Mortgage column: Broker gives insight into home reports

Europa Conference League action as they look to stick Santa Coloma away in Thursday's second leg. The first match at Easter Road descended into farce despite two goals from Martin Boyle and another from Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet getting the job done to generate a 3-0 advantage for the trip to Andorra.

movie star Iain Glen has handed a massive boost to a Scots charity by agreeing to front their anti-food poverty campaign. The Game of Thrones legend, one of the most sought-after actors in film and TV, agreed to film a special message for the Edinburgh-based Cyrenians organisation.

Horsefly season has arrived as the nation contends with a week-long heatwave this summer. Scotland not only has to tackle blood-sucking midges, but also pesky flies that feast on animals, including humans.

human trafficking laws. Police were tipped off that someone was being allegedly forced to sell drugs in East Lothian.

Saltcoat's Kinnier Road. The 19-year-old disappeared on his way to college but his bank accounts are currently untouched and his phone is still switched off.

pandemic, with residents now expected to live an average of just two years. The study by top academics also warned about the impact of visiting restrictions on care home residents’ quality of life.

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.A 36-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a pensioner, found beheaded in woods more than 200 miles from her home.Jemma Mitchell, 36, of Brondesbury Park, Brent, northwest London was arrested on July 6 and has since been charged with the murder of Mee Chong, 67.The victim - known to her friends as 'Debbie' - had been reported missing from

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region“Not all staff demonstrated an understanding or knowledge of infection prevention and control measures, including the correct use of PPE or the safe disposal of domestic and clinical waste.”A letter of serious concern was issued.And now, an “improvement notice” has been served.

missing Scots nurse who left her home two days ago have stepped up their search efforts. Cops and firefighters were spotted searching a stretch of water in the Allandale area of Falkirk last night after Gillian Ballantyne vanished from Coneypark Place, Banknock, at around 10am on Tuesday July, 6.

postie chased a prowler out of a Scots home after catching a robbery in the act. While out delivering letters, vigilant Gavin Wood spotted a suspicious car parked near one of the houses on his regular route in Dulnain Bridge in Strathtay, Highlands at around 2.15pm on Tuesday, July 7.

child porn images is set to be moved from his home overlooking a primary school. Stuart McDonald was snared with a haul of sick material which he amassed from the internet over a period of four years.

street valium tablets during two raids on her home has been remanded in custody. Leanne McCabe was discovered with drugs worth more than £100,000 when her council flat in the Menzieshill area of Dundee was raided by detectives.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensA second check-up was carried out by the watchdog in May where some improvements were noted in the home's infection prevention and control practices.But bosses were again told the cleanliness of mattresses and staff's use of personal protective equipment (PPE) were still not acceptable.However, the latest report laid before the Scottish Parliament following a third inspection suggests things are now in order.The Quarrelton Road home has now been

Fife woman after calling at her home to offer to carry out gardening work. The pervert approached the woman in Gellatley Road in Dunfermline’s Abbeyview area and asked if she wanted work done in her garden.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.A new fund has opened to help support the Scottish Crannog Centre following the fire of June 11.Three weeks on from the loghouse burning down tourists are returning to tour the unaffected parts of the Iron Age history centre.Crannog director Mike Benson was delighted over £50,000 has been raised for the Loch Tay museum by Largo Leisure and also close to £15,000 generated through the Crannog’s own

iOS - Android A follow-up inspection was carried out on June 4 to follow up on outstanding improvements required of the home in relation to catheter care.On June 4, the Care Inspectorate found “significant improvements” in catheter care risk assessment and care planning at the home, run by Hudson (Lorne) Ltd.The inspection report laid out to the Scottish Parliament on June 23 stated: “All staff had completed comprehensive training in catheter care, appropriate to their role."Management had

Dundee was left fuming after the equipment worth £1,200 was stolen on Friday afternoon. The 38-year-old had returned home and noticed the large trailer and roofbox had vanished.