Bannockburn and other Scottish tourist treasures may close until 2022 due to coronavirus

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after five cats have died and a further two are missing in Biggar.Scotland’s animal welfare charity is investigating the suspicious circumstances that have occurred over a three-month period in the Elphinstone Crescent area after a concerned neighbour called its animal helpline on June 17.Scottish SPCA inspector Dawn Robertson said: “This has been an incredibly upsetting and stressful time for the owners of the cats and we would like to get to the

criminal enterprises going during lockdown.Dealers are posting price lists on social media and shipping their gear from post offices around the UK.

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

coronavirus pandemic is breaking down, according to the Scottish Health Secretary. Condemning Downing Street’s approach to the nationwide crisis, Jeane Freeman said there is a "vacuum" where shared discussion and decision making should be at the highest level.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Scottish Labour is planning to harden its opposition to indyref2 after claims the party policy had a confused policy.

The NHS recorded 125 cases of coronavirus beyond special Covid-19 wards in Scots hospitals.

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has said Nicola Sturgeon should have appointed a minister to lead the care sector's response to Covid-19.

There is a "consistent disconnect" between promises from the Scottish Government and what ministers actually deliver, Richard Leonard has claimed.

The Scottish Government has been accused of letting down care homes "all over again" after figures showed that staff were still not being tested for Covid-19 on a regular basis.

The Scottish economy could take a £3bn hit if the Brexit transition period is not extended, according to a new Government study.

A further 47 Scots McDonald’s restaurants have been given the green light to reopen today.

Half of Scotland's charities fear they will run out of cash within six months as fundraising is halted by lockdown and donations dry-up, a report has warned.

A Rutherglen business has been “kicked in the teeth” by South Lanarkshire Council after being refused vital funding to help it cope with the coronavirus collapse.

A Labour MP has claimed the coronavirus pandemic provoked a tirade of online abuse at a level not seen since the 2014 independence referendum campaign.

The Scottish fishing fleet could more than double its catch when the UK leaves the Common Fisheries Policy - even if it means a blockade of exports and extra bureaucracy, industry leaders have claimed.

McDonald's has unveiled a list of reopened restaurants in Scotland today offering drive-thru.

As we are all stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, it has made us appreciate what we have in life more than ever.