Porpoise sliced open and killed by speedboat propeller off Scots beach

Phase Three of Scotland's route map out of lockdown. One of the main things we have been looking forward to post-lockdown is a pampering session to spruce up our appearance.

dad-of-two who was facing trial for attempting to abduct a six-year-old boy. Craig Derrick, 31, Brian Laing, 27, and David Till, 33, attacked Darren Brownlie in a cell at Low Moss prison, Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, on January 6, 2020.

Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Scotland are being relaxed, as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed dates for hotels, indoor pubs and hairdressers to reopen and announced plans to lift restrictions on funerals and worship.In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Ms Sturgeon said the ongoing decline in the prevalence of coronavirus means the country can move into phase three of its four-step plan to exit lockdown.She confirmed that from tomorrow, people can meet in extended groups

The Castle Douglas branch of Legion Scotland is working towards re-opening its bar on August 6.And nearby Market Inn is “leaning towards” waiting a bit longer than July 15 to reopen.

Livingston last year and turned it into a garden area for their four children.They didn’t think they would need planning ­permission as similar plots had been bought by other homeowners. The couple erected a fence and landscaped the garden and began enjoying extra sunshine at the rear of the property.

Brexit but could welcome an independent Scotland into the trading block, an expert has claimed.

birthday.Laken Beattie from Stenhousemuir, Falkirk, was lost for words when officers gave him a birthday to remember on Sunday.Doting mum and dad, Nicole Beattie, 32, and Aaron Beattie, 35, and sister Rihanna, 12, wanted to make up for his soft play party being cancelled.Nicole, a high school teacher, told the Record: "We had to cancel the soft play party and Laken couldn't understand why he couldn't have a few friends round to play."I was in tears and thought I had to do something."Little

shops.Neil Douglas, 35, is tired of being swooped on near his home in Dalnair Street, in the Yorkhill area of Glasgow.Neil, who is currently furloughed from his job as a wedding photographer, believes it is the same gull who has taken a grudge against him.In a video, Neil is seen cycling by the bird who is circling above him.The seagull cries out and Neil increases his speed on the bike.

The progress made so far allows the planning for a return to school full-time in August.Ms Sturgeon added: “Our success in suppressing virus makes it possible now to plan for full time return.”

Greenock pub that defied a Government order to close as coronavirus swept across Scotland has lost his licence. Ian Ellis was stripped of his licence yesterday after taking the reins at Cheers pub.The boozer in Inverclyde chose to keep doors open despite being told by the UK and Scottish Governments to close on March 20.Police swooped on an alleged brawl outside the pub on Saturday, March 21.

hippy crack” were found at a beach, sparking fears of a craze for the deadly drug.A clear-up of Longniddry Bents in East Lothian saw 533 containers of nitrous oxide recovered alongside empty booze bottles.It follows the discovery of large hauls of canisters at various parks across the Lothians in recent weeks.Nitrous oxide – known as laughing gas – can be bought for as little as £1 each and gives users a temporary high.But they can also become panicky and confused while the gas can cause

Scots boozers can tap into a £4m pot to help them bounce back from coronavirus.

Police have launched a probe after the body of a man was discovered on a beach in Aberdeen shire. Cops made the grim discovery on Balmedie Beach at around 11.30am on Wednesday, June 24.

Glamis Castle in Angus will soon be open to Scots once again.The stunning gardens, located just a 20 minutes drive from Dundee, will open for nearby residents om Monday 29 June.Combining history and horticulture, the grounds are popular with plant lovers, families and dog walkers, with the Italian Garden; designed by Countess Cecilia, grandmother and godmother of Queen Elizabeth II particularly enjoyed by visitors. A spokesperson for Glamis said: "A wander through the Walled Garden will reveal

social media. James McCaig popped the question to his now fiance, Lisa Muirhead, at Seamill Beach, North Ayrshire on Saturday.

M&D’s today announced their plans to re-open after being bought out of administration.Scotland’s theme park, based within Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell, also has a new management team in place just eight weeks after calling in the administrators.Back on April 23, 165 employees were made redundant and left without their wages when the theme park went into administration.But today bosses posted on their Facebook page to their 81,000-plus  followers that they are getting ready to re-open

heatwave to roll in this week. Experts at the Met Office are expecting temperatures to reach highs of 22C on Wednesday and Thursday.

cottage nestled in a sleepy Scottish village is bound to have you upping sticks for a simpler life - and it's a steal at £55,000. The traditional stone-built abode can be found in the quiet village of Kirkinner, some three miles from Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town.

Greggs has reopened 70 of its Scots branches, including four in Ayrshire, after a three-month closure during the coronavirus pandemic. The fast food giant was among the group of non-essential businesses that were ordered to close when the lockdown was enforced in March this year.