Family's heartbreaking plea for teen Scots dad-to-be to 'come home' after vanishing

abortion services to be retained. The organisations insist changes to the system, brought in as a result of the Covid pandemic, have “eliminated some of the unnecessary barriers to quality abortion care in Scotland”.

Skye sparking questions from mystified tourists. The remains were found on Glenbrittle campsite beach earlier today by Hannah Powell.

police officers have revealed their terror at confronting a man they claimed they feared was going to stab them. Police Constables Ronnie Watson and Hannah Cruickshank said they were left frightened and fearing for their safety while on duty.

coronavirus vaccine has urged jag refusers to ignore social media and get proper scientific evidence before making up their minds. Paula McMahon, 49, who has helped NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde vaccinate more than a million people, has witnessed many tears of joy and relief since vaccination began six months ago today.

North Uist is known for its empty, golden beaches, non-existent crime and friendly ways - and locals love life just as it is. The Scottish island, which lies almost as close to Iceland as it does to London, is described "like the Bahamas but without the heat".

River Gryffe after getting into difficulty has tragically passed away. The 13-year-old was rescued from the water near Auchans Farm in Houston, Johnstone, around 6.50pm on Wednesday June 2.

restaurant after finding a rude note allegedly left by the waiting staff. Lisa Cooney from Edinburgh was dining at Ravelston House in Musselburgh with her family on Sunday (May 30) and politely asked which options were vegan friendly.

South Lanarkshire town at around 4am on Sunday, January 31. The 29-year-old, from Larkhall, was reported missing to police a week later.

benefits suspended by the DWP left a heartbreaking note for his loved ones. Maxwell Quinton tragically passed away in Glenrothes, Fife, on April 13 after receiving a letter telling him his Personal Independence Payment was being suspended.

Lorraine Kelly has praised Prince Harry for being honest about his mental health and for opening up about his personal experience with grief. But while she applauded the prince for his honesty, the Scots TV presenter admitted that she felt 'sad' about the comments he has made about the Royal Family, as he continues to speak in different interviews about his time as a senior royal.

This week has been a very busy yet heartwarming trip for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

carbon monoxide poisoning on a camping trip has issued a warning to others. Louise Ramsay was enjoying a break away near Loch Earn, Perth and Kinross, with her partner Danny in April after converting a van into a camper for more comfortable staycations.

murdered a vulnerable young man by attacking him and throwing him into a river has been handed a life sentence. Sebastian Smith, from Hawick, who was previously known as Luke Greenland, was found guilty of killing tragic Joe Pooley in August 2018 and must now serve a minimum of 21 years behind bars.

cops were forced to self-isolate after a Covidiot coughed and spat at them during a drunken rammy in Paisley.Paul McGuigan, 38, shouted: “I have covid symptoms” and coughed in the face of PC Adam Marshall during a disturbance at Neilston Road.McGuigan, who was swigging from a bottle of whisky, then spat in the face of Constable Jay Greer as he was being arrested on February 5, this year.He also bit PC Chris Ferris on the thumb during a struggle.The officers and three of their colleagues had to

local postman Ian Robertson washed up on the beach on May 23 1971. Ian's daughter Avril Paul said her family, especially her dad, took the youngster to their hearts and came to think of him as one of their own.Her father even tended his grave until his own death some years ago and, at his family's request, was buried close to the Unknown Bairn.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionThe drivers of each vehicle, along with a passenger from the Mercedes, were arrested while officers conducted searches of the vehicles.These recovered herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £106,000.One man, aged 46-year-old, has been charged in connection with drugs offences and is due to appear in court at a later date.Detective Chief Inspector John Morrison, said:

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.Three people escaped from a burning building after firebugs torched the front door of a Renfrew home.Detectives are investigating the incident which happened in Western Park Gate, Renfrew at around 3.10am this morning.The reckless yobs made off from the scene and now a manhunt is on to identify the suspects.It's understood no one was injured in the

hospital after being viciously attacked by a gang of youths in Ayrshire. A large-scale disturbance broke out within a lane behind a house on Ladyford Avenue in Kilwinning at around 2.30am today.

motor neurone disease (MND). Paul Ottley, 65, worked for the Royal Mail in Glasgow for more than 20 years and was only diagnosed with the degenerative condition in December.

Lawrence Chaney has revealed that she has a brand new book coming out called 'Drag Queen of Scots'. Back in March, Lawrence became the first Scottish Queen to scoop the crown on the show and now the popular queen has penned her own book.