Scots health board apologises after patients have coronavirus test results sent to private firm

beauty spot. Keivan Ulhaq had been enjoying an evening at Lochore Meadows Country Park, near Lochgelly, Fife, on Saturday when he got into difficulty in the water.  Hero bystanders found the 20-year-old before pulling him into their boat and giving him CPR as they raced back to dry land.

two weeks in quarantine. British visitors will be allowed to enter Spain again from June 21 in a bid to revive the country's economy.

hereThe government figures do not include deaths of people with suspected Covid-19, only those who have tested postive.The actual number of deaths involving coronavirus is thought to have passed 53,000.NHS England announced 46 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19.Public Health Wales said a further four people had died after testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total number of deaths to 1,475, while the total number of cases there increased by 31 to 15,001.In Scotland, a

holiday to Portugal was cancelled due to coronavirus.Debbie Sailsman, from Cambuslang, kitted out her Peugeot 5008 with two mini TV screens, throws, toys and snacks to create the luxury movie theatre.The full-time mum, 37, said it took less than three hours to make the car boot cinema for her daughters Sienna, 10, and three-year-old Esme - and it gave her the 'first moment's peace' since lockdown began.Mum-of-two Debbie said she set up the movie-themed surprise as the family had been due to jet

Police Scotland have issued a warning after car thieves carried out a series of targeted raids on Ford Kuga vehicles. Officers in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire are also appealing for information after three separate cars of the same model were stolen during the last month.

Glasgow girl has finally burned her suicide notes vowing 'I won’t be going anywhere.'Caitlin McClean torched the notes she planned to use as tragic goodbyes after deciding she would never need them.The 21-year-old 'felt a weight off her shoulders' watching her 'negative' past crumble in front of her after struggling with mental health issues.Now she hopes her brave act will inspire others to do the same.Caitlin told the Daily Record: "After them sitting in my bedside drawer for ages, waiting for

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

health boss criticised for journeys between Orkney and his mainland home made FIVE trips during lockdown, according to a Freedom of Information response.Iain Stewart, chief executive designate at NHS Orkney, has racked up a £4,500 travel and accommodation bill since he took office on March 1.Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week called on Mr Stewart to resign or “be removed.”NHS Orkney has stood by its new chief executive’s decision to travel.The FOI response from NHS Orkney indicates that Mr

coronavirus in Scotland.The figures, updated by the National Records of Scotland (NRS), show that these deaths have been officially recorded as of June 7. The weekly statistics account for all deaths registered in Scotland where Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate.

hospitals fear being moved between wards could be helping the spread of coronavirus.It comes after figures revealed 901 patients had caught Covid-19 in hospital, with 218 of them dying of the infection, despite having been in for a separate condition.Nurses say they must stick to their own wards during outbreaks of winter vomiting bugs but they claim the same rules are not being enforced in hospitals with Covid-19.Some have been moved from Covid wards to A&E in the same shift while others have

lockdown trips to his family home near Inverness has been urged to quit after it emerged he also visited relatives in Glasgow. NHS Orkney chief executive Iain Stewart last month apologised for causing any upset when he admitted travelling between the island and his family home on Black Isle, which is 150 miles away.

Nicola Sturgeon super fan has gone viral after his Tiktok revealed his history of searching for her on Google Elie Kasusula from Easterhouse, was asking his followers what shirt he should wear for his first night out after lockdown, but shared a little more than expected.

Scottish Government has been called on to apologise after a letter was sent to almost 18,000 Scots shielding at home telling them the wrong date for when it would be safe to go outside.The blunder saw those most at risk from Covid-19 being told they could leave their homes as of today - when the actual date agreed by health experts is June 18.The letter was sent by the NHS in April but clarification was only posted last week after concerned Scots flagged the mistake.One posted on Twitter: "My

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Lewis Capaldi is the hilarious Scot who sings Someone You Loved, and it now appears that the 23 year old has now found someone to love. The singer previously dated Love Island winner Paige Turley, whom he wrote the song Hold Me While You Wait about.

This is the moment loved ones of a Scots bride and groom-to-be surprised them with a massive convoy on what should have been their wedding day.

Alan Cumming says Hollywood saved him after he suffered a breakdown in his 20s.

A Fife family had a lucky escape after a garden storage unit suddenly caught fire causing flames to leap up to the second floor of their house.

Cineworld has announced plans to reopen the entertainment sector in July after months of lockdown.