Cop warns lockdown louts will be 'dealt with robustly' as Scots descend on beaches and parks

Police Scotland have issued a warning after car thieves carried out a series of targeted raids on Ford Kuga vehicles. Officers in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire are also appealing for information after three separate cars of the same model were stolen during the last month.

customers as it prepares to reopen in order to stop crowds flocking and lengthy queues. The Swedish retailer is planning for its safe and phased reopening as lockdown slowly eases.

lockdown restrictions allowed Scots more freedom to travel.And cops in the Highlands were stunned to find a tent and camping equipment left behind at Loch Arkaig, near Lochaber.A statement from the Highlands Division reads: "Loch Arkaig is stunning throughout the year and particularly so during the recent good weather."It makes it all the more disheartening that individuals and groups choose to leave not just litter but in this instance a full campsite behind."If you are visiting our nations

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens The mum of two, who visits the area under the Erskine Bridge most days, revealed she and her family collected 22 bags of rubbish during a single day last weekend.The rubbish was collected despite Land Forestry Scotland (LFS) erecting signs asking people to take their rubbish home with them.LFS had also closed the car park for the area and erected signs explaining staff would not be able to empty bins during lockdown.Donna told the Express: “We

Amazon phone scam targeting hundreds of households across the country. Bogus callers, claiming to be from Amazon and other reputable companies, have swiped “significant” amounts of cash from victims.

landmines ” and a “shotgun” to deal with lochside litter louts.

Covid-19 pandemic must be delivered within months to prepare for a second wave of the disease, Scotland 's former chief scientific adviser has said.

Scots are being warned of the tell-tale signs that show a dog is suffering from depression as the country gears up to go back to work after lockdown.Dogs can show a wide range of emotions and even feel sadness and anxiety.And with owners preparing to head back to work post-lockdown, bouts of depression in pooches is likely to rise if they are left alone all day.Pet joint supplement company YuMove have released a new guide to combat dog depression with veterinarian Chad Dodd.Dr Dodd

Experts have issued food safety warnings after a spike in the number of Scots taking up batch cooking for the first time during the coronavirus lockdown.

Women and children at risk of domestic or sexual abuse need help “more than ever”, a senior Scottish Government minister warned.

The Scottish economy could take a £3bn hit if the Brexit transition period is not extended, according to a new Government study.

A former police officer who downloaded child rape videos while he was in the force has been caught with thousands of sickening images.

A senior Police Scotland gun cop has been accused of sending out “the wrong message” to female recruits after it emerged he follows a range of porn accounts on Twitter.

Scots are being urged to stay vigilant over a new TV licence email scam as fraudsters take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic.

A victims’ charity has repeated calls for controversial trial without jury after warning a backlog in justice is causing a “devastating impact” on mental health.

A care home was targeted by organised criminals who intercepted a £10,000 payment for vital protective clothing.

Louts have trashed Scots beauty spots after lockdown restrictions were eased- with burnt out barbecues, bottles, sweet bags and even human waste among the debris.

Scots called by coronavirus contact tracers are being assured that people are 'alert to the risk of potential phone scams.'

Scotland is sitting on a potential cancer ‘timebomb’, according to a leading charity.