The shocking moment heartless couple stole thousands from elderly woman

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A total of 126 deaths in West Dunbartonshire are now linked to Covid-19, new figures published today by National Records for Scotland show.The deaths, registered in the week beginning August 17 and week beginning September 7 came after the area had gone for six consecutive weeks without registering a death linked to the virus.In Argyll and Bute meanwhile the figure remains at 64, with the area not having

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/coronavirus-fourth-pupil-tests-positive-22544407The latest case comes as lockdown restrictions were placed on Lanarkshire by the Scottish Government following a spike in coronavirus cases in the region.https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/lanarkshire-indoor-household-visits-banned-22670228The pupil is now self-isolating at home and the risk to the rest of the St Ambrose High community is described as "low", with the school remaining open.Dr

Scottish road users whose driving licence is due to expire before the end of the year will be granted an automatic 11-month extension. Photocard driving licences expiring between February 1 and December 31, 2020 will be given the extension under temporary changes offered by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).  Drivers do not need to apply to renew their licence until they receive a reminder from the DVLA before their extension expires.

dismal 2020. Getting into the festive spirit in Autumn is usually scorned at, but it might just be the welcome relief Scots need during these unprecedented times.

UK Government to end its furlough scheme next month.She has also made clear it will not be 'acceptable' for the initiative to stop without Scotland being given the ability to set up an alternative.The First Minister said the UK Government ending the scheme – set up by Chancellor Rishi Sunak at the height of the coronavirus pandemic – will “narrow the options available to us in controlling the spread of the virus in the next few months”.By the end of June, some 736,500 workers across Scotland had

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service raced to the A725 in Bellshill at around 9.30pm after reports of the fire. Motorists were shocked to see flames ripping through the gritting lorry as it sat stationery on the busy motorway at the junction after McDonald's Bellshill.

'national treasure' Caledonian pinewood forest as visitors have been warned to leave their barbecues at home. Images released by the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) show burned bushes and scorched trees as the blaze spread earlier today.

policeman has relived the moment he and his dog were run down as they tried to halt car thieves.The officer and his four-legged partner Rudi had left their vehicle to chase three suspects who had ditched a car near London Road in the east end of Glasgow.But a second stolen vehicle was waiting to pick up the fugitives and its driver mowed the police pair down.The unnamed officer had to undergo two months of intensive physiotherapy for back and leg injuries before he could return to duty.Rudi

Fife beach after bad weather saw the levels of bacteria skyrocket. Tests were carried out at the Silver Sands beach in Aberdour on August 17 and discovered a disturbingly high level of human and animal waste.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterPolice say a fire within an Ayr multi storey car park last night was started deliberately.Thick black smoke was seen billowing across the the town at around 7.40pm as the blaze tore through the facility owned by TK Maxx.Now cops have confirmed they are investigating.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.40pm on Monday, 31 August, police were called to the River Street area of Ayr following

Prince Harry is opening up about his mom, Princess Diana, on the 23rd anniversary of her death.

crime king Arthur Thompson.Thompson wanted The Caravel and McGraw wasn’t giving it up so easily. He was making plenty of money from late licensing – with the Caravel open until 3am – and Thompson wanted in.Pubs were where the money was.

Married for just eight months, her untimely death in a fireball car crash had broken her family’s heart.Webster’s body shook and he appeared to be overcome with emotion as the coffin bearing 32-year-old Claire Morris was lowered into the ground.Her mother and brother, despite their own loss and feelings of grief, comforted the young nurse.

Renfrewshire school after a picture emerged showing pupils crowded together in packed communal areas.A parent of a pupil at Park Mains High School in Erskine shared a picture showing students packed together at the main entrance and dining area of the school.The mum, who does not wish to be named, said she is now keeping her son off school until mandatory face masks are introduced from Monday, August 31.She said: “I am aware it was raining but my son said it’s the same everyday rain or not..“He

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).The latest figures show that around 5.5 million people are now claiming benefits across the UK.And with a total of 779,500 workers placed on furlough across Scotland, more job losses are expected as the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme comes to an end in October.While Scottish Government ministers have been calling for the scheme to be extended, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed it will close on October 31.

Colin Farrell in it at all!And he wasn’t the only one who had fans doing a double take.Ex-EastEnders star, Alex Ferns, who played the wicked Trevor Morgan on the soap is now a DC star.The Scottish actor left the soap back in 2002 but his abusive character will always be remembered as one of the most twisted villains on the show.Alex will play Commissioner Pete Savage in the new film and fans were left shaken when they saw him in the trailer.He will be starring next to Irish actors Barry Keoghan

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.One of Scotland's newest distilleries which is located on one of its smallest islands is finally coming of age with a special virtual tasting to celebrate the launch of its first ever whisky.The first legally distilled Scotch whisky from Raasay will be ready next month, with Isle of Raasay Distillery co-founder Alasdair Day set to host a special virtual tasting live

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens And Mecca Bingo is getting its bingo balls rolling again thanks to phased reopening from August 24.In accordance with the latest Scottish Government guidelines, Mecca clubs are welcoming back customers since temporarily closing their doors due to lockdown restrictions in March.Jonathon Swaine, from Mecca Bingo, said: “We want to reassure the Mecca Bingo community that we are working together to take every precaution necessary to create a safe