Short film supports women experiencing domestic abuse during lockdown

Perth.Officers from Police Scotland swooped on Newhouse Road in the city shortly before 6pm on Saturday, July 4.The man, 29, was arrested for the alleged possession of a weapon, thought to be a sword.Emergency services responded to a “disturbance” at around 5.50pm.Witnesses of the incident said he was armed with the weapon.There were no injuries reported during the incident.At least three police vehicles responded to the report and the man was arrested near a roundabout on Newhouse Road.Police

cocaine and ket’ for hillwalking during lockdown.Rhys Sinclair is celebrating 'no hangovers or comedowns' after deciding to ditch drugs, alcohol, and gambling while in quarantine.The 23-year-old from Leith in Edinburgh promised himself as a new year resolution to stop using drugs and continuing other addictive habits but struggled to stick with it.It wasn't until Rhys was forced into lockdown that he decided to take it seriously by using hillwalking as an escape.He added: “I made many excuses

Lewis Capaldi has admitted that life in lockdown has resulted in him gaining a stone in weight, leaving him feeling lethargic. The 'Someone You Loved' singer said he has witnessed his body go through a transformation in recent weeks after the world shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

heartwarming moment a Scots mum was reunited with her autistic son after 15 weeks apart. Julie Grant last saw Sean McGinley, 18, the weekend before the coronavirus lockdown came into force on March 23.

lockdown. Drew Hendry said he is itching to meet his new grandson who was born as a “surprise baby” last week.

tuition fees.Benny Higgins said there is “bound” to be a discussion on whether students should contribute to their higher education.The Scottish Government’s Economic Recovery Group, chaired by Higgins, this week unveiled an "education led" report on how to get the country moving again.One of the themes was the financial pressures facing universities, which are experiencing a huge fall in international students.University coffers have benefited from overseas students and the report flagged up

lockdown. Furious families were horrified to discover the community project in Salsburgh, North Lanarkshire, had been sprayed with grey paint at the weekend - just days after it was created.

East Kilbride is only the second college in Scotland to have achieved this success.

health boss criticised for journeys between Orkney and his mainland home made FIVE trips during lockdown, according to a Freedom of Information response.Iain Stewart, chief executive designate at NHS Orkney, has racked up a £4,500 travel and accommodation bill since he took office on March 1.Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week called on Mr Stewart to resign or “be removed.”NHS Orkney has stood by its new chief executive’s decision to travel.The FOI response from NHS Orkney indicates that Mr

MONKLANDS residents are being urged to share domestic abuse concerns with police as a new report highlights a spike in offences at home and in cyber space.The Police Scotland report shows almost 1700 offences were recorded under new domestic abuse laws during its first year in legislation.Introduced on April 1 last year, the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act criminalised the coercive and controlling behaviours used by domestic abusers, creating a single offence which covers the full range of abusive

Covid lockdown including from a member of the royal family and A-list celebs.In recent weeks June Field, from Dundee - widely regarded as the world’s leading medium - has supported stars including Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, and Linda Lusardi.And the 59-year-old mum-of-one has been “busier than ever” dealing with requests from people around the UK for support during their coronavirus’ battles.To avoid breaking distancing rules, June has used Skype, Facebook and Zoom chats to provided readings and

lockdown and travel restrictions in place, many of us - both home and abroad - are missing being able to explore the hills, glens, lochs and landmarks of the place we call home.It's not all doom and gloom though, as there are now a number of ways to reconnect with the "greatest wee country in the world".From history and culture to music and food and drink, there are hundreds of amazing ways to enjoy all things Scotland during lockdown.Looking to finally have a go at making tablet or try whisky

Tim Dams The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has unveiled its line up of features for this year’s edition, which is taking place online due to the coronavirus crisis.The festival, which was due to take place in Scotland this month, has partnered with Curzon Home Cinema to present an online festival instead.The line up includes the U.K. premieres of Ron Howard’s documentary “Rebuilding Paradise,” Susanne Regina Meures’s doc “Saudi Runaway,” Alex Thomson directed U.S.

lockdown by transforming their back garden into their very own open-air cinema and nightclub-inspired bar. Laura Burns and Geo Semple, from Glasgow, kitted out the incredible space with a projector, hot tub, fire pit and plenty of booze so they can chill at home and watch their favourite flicks on a big screen.

Scottish television presenter Lorraine Kelly has shared her heartbreak over not being able to see her daughter Rosie, who recently returned to the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic and went straight into lockdown. Lorraine, 60, last saw her 25 year old daughter during a trip to Singapore towards the end of 2019, as they celebrated Christmas together.