Boozed-up Scots driver caught almost five times the legal limit with three pals in car

hospital after trying to take her own life for the fourth time.Now, with the country in the midst of another “stay at home” order, she is sharing her story of recovery with a plea to all others feeling isolated and suffering emotional turmoil: “The world is a better place with you in it”.Ashleigh was so close to death after taking a cocktail of pills that doctors warned her she was lucky she didn’t need a liver transplant.She became so overwhelmed by events – including a ­relationship breakdown

police after driving 300 miles to Wales during lockdown. The pair were stopped by cops as they headed to Anglesey to visit friends yesterday.And, as well as discovering the pair had headed down from Scotland, the officers found they were driving without insurance.

Religious leaders in Scotland are threatening legal action if places of worship are not allowed to reopen. Lockdown measures forced their closure as Covid-19 cases continue to soar and attack vulnerable people.

Class-B drugs on Thursday when they stopped a car travelling near Tomatin.

drink drive limit. Cops in North Ayrshire pulled over the driver of the 44-tonne articulated truck and carried out a breath test on Friday at around 6.40am.

Instagrammers ' are struggling to come up with new content. Part of the job is living a jet-set lifestyle, travelling to swanky hotels and restaurants and snapping some fabulous photos.

Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) in Scotland will now enable those struggling with their finances due to the coronavirus pandemic to make minimum or token payments.Christians Against Poverty (CAP) have welcomed the new ‘low and grow debt payment plan’, which will provide a unique opportunity for many Scots to take back control of personal finances.The scheme enables people to pay back debts, which may have been spiralling, in a manageable way and then increase repayments as their circumstances

Covid-19 travel restrictions after being forced to rescue a stranded family with young children. The Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team, who cover the Scottish Borders and Lothians area, were tasked to help the stricken travellers on Saturday night.

teenager was caught smuggling a firearm into Scotland after armed police raided his home. Ryan Bonner, 19, was convicted of firearms offences at Glasgow High Court today after the incident on Tuesday, 3 December, 2019.

gunman who fired on a home in a housing estate was yesterday jailed for 44 months.Steven McGarry, 33, ferried his accomplice to the property in Stepps, near Glasgow, before the shooting and drove off with him afterwards.At the High Court in Edinburgh, judge Lord Weir told him it was “good fortune” that no one was around and the house that was targeted was not occupied at the time.The court earlier heard McGarry drove the gunman, who has since died, to the home of brothers Scott and Roddy

Aberdeen sparking a massive police probe. Officers from Police Scotland raced to Countesswells Forest, in the west of the city, after the grim discovery was made just before 11am on Thursday, January 7.

lockdown and gyms remaining closed, it's getting harder and harder to stick to our fitness resolutions. But not to worry because we've made a list of our five favourite Scottish fitness gurus who can still help you achieve your goals all from the comfort of your own home.

babies to miscarriage, a Scots couple who feared they'd never have children have finally become parents. Carly McKenna and Gary Nelson from Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, were over the moon when son Connor was delivered by emergency caesarean section and arrived weighing a healthy 7lb 8oz early in the morning.

Police have warned drivers to be on the lookout after two car mats with nails punched through them were left on a busy Scots road.

dog outside his home.David MacLeod, who has been delivering to the man for six years, was shocked to find a public cry for help outside the customer’s West Kilbride home.It said that his Jack Russell Cairn has recently died due to cancer and he “did not feel well” without him.He added that he was in search for a new companion and was willing to 'pay £30' for a new pet.Dad-of-two David, who works for Iceland, was left completely saddened by the message and set off on a hunt for a new dog to live

Covid rules and travelled from Glasgow to party in a holiday rental near Loch Lomond. The 'lockdown' gathering was rumbled on Sunday when residents reported cars parked outside the Trossachs property.Cops were called and split up the party, fining those who flouted Covid restrictions.

Hogmanay in Scotland will be a timid affair this year compared to most. Thanks to the current coronavirus lockdown restrictions facing most of us, first footing and toasting the bells with a wee dram and your pals won't be happening the way it usually would.

nurse who became infatuated with a patient and tried to strike up a sexual relationship with him has been struck off. Anita Watson was caught kissing the man in the garden of a hospital and would spend her break time alone with him in his room.

firebombed in a Glasgow suburban street in an afternoon attack. Police and firefighters were scrambled to Altyre Street in Tollcross at around 5.30pm yesterday.Shocked neighbours told how the scene was like a 'war zone' as flames and smoke were seen billowing from the vehicle.One posted on Facebook: "In case you're seeing the smoke and are alarmed - neighbours car got firebombed."Lucky no-one was hurt.

Dunfermline. The two vehicles collided on Sandpiper Drive in the town during an icy rush hour this morning (Wednesday).