Hamilton designer's clothing brand helps charities that support Black Lives Matter

stroke.Darren Dawson was getting ready for school when he suffered a bleed to his brain caused by an anomaly that affects just one in 100,000 people a year.It left the 14-year-old paralysed down his right side and medics faced a race against time to save him.But thanks to the family’s labrador Douglas, Darren got to hospital in time.His mum Liz was making breakfast when the pup, now nine months, refused to eat his food and started pacing between her and the door.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A number of weeks ago, Scot Karen Skewies appeared on MasterChef as one of the 2020 contestants.The 57-year-old – who retired from her post as vice-president of international sales for Monster.com – has always loved cooking, so starring on the show was a real dream come true for her.Now she is providing a weekly recipe for Advertiser readers.She said: “I’d like to share some recipes which were inspired by my MasterChef

home that Shelley loved best.Shelley’s father, who ran his own textile business in Galashiels, invited the fashion editors of magazines including Vogue to High Sunderland, their woodland home near Selkirk.She remembers trying on the colourful wigs of the models as they got ready in her bathroom.She watched the models as they glided past her lounge.And she loved the week long fashion shoots that were held throughout her home.She said: “During the Sixties designers such as Coco Chanel and

Perth-based sensory impairment charity has welcomed the news that blind and partially sighted people can be guided out in public by someone not in their household. It follows a Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Scotland survey showing that one in four said they did not have someone in the same household who could guide them.

group of MSPs has warned. Almost three-quarter of the facilities used by schools and youth groups are run by charities who are now counting the costs of a summer season cancelled by lockdown.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Hamilton is the 29th sexiest place in Scotland, according to a new sex map.The town’s 54,080 residents have spent more per head on their sexual pleasure since lockdown than anywhere else in the region.Sexual happiness brand Lovehoney  analysed spending habits throughout Scotland and the UK to discover how lockdown had impacted on passion.Scotland’s sex capital was Paisley, Dumfries was second, Glasgow third, Motherwell

shops are expecting to be flooded with donations as they slowly start to reopen in Scotland following months of closure.Those itching to get rid of unwanted stuff after a lockdown clear out will have to follow new strict rules to stop the spread of coronavirus.Oxfam has already urged shoppers not to dump donations bags outside closed stores as it prepares to reopen in Scotland next week.Stores are being told to isolate donated items for up to 48 hours before they are sorted during the

Scottish borders are risking their lives by climbing onto school roofs during lockdown. Cops in the area have warned against the new craze after getting 'several calls' from worried locals watching youngsters on the roofs.

Scottish Government  has given pubs, restaurants and cafes the green light to open their outdoor facilities for service as part of its route map out of lockdown. Two-metre social distancing, Perspex screens and contact gathering are among the  strict measures  taken by most bars up and down the country.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A retail park in Hamilton was closed off by police last night after a large gathering took place.It is understood that car enthusiasts had met within Hamilton Palace Retail Park at around 8.25pm.A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We were called at around 8.25pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, following the report of a large gathering at Hamilton Palace Retail Park.“Officers attended, advice was given and the retail

shared a heartbreaking message online just one hour before a fatal fire at his home.John, known as bulb, was reported missing after the inferno tore through his property in Ewart Drive in the North Lanarkshire town, in the early hours of Saturday.Pals launched a frantic search for the popular 38-year-old, who had not been seen since the blaze, before detectives confirmed they had found a body within the collapsed building on Sunday.Police Scotland have confirmed formal identification is still to

safe at work in an open letter to the First Minister. The GMB union sent a petition to the Scottish Parliament on behalf of more than 1700 people who fear their lives are at risk.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Shoppers flooded the streets of Hamilton this morning as Primark opened its doors for the first time since lockdown.Locals were seen queued out the door on Quarry Street and round the building for the clothing store reopening at 8.30am.Miserable weather didn’t deter crowds who flocked to the high street in search of a bargain as clothes shops and other non-essential retail opened to the public again, as Scotland eases

A leading charity has warned of the potential cancer ‘timebomb’ created by the coronavirus pandemic.Macmillan issued the stark warning this week, saying they feared the disease would become the “forgotten C”.And it comes as official figures show the number of people dying from cancer in Scotland is already five per cent higher than average since the UK lockdown began.Now they are calling on the Scottish Government to use the health secretary’s statement next week to set out clear plans for

Apprentices, recognising him as one of the most promising young engineers attending university in the Glasgow area.

A Castle Douglas family went the extra mile on Father’s Day to raise funds for MND Scotland.And the McGaw kids have pulled in more than £2000 for the motor neuron disease charity.Their dad John, who is self-isolating, was diagnosed with the life-limiting condition in 2015.The family joined hundreds of others for MND Scotland’s Fun Run Relay event on Sunday.John, whose MND has affected his ability to walk, encouraged Liam, 15, Aillie, 12, and nine-year-old Blaine, towards their 10k target.He

mountain on her staircase has finally finished her challenge. Margaret Payne finished her 282nd climb of her staircase at her home in Sutherland, raising more than £347,000.

solidarity with Black Lives Matter and said the salute was taken from the "Game of Thrones" fantasy TV series.