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hereFigures published last week by the National Records of Scotland showed that 4,173 coronavirus deaths had been registered in the country up to July 5, while 839 deaths had occurred in Northern Ireland up to July 3, according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.Together these figures mean that so far 55,710 deaths have been registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases.A further 181 deaths have occurred in England,

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours, however 19 new cases have been recorded. The new figures brings the number of people who have tested positive for the virus to 18,359, the Scottish Government have announced.

Police Scotland were subjected to almost 90 coronavirus-related attacks in the first weeks of lockdown. A total of, 265 assaults were directed at officers and other members of staff within Police Scotland between March 24 to April 30.

sex beast accused of posing as a bogus paramedic at a fatal nail bomb blast has failed in a legal bid to challenge conditions on his freedom.Christopher Readings - who was jailed for 13 years in 2011 for subjecting two children to horrific abuse - says his human rights are being infringed by “unlawful” conditions on his licence since his release last year.The 53-year-old launched a legal action at the Court of Session against the Parole Board for Scotland, where he fought to relax rules which

jail today.Aleem Azam, 49,  thought he was in contact with a teenage girl, but in fact he was snared by a police decoy.Azam claimed he wanted to have sex with her and boasted that 'everything still worked' in his body.He was eventually snared with 18 indecent images of children.Azam pleaded guilty to sending sexual communications to the decoy as well as having the indecent images.Azam, of the city's Shawlands, was put on a community payback order with three years supervision by Sheriff Andrew

Edinburgh woman claims she had ‘beer goggles sex’ on lockdown date with married man.Deborah, 34, from Musselburgh, revealed how she slept with the businessman after alcohol put her in the mood for passion as pub gardens reopen in Scotland.The casino croupier 'blamed lockdown' for her actions as she had not originally intended to sleep with her date, a businessman in his 40s.Deborah confessed: “This was definitely beer goggles sex and I am blaming it on lockdown."It had been a few weeks since I

Scottish ministers plea for more spending powers. Rishi Sunak will address the House of Commons after Prime Minister's Questions to deliver a statement on how the government will protect and create jobs across the country.

Get the latest politics news sent straight to your inbox every FridayNicola Sturgeon has confirmed a list of countries which will be exempt from Scottish quarantine restrictions.The First Minister revealed that 39 nations will form so-called air bridges with airports in Scotland - meaning Scots can travel there and not have to enter a 14-day period of quarantine on their return.Among the countries are France, Italy, Greece, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Poland.But quarantine

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Hamilton is the 29th sexiest place in Scotland, according to a new sex map.The town’s 54,080 residents have spent more per head on their sexual pleasure since lockdown than anywhere else in the region.Sexual happiness brand Lovehoney  analysed spending habits throughout Scotland and the UK to discover how lockdown had impacted on passion.Scotland’s sex capital was Paisley, Dumfries was second, Glasgow third, Motherwell

Asda from dropping huge discounts on clothing items for next term. While Nicola Sturgeon remains optimistic that Scottish schools will welcome the return of pupils on August 11, there’s still a chance that date may change.

zoo today.The blaze has been seen at Fife Zoo in Ladybank, Cupar with stunned locals snapping terrifying pictures of the flames. It comes shortly after punters were again allowed to visit zoos and animal centres on June 29 following the easing of lockdown restrictions.In pictures posted online smoke can been seen billowing into the sky from the tourist attraction.Zoo bosses have since confirmed all humans and animals are safe.Locals have commented online about seeing the huge blaze.One wrote:

Scots can book into this incredible holiday home in Boyle, Co. Roscommon in Ireland.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to release the latest coronavirus figures in Scotland after the death toll rose by three over the last 24 hours. Figures from the National Records of Scotland will also be released later today which will show the number of people who passed away when Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

Aberdeen was that of tragic missing teenager David Macleod - who was to start training to be a doctor in just weeks. 'Kind and loving' David's body was discovered in woods near to the the city's Grandholm Drive last Wednesday, June 24, after going missing the previous Friday.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.North Lanarkshire recorded its lowest level of weekly deaths in figures released last week at three – one of which occurred in the region’s care homes.A revision in the data provided by the National Records of Scotland shows that three deaths were recorded in North Lanarkshire for the previous week as well and not four as previously reported.As a result, there have been 263 deaths where coronavirus was listed on the

heartwarming moment a Scots mum was reunited with her autistic son after 15 weeks apart. Julie Grant last saw Sean McGinley, 18, the weekend before the coronavirus lockdown came into force on March 23.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.MEET the woman who has captured the heart of comedy genius Kevin Bridges.Susan Riddell, 29, pictured here for the first time, has moved with Kevin into his £1million home in one of Scotland’s most exclusive streets.And the funnyman – who’s among the biggest names in stand-up – says he is now ready to settle down with comedy writer Susan.They’re so happy in their new home, they even have a new addition to the family … an