Brave Scots teen speaks out on distressed mum's police rescue in bid to 'destroy' mental health stigma

Paisley. The teenage victim was attacked in a wooded area behind Dykebar Hospital, off Grahamston Road, between 7pm and 9.30pm on Saturday, March 20.

Police are warning pet owners to remain vigilant after a man tried to steal two dogs from their owner in Dunfermline.

Scottish Labour leader called on the Scottish Government to do more on mental health at a time of rising stress for many.

Scottish Government to do more to help society's most vulnerable recover from months of tough restrictions on life.The third sector organisation has shared with the Record the results of a survey carried out with more than 100 of its frontline workers, who see every day the impact lockdown is having on those least well-off.Almost half of its staff reported that despite receiving some government financial help, families are still worried about making ends meet.And the charity also warned that

Police and community leaders have hit out at yobs who scrawled sinister sectarian graffiti on a motorway footbridge.The despicable slogan ‘All Taigs are targets’ appeared on the M8 crossing between Renfrew and Hillington over the weekend, causing uproar in the community.Councillor Jim Paterson, who represents the Renfrew South and Gallowhill ward, branded it as ‘unacceptable’ and said he was attempting to have it removed quickly.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by

Great Celebrity Bake Off. Scottish James is one of tonight's big names whipping up treats in the tent to raise money for Stand Up 2 Cancer, and even starred in the opening skit with host Matt Lucas.

daughter's fight for life after the tot had to undergo heart surgery at just a few weeks old.Little Aria diagnosed with a heart disease and a hole in her heart after being born five weeks premature via emergency c-section in March 2018.

puppy farmers who dropped her off lifeless on the doorstep of a Scots family. Little Skye was advertised for sale in Glasgow on Gumtree for £1000 and was bought by a family in Rutherglen.Mum Carolann Thomas, said the seller dropped the puppy off at their house on February 27 and everything seemed fine until they took Skye inside.She noticed immediately that the puppy was extremely underweight and could barely walk. Carolann said her paws and tail were covered in dog poo and urine burns.She told

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The state of the region’s mental health support for young people has branded a “scandal” as more than 1,000 referrals still wait for treatment.According to the latest data on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) from Public Health Scotland, Forth Valley still has the worst rate in Scotland for cases being dealt with during the 18-week target period.Only 37.4 per cent were seen within that

Piers Morgan’s ‘disappointing’ dismissal of Meghan Markle’s suicidal thoughts. The Good Morning Britain host went on a furious rant about the Duchess of Sussex following an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired in Scotland last night.

April 5.It would come at around the same time as the 'stay at home' order could be lifted, however that depends on the number of cases.Nicola Sturgeon is set to give an update to MSPs at Holyrood later today on the potential easing of restrictions in the coming weeks.All primary school pupils will return to class as of March 15, with secondary school students following after the Easter holiday.Speaking on Good Morning Scotland Miles Briggs, health spokesman for the Tories on health, said: "We

Ayr, dreams of working in hospital wards as a play specialist.Rare Diseases Day was marked recently and Iona and her mum Ann, 57, a retired police sergeant, want to raise awareness of Iona’s conditions.Iona has Turner Syndrome, where one of a girl’s X chromosomes are missing and which affects about one in 3500 girls, as well as a range of other conditions.Most sufferers grow up to be shorter than average, with underdeveloped ovaries and fertility issues.Girls also have distinctive features and

dementia and have been in a Glasgow care home for five-and-a-half years. After the clampdown on visits to stop the spread of coronavirus, Alison was finally able to hug her parents, both in their 80s, last Friday.

soon.” Chief Constable Iain Livingstone congratulated the 47 winners of a range of awards, adding: “The last 12 months have underlined the relentless and challenging nature of policing.“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all our winners and nominees and thank them for their commitment to public service.”

mental health charity.Two-year-old Oliver Lumsden hit the road on his balance bike every day throughout February to fundraise for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).He and mum Courtney, 28, took on the challenge to bike around Glasgow’s West End as a way to give back while getting outdoors.Undeterred by even the coldest of weather, bike-mad Oliver even dragged out early years teacher Courtney during the 'Beast from the East 2'.“There were times where I was wanting to go home

condition when she was in primary school. Ailidh Sloan was just 10-years-old when painful cystic acne began to cover her face, arms and back. The devastated youngster, from Ayr, South Ayrshire spent a year trying various prescriptions but nothing cleared her skin up.Her GP eventually decided to put her on a contraceptive pill when she was 11-years-old.After years of enduring cruel taunts from her classmates, the brave teenager was determined to post bare-face selfies and help others suffering

fireball on an Ayrshire road tonight.The officer ran in the direction of two burning cars which had just been involved in a crash outside Coylton.Both vehicles were engulfed in flames with footage emerging online of the police ditching their vehicles before running towards the flames.The crash took place shortly after 6pm on the A70 between Coylton and nearby Coalhall.Traffic has been stopped in both directions with large tailbacks being reported through Coylton.Diversions have been set up by

arrested after over £10,000 worth of fake banknotes were seized in West Lothian. Police raided two properties on search warrants on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Josh Quigley has revealed he has arthritis at the young age of 28.The condition, that causes inflammation and pain in joints, was found in his hip last week having been in a horror crash in Dubai earlier this year.Record-breaking biker Josh is renowned for international gruelling cycles, having raised thousands for charity in the process.The former business owner, from Livingston in West Lothian, told the Record: "It's all come as a bit of a shock."Arthritis to me is something you get later in