Scots campaigner's bid to combat Covid-19 vaccine conspiracy theories among the nation's Kurdish community

plunged into a freezing canal.Gregor Angus was out walking in Linlithgow, West Lothian, with his young son when they came across a lone dog without its owner on January 31.The dad approached the pooch but soon spotted 81-year-old Brian Watson floating in the bitterly cold waterway.The 39-year-old jumped in and managed to drag the stricken pensioner to safety while shouting for help.His young son Lucas held onto the dog, named Hugo, while several passersby stopped to hand over their jackets while

mum, with a black belt in karate, now gets out of breath after simply loading a washing machine as the effects of Long-COVID continue to turn her life upside down.Ruth Moore, 49, from East Mains, was an otherwise fit and healthy woman until the potentially deadly virus ravaged her family.She, along with two of her three daughters, husband, James and 79-year-old mum, Gloria, were all struck down with coronavirus in October last year, testing positive within days of each other.The domino effect

Sea Shanty hitmaker Nathan Evans looks like he's following in the footsteps of Amy Macdonald with a number one in Germany. And the Wellerman Tik Tok postie turned singer just performed one of his first big ad deals - making up a song for men's fragrance Old Spice.Nathan who was number one in the Official Big Top 40 with his Wellerman remix, is still on a high following his label signing to Polydor.In a post entitled: 'Number 1 in Germany.

Sea Shanty star Nathan Evans' viral debut single The Wellerman has reached new heights after a remake featured in a hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch.The former postie, 26, from Airdrie, became an online sensation this year after the song blew up on Tik Tok and saw him race to the top of the charts and land a record deal.Now the Sea Shanty craze has been picked up by NBC's SNL, with the award-wining comedy show doing a remake starring Bridgerton actor Regé-Jean Paul.The British star, who

Arbroath in what is understood to have been an accidental overdose.The young man had moved to the Angus town just months earlier.Pals and well-wishers have come together to pay tributes to Adam.On Facebook, Jack Caird paid a touching tribute to the man 'who had time for anyone'.He wrote: "May you rest in peace up there Adam Jones.

Lanarkshire.The depot in Bellshill has been hit with a Covid-19 outbreak with NHS track and trace teams working to contact those affected.Scottish Ambulance Service have also set up a mobile testing unit on site to combat the spread of the virus.The Daily Record understands around 200 people are currently self isolating, however numbers have not been confirmed.Dr Femi Oshin, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health medicine, said: “NHS Lanarkshire’s Test and Protect team has carried out

tried to sell a baby for £1million. Evil Claire Boyle, 34, was convicted of child neglect after the horrific incident at her Ayrshire home where a little boy was trapped in the modified cot.

psychic has told of snapping the ghostly figure of a young girl during a trip to an abandoned castle turned asylum near Glasgow.Bethany McPherson's skin-crawling experience at Lennox Castle with her ex and his sister is enough to send shivers down anyone's spine.From smelling rotting meat and burning to having an object thrown at her, the 23-year-old is adamant the site -  near Celtic's training complex - is a hot bed of paranormal activity.But it was when she looked back at the pictures from

long Covid while trying to live in a ‘damp and mouldy’ home from hell.Lisa Brown, 44, was housed in temporary accommodation with her two children after she found herself homeless last year.She said the flat was riddled with damp and also had problems with exposed wiring.Mum of two Lisa told Edinburgh Live: “It was in a poor condition when we first came here, but it has just got worse and worse.“The condensation and damp is a major issue, we wake up and the windows are soaking, it’s not

continuing membership of the defence alliance if a majority of Scots vote Yes at a future referendum.NATO remains a divisive issue among pro-independence campaigners, with the Scottish Greens among those who are firmly against joining.The Scottish Independence Convention (SIC) - an umbrella organisation that aims to bring together members of all pro-indy parties - has published a series of papers on how a future Scotland would work outside of the UK.Its latest report examines the issue of

Jeane Freeman refused to say what that could mean in terms of restrictions being lifted – simply reiterating the Government would be focused on getting pupils back into school.Asked when it might be possible for people to go to pubs or non-essential shops could reopen, Freeman said: “I can’t give you that.”She told BBC Scotland’s Sunday Show: “Education has to be a priority, our children and young people have suffered a great deal in terms of their education and that is about their future.“Then

Scots Guards, is reportedly one of the worst hit units with a fraction of the soldiers needed to be properly deployable in the world’s warzones.The Army’s 33 infantry battalions are extremely short of soldiers, according to details from an alarming Ministry of Defence report published by the Daily Mail.The 1st Battalion, Scots Guards, one of the Army’s most prestigious regiments, ranks worst, the Daily Mail says.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Paisley nurse who lost her husband to Covid-19 has joined the army of medics vaccinating local people against the deadly virus.Maria Hewitt’s husband John died from coronavirus on June 16, last year.He was the first serving police officer in Scotland to die of the virus.Maria’s partner of 17 years, John was admitted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on June 1 after falling ill while working with the Ministry of

vaccinator ' melted hearts after giving his nana a 'dry run' before her Covid-19 jab. Three-year-old Roddy Ayrton Hinsley prepped his nana, Yvonne Hinsley, before her first vaccination on Monday.

Nathan Evans was absolutely delighted when he hit No1 The Official Big Top 40 chart with his Wellerman sea shanty - and his reaction was priceless. Last night, the UK’s biggest chart show revealed the song Wellerman had reached the top spot, knocking Olivia Rodrigo’s Drivers License down.

Nathan Evans, from Airdrie, has scored a No1 hit single, topping The Official Big Top 40 chart with his ancient Scottish sea shanty.Last night, , the UK’s biggest chart show revealed the song Wellerman had reached the top of the commercial radio chart with a remix by 220 KID x Billen Ted going in at No3 to give him two hits in the Top 3.Evans knocked Olivia Rodrigo’s Drivers License off the top spot and is beating Ed Sheeran’s Afterglow, which is at No4 in the chart.His Wellerman sea shanty

Sea Shanty hitmaker Nathan Evans has admitted Alexa is having problems playing his song to fans.The postie and Tik Toker from Airdrie who just signed a deal with Polydor records has been racing his way up to the top of the charts with his viral sea shanty Wellerman and is currently at number three in the UK.However, not everyone who has tried to hear his song has managed to get hold of it - because Alexa keeps playing them the wrong version.For some bizarre reason Alexa keeps defaulting to

In the space of a few weeks, Nathan Evans has gone from unknown postman to major label-signed chart star. 

coronavirus. A total of 30 pensioners at West Park Care Home in Leslie, near Glenrothes, have tested positive for the virus after a major outbreak was identified.

coronavirus vaccination invitations in a bid to con Scots out of money. NHS Scotland’s Counter Fraud Services has seen a spike in alerts to the fraudulent emails as the vaccination rollout continues across Scotland.