Child mental health 'scandal' as youngsters wait 2.5million days beyond target

Glasgow shop was 'held up' this evening. The incident happened on Kilfinan Street at Balmore Road near Parkhouse in the city.Cops are currently in attendance and it is unclear as of yet exactly what has happened.

Covid-19. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned the situation is "extremely serious" and action must be taken to halt the rapidly spreading new strain.

Jeane Freeman contacted the UK Government health chief on Thursday night after concerns about the level of information placed online by the Scottish Government. The 16-page document explained how Nicola Sturgeon’s administration hopes to vaccinate 4.5 million Scots as quickly as possible.

Marilyn Monroe lookalike has revealed how she transformed herself into the spitting image of her Hollywood idol. Jasmine Chiswell, from Carluke, Lanarkshire, is a dead-ringer for the A-list actress and has taken social media by storm with her 1950s pin-up style after moving to Los Angeles.

Jilly Isabella celebrating her 26th in lockdown, this year was no exception. Jilly Cross, also known as Jilly Isabella, shared a series of snaps on her Instagram page showing the thoughtful lengths her Hearts star boyfriend Andy Halliday went to to make her lockdown birthday extra special.

Ayrshire’s first case in March to surging positive cases across the region in recent weeks and months almost 10,000 county residents were struck down with COVID-19 in 2020. Up to December 31 a total of 9,591 people had tested positive for the deadly bug last year.

Nicola Sturgeon is to meet Scotland’s Lord ­Advocate to discuss a possible ­turnaround on controversial drug laws.The First Minister made the pledge to activist Peter Krykant, whose mobile ­Overdose Prevention Centre, run from a converted minibus, is testing the resolve of police and prosecutors.After online talks with ­Sturgeon and new drugs policy minister Angela Constance last night, Krykant told the Record: “If you asked me a few weeks ago I’d have said I had zero hope of Scotland’s drug

First Minister has summoned an emergency cabinet meeting this Monday morning and will recall MSPs to hear a statement on the covid crisis in the afternoon.The cabinet is certain to consider keeping schools closed for the rest of January and the possible return of restrictions that are closer to the stay-at-home lockdown in March.Schools re-open this week for children of key workers and vulnerable children.

Mrs Brown's Boys is set for more legal drama as a second star allegedly prepares to sue after being sacked from the popular sitcom.Damien McKiernan, 54, who played Rory Brown, is taking legal action over claims of unfair dismissal, bullying and discrimination, The Daily Star Sunday reports.The actor, who left the show in autumn, is the second star in a week to launch a lawsuit against the show's creator and lead actor Brendan O'Carroll who plays Agnes Brown.Scottish actor Gary Hollywood, 41, who

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.

coronavirus cases has prompted an appeal for revellers to steer clear of mass New Year celebrations. Public health chief for Dumfries & Galloway, Valerie White, warned of consequences for health and social care services if cases continue to rise.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A dedicated support worker who used yoga therapy to help her colleagues during the pandemic has narrowly missed out on a national health award.Fiona Baxter, senior support worker at Dumbarton Adult Training Centre in Bruce Street, was shortlisted as a finalist in the Scottish Health Awards’ Healthier Lifestyle category.During the pandemic, Fiona recognised the need to support the wellbeing of her colleagues

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Elected members in Renfrewshire have rallied together to demand more investment in mental health services for children and young people with record numbers waiting months on end for treatment.The effort has been led by Liberal Democrat councillor Eileen McCartin, who received unanimous support for her motion which instructed the Scottish Government to produce a recovery plan to meet heightened demand for

Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King jr and Mahatma Ghandi. He wrote: "People who did not ask for a referendum from their oppressors before they demanded freedom." His comment was taken by SNP figures as a clear link to the UK Government’s repeated refusal to allow a second referendum on Scottish independence.

Gary Holt believes the lack of fans this season is benefiting Rangers more than Celtic. The Light Blues hold a 16 point advantage in the Scottish Premiership and Holt reckons that's in part down to the fact stadiums are lying empty on matchdays.

First Minister acknowledged this festive season "would be like no other" due to on-going lockdown restrictions.But the SNP leader urged Scots to look to the future and hoped that by next year the country could be looking forward to a "much more normal celebration".Mainland Scotland will be placed in tier four of lockdown as Boxing Day, meaning overnight stays at Christmas have been cancelled for millions.

receiving their bonus from February 2021 and payments to social care staff will start in March 2021. Payments will be made to health and social care staff through their normal payroll system.