Scots urged not to attend 'reclaim these streets' vigils and instead to light candle

Alba Party, it could change the balance of power between Scotland and Westminster.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has consistently refused current First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s calls for a second Scottish independence referendum.But Salmond said that if a “super majority” of pro-independence MSPs are elected to Holyrood, a range of options would be available to those who want to take Scotland out of the UK.He suggested Scotland could organise its own referendum in those circumstances, with other

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region The NHS board highlighted that those aged 40 and over should not put off contacting their GP practice if they have any possible cancer symptoms. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in Scotland, with around 5,000 people diagnosed each year.

Easter period. NHS Lothian has written to all parents in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas ahead of Easter weekend, reports Edinburgh Live.

mum was left horrified after her neighbour's porn accidentally played through her child's night light while she was asleep. Dawn Lothian, from Edinburgh, had put her daughter to bed when she was startled by 'load moans' coming from her bedroom.

paramedic after receiving amazing care from the ambulance service. Gina Scanlan has told of her inspiration to join the Scottish Ambulance Service after witnessing the care her baby Willow received before she sadly died.

jail and pledged to return the cash. Clair and Louise Smith’s victims said they’ve not even had an apology from the pair, who had posed as their doting carers.Speaking for the first time about the betrayal, Crawford Pirrie, 73, and wife Marlene, 75, said: “We’re ashamed to be related to them.”The 25-year-olds were trusted with the frail couple’s bank card to run errands for them – but swiped £8000.

coronavirus has called for a public inquiry into the Government's handling of the pandemic.Alison Saunders said 'the whole system failed' following the death of 58-year-old James Yates, who was only mildly asthmatic, at the hands of the killer bug.Now the 64-year-old from Whitburn, West Lothian has joined a chorus of families who lost relatives to Covid-19 to call on Prime Minister Boris Johnston to set a date for a public inquiry into the government’s handling of the spread of the disease, the

outdoors? Maybe bagging a Munro at the weekend, hitting the trails on your bikes, or indulging in a spot of outdoor camping? Well, if you are, you could be the stars of a new ad campaign for a Scottish Nature c harity.

Kimberly Darroch believes was linked to water at the hospital. At First Minister’s Questions, Sturgeon said she “completely sympathised” for a FAI with the call after being pressed by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

We will keep you updated on all the latest news on our blog below. Nicola Sturgeon has said she "cannot guarantee" a third wave currently hitting mainland Europe will head to Scotland.Yesterday the Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it could "wash up on our shores".The First Minister said it was "not inevitable" the third wave would hit.The Western Isles will move from level four restrictions to level three from 6pm on Wednesday, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.The First Minister said the Outer

coronavirus pandemic. Charity Marie Curie is asking people to stand at their doorstep at 8pm this evening to shine a light to support families that have gone through a bereavement in the last year.Those looking to participate can use the likes of a candle, torch or a phone to take part.

Read more. Police are investigating the sudden deaths of a man and woman found in a East Dunbartonshire property.Officers were called to a property on Station Road, Milngavie, around 11.30am on Sunday morning.

TV production company behind Love It or List It are looking for couples and families from Scotland to feature in the show. The Channel 4 programme sees property experts turned telly presenters Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer, who are also behind the popular Location, Location, Location show, seek to settle property dilemmas by offering participants two options.

police search in Aberdeen. Moira Allan was reported missing from the city centre on Wednesday.

child cancer after her baby brother died from a rare brain tumour. Darcie Peek's sibling, Dax, was only two when he succumbed to his acoustic neuroma/vestibular schwannoma last August leaving the family devastated.

Patrick Harvie warned time was running out to tackle the global climate emergency and that bold environmental policies were now required.The Greens returned six MSPs via the list vote at the last Scottish Parliament election in 2016 and members are hoping to hit double figures this time around.But the pro-independence party has faced repeated criticism from Unionists for being too supportive of the SNP Government.The Greens refused to back other opposition parties last week when Deputy First

Police say they are “very concerned” for the welfare of a missing Scots pensioner who vanished on Friday.Joyce Kirkland, 72, was last seen around 10pm on March 12 in a house on Rankine Place, Buchanan Street, Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway.At 4.30am on Saturday March 13 she was reported missing to police.Joyce is described as around 5ft 6in tall, medium build with grey shoulder length hair.

homelessness has paid tribute to those who came to his aid. We told last month how Cam Cooney braved sub-zero temperatures in Glasgow with only a sleeping bag and a camera in a bid to help those living in extreme poverty during the pandemic.

coronavirus vaccine causes blood clots, the UK’s medicines' regulator has said. The MHRA said that it is ‘closely reviewing reports’ after Ireland moved to temporarily suspend the rollout of the jab.

Ruth Davidson is urging Scots to vote Tory to deny SNP a majority for Indyref2.The Scottish Tories are planning to deny the SNP a majority at Holyrood to make sure Scotland doesn't leave the UK.Ms Davidson also hit out at the "increasing stench of sleaze and scandal" she claimed was coming from Nicola Sturgeon's party.She insisted that the SNP winning an overall majority's in May's Scottish Parliament election was no longer the "'nailed-on' near-certainty" that polls had once predicted.But to