Scots urged donate old gadgets to help those cut off during lockdown

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

Covid lockdown including from a member of the royal family and A-list celebs.In recent weeks June Field, from Dundee - widely regarded as the world’s leading medium - has supported stars including Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, and Linda Lusardi.And the 59-year-old mum-of-one has been “busier than ever” dealing with requests from people around the UK for support during their coronavirus’ battles.To avoid breaking distancing rules, June has used Skype, Facebook and Zoom chats to provided readings and

lockdown by transforming their back garden into their very own open-air cinema and nightclub-inspired bar. Laura Burns and Geo Semple, from Glasgow, kitted out the incredible space with a projector, hot tub, fire pit and plenty of booze so they can chill at home and watch their favourite flicks on a big screen.

Scots attempting to communicate with Amazon Alexa.But this plucky five-year-old took a stand on behalf of all of us when the virtual assistant couldn’t understand her Scottish accent.Millie Kilpatrick, from Stenhousemuir, had a strong word with Alexa after the voice-recognition device failed to understand her command.Chatting with Alexa in a game of Simon Says, Millie went truly Scottish and said: "Alexa, Alexa, I'm trying to talk to you hen."And when she still found herself misunderstood, she

coronavirus pandemic, the public have been asked to refrain from going outside unnecessarily and limit physical contact with others in a bid to stop the spread of the virus. Last week, England announced new coronavirus guidelines which included that it was illegal to have sex in your own home with a person from another household.

coronavirus. With the easing of lockdown restriction last weekend a number of Scots beauty spots reported a large influx of people who travelled from outside the local area.

slimmer has been honoured after losing more than six stone in just over 20 weeks during lockdown. Michael Gray, from Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, could not have imagined how much more difficult his weight loss journey would get when he started it in January this year.But now he has been rewarded for his focus by his local Slimming World group, as they named him their Man of the Year 2020 following the first ever virtual competition in the organisation's 50-year history.

Experts have issued food safety warnings after a spike in the number of Scots taking up batch cooking for the first time during the coronavirus lockdown.

If sleep seems to be non-existent for you right now, you are not the only one.

Police fear "paedophile hunters" are sitting on evidence of child sexual abuse during the coronavirus lockdown and are worried about a surge in vigilante action as measures are lifted.

With the UK now more than two months into lockdown, many of us would welcome some new ways to keep busy at home.

When Sam Mossman signed up as a kindness caller she did not realise she would be helping rebuild someone’s life.

A 94-year-old Scots pensioner didn't eat for five days- because she was scared to leave the house during lockdown.

An online version of Scottish Opera’s Fever and teaching resources are available to help entertain families and educate children during lockdown.