Scots warned to be wary of cold callers flogging dodgy face masks and gloves

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.

Nicola Sturgeon, has been advising Scots to wear a face covering while out in public or in shops for a few weeks now. As the lockdown measures ease and more people leave home to take part in exercise or pop out for essential groceries, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself and others from Covid-19.

The Scottish SPCA is urgently appealing to animal lovers to donate reusable face masks for its dedicated team.Scotland’s animal welfare charity has been struggling to keep up with demand of disposable protective equipment so is asking members of the public to consider making them from tightly woven cotton material.There are over 170 members of staff working in the Society’s animal rescue and rehoming centres including the Lanarkshire centre in nearby Hamilton, all in need of facial

Face coverings should be worn in South Lanarkshire churches when they reopen according to guidance issued by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland.Parishioners may be asked to book a place at mass and hand sanitiser should be provided on entry and exit to help prevent coronavirus spreading.Capacity of some churches may be cut by 80 per cent to enable physical distancing when services are resumed.Bishop of Motherwell Joseph Toal, along with his colleagues across Scotland, has written to priests

Face coverings should be worn in South Lanarkshire churches when they reopen according to guidance issued by the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.Parishioners may be asked to book a place at mass and hand sanitiser should be provided on entry and exit to help prevent coronavirus spreading.Capacity of some churches may be cut by 80 per cent to enable physical distancing when services are resumed.Bishop of Motherwell Joseph Toal, along with his colleagues across Scotland, has written to

Scotland ’s worst ever forger. The clueless conman strolled into Edinburgh ’s Dofos pet store on Saturday afternoon and tried to buy cat food with the 20 ‘poond’ note - complete with spelling error.

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.

Covid-19 to make Volunteer Week a success in Scotland.Tens of thousands of Scots dedicated their time to the country’s emergency response teams, charities and healthcare service as part of the annual initiative, despite the country being on lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this week thanked more than 60,000 people who signed up to the Scotland Cares campaign, helping ease the burdon on the NHS, public services and communities.And Volunteer Scotland, who spearhead Volunteer Week, have

Scots are being warned of the tell-tale signs that show a dog is suffering from depression as the country gears up to go back to work after lockdown.Dogs can show a wide range of emotions and even feel sadness and anxiety.And with owners preparing to head back to work post-lockdown, bouts of depression in pooches is likely to rise if they are left alone all day.Pet joint supplement company YuMove have released a new guide to combat dog depression with veterinarian Chad Dodd.Dr Dodd

A dog walker has told of her terror after a masked thug attacked her with a hammer.

The sister of death in custody victim Sheku Bayoh has issued a plea to those planning to demonstrate over the police killing of George Floyd in Scotland to do so virtually.

A postmortem on a tragic dad who died a day after being released from hospital following an alleged blade attack has ruled the cause of death “unascertained”.

Residents near a Scots beauty spot have been left furious by day-trippers parking their cars in blind spots during coronavirus lockdown.

A Scots man who was charged in connection with a social media image mocking the death of tragic George Floyd has been released.

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.

Police are appealing for information after three 'cruel' raids on care homes - while residents slept inside.

Elderly residents at Scots care homes have been busting the myth that TikTok is just for the younger generation with a series of hilarious clips.

Almost 350 prisoners have been released early from Scottish jails during a programme to protect offenders from the spread of Covid-19.

A gran developed a strong Edinburgh accent after being hit with a door at work and suffering a life-changing brain injury.

Scottish businessman Donald MacLeod’s insurance struggle will be at the vanguard of a legal bid for justice for hundreds of firms.