Teenager rushed to hospital after beach brawl during massive gathering of youths in Troon

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scotland’s Health Secretary was joined by the nation’s clinical director last week as they paid a visit to the town’s hospital.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP, joined by National Clinical Director Jason Leitch, visited the University Hospital Hairmyres on (Monday, August 31) to thank staff for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic and to see how the hospital has changed as services recover.They

Aberdeen. Cops were called to the city's Back Hilton Road last night amid reports of a disturbance.

coronavirus pandemic, a new report warns. The financial downturn in the wake of the pandemic is as serious as the economic crash in 2008.

children's hospital in Edinburgh will not be finished until the end of January next year.Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said there was now a "confirmed timeline" for the facility which was supposed to open in July 2019.The January 25 deadline was announced at Holyrood today after a report last month revealed a mistake in a spreadsheet several years ago contributed to the long wait.But the saga was branded shameful in parliament in a sign of frustration and anger at rising costs and the

standing down from Holyrood at next year’s election – writes in the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “It would be absurd to build the new hospital on top of one of the most toxic sites in Scotland. That must be resisted.

Glasgow street over night. Cops were called to Glenisla Street in the east end at around 2.25am to reports of a 'serious assault'.

Steve Clarke has not yet had the luxury of confronting.But on Tuesday the Scotland boss was able to name both Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney in a squad for the first time - and now he has a couple of weeks to work out how to fit two of the best left-backs in Britain into the same starting line-up.Clarke said: “The fact Kieran is back available for selection is a great thing because you want as many good players as you can in the squad.“I’m delighted Kieran is in there, I’m delighted Andy’s in

Glasgow hospital has been evacuated after a suspicious package was found earlier this morning. Eyewitnesses said they saw people being moved from the Gartnavel General Hospital at around 10am with police officers present.

hospital six months ago. Norwegian Anne Vetvik was reported missing by staff at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow on February 13.

rescue their stranded dog. Two lifeboats and a helicopter were involved in the dramatic rescue with the pair were airlifted to hospital after the drama on Aberdeen beach last night.

Glasgow Green on Saturday. The males, aged 16 and 17, are expected to appear in court later today, August 18.

hospital patients to care homes after it was exposed nearly 40 were moved following a positive Covid test. Labour and Conservatives called for urgent statements in the Scottish Parliament in the latest revelations on patient transfers in the pivotal early days of the pandemic.

Police and paramedics raced to the scene in Carntyne after being alerted at 3.40am and the victim was taken to the city’s Royal Infirmary for treatment. Part of Edinburgh Road was cordoned off on Sunday afternoon as forensic officers pored over the area.Pictures from the scene show a forensic officer picking up a piece of bloodstained clothing from the pavement which was covered in patches of blood.Police Scotland are urging anyone with information to come forward.