Scots church leaders threaten legal action if places of worship cannot reopen

crash has shut down a busy Scots road with emergency crews on the scene. The smash happened at around 12.20pm this afternoon on the A835 approximately five miles from Braemar, at Loch Droma.Emergency services raced to the area and shut down the road in both directions.

crash in West Lothian last year. Police announced today that three men, aged 35, 38 and 39, have all been charged in relation to the crash between three cars and two motorbikes on the A7066 in Bathgate in July last year.

Dumfries. Jay Burns, 20, died in hospital yesterday following the one vehicle crash, which took place on the A710 near to Southwick, around 9pm on Monday 25 January.

criminal was caught trying to flee Scotland with suitcases stuffed with nearly a million pounds in cash. Lukas Pokorny was found to have more than £860,000 in notes in the luggage as he flew to Dubai from Glasgow Airport.

cycling smash that almost cost him his life. Just six months after the accident Jim Ashworth-Beaumont, 54, is returning to work at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London, where he who helps patients who have lost limbs.

Dancing On Ice star John Barrowman has an important Covid message to all those thinking twice about vaccinations. The Glasgow born Doctor Who and Torchwood actor who now lives Stateside urged people to get vaccinated and said if his parents in their eighties can do it, then anyone can.He also urged people with asthma and allergies to get their vaccine after they are monitored.John said: "I just received two videos and my mum and dad have just had their vaccines.

coronavirus.Evie Connell developed tachycardia, a condition that causes an abnormally high heart rate of over 100bpm, after contracting covid in March before the lockdown. Before she became ill, Evie was fit and healthy, and enjoyed attending university, working in a convenience store and going to the gym.But 10 months on Evie is still feeling the effects of the virus and has been left unable to go outside by herself, terrified she could collapse due to her excessive heart rate.

crashed into a tree. Around 9pm last night emergency services were called to the serious collision on the A710 Dumfries to New Abbey to Dalbeattie road, near to Southwick.

baby stopped breathing and died at home have since learned a community first responder was on their street at the time but wasn’t summoned.

Scots to unite against the condition.Nicole Little was just 27 when she was diagnosed with the disease – five years younger than her mum Celine Mason was when it took her life.Now she is launching World Cancer Day in ­Scotland and urges people to unite on February 4 by donating to Cancer Research UK or wearing the charity’s Unity band.The ambulance controller carries the BRCA1 gene, known to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.Nicole of Bathgate, West Lothian said: “Most people are

Irish Republican slogans on an Orange hall in an attack dubbed an “anti-Protestant hate crime”.The vandals painted ‘Provos’ and ‘IRA’ in the shape of a cross on the side of the Rutherglen Orange and Purple District hall on Saturday night, January 23.Officers from Police Scotland have launched a probe after members said it was the second time their venue had been attacked by “scum” in less than a fortnight.Jim McHarg, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland, said: “I am disappointed

Burns Supper to raise a glass to Scotland’s national bard.Coronavirus lockdown restrictions may have put mass gatherings to celebrate Robert Burns on hold - but that's not stopping Scots working at UK Embassies worldwide celebrating online.Scots working for the UK Government in countries including Bahrain, Chile, China, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan, Peru, Tunisia, and Turkey are among those participating in the virtual Burns Supper.Employees at FCDO’s

Tesco supermarket in Aberdeen. The alarm was raised at around 3.10pm on Sunday, January 24, following reports the 73-year-old was found unresponsive inside the vehicle that was parked on Rousay Drive.Police and the Scottish Ambulance Service raced to the scene but the OAP was sadly pronounced dead a short time later without being taken to hospital.

Scots postie who kicked off a viral sea shanty TikTok trend is poised to enter the top 10 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart.Nathan Evans, from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, has become an internet star after his Wellerman hit caught the attention of stars including Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber.The 26-year-old, who has now given up his day job with the Royal Mail, has gone on to sign a record deal with Polydor Records.The song is set to be the highest new entry on the charty, according to

police officers knocked at her Edinburgh flat on Friday. No further action was taken after the Leith singers home was checked for partygoers as police received a complaint around 7.30pm.

Met Office extend the yellow weather warning for ice and snow.

coronavirus vaccination appointments for those aged 70 to 79 will start arriving through letterboxes on Monday, the Scottish Government has said. As the inoculation programme moves through priority groups, several health board areas are beginning to send out letters telling those in the age group when they will receive their first dose of the Covid-19 jab.

Ayrshire graphic design firm is cashing in on Rangers' charge towards the SPFL Premiership title by selling Steven Gerrard 'smug' face masks.Auld Lang Signs, based in Irvine, began flogging the novelty coverings featuring the Gers boss yesterday after the Ibrox side hammered Ross County 5-0 to go 23 points clear of Celtic at the top of the table.And Bluenoses weren't slow on the uptake with dozens quick to register their interest via the company's Facebook page.One potential customer asked: "Do

coronavirus” by encouraging their staff to broadcast from office studios.Robin Galloway contacted the Record after penning an open letter to Scottish radio.The Pure Radio presenter said yesterday: “It pains me to be that person but I’m unable to keep counsel any longer.“Nearly every radio station in Scotland is promoting the spread of coronavirus by encouraging their staff to attend their studios.