Giant snakes loose in Greenock streets leave locals rattled

police investigation has been launched after heartless firebugs deliberately torched a bird hide at a popular Scots beauty spot.The award-winning shelter at Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, near Kinross, was set alight between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday, February 18.Reserve staff were left heartbroken after finding the badly charred remains of the shelter which offered stunning views across the water.Police Scotland confirmed they are investigating the ‘reckless’ fire raising and are appealing

Greenock.The 21-year-old was attacked within a close on Gael Street shortly after midnight on Friday, February 19.Officers believe he disturbed three men who were loitering in the area with the intention of stealing a number of items.Emergency services were called to the scene and the victim was taken to Inverclyde Royal Hospital for treatment to his painful wounds.Medics were forced to use a number of staples on a wound dangerously close to his left eye and a further stitch on his

MLS partner club was in the works and now the 23-year-old has now struck a deal until the end of the season.He made only four appearances in the Premiership but boss Derek McInnes stressed the player had made "several personal sacrifices" to remain in Scotland.The manager said: “Sadly, the events of 2020 and the impact of the global pandemic have undoubtedly had an impact on Ronald’s time at Pittodrie."When he arrived, he had just completed pre-season in Norway, and we were mid-way through the

West Lothian road.The bird escaped from her home at the HOPE Scotland animal assisted therapy centre in Bathgate on Monday afternoon.The cheeky two-year-old noticed a gate had been left open by a delivery driver and took the opportunity to go on an adventure.Confused motorists took pictures and filmed the bird as she strolled alongside the busy carriageway after darting out in front of at least one vehicle.A hilarious video caught the moment one driver clocked the emu with him proclaiming:

weather left cars stranded on Scots roads.Passenger Gloria Murray was travelling with her partner when they hit chaos on the main A90 dual carriageway.The 61-year-old recorded the ‘terrifying’ conditions as they battled thick snow to travel past several cars which were left stuck on the Angus road.The couple had been travelling home to Laurencekirk when they were faced with the 4ft snowdrifts and traffic hell at around 3.34pm today.Gloria’s video shows a struggling motorcyclist trying to push

viral picture of a ‘toilet’ on the Forth Bridge has left Scots utterly baffled and stunned on social media. The snap shows a hole cut inside two planks of wood, which is surrounded by sheets of corrugated metal - presumably to give the user some privacy.

Inverclyde town at lunchtime on Wednesday.Ambulance crews were called to the scene and he was rushed to the town's Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH). Police confirmed that the man later died in hospital.The cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

St Andrews have been left stunned after a local stream turned bright orange.The Kinness Burn was left the unusual shade following days of heavy snowfall and rain in the area, although the exact cause of the discolouration is unknown.Environmental officers have now launched an investigation into the phenomenon, which may be the result of water from historic mine works.Some locals have since dubbed the water the 'Irn Bru Burn' due to its similarity in colour to the famous fizzy drink.

Storm Darcy blizzards.Barry Forrest and Susan Morrison decided to embrace the snowy conditions in Kirkcaldy by throwing on the thermals and embarking on the ambitious project.It's the third igloo that Barry, 36, has built since purchasing a nifty 'icebox' tool from Canada several years ago.The igloo maker costs about £250 and works by creating compressed ice blocks.Barry told the Record: "Me and my girlfriend decided we'll go play in the snow and make an igloo so we started it last night."It's a

Storm Darcy.Using skis, snowboards and "anything from their homes", revellers flocked to the area last night after the city was blanketed in snow.Freezing conditions blanketed the city in snow over night, turning the West End park into a scene from the Alps.However, the images prompted concern from some residents over the lack of social distancing in place.Dozens of people were pictured huddled up along the park’s banks, despite the recommended two metre distance.In one image, a wall of people

wintery weather- building igloos and queues of snow people.With the nation blanketed in the white stuff amid severe weather warnings, there has been disruption and travel chaos or many.But others have made the most of the downpour, with some creative creations made from the snow.A queue of snow people were built on a bridge in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.The 'snow kids' appear to be looking over the bridge and into the water below after someone went to the effort of creating the five figures from

Firefighters are tackling a 'well developed' blaze at a Greenock home.

Greenock. Officers are dealing with multiple reports of massive constrictor type reptiles on the streets of the Inverclyde town.

immigration chiefs. After spending 17 years in the UK and becoming a pillar of the community in Moray supporting people with mental health problems, Matthew Jun Fei Freeman has been told to return to China.

coronavirus.Evie Connell developed tachycardia, a condition that causes an abnormally high heart rate of over 100bpm, after contracting covid in March before the lockdown. Before she became ill, Evie was fit and healthy, and enjoyed attending university, working in a convenience store and going to the gym.But 10 months on Evie is still feeling the effects of the virus and has been left unable to go outside by herself, terrified she could collapse due to her excessive heart rate.

broadband customers in Scotland have been left without internet this afternoon following a service outage. Customers in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Irvine have all been left with service problems, which resulted in many flocking to Twitter to complain.