Family of vulnerable Scots pensioner conned out of £70k by vile scammers fear she may lose her home

coronavrius pandemic has finally reunited with her family.Nora Watson, 87, hasn't been able to meet up with loved ones for 14 weeks after Scotland went into lockdown in March.As the country moves into phase two, Nora, from Carnoustie in Angus, is one of many people who can now form an 'extended household group' or 'bubble'.The former secretary was 'over the moon' to be reunited with her daughter, Audrey Cherry, 64, and son-in-law, 63-year-old John Cherry from Abroath.Nora told the Record: "I

holiday to Portugal was cancelled due to coronavirus.Debbie Sailsman, from Cambuslang, kitted out her Peugeot 5008 with two mini TV screens, throws, toys and snacks to create the luxury movie theatre.The full-time mum, 37, said it took less than three hours to make the car boot cinema for her daughters Sienna, 10, and three-year-old Esme - and it gave her the 'first moment's peace' since lockdown began.Mum-of-two Debbie said she set up the movie-themed surprise as the family had been due to jet

Covid-19 care home crisis could have breached the Human Rights Act, experts have claimed. The Scottish Human Rights Commission said the scandal has raised “serious concerns” under Article 2 of the act.

Callander. Jack Martin was last seen between 4am and 8.50am on Thursday in the town’s Main Street.

Scots pensioner whose leg was saved from amputation during the coronavirus pandemic used a drone to say thanks to medical staff.James Donnelly, 72, had been rushed to hospital in May with a growth on his left thigh.Quick-thinking specialists diagnosed a rare form of bone cancer, and within days the tumour was removed.The grandad-of-one underwent a brutal nine-hour operation and it was touch and go at points whether or not his leg would survive the surgery.But thanks to the hard work of Mr Ashish

teenager who took her own life has offered support to three Scottish families rocked by suicide.Annette McKenzie, who lost her daughter Britney Mazzoncini after vicious online bullying, said 'I wish I had the answer' to help.It comes after three youngsters are believed to have tragically passed away within a few days.The stay at home mum from Pollok found her 16-year-old daughter dead on July 7, 2016 after overdosing on anti-depressants in her bedroom.Now she said her heart is 'broken even more'

18-year-old had been struggling with her mental health and her mum's battle with Huntington's Disease when she passed away.She had been staying in Glasgow with family before returning to Wick where she is from originally.Despite spending a lot of time in care loved ones said she always had smile on her face.Now her former carer Ainslie Keenan is helping her heartbroken family with the 'burden' of paying for the young woman's funeral.Ainslie said: "She was only 18 years old and it has really had

Black Lives Matter movement with a powerful video calling for everyone to speak up. Honey Joseph, 20, posted a video to her Facebook encouraging her white friends to engage with the movement and said "silence is so loud right now." The video, which has now racked up over 17,000 views, was in response to the tragic death of George Floyd, 46, who was killed after a police officer knelt on his neck for eight and a half minutes in Minneapolis on Monday.

Police have vowed to continue their fight against callous criminals who exploit Scotland’s most vulnerable in a bid to flood communities with drugs.Officers have seen a rise in ‘County Lines’ activity where children and vulnerable adults are recruited by dealers to distribute their drugs across the country.The heartless criminals often set up a temporary base by conning their way into a person’s home - known as ‘cuckooing’ - before moving onto their next victim a short time later.They set up a

LONDON -- Prince Charles says he has missed giving his family members a hug during the long weeks of lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Almost 350 prisoners have been released early from Scottish jails during a programme to protect offenders from the spread of Covid-19.

Celtic star Leigh Griffiths has brutally hit back at an online troll after they tried to bring up his past behaviour.

A children's charity has made a desperate plea to the public after motorists flocking to Balloch blocked access to their hospice.

Louts have trashed Scots beauty spots after lockdown restrictions were eased- with burnt out barbecues, bottles, sweet bags and even human waste among the debris.

A 91-year-old woman has died after falling and breaking her leg while shooing away nuisance seagulls.

A Fife family had a lucky escape after a garden storage unit suddenly caught fire causing flames to leap up to the second floor of their house.

A 94-year-old Scots pensioner didn't eat for five days- because she was scared to leave the house during lockdown.

Staff at school hubs set-up for the children of keyworkers have reported serious concerns about the impact on their mental health of working through lockdown.

A Scots care home has confirmed a Covid-19 outbreak after 10 residents tested positive for the virus.