Scots warned over bizarre seed packet scam after households receive strange deliveries through the post

coronavirus in a strongly worded memo to staff.And they warn that wearing masks will be made mandatory if police officers continue to be “complacent” while carrying out their duties.The unsigned memo, which was sent out to officers and posted on the force intranet, said: “Comprehensive guidance has already been issued to every officer and staff member on the importance of physical distancing and the use of PPE and masks.However, I have been made aware of a degree of complacency setting in where

café has hit back at a 'mean little review' left by a customer online. The Wonder Spot in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, was left furious after a man named 'Colin' branded them 'greedy and disgusting'.In a review left online, 'Colin' accused the cafe of serving him a "extremely poor, finger-wedged size" slice of cake for £3.95 and told owners to "have a rethink".But the Edinburgh hit back at the review and urged customers 'don't be a Colin' after they defended their pricing.

Alex Neil warns voters will reject independence if it means rejoining the EU and erecting "customs barriers" at the border. The ex Scottish Government minister was the only one in Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet to support Brexit.

locked up.Karen Aim, from Orkney, was battered to death by psycho Jahche Broughton, in New Zealand, in 2008.The killer - who attacked 26-year-old Karen with a baseball bat - applied for parole from his life sentence last week.But Karen’s friends in the town of Taupo where she was murdered hit-out at the move and demanded Broughton is never let out of jail again.One described his sentence with a minimum non-parole period of just 12-and-a-half years as “not enough.”Broughton - who was 14 at the

teenager left her friend with horror injuries after losing control of her car at high speed as she pursued two married men they had been having a secret tryst with.Chloe Duncan was seen driving at 90 miles per hour before spinning out of control and flipping several times in the air before coming to rest in a field.Jessica Rooney, 19, wept in court as she recalled the crash which left her with foot-long scars on her front and back as well as six metal screws and three plates in her back.She told

baby born five weeks premature has battled for life after developing lung disease at the height of Covid-19 pandemic.Tiny Mason Watters was due to be born last week on August 11, but instead arrived in July, more than a month before his due date, weighing 5lbs 12oz.Mason's parents Shelley Candlish and Paul Watters, became concerned when at eight-months pregnant, Shelley noticed her baby boy had stopped moving so she contacted midwives at Ayrshire Maternity Unit.The 25-year-old, who is a Type-1

holiday destinations are at risk of being added to the Scottish Government’s quarantine list. Turkey, Greece and Croatia have seen a worrying spike in new coronavirus cases in recent days which is fueling concerns they could join Spain, France and the Netherlands.

holiday plans could face further disruption over fears Turkey may soon be added to the Covid-19 quarantine list. The holiday hotspot has recorded its highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases since June, with 1256 positive tests declared on Saturday.

A Scots mum ate a stranger's parking ticket after her new colleagues hilariously decided to prank her. Mariea Mohan, from Prestwick, took matters into her own mouth after thinking she had been slapped with a £60 parking fine in Ayr yesterday, August 14.

police warning has been issued after a man was attacked by an intruder in the bedroom of his Tillicoultry home. The victim had been asleep at his property in the High Street when he was woken up by a stranger at around 2.20am on Saturday.After being disturbed, the bungling housebreaker assaulted the 44-year-old man before fleeing from the scene on foot.He was wearing dark coloured clothing and was seen carrying a white carrier bag.

Death Row inmate Kenny Richey has been jailed for 12 years in the US after being found guilty of threatening a former judge. The Scot made threats towards Randall Basinger in videos posted on Facebook last year.

cancer at only 38 as a leading charity warn people not to ignore signs.Mark Newberry, now 41, had been suffering with irregular bowel movements for several months prior to his diagnosis, however it wasn't until he began to suffer with stomach pains that he sought medical attention.Dad-of-two Mark, from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire said: “I had been having irregular bowel movements for a few months but didn’t think much about it."But in the week leading up to my diagnosis, I had bad stomach pains,

bowel cancer was missed by doctors because he was 'too young'.Mark Newberry, 41, visited an out of hours service and his GP twice in the days leading up to his shock diagnosis where he was told he was suffering from a stomach ulcer and colic.Mark, from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire said: “I had been having irregular bowel movements for a few months but didn’t think much about it.

Beach go-ers have been issued a warning over disposable barbeques, following dramatic footage of a “dust devil" which almost picked up blazing hot coals as it swept across sand.

flights to Turkey and Greece from Scotland amid a spike in demand. The budget airline say that 11,000 new seats will be on sale to Scots as holidaymakers flock to both countries “in their droves”.

dance moves to his gran. Student Scott Whitelaw thought the leg jump move would bring a smile to Marion McCoulloch’s face at her Glasgow home.

Police have charged a man in connection with bogus workmen offences as officers hunt for two others. The 24-year-old was arrested following alleged incidents at homes in Old Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire.

baby is in a coma after he bit into a washing detergent liquid capsule.10-month-old Pearce Shepherd ingested some of the contents of a capsule while his mum’s back was turned at his family home, in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, on Friday July 31.He was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow after the toxic chemicals burned his stomach and caused his lungs to swell up with mucous.Mum Melissa Cairney, 27, was at home with her partner, David Shepherd, 36, and their four other

hospital following two suicide attempts.Paul Quinn, 19, passed away from a drug overdose around 12.30pm on Thursday, July 30, having been taken to Wishaw General Hospital on two separate occasions the evening prior.Paul had been feeling low following the death of a friend five weeks earlier.Mum Christine Cunningham says her son, from Glasgow's Cardonald, was initially found lying on the street around 4pm on Wednesday and had to be resuscitated before being taken for treatment.

bars and restaurants could face a “further shutdown” if Scots do not abide by strict public safety rules.The First Minister said pictures of a large queue outside an Aberdeen bar had made her want to cry.A key part of the Government’s policy of coming out of lockdown involved the reopening of pubs and restaurants.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on