No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland for the first time since lockdown began

Coronavirus deaths in South Lanarkshire remained static last week.Two weeks after recording the highest number of coronavirus deaths in Scotland, South Lanarkshire recorded five deaths for the second week running – the third largest in the country.Figures released by the National Records of Scotland today (Wednesday, June 24) revealed that last week saw the joint-lowest number of Covid-19 related deaths since the first three deaths were recorded in the area in the week ending March 29.Only

frontline workers, who died from coronavirus, by using their loved one's uniforms to create teddy bears.Mary MacInnes from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders makes bespoke bears from scratch.The 22-year-old uses the uniforms of those front line workers whose lives were lost after contracting deadly coronavirus.Normally Mary charges a fee for the bears but has been fashioning the touching toys free of charge for the grieving families of frontline staff.Mary, who hails from Kilmarnock, East

Rachel McAdams is opening up about her new experience as a working mom.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the 41-year-old actress about her new film,, which she stars in opposite Will Ferrell. Ferrell and McAdams play Icelandic singers in the comedy, who are given a chance to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest.McAdams talked to ET about shooting the film in Iceland and Scotland, and about actually getting to bring her young son along.

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

Jake Kanter International TV EditorGolden Globe-winning Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt is to turn her hand to podcasting by starring in supernatural thriller The Harrowing from Fremantle podcast label Storyglass.Froggatt will feature as Sergeant Jackie O’Hara in the show, which will be available on Apple Podcasts from June 25.

hereHe told MPs: “This is an important moment in the fight against this virus.“It’s the first time that anyone in the world has clinically proven that a drug can improve the survival chances for the most seriously ill coronavirus patients.”The number of people who had died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus increased by nine in 24 hours, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.There have now been 2,462 deaths there.The figures are lower than the 4,070 deaths given earlier by the

CORONAVIRUS deaths in South Lanarkshire fell by more than 60 per cent last week to reach the lowest level since the end of March.One week after recording the highest number of coronavirus deaths in Scotland, South Lanarkshire recorded five deaths - the third largest in the country.Figures released by the National Records of Scotland today (Wednesday, June 17) revealed that last week saw the lowest number of Covid-19 related deaths since the first three deaths were recorded in the area in the

Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister confirmed she is optimistic that in 10 days the country could start to make more headway in its attempts to ease restrictions.She said the nation was now at a “crucial juncture” in its long running fight against the virus.

coronavirus outbreak and retailers have tumbled into into administration.While supermarkets have seen a boost in profits due to a soar in demand during the pandemic, non-essential shops have struggled to stay afloat.Large retail shops are expected to reopen their doors in phase three of Scotland's route map out of lockdown.But many well-known stores and restaurants that are household names will stay shuttered as they announce job losses and closures.Here are all the Scottish shops and eateries

There have been no new recorded deaths from coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours.Latest Scottish Government figures show the disease has claimed the lives of 2,415 people - the same figure as yesterday.In Ayrshire, there's been a slight rise in the number of confirmed cases.That now stands at 1,079 - up two from yesterday.There are 10 people battling the disease in Ayrshire hospitals - also up two on yesterday.There remains fewer than five patients in intensive care in the region with

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

One person in Perth and Kinross died from coronavirus last week, according to new figures.

Police are set to support an investigation into care home deaths in Scotland throughout the coronavirus pandemic.