Emergency services race to scene as building collapses at Scots scrapyard

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that 42.8% of positive tests processed for Scotland are now thought to be the fast-spreading form of coronavirus, first detected earlier this month.

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

on Christmas Day.Scots were able to meet in groups from up to three households on December 25 despite warnings of more infectious strains of coronavirus arriving in the country.Dr Taylor did not condemn the Scottish Government’s decision to relax the rules for a day as it allowed people to spend valuable time with loved ones.Speaking to the BBC, she said: “Everybody has been working over the last nine months to try and ensure that we catch up with the backlog, and we will continue to do

as his most aggressive client.Ronnie Renucci QC said Richey’s conduct made him question whether the decision to free him was the right one.He also told how his client tried to intimidate police when he was interviewed in connection with an assault and robbery.The former US Marine, originally from Edinburgh, was sentenced to death for the murder of two-year-old Cynthia Collin who died in a fire at her mother’s apartment in Columbus Grove, Ohio, in June 1986.He claimed it was a miscarriage of

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine We were looking forward to seeing one of Britain's Got Talent's most famous winners, Susan Boyle, return to the show for the Christmas special, however, the star is sadly no longer able to appear due to COVID-19 restrictions.  MORE: David Walliams' ex-wife shares incredibly rare photo of their son, AlfredSusan's representative told Metro: "Susan, unfortunately, couldn't appear on Britain's Got Talent as her area in Scotland was in a Tier 4 category at the

Scott Brown and Shane Duffy for the visit of Ross County. Manager Neil Lennon revealed the pair were struggling following Sunday's Scottish Cup Final victory over Hearts.

John Hughes has claimed everybody is fired up to silence the critics who say they are doomed for the Premiership drop. The rock-bottom Staggies decided to move for ‘Yogi’ after Stuart Kettlewell was removed from his position following Saturday’s defeat to relegation rivals Hamilton.

coronavirus, a top teachers' union said tonight. Nicola Sturgeon earlier announced an extended Christmas break for schools with learning moving online after the festive holiday until at least January 18.

In September 2019, the UK Government pledged an extra £200m towards new MRI and CT scanners.At the time the UK had the lowest number of both CT and MRI scanners per capita among the EU15 and G7 countries - less than a third of that in Germany.Dr William Ramsden, a vice-president at the Royal College of Radiologists, said: “There are two issues there - first of all we have an aging equipment base."When you have aging equipment, it’s more susceptible to break down, it needs more maintenance."Also

climate plan. Harvie said there were missed opportunities and demanded an end to big road construction projects and a shift away from oil and gas.

baby born with club foot is set to be strapped into boots and a brace for months to give her a chance of walking normally. Tiny 14-week-old Dusty-Rose Duncan, from Aberdeen, was born with severe congenital talipes  - meaning both her feet face inward.

East Kilbride SNP MSP Linda Fabiani said everything possible is being done to help young people.

Kilmarnock sparking a huge emergency response.

MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS The spokeswoman said: "We recieved a call regarding a fire at Gallowhill Primary in Paisley at 6.15pm and two appliances were mobilised to the scene.""At 8pm, one appliance was still in attendance, with one hose reel jet being used to extinguish the fire within the school building."A spokeswoman from police Scotland confirmed officers were also in attendance.More to follow.

blaze at a Scottish wedding and party venue. The popular Park Cafe, at Aberdeen 's Hazlehead Park, went up in flames at around 9pm on Friday December 11.

Ross Thomson.Sweeney, who used to be the MP for Glasgow North East, had accused Thomson of groping his backside and genitals at a House of Commons bar in October 2018.He also said Thomson tried to put his hand down his trousers.The allegations led to Thomson, who was the chair of Johnson’s leadership campaign in Scotland, quitting as a general election candidate last year.After an investigation, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards cleared the former Aberdeen South MP.She said Sweeney’s

national constabulary is not yet financially sustainable despite improvements, according to government beancounters. A new report on the management and financial structure of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) by Audit Scotland shows a total overspend of £26.8 million in 2019-20.

stab-proof clothing line in a bid to tackle knife crime attacks in the UK.  Craig Stirling, from Baillieston, has been working on the concept for four years and is set to unveil a prototype this week.  The 45-year-old father-of-two was left shaken after watching the horrific killing of soldier Lee Rigby, in London, on the news seven years ago.