Scots warned to keep homes secure during hot weather after man attacked by stranger in early morning break-in

cystic fibrosis patient is enjoying her best period of health for three years.Hailey Mann, 24, had been told she was looking at end of life care even though she knew there was a drug, Kaftrio, which could help her.But because the drug - a real game changer - wasn’t licensed in Europe she could only get it on compassionate grounds from drug company Vertex.However, just days after the Daily Record began to campaign on her behalf, Vertex agreed she could get the drug.Cystic fibrosis causes a

ecstasy tablets – but no trace of alcohol was found.The Mackies, of Biggar, Lanarkshire, believe Greg was killed after his soft drink was spiked.The first year film and TV media student was anti-drugs.

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

cops on a Scots street during an early morning incident this weekend. Officers from Police Scotland swooped on Aberdeen's Holburn Street at around 2.25am on Saturday, August 23, amid reports of a man with a knife.

tourists about 'dangerous wild haggis'.Edinburgh Pest Control Services urged visitors to be on alert as August is known as the 'Haggis Laying Season'.The bed bug and wasp control group explained that parent 'Haggi' would be particularly vicious as they protected their 'newly hatched Hagglets.'Picturing the 'haggis' they cautioned that 'Coastal Haggi' were good swimmers would attack with a 'nasty peck'.Meanwhile the 'worst ones', the rare 'Galloway Belted Haggi', could be spotted in the hills and

coronavirus.Nicola Sturgeon unveiled the crackdown after alarm at the way Covid is making a comeback in Scotland.House parties where people are ignoring strict rules on social mixing have been blamed for a spread in clusters such as Aberdeen, which is still in a local lockdown.Sturgeon also announced councils will be able to shut businesses failing to meet regulations.At the Scottish Parliament, the First Minister said: "We know that large house parties pose a very real and significant risk of

car on a Scots road. The A96 is closed both directions between Keith and Huntly after the early morning horror.Police have warned of serious delays after the Mini Cooper hit the person at around 2.30am.

Covid-19 vaccine will not be truly visible until around Easter. As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Scotland, members of the public are being urged to hunker down for the foreseeable future.

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.

castle with a beautifully manicured garden that was built by a descendant of Robert the Bruce has gone up for sale near St Andrews.The impressive Earlshall Castle near Leuchars in Fife, which was built by Sir William Bruce in the 16th century, was originally owned by the Earls of Fife, the relatives of King Robert.With a rich history, a stunning location and one of the finest gardens in Scotland, it's sure to be a hit with potential buyers.Offering 20 rooms of varying size, six bathrooms and 53

firefighter has told how he was left barely able to walk five yards after being struck down by coronavirus. Local Senior Officer for Ayrshire, Ian McMeekin, contracted the virus at the start of lockdown and said the ordeal was something he "would never want to go through again".The 48-year-old also says that without the "outstanding" work of his GP, things could have been a lot worse.

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.

pandemic.Holidaymakers eyeing up the popular boozy destination will be shocked at how it has been transformed into a ghost town.Ruairidh Mason, who moved from Edinburgh to Majorca five years ago, filmed empty sun loungers and vacant streets which are normally bustling with tourists.Magaluf's Punta Ballena party strip was closed in mid-July after boozed-up tourists caused carnage and flouted social distancing rules.Just a week later, the Scottish Government imposed a strict 14-day quarantine rule

posted to homes across Scotland. Scores of households have received the plastic packets containing mystery seeds that appear to have been sent from China or Singapore.

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.

sunseekers prepare to flock to Scots beaches today. Officers will be upping patrols in Ayrshire and Edinburgh after a string of incidents in recent weeks sparked by good weather.

flipped onto its roof in the early hours of the morning.Emergency services were called to the scene between Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy shortly after midnight on Friday.Local residents reported hearing multiple sirens and possibly an air ambulance being called to the stretch of road.Traffic Scotland confirmed that both carriageways between the Redhouse roundabout and Bankhead roundabout remained closed at 7.15am.They tweeted: “A92 remains closed in both directions between Redhouse and Bankhead

Ethan Ross Bonnar was left with horror injuries after crashing through the abandoned Dairy Crest building in Totnes.The 22-year-old, originally from Dunoon, lay undiscovered inside the building for more than 24 hours before he was found sparking a huge emergency operation.Ethan who had been living in Torquay, Devon, suffered fatal brain fractures and was flown by helicopter from the scene as medics desperately tried to save him.He was brought to Derriford major trauma centre in Plymouth where he