Renfrewshire has suffered its deadliest week of the Covid-19 pandemic since March

among the options being considered to slow the recent spike of coronavirus infections in Scotland, it has been reported.

Wreaths will be laid, including one provided to the branch to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal British Legion.The memorial and surrounding path and fences will also be given a clean-up ahead of the service.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We have received a complaint in relation to a fire hydrant on Glenshalloch Road, Dalbeattie.“The hydrant has been inspected and reported to Scottish Water and we are continuing to assist them in resolving this issue.”

iOS - Android The number of deaths in the Lanarkshire health board region increased 40 per cent, representing the sharpest rise in Scotland. Dr Adam Brodie, NHS Lanarkshire’s clinical director for addictions, told Lanarkshire Live : “Every life lost through alcohol use is a tragedy and the knock-on effects on the people who know and care for the deceased are deeply traumatic for all those affected.

the pandemic - the hospitality industry may be open for now, but countless operators are struggling to remain afloat. On the back of this, hospitality staff have faced instances of verbal abuses and now Scots hospitality bosses are reminding the public to be kind.

Sir Tom Devine claimed politicians in London who are no longer worried by a prospect of IndyRef2 are "living in a fool's paradise".And the top historian said the Grim Reaper "may be on the side of the SNP's position" as those under 40 tend to be strongly in favour of independence.Devine, who was raised in Motherwell, was speaking at an Edinburgh book festival event yesterday alongside Ciaran Martin, a former top civil servant who was involved in negotiating the terms of the 2014 referendum.The

pandemics has been established by the Scottish Government.

MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESSExactly half of Scotland’s 32 council areas recorded covid fatalities last week.Worst hit were Glasgow, Edinburgh, North Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire, each of which had five deaths.In Renfrewshire, more than three quarters of the adult population in Renfrewshire - 77.8 per cent - are now fully vaccinated against the virus.A further 90.9 per cent have received their first jab.A total of 389 new infections were identified between August 9 and 15, with

MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESSThese modifications have already been confirmed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).However, while exams are set to take place, due to uncertainty over the pandemic, two contingency plans will be in placeIf there is further significant disruption to learning as a result of Covid-19, but it is still safe for exams to go ahead, there will be further modifications to courses and assessment.If public health conditions do not allow for an exam diet

GDP, unlike the previous year where it stood at 8.6% of GDP.

MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESSThe number of suicides in Scotland decreased by three per cent last year NRS data shows there were 805 probable suicides in Scotland in 2020 - down from 833 in 2019. Between June and September, however, there were 28 per cent more suicides than usual for those four months.

MORE NEWS FROM THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESSThis marks the highest total since 2008.In Renfrewshire, the rolling five-year average remains at 43, meaning the latest is in line with the previous year's total.This NRS report presents mortality rates for deaths from causes known to be exclusively caused by alcohol consumption.Most alcohol-specific deaths were of people in their 50s and 60s.Deaths in the most deprived areas were four times more than those in the least deprived areas.Scottish Families

Scottish independence supporters took to the streets of Glasgow today in a huge march. Photos showed large crowds of people waving saltire flags during the demo which kicked off just before midday with a 'large number' taking part.Police Scotland were in attendance during the pro-indy rally on Saturday - which is the first to take place since lockdown restrictions eased.

Scottish independence supporters will march through Glasgow today in the first rally since lockdown restrictions eased. The event will kick off just before midday on Saturday and is expected to have a 'large number of people in attendance', Glasgow Live reports.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensA landmark moment for Renfrewshire school children, thousands of students were asked to quarantine for 10 days in the 2020/21 school year - many on multiple occasions.Figures revealed by the Express earlier this year showed that Renfrewshire pupils were particularly badly hit by the pandemic.The local authority area was one of only three in Scotland which had at least 50 per cent of its schools have one or more pupil test positive for the virus.In

introduction of a so-called 'third party right of appeal'.

pandemic - but is now urging would-be gunslingers to mosey on down. Tranquility Wild West town, near Huntly, Aberdeenshire, is the brainchild of former teacher and postmaster Alistair Barron - who was so inspired by the Westerns of his youth that he set up his own settlement in the north-east.

Scots school boy has been praised for his quick actions by calling an ambulance after his mum suddenly collapsed at home. Shaun Ramsay had been getting ready for school at the family’s home in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, in December last year when Anne suffered a seizure.

teen has suffered 'life-changing injuries' and two others are injured in hospital after a car flipped on its roof and went up in flames on a Scots road. Emergency crews were called to the A93 outside of Peterculter, Aberdeenshire at around 12.40am on Saturday.