Fire at derelict building being treated as deliberate by cops

Glasgow. The fire broke out at Newarthill Boxing Club in Mosshall Street, Newarthill, around 6.55am on Monday morning.

Shetland. Flames ripped through The Moorfield Hotel in Brae at around 12.30am this morning.

Scottish Government last night reintroduced a 14-day quarantine for those arriving in the country from Spain.

coronavirus  deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours in Scotland. It comes as the Scottish Government released the latest figures revealing the number of cases has increased by  overnight.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.An inspiring instructor based at Coatbridge fire station has won a prestigious national award for her work with local young people.Scottish Fire and Rescue (SFRS) service employee Demi O’Mellon won the “young person role model” category at this year’s women in the fire service awards.The 23-year-old is an instructor on the Fire Reach programme at the Coatdyke station, which sees young people learn about fire, water and

free face mask with every bottle including its mega-popular Violet flavour.Boe Gin are offering the colourful face masks for customers and bartenders across Scotland to stay safe over the coming weeks.The re-usable face mask, decorated with a unique floral pattern inspired by the brand’s hugely popular Violet gin, will come free of charge with every order of full-strength flavoured gin ordered through their website.And with pubs and bars open again across the UK, the Scottish gin brand con

blaze at an industrial estate in Cupar.Emergency services were called to the scene at the Cupar Trading Estate in Fife at around 10.23am on Tuesday.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they have one appliance already in attendance with a further five on the way.Pictures from the scene show a massive plume of black smoke billowing into the air, which is visible from neighbouring towns.Local residents have also reported hearing "an explosion" coming from the site shortly after the fire

the region’s beauty spots. The group is formed of Perth and Kinross Council, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, with help from local communities, and could see motorists fined or have their cars removed by police officers if they feel they are causing a dangerous obstruction to emergency services.

North Lanarkshire.Emergency services were called the scene on Merry Street, Motherwell, at around 6.25pm on Sunday.Local residents reported seeing thick, black plumes of smoke rising into the sky while flames took hold of the Spar shop.Hero firefighters have been battling the blaze with high-pressure hose reels but some homes in the area have lost water pressure as a result.Scottish Water said: “We’re aware that Scottish Fire and Rescue are in attendance at Merry Street in the ML1 Motherwell

A Scots call centre worker has told how at least four people have tested positive for Covid-19 after an outbreak at a contact tracing centre.The 19-year-old was employed at the Sitel building in Maxim Park, near Motherwell, alongside as many as 200 other people before it was locked down by management.The teenager, who worked for Virgin Media on the upper floor of the building, discovered there was a cluster of cases after arriving for work on Saturday.A number of workers from the contact trace

musician is proving an internet hit - after a video of him jamming in the garden notched up thousands of views online. Footage shows the moment little Caiden Higgins grabs his guitar and joins performer Cutchy Cash in a rendition of Gerry Cinnamon 's Kampfire Vampire.

raped a teenage girl before threatening to “ruin her” has been jailed for four years. William Hailes ignored the 16-year-old’s frantic pleas for him to stop during the horrendous attack at a house in Livingston, West Lothian, on November 8 last year.

Paisley optician has revealed how glasses wearers can keep their specs clear when using a face mask. Coverings have become more widespread in Scotland now after the Scottish Government made it a legal requirement to wear them around the shops last week.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Police in Lanarkshire are appealing for information following a wilful fire-raising in Blantyre.The incident happened between 12.35am and 1.50am on Saturday, July 11, in Blantyre Industrial Estate.Officers say that six HGV and heavy plant equipment vehicles were deliberately set on fire.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and safely extinguished the blaze and there were no injuries.Detective Constable Paul

Mr T – real name Tuoyo Ayiku – is at the centre of a crack unit of volunteers who cook and deliver mouth-watering cuisine for people in Larkhall, many of whom have been shielding. Mr T’s menu ranges from delicious African stews, curries, rainbow fried rice, jerk chicken to Scottish staples – including mince and tatties.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a large house fire in Milngavie.Scottish Fire and Rescue were called to the blaze at a building on St Edmunds Lane near Mugdock park after being alerted shortly after 1.20pm on Thursday July 9.Five appliances and an aerial appliance are in attendance, with crews currently battling to control the inferno.It is unclear at this stage if anyone has been injured in the incident.A

NHS workers are set to be rewarded with free holidays to Ibiza for their tireless work on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. The Together for Healthcare Heroes initiative is hoping to provide 5,000 European healthcare staff  and their families with holidays across the continent - most of which will be on the Balearic party island.

alcohol in their system, there is a concern that the long-awaited reopening of pubs could result in a sudden surge in devastating fires.Even at the best of times cooking can be hard to manage and when you have been drinking alcohol the risk of having an accident increases as your coordination decreases, the LFB said.Many people drunkenly stick a pizza in the oven or some sausages in a pan and then fall asleep only to be woken by their smoke alarm.For those without a smoke alarm such incidents

Tennent’s Lager will buying Scots a free pint as pubs across the country continue to reopen their doors. The Scottish beer brand will be giving out hundreds of thousands of complementary pints of Tennent’s Lager and Tennent’s Light in as part of its 'Dedicated to You' campaign.