Renting is cheaper than buying for first time in six years - except in Scotland

most expensive street has escaped with a £400 fine. Mahdi Mohammad exposed himself where two women inside a property in Edinburgh’s plush Regent Terrace could see him through the window.

weather is expected to come to a dramatic end later today as forecasters anticipate thunderstorms to rock the country. Sunbathers have been enjoying warm climates in recent days, with the thermometer peaking at 25C on Tuesday this week.

coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland with 4,234 new positive cases overnight - the highest daily increase in months. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.

university is trialling a new type of coronavirus test which involves patients spitting into a medical cup. The University of Edinburgh is currently looking into the benefits of ‘hypertube samping’, which could be potentially more accurate than PCR swab tests.

Scottish Government the powers to introduce rules on the population while the country recovers from the pandemic. The current laws are due to expire on September 30, however the Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Bill passed today means the government retains powers to March 31, 2022.

Scotland anthem Yes Sir I Can Boogie. Many in the Tartan Army are today feeling disappointment after being put out of the Euros in a 3-1 defeat to Croatia in Hampden last night.

prison officer who murdered his friend and hid her body in a remote Scottish forest has been jailed for life and will serve a minimum of 20 years behind bars.Ross Willox killed Emma Faulds after arranging to party with her at his home in Monkton, Ayrshire, on Sunday, April 28 2019.Ms Faulds was reported missing by her family on April 30 2019, two days after she was last seen.Her body was found about six weeks later in Glentrool Forest, in the Galloway Forest, Dumfries and Galloway, after a major

Billy Gilmour ’s Covid agony but don’t for a minute think he’s happy about it. The Leeds captain could be drafted back into the Scotland line-up against Croatia if manager Steve Clarke decides to replace Gilmour with Scott McTominay in the middle of the park.

Scotland has recorded a weekend spike in the number of Covid patients being treated in hospitals across the country.Figures published by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland today show 158 people are currently being treated for the virus in the nation's hospitals compared to 128 on Friday.The rise comes as a further 1,250 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours – including 112 in Ayrshire.Public Health Scotland say the national figure is lower

Pets4Homes list financial concerns as one of the top five reasons a pet is given up and the Scottish SPCA say: “Before making the decision, you investigate the costs of pet food, pet insurance, grooming and fees at your local veterinary centre so that you are fully prepared for the ongoing costs of having a pet.” Dog charities and money-saving professionals agree that in order to get the most out of having a dog they have to fit into your family's budget and the good news is that there is plenty

school she has accused of covering up a historic child sex abuse scandal made her apologise to a pervert teacher.

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2020 - the equivalent to each adult in the country drinking 18 units a week. The report said this is the "lowest level seen in Scotland over the available time series (1994 onwards)", with the drop from 9.9 litres per person in 2019 the largest on record.

She says she has been busy as the country’s on-screen industry starts to recognise this is the way forward when it comes to protecting actors, ensuring directors don’t abuse their power, unwittingly or otherwise.

Nicola Sturgeon 's SNP. It came as Brown said the G7 summit in Cornwall "will go down as a missed opportunity" due to the lack of a plan to deliver 11 billion vaccine doses.