Scotland's drug deaths increase as country worst in world for overdoses

sunny spells this week, it's set to end overcast and wet but temperatures will stay in double figures before rising next week. Scots are to bask in highs of 22C in Glasgow by next Tuesday, while Edinburgh will see temperatures reach 19 degrees and Aberdeen will be cooler at 17C.

coronavirus deaths and 1,815 new cases overnight.The Scottish Government confirmed the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – now stands at 8,041.

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

drug dealer connected to the deaths of two men had thousands of pounds of dirty cash seized yesterday. Police found crack cocaine, a Louis Vuitton handbag and more than £4,000 in Farrah Fadli's home.

missing for almost a week as police become increasingly concerned for his wellbeing. Thomas Gater, 25, was last seen in the city centre area of Edinburgh on Sunday August 8, according to Police Scotland.

Drag Race UK winner Lawrence Chaney is taking over Radio 1's airwaves with fellow Scot Arielle Free as part of the BBC station's Drag Day. Lawrence, who slayed the RuPaul show, will join others in the line up including Bimini Bon-Boulash and Tayce for the takeover on August 21.

Lawrence Chaney is eyeing up a role on Doctor Who as The Rani while the new doctor is being picked for the BBC sci fi show. Lawrence hinted at the role as fans clamour to find out who the new Doctor to replace Jodie Whittaker will be.

drugs and drinking at a Scots war memorial amid a spike in anti-social behaviour. Outraged locals in Prestonpans, East Lothian said the alleged incidents have been taking place near the town's war memorial and near the coastal path.

covid lockdown restrictions have been removed across Scotland today as the country moves out the levels system for the first time. Many rules that have been in place since March last year have been removed allowing for venues to reopen again.

Angela Constance has held talks to discuss potential legislation to allow Drug Consumption Rooms in Scotland. Angela Constance had a “constructive meeting” with Labour MSP Paul Sweeney, who believes the such facilities should be viewed the same way as needle exchanges, which UK law already comfortably accommodates.

Get the latest Falkirk news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterThe tragic toll of Stirling’s drug deaths has been revealed - with the number more than quadrupling in the last decade.A new report from the National Records of Scotland has reported a total of 31 drug-related fatalities in 2020, which represents a steep jump up from the 19 deaths seen in 2019.The stark nature of the issue is also laid bare by a comparison from the same figure in 2010, when only seven drug-related

Best Start Foods payments this month. The payment supports low-income families to help them buy healthy food for children under the age of three, and forms part of the Scottish Government’s national mission of eradicating child poverty.

First Minister to make a ministerial statement on what she will do to stem the rising number of drugs-related deaths after she gives parliament a Covid update on Tuesday.

Police are "increasingly concerned" about the welfare of a missing teenager from Dumfries. Alam Kharote, 14, was last seen in the Hardthorn Road area of the town at about 3pm this afternoon (Saturday).The teenager is described as Middle Eastern and is 5ft 5in tall, of slim build and has short dark hair.He was last seen wearing a navy blue zip-up top, blue denim jeans, black slider footwear and was carrying a grey/silver backpack.Cops are appealing for help as they try to trace Alam.

Falkirk councillor and anti-drugs campaigner has called for the creation of a national centre for addiction rehabilitation, as drug deaths in the area and across Scotland hit a new high.

indecently exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl. The shocking incident took place in Kirkgate Park, Kinross, at around 9.30pm on Monday, July 26.

Kinross on Monday morning, where the man in question then ran off towards a nearby golf course.

coronavirus deaths overnight and a further 1,004 new positive cases. The latest figures were announced this afternoon as the virus continues to spread across the country.