Perth Prison in lockdown as over 100 test positive for COVID

Perth and Kinross more than halved last week, according to data from Public Health Scotland.

stabbing an ex-bodybuilder to death has died in prison. Marius Bauba, who flouted eight different bail orders when he knifed Morgan Dunn in the heart last year, was found by guards at HMP Shotts, North Lanarkshire, on Saturday, where he was serving an almost 10-year sentence.

Pride of Scotland Awards spectacular on STV – and host Nicky Campbell says it is going to be a show to remember. Nicky, who is presenting the awards alongside Kirsty Gallacher, is both honoured and humbled to be at the helm of the star-studded event which celebrates Scotland’s unsung heroes.

Covid victim has been refused disability benefits despite being left unable to work and taking 10 types of medication for the last 16 months. Shereen Smith was a wedding singer and had also been in the process of setting up her own cake-making company when she was struck down by the virus in March last year.

Police and fire crews scrambled to Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, after the alarm was raised at around 4.30pm on Saturday, July 24.

Nicola Sturgeon has commended the winners for their courage and determination in the face of adversity and for going the extra mile to help others and their communities. She said: “It is my honour to pay tribute to the Pride of Scotland Award winners.

Loch Lomond amid reports of 'concern for a person' in the water. Police, fire service and the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat raced to the shoreline at Balloch Country Park in West Dunbartonshire on Friday.

Balloch, with search and rescue teams racing to the area.The Coastguard Helicopter is also involved in the search along with boats from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Loch Lomond Rescue Boat.Fire service divers have also been seen near the pier at Balloch Castle Country Park.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police are working with emergency services partners following a report of a concern for a person in the water at Balloch Country Park.”More to follow

Perth Prison will likely remain in lockdown until next week as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Perth and Kinross died from COVID-19 last week, according to official statistics. Data from the National Records of Scotland shows the deaths occurred between July 12 and 19.It is the highest weekly total since the week beginning February 22.Perth and Kinross has now recorded multiple COVID deaths in four of the last five weeks after cases rose dramatically in the region.

Perth and Kinross as the area enters level zero of restrictions – but nearly 10 per cent of the adult population remain completely unvaccinated. Back on June 18 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was expected all Scottish adults would have had their first dose of the vaccine by July 18.But the latest figures show 9.1 per cent of over 18s in Perth and Kinross have still not had any dose.The largest proportion of unvaccinated adults are those aged 18 to 29.

a rise of 85 since Wednesday when the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) confirmed 12 cases. As a precautionary measure all of the inmates at the jail are currently isolating while mass testing is carried out.

Covid-19 at a Scots prison has left families “gravely concerned” as they claim the virus is “out of control.” It comes a week after a nurse described the situation at HMP Low Moss in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire as pure hell. The prison, which houses around 760, currently has 104 prisoners isolating, with 20 confirmed cases of the virus.

Perth ’s own Lily Douglas has been honoured with a Pride of Scotland Award.

stars were out last night to honour the nation’s ­inspirational unsung heroes at our glittering People’s Oscars. Well-kent faces from the worlds of music, sport and TV gathered at Hopetoun House in South ­Queensferry to celebrate our Pride of Scotland Award winners.