Record Rundown: Everything you need to know this lunchtime from Scots prisoner death to lockdown easing

Les McKeown, former lead vocalist for the iconic Scottish pop group Bay City Rollers, has died. He was 65.

See more. Emmerdale’s Lawrence Robb has shared his disgust at former friend Kevin Guthrie who was found guilty of ­sexually assaulting a woman.

First Minister announced the country will be placed under Level 3 as of Monday which means thousands of non-essential shops and businesses can finally reopen their doors after almost five months of closure.Hospitality businesses will also be able to welcome back customers - but with strict social distancing rules in place - as of April 26, with pub beer gardens able to start selling pints.And there's good news for couples planning to celebrate a wedding with more guests allowed at venues.Scots

beer gardens, with opening hours determined by local licensing laws. The First Minister had previously flagged the April 26th date when she published the Government’s routemap for taking Scotland out of lockdown.

Douglas Ross is not interested in uniting the country or prioritising a national recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The Moray MP and part-time assistant referee is set to launch the Tory manifesto later which is expected to oppose a second independence referendum.

Facebook to help her overcome the grief of losing her dad, Eric.Amanda-Jane Taylor was ­devastated when her dad, who would have been 65 last week, lost his battle with prostate cancer and Huntington’s disease in 2018.His death coincided with the break-up of Amanda’s marriage causing her mental health to hit rock bottom.Mum-of-two Amanda, 41, from Westhill, Aberdeen, said: “I have been suffering from mental health issues since my dad died of prostate cancer two years ago.“When my dad was dying my

finally lifted today after more than four months, while groups of up to six people from six different households can also now legally meet outdoors. Until now, most Scots have been unable to invite people into their own homes for non-essential purposes since September and thousands of hospitality businesses remain shut.

Scottish Government actively encouraged the public to register for postal ballots due to lockdown restrictions which will likely limit the number of people who can enter polling stations at once come May 6.It means that a large chunk of the final result will already have been cast by the time polling stations open for business at 7am.Postal ballots will be issued from April 14 and must be completed and returned to the address provided by 10pm on May 6 to count.Malcolm Burr, convener of the

today. The First Minister will be joined by Chief Medical Officer Gregor Smith from St Andrew's House as they provide details on planned easing of restrictions across the country.

restrictions continue to ease across Scotland with pupils return to full-time education inside school buildings now in full swing. Secondary pupils in areas where the Easter holidays have ended have all now returned to their place of education - with more expected to get back into the classroom throughout the coming days.

Dumfries and Galloway yesterday. Mum-of-three Helen Renton was killed after she collided with a van on the A710 near Southwick just after 1pm on Sunday, April 11.

Dumfries and Galloway yesterday. Helen Renton, 44, was killed after she collided with a van on the A710 near Southwick just after 1pm on Sunday, April 11.

Pubgoers in England have been enjoying their first pints at the bar for almost four months after beer gardens welcomed back punters today.

coronavirus-enforced restrictions have been lifted.Non-essential businesses in England can reopen today as part of the third phase of easing lockdown restrictions, which came into force on January 6.

Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. The UK medicines regulator has said the benefits of the jab continue to outweigh any risks, but under-30s will now be offered an alternative vaccine.

Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.History fans, and those looking to hit their step targets, will have to wait a little longer for Dumbarton Castle to reopen - after it wasn’t included in a list of Historic Scotland venues to reopen from April 30.Historic Environment Scotland has said that it will take a phased approach to reopening venues, with 70 percent of its attractions set to welcome visitors once again when restrictions are

She has joined the cast of Line of Duty as DCI Joanne Davidson tasked with the unsolved murder of journalist Gail Vella. But actress Kelly Macdonald has recently revealed that she had never watched an episode of the hit BBC drama before joining the cast for the much-anticipated series six.

behind bars has died in a Scots jail . Patrick McGrath Kelly, 55, passed away on March 2 at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian.

coronavirus cases. Currently, only essential retailers - such as supermarkets and pharmacies - are allowed to open during lockdown.