Dalbeattie Community Association Allotments to open to the public on July 18

raced to the scene around 7.35am following reports of a fire. Police then later confirmed human remains were found at the site of the fire and a major investigation has been launched.

Ayrshire's three local authorities, North Ayrshire has the highest rate of 174.3 compared to South Ayrshire's rate of 141.8 and East Ayrshire's 124.2.

Edinburgh Zoo posted a few pics of the cute little female fluffball, which will join her The Northern Luzon giant cloud rat family, also known as a mischief, in Edinburgh Zoo’s Magic ForrestOther name suggestions included Hiraya, which comes from Filipino and means to reach for one's dreams and aspirations, and Manila, to go with the Luzon theme.Other names proposed were April (for the month she was born), Ambon (Filipino for Mist), Tala (the name of the goddess of stars in the Philippines) and

A teenage girl from Salford who was killed in a minibus crash in Scotland has been named locally as Toiba Grosskopf.

Aberdeenshire pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering through failure to provide veterinary treatment or a suitable safe environment for her pony, Eve. The SSPCA arrived at Sunnyside Farm in Drumoak on Sunday February 28 after a receiving a call from a concerned member of the public.

On TV tonight, five celebs hope to land a big fish in Fishing Scotland's Lochs and Rivers on Channel 5, Michael Ball continues his travels in Wonderful Wales, also on Channel 5 and on BBC2 don't miss a moving new documentary about Amy Winehouse, Reclaiming Amy. It's also the opening ceremony of the long-awaited Tokyo Olympics 2020, so there's something for everyone on TV tonight.  Our expert TV journalists have picked the best things on TV tonight.

Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” starring Frances McDormand and Denzel Washington will have its world premiere on opening night of the New York Film Festival, organizers said Thursday. The 59th edition of the festival kicks off Sept.

Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, will make its world premiere as the opening night film of the 2021 New York Film Festival. “The Tragedy of Macbeth” will kick off NYFF 59 with a screening at Alice Tully Hall on Sept.

East Lothian, on Sunday July 11 when he was mauled by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross American Bulldog. Dean had taken Kaitlin Millar's family dog on a morning stroll after leaving his friend's house on Lynn Lea Avenue when a dangerous dog attacked.The 30-year-old told the Record: "I was walking and the next thing I heard this guy shouting and I seen this dog running."The dog came running right round my leg and clamped onto the side of my partner's dog's neck.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensRenfrewshire has so far seen 527 lives lost to the virus, recording a death rate of 227 per 100,000 of population.Only Glasgow City, with a rate of 260 per 100,000, has suffered more losses when age and other social factors have been taken into account.Mr Bibby - who has called for more support for areas hardest hit by the virus - said gaping inequalities must be addressed as we emerge from the pandemic.“My thoughts are with all those who have lost

iOS - Android Operating since 2005, Fosters now have 24 funeral homes across Scotland.Funeral arranger Jessica Love told Lanarkshire Live: “I believe it’s a privilege to help a family plan a dignified and personalised funeral for their loved one and my job is to ensure every little detail is taken care of.“I’ve lived in Wishaw all my life and I hope that seeing a familiar face will make it easier for families when they first come through the door.“Our funeral home is modern and comfortable, and

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heatwave set to hit Scotland in the next couple of weeks is in doubt, according to reports. Hot air was predicted to eventually drift over from the continent and reach UK shores replacing last week's flash floods and wet weather.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensThe national event - headed up by the Scottish Civic Trust - gives people free access to historic and cultural venues so they can find out more about hidden gems in their area.There will be a mixture of online and physical events this year, with the latter dependent on Scottish Government guidance around coronavirus at the time.In years gone by, venues such as Tannahill's Cottage and the John Neilson Institute in Paisley, Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch

Scottish Open. The Englishman, who has won Challenge and EuroPro Tour events at the Home of Golf during his career as well as a Walker Cup, was too hot for some big hitters on day one at The Renaissance Club.Senior finished at seven-under par to set the target going into the second round and said: “I played flawless golf and didn’t really put myself in any trouble.

Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.An investigation is to be launched after cleaners were permitted to work in Renfrewshire schools without criminal background checks.Renfrewshire councillors voted for the public inquiry after the Paisley Daily Express revealed last month that head teachers had escorted agency staff from their premises after learning they had not been properly vetted to work in schools.The security failure was brought