Picture Scotland: Beautiful winter snapshot of the Falls of Clyde wins £100 prize

coronavirus case number in all local authority areas in Scotland has been published by health officials.Public Health Scotland said that in the week between February 15 and 21, Scotland recorded a total of 5,736 positive cases of Covid-19 - which represents 5.0% of people tested for the virus.Scotland’s seven-day positivity rate per 100,000 population in those seven days stood at 105.0, according to the latest data.Falkirk recorded the highest number of cases per 100,000 population during this

link!Mr Neil said: “With the Scottish Government rolling out the Scottish Child Payment and supporting hundreds of thousands of families across Scotland with the £100 Covid winter hardship payment, we are making a real difference to people’s lives and lifting children out of poverty.“This has been an incredibly difficult time for families in Airdrie who may have faced lost earnings, increased food bills and cold weather.“The £100 winter payment will hopefully have eased the financial strain many

Hamilton man who took his own life earlier this month are calling on others who are struggling to “please seek help”. Musician Garon Dalton died at the family home in Meikle Earnock on Friday, February 5, after years of mental health issues.

police investigation has been launched after heartless firebugs deliberately torched a bird hide at a popular Scots beauty spot.The award-winning shelter at Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, near Kinross, was set alight between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday, February 18.Reserve staff were left heartbroken after finding the badly charred remains of the shelter which offered stunning views across the water.Police Scotland confirmed they are investigating the ‘reckless’ fire raising and are appealing

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pandemic.Stephanie Gillan has become a campaigner after overcoming her mental health battles including facing her own mortality when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.Just days after her diagnosis, her husband Robert was hit by a six-ton truck at work, suffering severe injuries.Now, she has been given the all-clear and has won a beauty pageant.Mum-of-four Stephanie, 29, director of charity Unmasked Mental Health Scotland, said: “During the pandemic, we have seen an increase in

Glasgow Central Station.Officers from Police Scotland working on the Paul Harley missing person inquiry are appealing for the public’s assistance after the snap appeared online on Thursday, February 9.The photograph of an anonymous homeless man was posted online which bears a resemblance to Paul Harley, from Dumbarton, who has been missing for more than six years.It was taken on February 28, 2018 - but the family hadn't seen the picture until now and it has sparked fresh hope.Cops are appealing

Instagram @ScottishDailyRecord  Best of all, we’ll be running the competition every week with changing themes and subjects, meaning you’ll have plenty of chances to not only show off your skills but also be in with a shot of winning the £100.Good luck!Entrants may enter as many images as they like, however these must be done through separate applications.

extreme avalanche risk in the hills around Edinburgh. The Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team (TVMRT) shared an alarming photograph of a huge crack in the snow at the Pentland Hills, which is they say is a 'red flag'.

house of horrors.Helen Davey, 41, moved near to Airdrie from Ipswich last year in the hope of getting her son into a nearby specialist school for blind children.Her autistic son Freddie, nine, lost an eye in a freak accident when he fell into a loft-hatch hole last year.The family decided to relocate to Scotland after Freddie and brother Frankie, seven, were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following the accident.But their dreams have turned to a nightmare, according to insurance

Gordon Ramsay told a TikTok chef it's no surprise that he's single after he watched him create a horror Valentine's pastry.The telly chef who likes to have a say in other's recipes, didn't hold back when he saw the unusual and slightly disturbing Valentine's dish.As people around the UK get ready for St Valentine's Day on Sunday, the apple and cherry pie by Nikkal Carraz wasn't a dish that Scots born Gordon was ready to recommend.

Strathclyde Park in Motherwell and fell through.Fire fighters raced to the scene to help but by the time they got there the dog had sadly drowned.Onlookers said the tragic incident was heartbreaking to watch as their thoughts went out to the family affected.One woman posted: "My heart goes out to the family of Ted the dog who drowned today at Strathclyde Park."Honestly the saddest thing I’ve ever seen! If you have dogs and your near water please keep them on the lead as you never know what can

link!A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 4.25pm on Thursday, 11 February, 2020, officers received a report of a dog falling through the ice in Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell.“Officers attended to assist and offer safety advice to those in the park.”

Storm Darcy has triggered a new wave of Cold Weather Payments for dozens of postcodes across Scotland. Those eligible will receive £25 to cover their heating bills, which is paid automatically by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) into their bank account.

charitable organisations to help heat and light their homes, Fuel Bank Foundation has warned.The charity, which provides emergency financial support to people in fuel crisis, said it has seen a significant increase in demand for its services since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.In Scotland, Fuel Bank Foundation operates 25 fuel bank centres, providing financial support to more than 40,000 vulnerable people who can’t afford to top-up their pre-payment energy meters and are at risk of

Police Scotland has paid tribute to a force horse who tragically died after collapsing on duty in Kilmarnock.Orkney was on patrol in Dean Castle Country Park on Tuesday, February 2, when she suddenly became unwell.A local vet raced to the scene and tried to save the stricken animal but the 10-year-old mare passed away a short time later.The horse joined the force in January 2020 and served communities across the country with her highly trained and specialised officers from the mounted

Scottish Fire and Rescue and Kirkcudbright Coastal Rescue then raced to the scene to attempt a rescue. Thankfully, the sheep known as Larry, was carried to safety and is currently resting up.Photos of the response were shared online by a member of the rescue team.

coronavirus deaths recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. Nicola Sturgeon announced there were 978 new cases of Covid-19 reported overnight, taking the total figure to 182,269 since the start of the pandemic.