Inquests launched into deaths of four former patients of rogue Scots surgeon

Covid-19 deaths and their location but also looks at how many excess deaths have occurred overall. Excess deaths are those recorded over and above the five-year average for that week.

although figures produced by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) on Wednesday reported 4,193 deaths linked to the illness have been registered up to Sunday, July 19.Four of the new confirmed cases are in North Lanarkshire, bringing the total number of cases linked to an outbreak at a call centre there to 24.In the NHS Ayrshire and Arran health board region, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is 1,272 - a rise of two from yesterday.There are fewer than five patients, within the health

Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to launch a vegan ‘no pepperoni’ pizza with claims that it “tastes like the real deal.” The Vegan ‘No Pepperoni’ Pizza is now available for £2.50 at most Morrisons pizza counters across Scotland. Pepperoni has long been voted the UK’s favourite pizza topping, and so Morrisons has created the much-anticipated vegan alternative for those looking to cut down on their meat intake or anyone who fancies trying something a little bit different.

Robyn Fryar have blasted the “pathetic” sentence handed to her hit-and-run killer who treated her “worse than an animal”. Shaun Gatti was jailed for just five years and three months after mowing down the 15-year-old in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on July 7, 2019 after a night out with his pals.

although figures produced by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) on Wednesday reported 4,193 deaths linked to the illness have been registered up to Sunday, July 19.

Low Moss prison. Paul Dowds died at the facility in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, and was announced today by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS).

Scottish gin distillery is proving a big hit with fans after releasing their own branded face masks - emblazoned with the phrase: "Only removing for gin and sarcasm".

Dundee this morning to give a fairytale send-off for a youngster who drowned after getting into difficulty at a Perthshire beauty spot.Freya Skene passed away following a devastating freak accident by Ossian's Cave in Dunkeld on Monday, July 6.

V&A Dundee and the River Tay has opened for business on Dundee’s waterfront. Teaming up with the V&A, street food entrepreneurs Chris Heather and Melodie Paterson are now serving takeaway food and drink from a three-wheeled Piaggio van and converted horse box.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded no new deaths from coronavirus for the seventh day in a row, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.The latest figures were revealed as the country took a key step out of lockdown today, with pubs and restaurants opening indoors for the first time.Attractions such as cinemas and museums have also been reopening, while long queues have been waiting at the country's barber

South of Scotland Enterprise confirmed that all appeals are heard within the 10 working days benchmark applied across all Scottish Government agencies.A spokesperson said: “We continue to work closely with Cocoa Bean to see what support we can provide them through the disruption caused by the pandemic and help them build a solid future.”

missing Scots teenagers. There are 'increasing concerns' for 17-year-olds Cheryl Hutchison and Christina Lawson who have both been reported missing from Spittal Street, Stirling and are believed to be together.

A huge search and rescue mission is currently underway at Loch Ness after two men fell into the water. Emergency services were called to the scene near Dores Bay at around 6.50pm Thursday.One of the men has since been rescued after falling from a boat but a search is ongoing to trace the other.

Scots beauty spot have paid tribute to their “cheeky little devil”. Freya Skene passed away after getting into difficulty with her mum Brooke at Ossian’s Cave in Dunkeld, Perthshire, on Monday evening, July 6.

Ayrshire, according to figures released today. The National Records of Scotland's data shows that there are no new deaths linked to COVID-19 between Monday, June 29 and Sunday, July 5.This is the first time no coronavirus deaths have been declared since the pandemic began.

entering will be told to isolate for two weeks. It comes after it emerged no checks had taken place north of the border on travellers arriving in the country.

coronavirus while being treated for other conditions is not yet known, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has admitted. Figures published last week revealed more than 1,000 patients tested positive for Covid-19 after being admitted to hospital, but Freeman said the number of deaths linked to the cases is unknown.

How to sign up to our Scotland Now newsletterA total of 424 people are being treated for confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in hospital - 11 of which are in intensive care.The latest figures were announced by the Scottish Government today at 2pm.It come as some Scots traveled to England for their first pint since lockdown began more than three months ago.Thirsty Scots flocked over the border yesterday to savour their first pints in months as restrictions were eased.Publicans on the English side of

zoo today.The blaze has been seen at Fife Zoo in Ladybank, Cupar with stunned locals snapping terrifying pictures of the flames. It comes shortly after punters were again allowed to visit zoos and animal centres on June 29 following the easing of lockdown restrictions.In pictures posted online smoke can been seen billowing into the sky from the tourist attraction.Zoo bosses have since confirmed all humans and animals are safe.Locals have commented online about seeing the huge blaze.One wrote:

Ayrshire, no new cases have been reported from yesterday and the total for the region remains at 1,256.