Farmers plough over six foot of snow as 'Beast from the East 2' wreaks havoc across Scotland

coronavirus case number in all local authority areas in Scotland has been published by health officials.Public Health Scotland said that in the week between February 15 and 21, Scotland recorded a total of 5,736 positive cases of Covid-19 - which represents 5.0% of people tested for the virus.Scotland’s seven-day positivity rate per 100,000 population in those seven days stood at 105.0, according to the latest data.Falkirk recorded the highest number of cases per 100,000 population during this

Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our Criminal Record newsletter.A bowling club president has vowed to track down the parents of kids trashing his club.President Bobby Brown said incidents at Erskine Bowling Club are taking place almost nightly at the secluded spot.And he wants parents to stump-up cash for the damage their children are causing.Ex-soldier Bobby said: “Once these children are identified we will be on their doorstep to get the parents to

interviewed by Oprah Winfrey will be re-edited as tension between them and the Royal Family continues to bubble.This week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed they will not be returning as working members of the Royal Family and also revealed that they would be taking part in a tell-all interview with Oprah, which reportedly 'blindsided' the Queen.The couple, known when in Scotland as the Earl and Countess of Dumbarton, say they will continue to support organisations they have formally

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Education Scotland were both slammed as part of the Liberal Democrat motion.A debate at the Scottish Parliament today saw it pass by 65 votes to 58 after all opposition parties voted in favour.The motion called for change in both bodies, saying there were serious concerns about their performance both before and during the pandemic.It also called for Education Scotland's inspection and policy functions to be divided up and said "neither body is fit for

in primaries one, two and three from next Monday."If we want to return as much normality as we can to life within Scotland, the need to live for a longer period with significant restrictions on our ability to travel overseas is likely to be inescapable," Sturgeon said today."So ‘what matters most?’ is a question we may have to ask ourselves often in the weeks ahead.

Highland Perthshire farmer has been elected as the 63rd president of the country’s largest agriculture union.Martin Kennedy, who has been a vice president at the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) since 2017, now takes over the organisation’s top role.Martin, who runs Lurgan Farm just a few miles north of Aberfeldy, was elected unopposed in last Friday’s vote at the NFUS’s virtual council meeting in Glasgow.Beggar kicked supermarket manager when asked to movePensioner admits making knife

Scotland you should be aware of, including the upcoming restrictions review and the return of schools.The country's mainland has been in a full lockdown for more than a month now, with non-essential shops and all bars, pubs and cafes shut in a bid to curb soaring cases.However, Nicola Sturgeon is set provide greater clarity on when restrictions might ease this week as the vaccination programme gains pace.Here is everything we know so far about the six important lockdown dates to be aware of:All

died in prison.Alistair Findlay, 61, passed away on Friday after taking ill at Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow.He was two years into a life sentence with a minimum of four-and-a-half years.It’s understood Findlay - described by cops as an “odious individual” - died of natural causes.A Scottish Prison Service spokesman said: “We can confirm that there was a death in custody at HMP Barlinnie.“It’s likely that a fatal accident inquiry will take place in due course.”Findlay was jailed in June 2019 after

Mark added: “I’m really pleased to be in the final.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has warned that coastal and island areas of western Scotland remain "vulnerable" to fire in spite of plummeting temperatures.The warning covers the Highlands to Dumfries and Galloway, via Argyll and Bute and Ayrshire and the Western Isles and is in place until Friday, February 12.People living in rural environments have been advised to exercise particular caution as part of the advice issued in conjunction with the Scottish Wildlife Forum (SWF).Area

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.One of Scotland’s biggest indoor fun and food centres is ready to rock as soon as restrictions are eased.The management team has just been expanded with two key appointments designed to boost XSite at Braehead.Paisley Buddie Rosalind Gibson steps aboard as marketing manager.She has held previous roles at the St Enoch Centre and Silverburn in Glasgow.Rosalind has five years marketing experience within the

sex predator who was caught on camera raping a 13 year-old girl on a cycle path was today caged for four and a half years.Mark Pettigrew, 19, was also convicted of raping another 15-year-old girl and having underage sex with a third.At the High Court in Glasgow judge Lord Burns told Pettigrew: “You have either pled guilty to or been found guilty of very serious sex offences against young girls.

direct to your inboxAs Storm Darcy continues to grip parts of the UK in a wintry blast, a yellow weather warning for snow remains in place today for parts of Greater Manchester.Snow and ice warnings remain in place for most of England and Scotland as the effects of Storm Darcy continue to cause traffic delays and other hazards.The Met Office has yellow warnings for snow and ice current for the eastern half of Great Britain extending to the Shetland Islands, advising of likely longer journey

Storm Darcy has triggered a new wave of Cold Weather Payments for dozens of postcodes across Scotland. Those eligible will receive £25 to cover their heating bills, which is paid automatically by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) into their bank account.

Valentine’s Day is going to be that little bit different to what we’re used to this year due to lockdown restrictions. Firm favourites such as cinemas, bars and restaurants are all off the cards in 2021 as the country still battles the Covid crisis.