Scots warned of four signs your dog is suffering from depression - and how to cure it post lockdown

drink-driver left his victim severely injured before fleeing the scene of the high-speed crash by driving on the wrong side of a dual carriageway.Tyre fitter Andrew Gentleman, who has two convictions for drink driving, was more than four times the limit when he caused the hit-and-run smash.The 52-year-old, who left four people – including two young children – needing hospital treatment, was still four times the limit nearly four hours after the accident.Gentleman, of Falkirk, admitted driving

lockdown - and urged victims to come forward. People being stuck indoors, with internet use surging, is proving the perfect recipe for sharing sexual images of people without their consent, warns ACC Duncan Sloan of Major Crime and Public Protection.

Scots beauty spot and leaving a "disgusting mess". Reports of litter being left across Scotland's parks and green spaces have rocketed since the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Cops have issued an urgent warning after a rise in illegal mass gatherings organised on social media. It comes after two youngsters were arrested at an East Renfrewshire park on Thursday night (June 18), one in connection with spitting at officers.

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.

plan for the reopening of a top Aberdeen hotel.The Chester Hotel, the AA four silver star hotel which is located in the west end of the city, announced the innovations as part of its plans for its outdoor areas which will reopen when the Scottish Government say it is safe to do so and create an exciting new alfresco dining offering.Subject to planning permission, a 20 metre open-sided marquee with a transparent roof will be erected over the car park area in front of 55 - 57 Queen's Road to

Amazon phone scam targeting hundreds of households across the country. Bogus callers, claiming to be from Amazon and other reputable companies, have swiped “significant” amounts of cash from victims.

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 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.

Covid-19 pandemic must be delivered within months to prepare for a second wave of the disease, Scotland 's former chief scientific adviser has said.

dog who died after being poisoned by toxic algae has issued a warning to other pets owners. Andrea Mclellan had let six-year-old Benjamin cool off in a burn near her home in Cupar, Fife, during the sizzling hot weather last week.

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.

Brits could skip quarantine when travelling abroad by the end of this month if infection rates in Europe are low enough.

Scots are being urged to stay vigilant over a new TV licence email scam as fraudsters take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic.

The family of a vulnerable Scots pensioner have issued a warning after vile internet scammers conned their mother out of £70,000.

Three-quarters of Scottish call centre staff fear catching Covid-19 from “hazardous” working conditions, according to a shock report.

Scots called by coronavirus contact tracers are being assured that people are 'alert to the risk of potential phone scams.'

Scots police have warned lockdown louts that they will be ‘dealt with robustly’ as officers step up patrols on beauty spots after some restrictions were lifted.