Calls for Scottish suicide statistics to be published more often amid fears Covid-19 could spark 'tidal wave'

boozer. Police were alerted to an assault in Templehill, Troon, at around 8.45pm on Thursday August 13.

cinema chains in the UK will reopen more branches in Scotland later this month. Vue and Cineworld cinemas in Scotland were forced to close back in March at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jack McConnell has called for “a clear out at the top” of Scottish education to ditch problems that have been around for more than a decade and restore confidence in the exams system. Speaking ahead of John Swinney’s statement to Holyrood on the exams fiasco the former Labour First Minister said the episode highlighted the need for a major shakedown in Scottish education.

Bearsden suburb, incorporated a new company, DP HR International Limited, on March 2 this year, the same day the ICO announced its fine.Paul resigned as a director of CRDNN in December last year, but Companies House shows he has further active directorships with Selfie Nails Ltd, based in London, and Letsgetfishing Ltd, at Clydebank Business Park.However, Paul made an application in April this year to strike Selfie Nails Ltd – involved in “hairdressing and other beauty treatment” – from the

Perthshire after visitors left a mess at several of its reservoirs. The body said the likes of Loch Turret near Crieff has seen an influx of visitors as lockdown measures have been eased.

Test and Protect amid allegations some are failing to take any personal information at all. Some rogue landlords are allowing punters to drink in the east end of Glasgow without bothering to ask for details needed for contract tracing.

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marine life.The acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) also affect dolphins, whales and porpoises with evidence showing it can seriously damage their hearing.Fears have been raised that a new ban on fish farmers killing seals will see a huge increase in the number of companies opting to use the device.The ban legislation was passed in June aligning Scotland with strict US rules meaning farmed fish can still be exported to the lucrative American market.The latest figures show that 142 fish farms in

hospital following two suicide attempts.Paul Quinn, 19, passed away from a drug overdose around 12.30pm on Thursday, July 30, having been taken to Wishaw General Hospital on two separate occasions the evening prior.Paul had been feeling low following the death of a friend five weeks earlier.Mum Christine Cunningham says her son, from Glasgow's Cardonald, was initially found lying on the street around 4pm on Wednesday and had to be resuscitated before being taken for treatment.

large-scale marches despite the country still being in a state of lockdown. Kenny MacAskill, a former justice secretary, said more mass rallies were required as the coronavirus pandemic meant traditional forms of political campaigning such as door knocking were no longer possible.

pub too often after alarm at a rise in coronavirus cases.Around half of the latest positive cases of Covid-19 were among people in their 20s and 30s.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the levels are a reason for caution, while other parts of the world have also seen infection rates among young people surge.At a coronavirus briefing on Friday, Sturgeon said "nobody can safely get Covid", despite the disease causing more fatalities among older people.Urging people to "stick rigidly" to the latest

shield from coronavirus have died, according to the Scottish Government. However, ministers have been criticised after saying they do not hold information on the causes of death.

second wave of infections.Confirmation that the length of time is to increase came in a joint statement from the UK’s four Chief Medical Officers.Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, told reporters the change was being made due to the “low but real possibility of infectiousness” between seven and ten days after the onset of the illness.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood,

coronavirus symptoms in England will be ordered to self-isolate for ten days rather than seven, the UK government is due to announce today with the Scottish government expected to swiftly follow.

Richard Leonard would be putting his party first if he stood down as Scottish leader.Lord Foulkes said Scottish Labour needed “credible leadership” to take on the SNP but claimed Leonard was not breaking through with voters.He added that deputy Jackie Baillie could take over on an acting basis for the Holyrood election.Keir Starmer has seen his personal poll ratings soar since becoming UK Labour leader earlier this year.However Leonard, a left winger who has been in post for nearly three years,

lockdown, a new study has found. More than 35 per cent of women in the UK say they have experience at least one sexist demand while working from home since March this year.

Janey Godley has taken swipe at Boris Johnson for not visiting Glasgow during his trip to Scotland. The Prime Minister is visiting Scotland today to thank the military and emergency services for their role in responding to the coronavirus crisis pandemic.

East Kilbride -based Freedom School of Motoring owner and instructor, Bobby Russell, previously said he feared the lack of clarity could put instructors out of business. However, he feels that the more cautious approach taken here is the safest option for driving instructors and students alike.“I think the Scottish government have taken the right approach to be fair.