Domestic abuse warning despite big drop in recorded crime in Scotland

Scotland's national dish and is well loved by many, but a recent survey has named haggis as the food Brits hate - despite most of those asked never having tried it.The much-maligned dish joined Japanese delicacies sushi and sashimi at the top of foods 2,000 adults in the UK turn their noses up at, even though they've never given them a chance.More than half of those surveyed, who also placed another Scottish staple in black pudding on the list, put their distaste for certain foods down to their

Scotland’s international crime writing festival has announced the nominations for its 2020 awards.

“This year Enterprising Bathgate has stepped in to also cover these costs to help alleviate the financial pressure on businesses during the current crisis.“This has been made possible through the BID Resilience Fund set up by the Scottish Government.“We are also extremely proud and privileged to have the support and knowledge of our volunteers, their enthusiasm is infectious.

lockdown restrictions. Videos and images show droves of boozed-up punters drinking in the city's Kelvingrove Park on Saturday evening.

SCOTTISH Women’s Aid has launched a new short animated film for young Monklands women who are experiencing domestic abuse during lockdown.The film was created in partnership with the organisation’s young expert group Yello! – and produced by Media Co-Op.The panel of children and teenagers have all experienced domestic abuse in their own lives and they were involved in every part of the creative process.The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that perpetrators of domestic abuse now have further

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

MONKLANDS residents are being urged to share domestic abuse concerns with police as a new report highlights a spike in offences at home and in cyber space.The Police Scotland report shows almost 1700 offences were recorded under new domestic abuse laws during its first year in legislation.Introduced on April 1 last year, the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act criminalised the coercive and controlling behaviours used by domestic abusers, creating a single offence which covers the full range of abusive

car.Robert Kerr was shocked when the council letter arrived telling him a neighbour had objected to his singing.It’s the latest incident in a ­long feud between the former panel beater and his English nextdoor ­neighbour Steven Calveley, 68.Robert, 76, said he was “singing to himself” and did not mean to upset anyone.But Stephen said Robert changed the lyrics to sing “send the b******* home to think again” and directed it at him.Robert, from Biggar, Lanarkshire, told the Record: “It’s sickening

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Strathclyde University have launched a probe into a series of vile racist and sexist messages sent by one of its students. The abusive messages sent via Instagram to a woman branded her a "little s**t" while making bigoted references to her "dimwitted ancestors".

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.

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 Rutherglen business has been “kicked in the teeth” by South Lanarkshire Council after being refused vital funding to help it cope with the coronavirus collapse.

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.

Almost 100 domestic abuse offences have been recorded in Ayrshire following the introduction last year of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.

The operators of a Perth gym earmarked for demolition have vowed to keep fighting to retain the facility.

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

Sick thugs threw racist jibes at a pair of women about 'eating bats' after the 'didn't give them their phone number'.