Covid-19 outbreak at Scots prison leaves families 'gravely concerned' as they claim virus is 'out of control'

Police are "increasingly concerned" about the welfare of a missing teenager from Dumfries. Alam Kharote, 14, was last seen in the Hardthorn Road area of the town at about 3pm this afternoon (Saturday).The teenager is described as Middle Eastern and is 5ft 5in tall, of slim build and has short dark hair.He was last seen wearing a navy blue zip-up top, blue denim jeans, black slider footwear and was carrying a grey/silver backpack.Cops are appealing for help as they try to trace Alam.

Europa Conference League action as they look to stick Santa Coloma away in Thursday's second leg. The first match at Easter Road descended into farce despite two goals from Martin Boyle and another from Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet getting the job done to generate a 3-0 advantage for the trip to Andorra.

Get the latest Falkirk news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterMessages asking people not to attend the ‘very busy’ emergency department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert could be putting people off seeking treatment as quickly as they should.The hospital has been struggling to hit waiting time targets, particularly in A&E and psychological services.Chief executive Cathie Cowans told a meeting of Forth Valley NHS’s board on Tuesday that the waiting times were a result

stabbing an ex-bodybuilder to death has died in prison. Marius Bauba, who flouted eight different bail orders when he knifed Morgan Dunn in the heart last year, was found by guards at HMP Shotts, North Lanarkshire, on Saturday, where he was serving an almost 10-year sentence.

Covid victim has been refused disability benefits despite being left unable to work and taking 10 types of medication for the last 16 months. Shereen Smith was a wedding singer and had also been in the process of setting up her own cake-making company when she was struck down by the virus in March last year.

Police and fire crews scrambled to Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, after the alarm was raised at around 4.30pm on Saturday, July 24.

Balloch, with search and rescue teams racing to the area.The Coastguard Helicopter is also involved in the search along with boats from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Loch Lomond Rescue Boat.Fire service divers have also been seen near the pier at Balloch Castle Country Park.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police are working with emergency services partners following a report of a concern for a person in the water at Balloch Country Park.”More to follow

Covid in December 2020, as did her mum Kirsty, 42, dad Ross, 43, and brothers Calum, 16, and Finlay, 11. While the rest of the family got better, Morgan’s health deteriorated and she began getting skin rashes, joint and muscle pain, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, headaches and brain fog.

a rise of 85 since Wednesday when the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) confirmed 12 cases. As a precautionary measure all of the inmates at the jail are currently isolating while mass testing is carried out.

M8 with a child in the car has died in HMP Shotts. James Garscadden was handed a 27 month prison sentence after he admitted being behind the wheel during the dangerous incident in July 2019.

missing as her family and friends become increasingly concerned for her wellbeing. Kerys Lynch was last seen around 5.15pm on Monday July 12 at the A70 near to Hyndford Road, Lanark.

primaries may be demoted if plans for new “superheads” get the go-ahead. And other teachers may be forced to work in schools other than the one where they are currently employed in if a new school leadership model gets the go-ahead.

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prison officer was hospitalised after being attacked by an inmate at a Scots jail. Police were called to reports that a member of staff was assaulted after being set upon by the prisoner at HMP Cornton Vale, in Stirling, around 4pm on Friday, July 2.

Perth and Kinross has more than tripled over the past two weeks. It comes as the World Health Organisation data shows Tayside has become the COVID capital of Europe with the current highest rates of infection.

Scottish Labour has demanded a return to parliament for MSPs as he warns Covid cases in Scotland are getting "out of control". Anas Sarwar has called for the gap between first and second vaccinations to be halved to four weeks to deal with the “out of control” spread of coronavirus.

combat blade. Callum Smith, 20, stabbed victim Kieran Gemmell through the left side of his stomach, leaving him with appalling injuries and fighting for his life in hospital.

trace a Caithness man who's been missing for four days. Douglas Macgregor was last seen leaving his home address in the Castletown area of Wick at around midday on Wednesday, June 30.

Police are investigating after two men suffered serious injuries in a violent attack in Edinburgh. The victims, aged 19 and 21, were found after cops were called to the city’s Granton Square at around 1.10am on Saturday.