Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

coronavirus on her hours after being released from jail has been sentenced to 15 months today. Liam Dallimore, 28, assaulted Janette Jackson, 57, at her home in Glasgow’s Govan area in April this year.

Seven prisoners behind bars in Scottish jails were released back into the Stirling area.

Scotland's favourite breakfast item is finally getting its own crisp flavour, as Mackie's unveils it's latest release - Lorne Sausage and Brown Sauce. Just 150,000 of the 150g bags are set to hit the shelves around Scotland in the coming weeks, with the unique flavour following on from Mackie’s previous special release and world-first, “haggis, neeps and tatties”, which launched last December completely selling out.

schools has been revealed as pupils prepare for their first day back in months.Educational facilities across the country were ordered by the Scottish Government to close from March 20 in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.All schools have continued to remain shut as the virus still poses too much of a risk for Scots old and young.But the Scottish Government revealed that it hopes for facilities to open once again from August 11.Pupils and students will have had a lengthy break of almost

schools has been revealed as pupils prepare for their first day back in months. Educational facilities across the country were ordered by the Scottish Government to close from March 20 in a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

A total of 31 prisoners have been released early from Perth Prison as part of emergency measures to increase prison capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A postmortem on a tragic dad who died a day after being released from hospital following an alleged blade attack has ruled the cause of death “unascertained”.

A Scots man who was charged in connection with a social media image mocking the death of tragic George Floyd has been released.

Almost 350 prisoners have been released early from Scottish jails during a programme to protect offenders from the spread of Covid-19.

Up-and-coming West Lothian band Mark Sharp and the Bicycle Thieves have released a charity single for NHS Scotland.

West Lothian has backed national calls on the Scottish Government to release extra funds given by Westminster.

A total of 17 prisoners have been released early so far from Kilmarnock’s jail as part of the COVID-19 emergency.

Cops have launched an appeal to try and track down a man in connection with a city centre pub attack.

Cops have launched an appeal to try and track down a man in connection with a city centre pub attack.

Thousands of women with incurable breast cancer fear they may die sooner because of changes to treatment during the coronavirus outbreak.

The treatment of prisoners during the coronavirus outbreak could be regarded as "inhuman", MSPs have been told.

The Scottish Government today said that 1840 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Lanarkshire.