Scottish SPCA in new appeal for much-needed doggy items in Lanarkshire

coronavirus restrictions on July 19, lockdown easing won’t reach its final stages north of the border until a few weeks later.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has earmarked August 9 as the date when restrictions will be lifted in Scotland, allowing three more weeks than their neighbours to vaccinate more people.Speaking to BBC Scotland about the impact that would have on a return to large events in the country, Professor Jason Leitch said Scottish stadiums and festivals could resume with no social

Love Island fans joked online that they want a drinking game for every time Shannon Singh mentions she'd Scottish.

retailer John Lewis is set to close one of their Scottish stores, the company has confirmed. The branch in the Bon Accord Centre in Aberdeen has been open since 1989 but its closure was initially announced in March.

independence. It also shows 35% believe indyref2 should be held within the next two to five years.

Scottish rum brand.Husband and wife team Matt and Becky Hunt have turned what could have been a worrying situation on its head by creating an exciting new Scottish micro-distillery.

Brexit, new figures show. Analysis from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveals EU sales dropped by overall 47 per cent in the first three months of 2021 to a ten year low - causing a loss of £2billion to the UK economy.

covid antibody tests with nearly 100% accuracy and which can detect variants are being cited as a "game changer" for the global response to the pandemic. The new tests can detect antibody responses to infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus with more than 98% accuracy, compared to the current rate of 60-93% and hoped to be rolled out on the NHS.

A popular Scottish brewery has teamed up with LGBTQ+ rights charity, Stonewall, to celebrate diversity with a new beer launch.As part of Pride month in June, Cold Town Brewery in central Edinburgh has just released a new limited edition ‘Proud as Helles’ lager for National Beer Day (June 12).The brewing team say the special beer is part of its ongoing support for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people across the UK.In addition to raising awareness with the beer, which comes in Pride Flag packaging,

Scottish Government has reported no deaths from coronavirus with 1,036 new cases of the virus overnight. The latest figures released this afternoon reveal there are currently 132 people being treated in hospital for the virus with 13 in ICU.

World Gin Day on June 12 which means it is the perfect excuse to have a wee Gin and Tonic (or two). This global celebration of gin is held on the second Saturday of June annually, created by top spirits blogger Emma Stokes, AKA Gin Monkey, it's been running since 2009.

First Minister will address MSPs at Holyrood as cases continue to rise across parts of the country. It comes as Scotland marks six months since the Covid-19 vaccination programme was rolled out.

iOS - Android However, crimes of threatening/disclosure of intimate images are up from 76 to 102 in Lanarkshire and there were 356 more fraud crimes according to the Police Scotland figures.A drop of 372 house-breakings were recorded, meanwhile common assaults on emergency workers increased by 185.The force welcomed the drop in some crime numbers but pointed to lockdown contributing to less house-breakings.The pandemic is also thought to be the reason for a huge increase in virtual crime and

Speedo Mick battered freezing cold rain in the Outer Hebrides today on the first leg of a 2,000 mile trek - in just a pair of swimming trunks. The madcap fundraiser powered through day six of his mammoth walk through the UK, which started off in Stornoway in the Western Isles last week and will finish in Liverpool.

Scottish Government has announced no coronavirus deaths and 775 new cases in Scotland overnight. The latest figures were released on Sunday after restrictions eased across parts of the country this weekend, with many areas dropping down to Level 1.

coronavirus deaths and 860 new cases in Scotland overnight. The latest figures were released today as restrictions eased across parts of the country.

coronavirus death and 835 cases in Scotland overnight. The latest figures bring the total number of confirmed cases to 237,901 since the start of the global outbreak last year.Since that time, 7,674 have sadly lost their lives to the virus.

coronavirus death and 490 cases in Scotland overnight. The latest figures bring the total number of confirmed cases to 233,671 since the start of the global outbreak last year.

debt advice from a Citizens Advice Bureau wish they had done so sooner, reveals new data published by Citizens Advice Scotland.Their findings show that for all clients, 4 in 10 people wish they had sought advice sooner.Citizens Advice Scotland is publishing the data as they launch their ‘Money Advice Matters’ campaign, encouraging people to not delay and seek advice about financial worries, particularly as support schemes implemented during the pandemic are set to ease off before ending, such as