Perthshire councillor stresses importance of CPR training after arriving at scene of fatal cardiac arrest

A major emergency response is in place in Glasgow this evening, with at least 20 police officers reportedly on the scene in Govanhill.

Janey Godley has shared some positive news surrounding her cancer battle, updating fans that her latest scan has come back 'clear this time'.

Susan Boyle has recalled her final meeting with her ‘great friend’ Paul O’Grady after his death aged 67. The Lily Savage and Blind Date star died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday, his husband Andre Portasio said in a statement. Tributes have since poured in for the For the Love of Dogs presenter from figures in the entertainment world, including Lorraine Kelly, while the royal family said they were ‘deeply saddened’ by his death.

Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle has taken to her social media in a heartfelt tribute to her "loyal friend" Paul O'Grady having only seen him last week before his heart breaking passing.

Easter is just around the corner, and if you've volunteered to have your family or friends round for a meal, you might be wondering about what you should make to eat.

A Scots man with autism was able to see his favourite aircraft at Glasgow Airport after the world's largest commercial plane landed in the city.

A Scots mountain rescue team member has been left red-faced after they had to be airlifted to hospital following a training mishap. Skye Mountain rescue team had been high up in Coir'an lochain located in the Cuillin mountain range on Sunday, March 26, when the simulated rescue scenario became real.

Patrols clamping down on ‘dirty camping’ in Perthshire are due to start on Friday, March 31.

Britain's Got Talent legend Susan Boyle was unrecognisable as she was spotted on low-key outing in Ireland.The 61 year old singer, who shot to fame on BGT in 2009, returned to the Knock House Hotel in Mayo, West Ireland, where she's stayed before.The hotel's owners were thrilled to have the Scottish singing sensation back at their hotel, as they excitedly posted a snap of Susan graciously posing with a fan to their official Facebook page. Susan was dressed in a cream knitted cardigan with a yellow raincoat over the top, and she looked in a brilliant mood as she beamed for the camera, whilst showing off a makeup free face and straightened hair.

Free training is on offer to charities and community groups across Dumfries and Galloway.

College counsellors are facing the axe despite huge demand from stressed-out young people.

Britain's Got Talent legend Susan Boyle has been enjoying a peaceful getaway in Ireland this week.

A man has been arrested after a horror 'stabbing' left a 45-year-old with life-threatening injuries.

A man whose body was found in the garden of a Fife house has been named locally as village resident Henry White.

A pair of much-loved ospreys returned to their Perthshire nest within hours of each other on Friday leaving wildlife reserve rangers both shocked and delighted.

Stressed out teachers have told how they are struggling to educate pupils due to increasing levels of violence in Scots schools.

An Orkney councillor has been sentenced to more than 100 hours of unpaid work after neglecting his cattle so badly that two of them had to be put down.

Kate Forbes has pledged the Scottish Government cabinet will undergo a “refresh” if she is elected First Minister - as her campaign trail came to Perthshire this week.

The wait is almost over for families as a popular local adventure play experience is set to re-open after an extensive redevelopment of its indoor spaces.

Gary Glitter will now die behind bars after being recalled to prison just weeks after his release, the former head of Scotland Yard's Paedophile Unit has said. Mike Hames predicted the 1970s glam rocker, real name Paul Gadd, would now spend the rest of his life in jail as he will always represent a danger to children. The Probation Service confirmed on Monday that the 78-year-old paedophile was being recalled to prison following a breach of his licence conditions.