Scots commentator Andrew Cotter's hilarious voice-over on dog's toy theft

hospital following two suicide attempts.Paul Quinn, 19, passed away from a drug overdose around 12.30pm on Thursday, July 30, having been taken to Wishaw General Hospital on two separate occasions the evening prior.Paul had been feeling low following the death of a friend five weeks earlier.Mum Christine Cunningham says her son, from Glasgow's Cardonald, was initially found lying on the street around 4pm on Wednesday and had to be resuscitated before being taken for treatment.

Brexit referendum.Richard Cook is facing renewed scrutiny over who stumped up the cash for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) ahead of the 2016 vote.In a new book by journalist Peter Geoghegan, former Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy blasted:“With the passage of time this scandal only grows in importance.

Coastguard crews have issued a safety warning after a blind dog died falling from a cliff. The pet could not be saved after it plunged over the edge at Birsay, Orkney, just before 9pm on Saturday.

Covid-19 response.We revealed in January how 79-year-old dementia sufferer Irene Marandola was found freezing and badly injured at 2.30am after wandering more than a mile from Kintyre House in Invergordon, Ross-shire.A probe by the Care Inspectorate concluded that the pensioner had been repeatedly failed by her carers and now it has branded the home’s care during the coronavirus pandemic as “weak”.An unannounced inspection in recent weeks raised concerns in relation to the safeguarding of

Sun-seeking Scots flocked to beaches today sparking fears over large groups in scorching temperatures.Photos showed beaches filling up by midday as the mercury peaked at over 25C.Police were seen patrolling popular Portobello beach in Edinburgh as crowds gathered to bask in the sunshine.Officers were seen chatting to groups on the sand and on the nearby promenade.The sun-seekers prompted warnings to maintain social distancing as the country continues to emerge from lockdown.East Lothian Council

Jake Kanter International TV EditorITV has commissioned ITV Studios-owned South Shore to make Don’t Rock The Boat, an ambitious competition series in which 12 celebrities row the entire length of Britain from Cornwall to Scotland.The format will go into production next week and will be hosted by Top Gear presenter Andrew Flintoff and AJ Odudu, who currently fronts ITV’s backstage coverage of The Voice UK.During a grueling physical mission that’s expected to take up to four weeks to complete, the

stabbed a Scots housing association worker who was trying to help him has been jailed for life. Peter Cannon launched the unprovoked attack on Lynne Robertson as she sat behind her desk at River Clyde Homes, Greenock, on September 30 last year.

dogs were found living in “dirty and cluttered” conditions. Andrew William McPherson has admitted failing to properly care for seven-year-old German Shepherd Zara and 16-year-old Bobo at his home in Airdrie.The 39-year-old also failed to seek veterinary treatment for the dogs who were both found with their hip and rib bones jutting out.

reversing over her has escaped being jailed. Francis Creedican, from Edinburgh, was instead ordered to carry out 225 hours of unpaid work and banned from driving for three years and nine months.

being threatened by a couple in a row over bad parking at a Tesco car park.

stargazers took to the skies as word spread of the International Space Station passing over the country last night. Legendary British astronaut Tim Peake urged people in Scotland to keep an eye out on the high-flying laboratory at around 11.16pm on Tuesday evening.

Fife. The injured horsewoman was left to phone an ambulance herself after the pair walked off with their two children and two dogs without checking if she was all right.

Scots singer who rose to fame with Rollers hits including Shang-a-lang and Bye Bye Baby shocked online followers when he came out with his latest statement.And despite The Rollers having fans worldwide, including in China, Les wrote on Facebook: “Don’t buy anything that is made in China.”He also wrote on his Twitter page: “Don’t buy anything that is “made in China”, you will be supporting a criminal that will kill us as soon as they can.

Police officers were pelted with eggs after being called to a street protest against an alleged paedophile in Fife. A large crowd gathered in Blamey Crescent, Cowdenbeath, at around 6.40pm on Wednesday demanding the man be removed from the area.

missing Scots mum who vanished in Clackmannanshire. Joanne Walker was last seen leaving her home in Stalker Avenue, Tillicoultry, at around 10pm on Friday.

nation’s police dogs really are Scotland’s finest.But despite, the valuable role these furry heroes play in communities across the country, there is no memorial in Scotland to commemorate their bravery or salute their service.Determined these canine crusaders should get the recognition they deserve, dog handler PC Carrie-Ann McNab has started a GoFundMe campaign for a statue in their honour.The policewoman, who is partnered with German shepherd Bodie and drug-sniffing cocker spaniel Billy, is

social media trend has revealed many couples' unique 'love stories' and involves the couple sharing their first conversation beside a photograph of them together now. While some messages prove that romance isn't dead, others are less than chivalrous and will certainly have you cracking up - but luckily all the couples are still together, with some engaged or now parents.

coronavirus  in  Scotland.The figures, updated by the National Records of Scotland (NRS), show that these deaths have been officially recorded as of July 5. The weekly statistics account for all  deaths registered  in Scotland where Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate.

Loch Lomond.