Shocking survey finds young Scots fail at simple domestic tasks including washing and ironing

mental wellbeing.The Big Litter survey asked 731 Daily Record readers to share their thoughts on littering and flytipping in their local area in recent months.It comes after a string of shocking reports of litter louts using the lockdown to turn Scotland's beauty spots in makeshift dumps.A road on the way to Loch Lomond was among those beyond recognition earlier this month after a range large discarded items were left strewn across the tarmac.The survey, which was conducted as part of our Don't

The finalists will attend the online ceremony on August 13.The winners will be announced during the live streamed event hosted by Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney streamed on Young Scot’s YouTube channel.Now in its 14th year, the awards highlight the amazing achievements of young people across Scotland.Winners will join a prestigious rollcall including actors such as Karen Gillan and Martin Compston, alongside world class athletes including Sir Andy Murray and Olympian Laura Muir.Louise Macdonald OBE,

Spain are now facing a 14-day quarantine on return home due to coronavirus second wave fears. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon took to Twitter on Saturday night to announce a shock U-turn of the recent decision to relax self-isolation restrictions from the tourist hotspot.

coronavirus symptoms long-term sufferers have reported. The deadly bug, which has caused 2,491 hospital deaths in Scotland, is known for causing a continuous dry cough, high temperature and a loss of smell and taste.

hereThe P2000 Archer Class Patrol Boat, along with HMS Charger and HMS Express, support University Royal Naval Units (URNUs).The trio of vessels have been in Northern Ireland waters this week on a training operation which also saw them off the west coast of Scotland.At just over 20 metres long, they are among the smallest vessels in the Navy’s fleet.At the start of the lockdown in March, they were in Wick on the north coast of Scotland and had to navigate around England to return to their base

reversing over her has escaped being jailed. Francis Creedican, from Edinburgh, was instead ordered to carry out 225 hours of unpaid work and banned from driving for three years and nine months.

social media app.A sexual predator messaged them directly, asking to see them naked, and sent pictures of himself on an app called Wink.It allows users to make new online friends by swiping either right or left, an identical system to adult dating app Tinder.

police officer in Canada has died after being attacked with a weapon while trying to intervene in a disturbance. Police Constable Allan Young, originally from Dumbarton, was off-duty when he was set upon by a man in the city of Nelson, British Columbia, last Thursday.

schools plan today with less than three weeks until children are expected back to class.The Education Secretary will update the Scottish Parliament at 2pm on Thursday on progress with plans for sending pupils back from August 11.The Scottish Government has said their 'intention' is to send children back full-time on this date but only if safe to do so.And Swinney has indicted that a final decision on whether children will return to part-time "blended learning" or full-time education might not be

McDonald's has unveiled the full list of restaurant reopening for dine-in in Scotland. The fast food chain will allow customers to sit in and eat their meals for the first time during lockdown following a successful trial.

Scots couple were left in shock after a road rage Deliveroo driver spat on their car in Glasgow. Jade Campbell and her partner Stephen Collins were heading for an afternoon at Kelvingrove Park in the city’s west end with their puppy when the cyclist, carrying Deliveroo boxes, began cycling dangerously ahead of them.

novelist has seen sales for her upcoming book rocket since she received surprise high praise from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.It’s not every day you get commended for doing your job well by the most powerful woman in the country.But for Kirstin Innes, that’s exactly what happened last night, when the FM hailed her latest offering “a triumph” in a glowing review on Twitter.The book loving politician is well known for her passion for all things literary and has regularly updated followers with

although figures reported by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) on Wednesday reported 4,187 deaths linked to the illness have been registered up to Sunday, July 12.

M8 near Glasgow after a car went up in flames at the side of the road. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene of the blaze between junctions 11 and 12 on the motorway after being alerted around 6pm on Friday July 17.

missing Scots mum who vanished in Clackmannanshire. Joanne Walker was last seen leaving her home in Stalker Avenue, Tillicoultry, at around 10pm on Friday.

Covid-19 crisis“difficult”.Employees told the Record they’ve been warned about their future as a union said bosses at the firm – including the US president’s sons – could be held liable for furlough cash if jobs are lost.Trump Organisation owns the 827-acre Turnberry in Ayrshire and the MacLeod lodge on the Menie Estate, Aberdeenshire.The 5-star sites employ hundreds of people.A hotel insider told the Record there had been a threat to jobs – although the Trump Organisation last night refused to

wedding receptions were cancelled from reading a Facebook post.The Tufted Duck Hotel in Aberdeenshire is being revamped as a bar and bistro by owners Lesley Ann and Conrad Ritchie and they have decided to cancel wedding receptions due to be held there.The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions have been blamed for the change.The couple said they relied on two functions per week to make the business, which employs 19 staff, viable and as of yet, there is no date in place for when large

raped a young woman at knifepoint has been sentenced to seven years behind bars. The boy, who was just 14-years-old at the time, subjected his victim to the terrifying ordeal in Methil, Fife, at around 8pm on January 29, 2019.

The Scottish SPCA’s Ayrshire Animal Rescue Centre is back finding animals their forever home after lockdown saw rehoming completely suspended for almost two months.After trialling a limited rehoming service in May, the centre is now rehoming animals using a combination of an online-only application system, carefully controlled appointments and ‘virtual home checks’ where prospective owners and their homes are vetted via Zoom calls.Now the charity have this lovely girl (pictured above) in their

hospital project manager today admitted killing a 92-year-old pensioner as she walked to get her morning paper. Francis Creedican, 58, from Edinburgh, failed to keep a proper lookout as he reversed out of his driveway and collided with Christina Young, who was walking with a frame.