 'risking their lives' amid the fight agains the 'horrible virus'.The 11-year-old, from Portlethen, near Aberdeen, and her teacher asked if the handwritten letter could be shared to the staff.NHS Grampian health board were so impressed they sent it along as part of their daily staff brief and also put it on their Facebook page.Lily's letter has since gathered nearly 200 likes

Peter Krykant claims he has been given the legal green light to run his mobile Overdose Prevention Centre.The Crown Office has told him he will not face court action after he refused to accept a caution relating to the running of his drugs van in Glasgow.The decision to ditch the charge shows that Scotland’s Lord Advocate James Wolffe can apply discretion where he sees fit with drug offences.Campaigners for decriminalisation of drugs, which the Record supports, argue that these types of

news of the River City star’s tragic passing at the age of 61. The Perth-born actor was most recently known for his role as Pete Galloway on the hit BBC Scotland soap.

Perthshire -based TV actor Andy Gray, star of River City, has died at the age of 61. Andy, who was born in Perth, was best known for his role as Pete Galloway on the BBC Scotland soap.

family home just days before Christmas has been caught on camera. Ailie and Tori Gray screamed with delight after realising the family had moved into a three-bedroom house in Kirkliston, near Edinburgh, on December 22.

River City actor Andy Gray has died at the age of 61.The Perth born star was best known for his role as Pete Galloway on the BBC Scotland soap.He also played roles in hit TV shows such as City Lights and Naked Video.

Covid-19. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned the situation is "extremely serious" and action must be taken to halt the rapidly spreading new strain.

Andy Robertson has never concealed his love for the club despite being released from the Parkhead youth setup as a youngster. And that's led to some split loyalties when the subject of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is brought up.

Marilyn Monroe lookalike has revealed how she transformed herself into the spitting image of her Hollywood idol. Jasmine Chiswell, from Carluke, Lanarkshire, is a dead-ringer for the A-list actress and has taken social media by storm with her 1950s pin-up style after moving to Los Angeles.

Happy birthday to Kate Middleton the Duchess of Cambridge!

Nicola Sturgeon is to meet Scotland’s Lord ­Advocate to discuss a possible ­turnaround on controversial drug laws.The First Minister made the pledge to activist Peter Krykant, whose mobile ­Overdose Prevention Centre, run from a converted minibus, is testing the resolve of police and prosecutors.After online talks with ­Sturgeon and new drugs policy minister Angela Constance last night, Krykant told the Record: “If you asked me a few weeks ago I’d have said I had zero hope of Scotland’s drug

the Scottish motors retailer said the decision to part company was mutual as industry changes meant they were heading in different directions – but that they would work closely to ensure Vauxhall customers continued to be well looked after.