Boy, seven, mown down by car in Airdrie street as police launch probe

Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, and tributes from the entertainment world have poured in for the man renowned for his portrayal of James Bond.Sir Sean, whose family said he died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas following a long illness, was the first to bring the 007 character to the big screen.He went on to appear in seven of the Bond blockbusters from 1962 to 1983, and his name became synonymous with the spy role.Sir Sean, who was born in Edinburgh, enjoyed an esteemed acting

coronavirus "amnesty" on Christmas day has been shot down by Scotland's deputy chief medical officer. Dr Nicola Steedman was responding to Bishop John Keenan's proposal, which he had likened to a legendary ceasefire in the First World War trenches.

Dumfries and Galloway Care Home after testing positive for coronavirus. It is understood “more than 30” people had been affected by a Covid-19 outbreak at the Fleet Valley Care Home in Gatehouse of Fleet.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.PEOPLE in Airdrie who are facing redundancy are being offered expert help in a new campaign by the town’s Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).With a shock poll for Citizens Advice Scotland showing that 39 per cent of Scottish workers are concerned about their job security over the next year, and 84 per cent of people don’t know their redundancy rights, the CAB team is urging people to get informed. The bureau has

Police have raced to an ongoing incident on an overpass of the M8 in Glasgow.Traffic Scotland say emergency services are at the scene.Sauchiehall Street is currently closed in both directions.The stated: “Overbridge at the M8 and Sauchiehall Street is closed due to a police incident."Drivers are being encouraged to find alternative routes where possible.Police say they are dealing with the ongoing incident and have advised a person has sadly passed away.

pranksters used to spark a police probe amid fears of a brutal murder. The hoax creation, fashioned from bin bags, gaffa tape and rubbish, was seen hanging from a bridge by rope in Kilmarnock at the weekend.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A JUDGE-LED initiative in courts across the south of Scotland that has proved to be successful in reducing the backlog of summary court cases caused by the coronavirus pandemic has extended to Airdrie.Currently, many sheriff court cases scheduled for trial resolve by an agreed guilty plea between the prosecutor and the defence agent.However, this often takes place on the day that the trial is due to start,

Airdrie at around 12.55 pm on Monday, October 19.Following a post-mortem, police are now treating his death as murder.The 33-year-old's relatives have been told of developments and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.Detective Superintendent Kevin Jamieson of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team (East) said Daniel had last been seen on Friday and that it was believed he had been assaulted outside his home before returning there.“Mr Greer died as a result of a violet

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Cops are investigating after a man's body has been found in a Glasgow river earlier this morning. The grim discovery was made in the River Kelvin by the Belmont Street bridge in Glasgow 's west end today, October 19.

Edinburgh street following the tragic death of a man. Emergency services were called at around 9.50am on Sunday following reports that a member of the public had taken unwell.

link.At the time, a police source suggested the fires happened in separate driveways – however, a statement on Saturday said those cars were parked in driveways at the same address.Investigating officers were keen to identify two men seen fleeing the scene in a silver car who they believe are responsible.In the early hours of Saturday morning a third car - a black Range Rover - was also set on fire.

The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill, if passed by Parliament, will also give social landlords the ability to end or transfer a tenancy of a perpetrator of domestic abuse to prevent a victim becoming homeless and enabling them to remain in the family home.

Christmas menu - which features a range of traditional classics to new vegan alternatives. The high street’s 2020 offering of its festive range will be available to Scots customers from Tuesday, November 3.

dementia 'wouldn't have survived' had a 'life-changing' pod not been installed in their garden just before lockdown.We told how Reece Mitchell, from North Kessock, Ross and Cromarty, was struck down with CLN2 type Batten disease in early 2018.

Glasgow street in the early hours of this morning, prompting a police probe.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.AIRDRIE MSP Alex Neil MSP has backed a new £500 grant to help people on low incomes if they are asked to self-isolate due to the coronavirus.The new Self-Isolation Support Grant will help those who would lose income if they needed to self-isolate, such as people unable to carry out their work from home.This grant is for anyone who will face financial hardship due to being asked to self-isolate and will be

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “We’re excited that this gorgeous building is going to be used for the arts again – so many people have great memories and stories from the arts centre.