Scotland's 'Freedom Day' Survey: Tell us what you really think about restrictions lifting on August 9

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

iOS - Android It was the second consecutive week in which case numbers have increased in the region and the eighth in a row in which more than 1000 positive tests have been recorded.Last Monday the Scottish Government lifted the majority of the remaining coronavirus regulations.Last week, Lanarkshire had the second highest rate of new cases in Scotland after 229.6 cases were recorded for every 100,000 residents in the county.Across Scotland, only Dumfries and Galloway (251.5) had a higher rate

Scots island for almost 40 years have tragically died. We previously told how a breeding pair of the birds of prey had returned to Orkney after an absence of almost four decades.

kidney transplant during lockdown and is now enjoying his new found freedom. And as he runs about with his wee sister, Lexii, five, looking every inch a typical seven-year-old, it is hard to believe his mum was told he wouldn’t live to two weeks old.

alcohol due to major issues with suppliers, industry leaders have warned. Both Belhaven and Heineken have cut back or cancelled deliveries – leaving customers at risk of being turned down for their favourite drink.

Irvine Meadow players to relish the challenge of taking on high-flying Clydebank.Both sides are in a rich vein of form going into this afternoon's West of Scotland Premier Division clash at Holm Park.Third placed Bankies remain unbeaten after eight league games, and have won their last six.Meadow have recovered from a sticky start to win four on the bounce, pushing them up to sixth in the table.Spence reckons there's more to come from his side as confidence returns to the ranks.He reckons they

kittens were found in a zipped-up Aldi cool bag and left to die in a vet car park. The trio of nine-week-old cats were discovered abandoned outside St Clair Veterinary Group in Kirkcaldy at 3am on Friday, August 13.

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.

exam results are to be released. It is the second time the results have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic with many youngsters waiting to see their fate.

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Lewis Capaldi,Love Island's Harry Young and reality star Brian Matthews were amongst those to enjoy clubbing and pubbing as Freedom Day arrived. As the bars and clubs reopened in Scotland beyond level zero, the city centre clubs and bars were mobbed with people who had waited for the big moment since the start of the pandemic in March last year.

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.

On the edge of Lochmaben with views overlooking Mill Loch, it has immaculately maintained lawns and well-furnished borders bursting with colour and a great collection of hardy perennials and grasses with conifers, shrubs and trees providing all year round interest.It will also be possible to enjoy a walk around Mill Loch which takes about 30-40 minutes from the garden.

the First Minister confirmed "no venues will be legally required to close" as of August 9.That means nightclubs, live music venues and theatres can finally reopen their doors after being forced to remain closed for 18 months.But customers will still be expected to register their details when visiting entertainment venues - as the Test and Protect service will continue to operate to monitor future outbreaks of covid.Sturgeon told MSPs at a virtual meeting of the Scottish Parliament: "The move

First Minister addressed MSPs about the latest situation across the country as cases and the number of hospitalisations begin to fall following the spike earlier this year.

coronavirus figures from across the country. She will likely tell MSPs about how many cases and deaths have been recorded in the last 24-hour period in Scotland.

Covid-19 vaccine to vulnerable teenagers in certain groups by the end of August. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon previously announced plans to jab some youngsters aged between 12 and 17, including those with Down's Syndrome, learning difficulties or those who are immunosuppressed or live with someone who is.

EU and US who are fully-vaccinated will be able to arrive in Scotland without going into quarantine under new restrictions coming into force. The normal 10-day self-isolation period for arrivals has been scrapped - but will only apply to countries on the amber list of the traffic light system.

Universal Credit. As the Tory chancellor arrives north of the Border today, he was sent a cross-party message from politicians and campaigners that he is endangering trust in the UK Government by plunging thousands of Scottish children into poverty.

Government ministers are currently in conversation with UK Government officials about introducing the measure for holidaymakers. Any changes could come into force next week, with a decision expected at some point today - according to reports.