Massive off-road cycling festival planned for Dumfries and Galloway in autumn 2021

road traffic accident on the busy A9.Emergency services were called to the scene between Luncarty and Stanley in Perthshire at around 5.50am on Wednesday.It is understood that more than one vehicle was involved and that at least one motorist has been injured.Police confirmed that a man has been taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment.Motorists were warned to expect delays in the area after the road was temporarily closed.Traffic Scotland tweeted: “New: 6.15am A9 is closed both ways

Midlothian last night.Officers from Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were called out to Vogrie Road, Gorebridge, at around 4.20pm on Monday, February 22, following reports of a smash.The boy was taken by ambulance to The Royal Hospital for Sick Children, in Edinburgh, following the horror incident.Details of his injuries are not yet known.Enquires into the crash are currently ongoing.A Police Scotland spokesperson told the Daily Record: “Around 4.20pm on Monday, 22 February, we

furlough job retention scheme which supports wages for locked down jobs which the chancellor said will come to an end in April.There were 2.637 million people aged 16 and over in employment in Scotland, while 123,000 were unemployed, figures showed.The employment rate among those aged 16 to 64 was 73.7% between October and December last year, 0.3% down on the previous quarter.The Scottish figure was in contrast to the UK unemployment rate which rose to 5.1 per cent, up 0.4 points on the previous

Aberdeenshire.Emergency services were called to the B977 at Echt at around 2pm on Sunday following reports that the two vehicles had collided.Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance confirmed that one of the people involved was a young girl who was flown to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with her mum by her side.Police, paramedics and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene.A second person was taken to hospital for treatment by road ambulance.The condition of the toddler and the

£157m Euromillions win by just one number.Aidan Murray from Clydebank went viral after posting a picture of his lottery ticket on Twitter.It showed he almost had the exact matching numbers for Tuesday's £157,644,778 jackpot, but had agonisingly missed out on the grand prize.His ticket had 05,09,15,25,29, with lucky stars 06 and 07.But the winning numbers came in at 05,09,25,29,30, with lucky stars 06 and 07.It means that had unlucky Aidan landed a 30 instead of his 15, he would have been an

CCTV appeal after two thugs robbed a female worker in a "terrifying" raid on a Scots petrol station last month.The crooks targeted the Spar store next to the Shell Garage in Glasgow at around 9pm on Friday, January 15.They made off with hundreds of pounds in cash and fled from the scene, in Edinburgh Road, in an unknown direction.Today, cops have released images of two men they wish to speak to as part of their ongoing enquiries into the incident.The first man is described as white, between

Beattock.Cops have closed the road after responding to the incident between Junction 15 and 16 around 3.30pm today. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area as traffic is queuing heavily on approach.Traffic Scotland tweeted saying journey times may be longer than usual due to a "serious" road crash.The fire service service confirmed they were initially in attendance but have since left the scene.The road currently remains closed.

Highland Perthshire. Officers swooped on a derelict building on Crieff Road in Aberfeldy on Wednesday afternoon.

weapons in a 'terrifying' robbery.The thugs escaped with at least £1,000 after the raid on the home in Grayston Manor, Chryston.Police say they men stormed the property in the North Lanarkshire village at around 7.50pm last night.They threatened those inside with weapons before making off with a 'four figure sum of cash', Police Scotland has confirmed.No one was hurt in the incident but the occupants are understood to be 'shaken'.The men are believed to have travelled in a burgundy Citroen

John Barrowman paid a secret 'subliminal' tribute to husband Scott Gill on Dancing On IceThe Scots born Dancing On Ice judge told fans he was hiding a message in plain sight for husband Scott, who he's been with for twenty seven years, ahead of his appearance on Sunday night's show.John, who is known for his usually glamorous ensembles, wore a black jacket with lots of little red love hearts on it for Valentine's day.And he revealed there was an extra special feature within the design of the

There are currently 1,428 people in hospital with 102 in intensive care.As of 8.30am this morning, 1,255,190 people across Scotland had received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

fire has broke out in the Scots Western Isles sparking concern.The blaze was spotted on the east side of the isle of Benbecula this afternoon at around 3.30pm.It is unknown if anyone has been injured at this point or how the fire started.Massive thick smoke clouds are billowing from the area as the blaze continues to grow.Photographs on the fire taken by eye witnesses show flames sweep over a field near water.The Daily Record contacted Police Scotland for comment.The Daily Record contacted

sent to the Scottish Government later this year.Health board officials have already told of plans for it to become Scotland’s first “digital hospital”; while the current Monkscourt Avenue site is to be redeveloped as a health and wellbeing village after the relocation in seven years’ time.

snow fall across Scotland left a four-by-four covered up to its roof in the white stuff. The country has been battered by bad weather with more set to come this week.

More than 15,000 people across the region have now received their first dose of the vaccine.In Scotland, a further 1,201 people tested positive today, taking the overall total to 176,533.

coronavirus cases remains high across the country. The latest data released by Public Health Scotland shows that 9,142 positive cases of covid were recorded across the country in the week between January 18 to 24.

Borna Barisic 's practical tutorial in Ross County's drubbing at Ibrox. The marauding Croatia cap was a key figure as the Scottish Premiership leaders' ran riot in the 5-0 win over the Staggies at Ibrox.

B&Q as the DIY giant has a massive online clearance sale. With up to 50% off selected items, shoppers can refresh their rooms, or get some jobs done arounf the house without busting the budget.

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.