Potential cluster of Covid-19 cases identified in North Lanarkshire as health officials launch investigation

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.North Lanarkshire’s education convener says nearly half of all Higher candidates across the authority had grades reduced in the SQA moderation process.Frank McNally says analysis of the area’s results shows 4951 individual grades, affecting 2900 young people or 46 per cent of candidates, were downgraded from their teachers’ estimates on Tuesday’s results day.He described the process – which saw pass rate estimates for

coronavirus cluster, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said today.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Tuesday, an unusual message was posted on the California State COVID-19 dashboard. It read, “Due to the issues with the state’s electronic laboratory system, these data represent an underreporting of actual positive cases in one single day.”There was no further information or clarification.A few hours later, the state’s top health official, Dr.

Pupils were unable to sit exams this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. This meant that grades this year for National 5s, Higher and Advanced Highers were based on teacher estimates, built around prelim results and submitted course work.

Police in West Lothian have launched an enquiry after the body of a man was found inside a house in Bathgate at the weekend.The body of the 43-year-old was found in a property on Marjoribanks Street on Sunday.Police confirmed officers are investigating the “unexplained” death.A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Around 1.15pm on Sunday, August, 2, the body of a 43-year-old man was discovered within a property on Marjoribanks Street, Bathgate.“The death is currently being treated as unexplained

Covid-19 has been linked to a pub in Aberdeen. Public health officials are investigating the new cases, which are associated with The Hawthorn Bar in the city centre.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.THE leader of North Lanarkshire Council’s Conservative group has criticised payments of more than £12.2 million made by the authority to departing staff in recent years.Councillor Meghan Gallacher says these figures highlight how council resources have been “stretched to the bone” by Scottish Government cuts to local authorities.The council has made 475 agreements in just the last three years, with the bill totalling

reports.He said people in Germany had become "negligent" as he urged people to wear masks and respect social distancing and hygiene rules - both indoors and outside.In the past week, the country has recorded 3,611 new infections.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe warning comes as nations across Europe tackle new infections and the problem of travellers moving

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A PLAN to support residents and businesses across Monklands through the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic has been published by the council.The document highlights some of the ways in which the local authority has continued to deliver services throughout the health crisis – and it sets out how it will recover services and the principles at the heart of the recovery process.Councillor Jim Logue, leader of North

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAn community hub site set up as part of Irvine's response to Covid -19 has been forced to close after being linked to a positive case of the disease.North Ayrshire Council today confirmed the site - housed within the Harbour Arts Centre - is out of bounds pending a deep clean after an individual connected to the hub was contacted by the Track and Trace service.A spokesman said the decision to shut

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorRising coronavirus cases and fatalities remain concerning — with four dozen more deaths confirmed today. As a result, the Los Angeles County Health Department announced new enforcement measures on Thursday designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to the a county health official.Health inspectors have continued to conduct compliance visits to to ensure infection control measures are in place at businesses.

Angelique Jackson As Hollywood takes stock of the best ways to diversify its ranks, Chris Chalk implores the industry not to forget the hair and makeup trailer. The need for more diversity in the hair and makeup department is often discussed when Black women like Gabrielle Union, Yvette Nicole Brown or Nia Long speak out about their experiences in the industry, but the struggles extend to the men in Hollywood too.“There is such a disregard of Black men’s hair.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire is investigating an outbreak of Covid-19 amongst staff at a virus contact tracing centre in North Lanarkshire.Scotland’s deputy First Minister John Swinney confirmed on Monday morning that six members of staff at the centre operated by Sitel at Maxim Park, Eurocentral near Motherwell have tested positive for the coronavirus with eight now being confirmed by NHS Lanarkshire.Staff working at the centre were

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.NORTH Lanarkshire Council is supporting local businesses to reopen safely, in line with coronavirus guidance.A one-stop web page has been set up with guidance from council services and other agencies, as well as a dedicated email address for businesses looking for detailed advice.Specific information is available for each business sector, with links to trade and professional bodies, checklists, forms and the advice they

People in France will need to wear a mask in public spaces from tomorrow - or risk getting fined.France’s health minister has said that people must wear masks in any enclosed public space, including shops and banks, from Monday (July 20).Any holidaymakers arriving in the country from Britain will have to follow the new rules.The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to reflect the change in policy.Advice on the gov.uk website now reads: "France’s Health Minister has announced that

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A Motherwell woman who teaches children coping methods to help them relax is urging parents to join a free online summit this week where they can gain top tips and helpful tricks.Helena Kelman, 58, is a coach for Relax Kids and from Monday to Friday this week they will be running a free family mental health and wellbeing summit.A total of 35 different experts will be giving online talks providing tips, tricks and fun

A new report from Hollywood Life said today that Megan Thee Stallion appears to have unfollowed Tory Lanez on Instagram after the latter reportedly shot her in the foot. As it was previously reported, Tory Lanez was booked on gun possession charges earlier this week on the 12th of July in the Hollywood Hills.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOne day after Los Angeles County reported a record number of new coronavirus cases, Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer called new data “troubling and startling.”The director announced that the 7-day rolling average of the test positivity rate is up to 9.8 percent. That’s compared to 9 percent earlier this week.Ferrer said the county had seen 2,758 new cases of COVID-19 reported over the past 24 hours.

Tory Lanez, 27, was booked on a felony gun charge after a house party in the Hollywood Hills on July 12, a police report obtained by HollywoodLife confirms, and if he’s convicted, he’s facing some serious time behind bars. “If convicted of this felony, [Tory] Lanez could face a minimum of 16 months to a maximum of 3 years in jail, along with a $10,000 max fine,” attorney Sharen H. Ghatan, Esq., the founder of California Legal Counsel told HollywoodLife in an EXCLUSIVE interview.