Smear tests in Scotland resume today after temporary suspension during pandemic

tourism begins to reopen across the country. All self-catering, hostel and guest house accommodation along with its café and restaurant have been officially closed until August 31.

paedo monster husband by identifying his willy in sordid photographs sent online to ‘young girls’.

Edinburgh Summer Sessions have announced the rescheduled dates for next year since the 2020 event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Boris Johnson has said "the Union has proved its worth" during the coronavirus pandemic despite rising support for Scottish independence in recent months.The Prime Minister praised "the might of the UK Treasury" for setting up the furlough scheme that has seen hundreds of thousands of Scots kept in employment during lockdown.Speaking at a Downing Street press conference today, Johnson also claimed there had been "very close collaboration" between the four nations of the UK in responding to the

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.THE Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a badger was found in an illegal snare in Airdrie.The Society’s special investigations unit was alerted to the disturbing discovery in the Lily Loch area on July 5.The snare that killed the badger – who has been dead “two or three months” – was illegal as it had been set on a fence line.This is unlawful due to the risk of an animal trapped being wholly or partially

Perth and Kinross Council “progressing well” with the roll-out of its childcare program Antibody tests are not currently being used for public testing in Scotland but are used to detect antibodies to the COVID-19 virus to see if you have previously had the virus.The test works by taking a blood sample and testing for the presence of antibodies to see if you have developed an immune response to the virus.Antibody tests differ to virus swab tests, which test to see if you currently have the

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disabled children were left in tears after a group of yobs covered a family room in human faeces and urine. Fabb Scotland booked one of their newly refurbished rooms for a 'family' who pretended to have an autistic child and needed a weekend break.

non-essential shops across Scotland have now reopened and are offering huge savings in an attempt to whip up interest from shoppers who may be hesitant to hit the high street despite the easing of lockdown restrictions.  Having spent over 100 days in lockdown, shopping and spending habits have inevitably changed with a shift in focus to online shopping, rather than in store.

Asda from dropping huge discounts on clothing items for next term. While Nicola Sturgeon remains optimistic that Scottish schools will welcome the return of pupils on August 11, there’s still a chance that date may change.

Scotland could be set to bask in a heatwave as temperatures are expected to rise next week – but, sadly, not before another few days of heavy rain.

People reports. The site previously said the initiative was "led by HRH The Duke of Sussex"; now, it reads "led by The Duke of Sussex." In Scotland today, The Duke of Sussex and Travalyst have hosted a summit to launch their next phase of work, putting communities first, with a mission to create a more sustainable tourism industry.

lockdown is getting to watch to plenty of great movies in bed guilt free.Now, a new event is hoping to bring the fun outside, as the UK’s only open air-bed cinema arrives in Scotland.Snug Life is coming to Glasgow this July bringing "beds, bean bags and fluffy blankets" for films fans as they coorie in to watch cult classic films on the the "biggest portable screen in the UK".Described as a "magical evening" under the stars, cinema goers can bring their own booze with popcorn, sweets,

Labour is to develop plans for a publicly-owned care home system in the wake of the pandemic.The party will come up with proposals over the summer for a national care service based on “people not profit”.Leader Richard Leonard said: “This crisis has shone a light on the fragmented nature of Scotland’s care system and the negative effects this has had on residents’ care and staff pay and conditions.”Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics

Covid-19 'home testing' text message to try and gain access to Scots homes. Trading Standards Scotland has issued a warning after the bogus message - appearing to be from the NHS - asks homeowners to go into a separate room while a testing team enter their house.

Scottish Labour figure has cautioned his party against embracing “hyper” Unionism.Ex MP Paul Sweeney called for Labour and the SNP to work together on more powers for Holyrood and oppose the “common enemy” of the Tories.He said Labour needed to be the voice for the “reconciliation” of the country.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our governments