Scots warned not to waste police time with calls about coronavirus restrictions

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.SCOTS motorists are being urged to ensure their cars are ready for winter despite current Covid travel restrictions.There are fears that many drivers may become lazy about their vehicles’ roadworthiness as they are using them less frequently.But with pandemic rules being slightly eased for Christmas, breakdown and road safety organisations are issuing a host of tips.The hope is that, if people carry out some

baby daughter by shaking her twice when she woke him with her crying. Evil Joseph Ray was today jailed for seven years for the fatal attack on tiny Ava Ray at a flat in Prestonpans, East Lothian.

‘Black Friday’ scammers as shoppers prepare to spend billions on bargains.A national campaign raising awareness of the latest counterfeit goods and unsafe products has been launched today - urging consumers to report fraud to a new, national ‘scamwatch’ service.Topping the list of this year’s dodgy gifts are dangerous soft toys, fake cosmetics and perfumes and slime products that can make kids ill.And experts are also warning parents to be extra cautious when looking for the latest computer

the festive season indoors but said it would be for a "small number of days" involving a "small number of households". The SNP leader added that Scots should not feel they had to take advantage of an easing of restrictions - and should consider delaying any visits to friends or family until the spring.

cleaning influencer has warned Scots against making the bed as soon as they get up in the morning. It is a task that the majority of us are firmly used to doing, as it signals a definite end to our previous night’s slumber.

Police have hailed the brave victim of a twisted Scots sex beast who tried to rape a vulnerable woman  just days after being released from prison. Revolting William Belk was caged for life at the High Court in Edinburgh after carrying out a horrific sexual assault on a 47-year-old who has learning difficulties.

travel ban is being imposed tomorrow along with closures for non essential shops affecting nearly half the population. The measures attracted a major backlash from businesses who now fear disaster in the normally busy festive season.Sturgeon, at today's coronavirus briefing, said the rate of infection is showing signs of improvement but there are big regional variations.

supermarkets have revealed their plans ahead of the move to level four coronavirus restrictions in parts of the country later this week. The Scottish Government announced that 11 local authorities will be moving to the highest tier of measures, which will resemble something close to the national lockdown in spring.

Piers Morgan has fumed over the idea of tighter coronavirus restrictions saving Christmas this year. The Good Morning Britain host went off on one of his signature rants this morning while discussing reports that families could be allowed to gather for up to five days during the festive period.

schools are a “hotbed” of covid infections amid growing concerns over safety in the classroom.In a letter to the Daily Record, she said pubs and restaurants have been blamed for coronavirus levels while claiming schools are in the “elephant” in the room.Her plea came as figures showed nearly 30,000 pupils were off school because of covid-related reasons.Education Secretary John Swinney originally planned for a mix of home and school-based learning, but a backlash forced Ministers into supporting

missing Scots pensioner who vanished from his Inverurie home. Ronald Watson was last seen in the Kellands Road area of the town at around 1.15pm on Saturday, November 14.

Clackmannanshire has been officially named by Police Scotland. Margaret Johnstone tragically lost her life after being struck by the refuse vehicle on Alloa High Street at around 3pm on Friday.

Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 30-year-old woman from Argyll.Roxanne McCrae was last seen around 5.30pm on Thursday, 12 November 2020 at home in Lochgilphead.Her family are said to be worried and are appealing for anyone with information or for Roxanne herself to get in contact.She is described as white, around 5’ 5” tall, with a slim to skinny build, pale complexion and has black shoulder length hair which is usually worn on a pony tail.She has

ectopic pregnancy has issued a plea to other mum’s not to ignore warning signs. Jade Dalrymple was shocked to discover she was pregnant in September after going on the contraceptive pill just the month before.

police drug detection dogs has sadly passed away. Spaniel PD Buster worked tirelessly at Loch Ryan Port in Dumfries and Galloway in a bid to thwart organised crime and terrorism from blighting communities across the country.

Police are appealing for help to find a walker who failed to return from a planned trip in the Highlands with his dog. Colin Mathieson was due to go on a local circular walk of Mallaig in Lochaber on Tuesday but has not returned home.

Stirling, handed over her credit card to a scam artist on Saturday after receiving a phone call from a man posing as a police officer.

Daily Record of the horrors she witnessed during her career as a carer, which began at the age of 18 in 2004 and lasted until 2016 when she began a new chapter as a teacher.Residents left sitting in their own urine, going hungry for hours and violent physical assaults were commonplace occurrences during Fiona’s time in the industry.She described private homes as running like “factories” and said “skeleton” staff numbers amounted to widespread neglect.Fiona believes a national care service is

raped her “hundreds of times” has been freed from jail.Sarah Reagan was distraught to get a phone call on Thursday telling her John Barbour had been released that morning and warning her that he was moving back to the city where she lives.Barbour, 54, has been released two-thirds of the way through a four-year sentence, which was appealed without success as too lenient by the Crown.He was convicted in February 2018 of repeatedly raping Sarah over a period of more than a year, starting when he

police search in Lanarkshire. Chloe Hamilton was last seen at her home in Larkhall at around 9am on November 4.