Meet the Scottish Joe Wicks who is inspiring people to stay fit and healthy both physically and mentally

A Paisley councillor has called for major events including the town's fireworks display and Christmas lights switch-on to be cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.Renfrewshire Council previously said an announcement would be made on whether the celebrations would go ahead - along with festive switch-ons in Renfrew and Johnstone - by next Tuesday.But as Scotland continues to gradually move out of lockdown, bosses confirmed this week they were holding their decision to ensure they

Holyrood, so there is no usual daily briefing. As well as giving a daily figure on the number of new cases, she set out the next steps of the route out of lockdown ahead of schedule.

financial impact of coronavirus continues to be felt by thousands of households across Scotland, many are turning to supermarket meal deals to help make dinners last and cut down on costs.  But one such multibuy offer has divided thrifty food fans on social media.The Mirror Online reports that a mum recently uploaded a picture of Iceland's Feed the family for a fiver’ meal deal to the popular Facebook page, Feeding a family on £1 a day.

bars across Scotland are fuming after Nicola Sturgeon failed to offer a date for when they could reopen with outdoor seating areas.The First Minister confirmed today the country would move to phase two of easing lockdown restrictions and revealed all retail stores could reopen as of June 29 if they had outdoor entrances.But there was no indication of when the hospitality industry could get back to business despite widespread hopes among landlords that beer gardens would be allowed under phase

Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse MSP Christina McKelvie has promised to do everything she can to fight inequality among black and other minority ethnic people in Scotland.The Equalities Minister said the Scottish Government has taken steps to tackle racism but “we need to make much greater progress”.She spoke in the Scottish Parliament last week as the world continued to react to the death of George Floyd who died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when a police officer pressed down on his neck.Ms

Sam Heughan had a taste at life as James Bond and he still craves it.

health boss criticised for journeys between Orkney and his mainland home made FIVE trips during lockdown, according to a Freedom of Information response.Iain Stewart, chief executive designate at NHS Orkney, has racked up a £4,500 travel and accommodation bill since he took office on March 1.Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week called on Mr Stewart to resign or “be removed.”NHS Orkney has stood by its new chief executive’s decision to travel.The FOI response from NHS Orkney indicates that Mr

Normal People stars Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones are set to appear at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

Black Lives Matter movement. Police have praised activists for staying within social distancing rules, as just two arrests were made.

Covid-19 to make Volunteer Week a success in Scotland.Tens of thousands of Scots dedicated their time to the country’s emergency response teams, charities and healthcare service as part of the annual initiative, despite the country being on lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this week thanked more than 60,000 people who signed up to the Scotland Cares campaign, helping ease the burdon on the NHS, public services and communities.And Volunteer Scotland, who spearhead Volunteer Week, have

Scottish Labour is planning to harden its opposition to indyref2 after claims the party policy had a confused policy.

A Scots man who was charged in connection with a social media image mocking the death of tragic George Floyd has been released.

The NHS recorded 125 cases of coronavirus beyond special Covid-19 wards in Scots hospitals.

Police have arrested a Scots man in connection with an image allegedly mocking the death of tragic George Floyd.

A shocking image of a Scots man mocking the death of tragic George Floyd has gone viral on social media.

A former police officer who downloaded child rape videos while he was in the force has been caught with thousands of sickening images.