'Sweetest and kindest soul' Tributes paid to young Scots man who died after swimming with pals at Fife beauty spot

household skills.Half don’t know how to use a washing machine and can’t iron a shirt, a new survey reveals.Less than half can wire a plug, falling to one in five for 16-24 year-olds, while just two in five younger folk can change a lightbulb.Seven in 10 of all ages don’t know how to change a tyre but six in 10 know how to create a social media account and set up a smart phone.The survey, from financial giant Aviva found the gulf between tech tasks and practical chores is widening, especially for

cop who has died after a short battle with cancer leaving behind two young children.Inspector Chris Mutter served in Fife Division before his death last Monday - having only been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer on October 31.He was promoted to the post of inspector in November - while he was receiving treatment for his illness.A special ceremony took place where he was promoted by the chief constable.Devastated wife Maxine is now left behind with children Ethan, three, and one-year-old

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.An Uddingston couple are on cloud nine celebrating their engagement after an aeroplane with a marriage proposal flew over them in Chatelherault Country Park.Nicky Hutton was determined to make his popping of the question a complete surprise and new fiance Ahsleigh McClure agreed it couldn’t have gone any better.The happy couple, both 29, were out enjoying the sunshine with two-year-old son Tommy on Monday (July 6) when

golf club. Cops made the grim early morning discovery after being called to a club by Perth's Tay Road, understood to be King James VI golf club, at around 3.40am.

coronavirus while being treated for other conditions is not yet known, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has admitted. Figures published last week revealed more than 1,000 patients tested positive for Covid-19 after being admitted to hospital, but Freeman said the number of deaths linked to the cases is unknown.

jail bosses.Stewart, 38, of Hamilton, died at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian on June 20.His death certificate states the cause is “unascertained pending laboratory studies”.The dad of three was serving a 14-month sentence for attempted housebreaking and was due to be released in a matter of weeks.The family say they have learned very little about the circumstances surrounding his death but were assured it was not related to Covid-19.A relative said: “We’ve been told he was suffering stomach pains

The gran of a Scots tot who died from a brain tumour has received more than 100,000 signatures on her petition calling for more research into childhood cancer.Logan Maclean was just three years-old when he passed away from a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) - the deadliest of all childhood cancers.Little Logan, from Largs, North Ayrshire, was diagnosed with the incurable disease in November 2016 but tragically died a short 11 months later.Following his death, his heartbroken gran Fiona

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

Glasgow street.The man was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary hospital around 6.45am this morning but sadly died a short time later.Emergency services raced to Duke Street in the east end of the city after receiving reports of the injured man.He was found near to Hunter Street and the Tennent's Wellpark Brewery.Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious.Enquires into the circumstances are continuing but "are at a very early stage".A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Around 6.45

Aberdeen was that of tragic missing teenager David Macleod - who was to start training to be a doctor in just weeks. 'Kind and loving' David's body was discovered in woods near to the the city's Grandholm Drive last Wednesday, June 24, after going missing the previous Friday.

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.

Jon Ward, 34, passed away on Wednesday prompting an outpouring of grief from shocked pals.They told how the RAF corporal, based in a Glasgow recruitment office, was out on a run in Lossiemouth the day before he died and planned a 100-mile fundraiser.Moray Road Runners chairman Gareth Jenkins, 50, said: “He enjoyed the run - they were having a laugh because they were two RAF personnel and a policeman and they got lost in the woods.“There was nothing to suggest the news that was to come."It’s just

student after a body was discovered in the search for him. The family of David Macleod, 18, who was last seen in Aberdeen on Friday, have been told of the find.

Madalina Sneddon’s husband, Scots engineer Craig Sneddon, 46, has been accused of murdering her following the incident in the popular tourist city of Aix-en-Provence.Yesterday, a friend of the couple said their families are devastated and believe the death is a tragic accident.The friend, who asked not to be named, said: “Craig and Madalina have been married for many years – over 20 at least.

oronavirus symptoms three-months after catching the killer disease.Callum O’Dwyer, from Aberdeen, still has extreme fatigue and muscle weakness 12 weeks after picking up the bug.The 28-year-old also described having extreme “brain fog” and has been forced to move in with his parents for support.Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, he said: “I had the full gamut of Covid-like symptoms of fever, cough, fatigue, nausea... and that lasted for about two weeks or so.“It was very intense.

transformed since losing almost five stones. Agnes Flak spent years living with Type 2 diabetes due to her weight and struggled to do any form of exercise.

holiday to Portugal was cancelled due to coronavirus.Debbie Sailsman, from Cambuslang, kitted out her Peugeot 5008 with two mini TV screens, throws, toys and snacks to create the luxury movie theatre.The full-time mum, 37, said it took less than three hours to make the car boot cinema for her daughters Sienna, 10, and three-year-old Esme - and it gave her the 'first moment's peace' since lockdown began.Mum-of-two Debbie said she set up the movie-themed surprise as the family had been due to jet

Kilmarnock. The 23-year-old became seriously ill at the West Shaw Street store and was rushed to Crosshouse Hospital where he died.Police have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, which took place on Tuesday, June 9.

car window and stole her nurse - containing the only picture she has of her dead dad.Kayleigh Sim felt sick when she discovered her car had been broken into while she was on a walk at Shewalton nature trail with her one-year-old baby.But the 22-year-old, from Irvine, was devastated to discover 'low life scumbags' had swiped her purse with the only picture she has of her dad who passed away four years ago.The mum is now begging for the thieves to return the picture insisting she would 'do