Scots animal shelters hit capacity during lockdown after surge in demand for puppies

pandemic has been the biggest crisis ever to hit the beer and pub industry and the impacts are going to be long-lasting.

Scottish Government brought forward a series of changes to Scotland’s lockdown on Tuesday after ‘encouraging’ data emerged over the last couple of weeks.From tomorrow, six Scots from six households will be allowed to meet outdoors for socialising, recreation and exercise.People will also be able to travel outside of their local authority area for the first time in months as travel restrictions around Scotland are also lifted.The changes mean that families and friends will be reunited for the

Glaswegians have raised more than £6,000 for a refugee food delivery courier after his bike was nicked. Abdulwahab Ibrahim Bahar had travelled to Scotland from his native Sudan around 18 months ago to start a new life away from war and poverty.

puppies were snatched from a Scots farm at the weekend has been described as "phenomenal". Breeder Veronica Martin was inundated with so many message and friend requests from across the UK that her computer crashed.

cancer diagnosis. Sarah Fraser, from Livingston, West Lothian, was stunned to be told by medics she had bowel cancer after complaining of stomach pain.

Edinburgh beer garden and trashed it during an illegal lockdown party. The Colinton Inn has been targeted multiple times during lockdown, leaving the owner venting their frustrations over the 'very sad' incident on Facebook.

heartbroken daughter is set to name a guide dog puppy after her late father 'Arthur' after raising more than £20,000 in his memory. Carol Danskin, of Broughty Ferry, Dundee, signed up for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's Name a Puppy scheme after her dad Arthur sponsored puppies for years.

Paisley cancer survivor is inspiring people to Race for Life at home and carry on the fight against the disease.Laura Elliot, who recently completed treatment for thyroid cancer, is urging people to run, walk or jog 5k to raise funds for Cancer Research UK on April 24.Laura, who has just celebrated her 33rd birthday with her twin sister Chell, knows exactly how important it is to keep raising funds for research into treatments like hers.She said: “I couldn’t believe it when the consultant told

schoolboy was left with horror facial injuries after four men jumped out of a car and attacked him. The 15-year-old was assaulted on Friday at around 7.30pm in Ferniegair by the group of thugs.

puppy was left with an extremely swollen muzzle after being stung by a bee. The five-month-old Labrador was rushed to Tay Valley Veterinary Centre in Perth after her run in with the flying bug last week.

bug bites was horrified after finding a dirty mattress concealed inside the new one purchased by her mother. Jaye Bannon bought the orthopaedic bed from Furniture Scotland on behalf of her mum after finding the company on Instagram last month.

Nicola Sturgeon today announced that the majority of school pupils will return to places of education after the Easter holiday period. Priority continues to be placed on getting kids back to school but progress is threatened when rules are breached.

Biffy Clyro are planning an epic bender at the BRIT awards in May after 18 months stuck at home. The Scottish band are up for Best Group at this year's awards alongside Bicep, Little Mix, The 1975 and Young T & Bugsey.Bassist James Johnston, 40, said he is hoping for a 'pretty wild night' at the 2021 BRITS, which are usually held in February but have been delayed due to the pandemic.

puppy farming has told how her daughter dropped to her knees in tears after their puppy died just hours after arriving at its new home. Glasgow mum Annemarie bought Pomeranian crossbreed, Angus, online as a present for her two young daughters.

Edinburgh. The campsite was left abandoned after a group of teens had enjoyed an all-night party on Saturday night, reports Edinburgh Live.

baby who was born in lockdown has become obsessed with TV show The Chase after watching it every day for a year. Despite not yet being able to speak, nine-month-old Nalah Watson demands to watch the popular quiz show every single day.Mum Jade, 33, from Castle Douglas says Nalah concentrates hard while watching and even laughs at host Bradley Walsh's jokes.

outdoors? Maybe bagging a Munro at the weekend, hitting the trails on your bikes, or indulging in a spot of outdoor camping? Well, if you are, you could be the stars of a new ad campaign for a Scottish Nature c harity.

cat was found dead in a trap prompting an appeal from animal welfare chiefs. The animal had not long died at the time it was found in a wire trap on the shoreline at Tayport High Lighthouse, Tayside, on March 17.

puppy farmers. William and Maureen Mackenzie wanted to bring a dog into their home to love but have been devastated by the death of Jack Russell Sandy who died just days after they bought him.