Toddler eats dog dirt at picnic in park

nation’s police dogs really are Scotland’s finest.But despite, the valuable role these furry heroes play in communities across the country, there is no memorial in Scotland to commemorate their bravery or salute their service.Determined these canine crusaders should get the recognition they deserve, dog handler PC Carrie-Ann McNab has started a GoFundMe campaign for a statue in their honour.The policewoman, who is partnered with German shepherd Bodie and drug-sniffing cocker spaniel Billy, is

restaurant and pub bills slashed in half when eating out. In a bid to kickstart the struggling hospitality industry, the government announced the new discount scheme to coax families out of lockdown.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the announcement during his summer statement on Wednesday and said the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme would provide 50 per cent off - up to a maximum of £10 per head - meals at participating businesses across the UK. Restaurants, cafes and pubs have been severely affected by the coronavirus lockdown, with many staff placed on the UK Government's Job Retention Scheme.

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.

park. Police have launched a probe after the wire snares were set up at Wallyford Park in Wallyford, East Lothian.

police investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in a stream in a Fife town earlier today. Officers from Police Scotland have sealed off part of Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline to allow the probe to take place.

dog owners are being warned of the dangers of coastline walks as the country's lockdown restrictions continue to lift. RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat issued the warning on Friday as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told Scots that more rules and guidelines would be lifted or eased, as we continue to suppress coronavirus.

Katie Price slammed 'disgusting' trolls, including Scots comedian Frankie Boyle, who make fun of her disabled son as she spoke to MPs today.The mum-of-five talked about her campaign for 'Harvey's Law' in front of the Petitions Committee as it formally launched a Parliamentary inquiry into online abuse.The ex-glamour girl said that Frankie Boyle, alongside others who have mocked her 18-year-old Harvey, need to think about the impact of their words before 'crossing that line'.She said: "I think on

tot was left 'traumatised' after his beloved dog almost died in front of him at Loch Doon.Lauchlin Owens, 2, was enjoying a day out at the Ayrshire beauty spot with his parents and the family's Springer Spaniel Clyde.The three year old pooch started to violently jerk and had a seizure after suffering water Intoxication.Mum Joanne Owens, 31, and dad Lewis Owens, 28, from Kilmarnock sprang into action desperately trying to save the pet as Lauchlin watched in horror.Joanne said: “It was very

drink-driving limit with a four year old boy in the back of her car in a child seat, a court has heard. Hairdresser Melissa Masson had drunk a whole bottle of prosecco before strapping the youngster into the rear of her soft top Mini and storming off from her parents' home in Strathblane, Stirlingshire.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A retail park in Hamilton was closed off by police last night after a large gathering took place.It is understood that car enthusiasts had met within Hamilton Palace Retail Park at around 8.25pm.A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We were called at around 8.25pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, following the report of a large gathering at Hamilton Palace Retail Park.“Officers attended, advice was given and the retail

dogs after Scots owners said a salami stick "saved their dog's life".Sarah Adams and Declan Kemp, from Edinburgh, feared the worst when dog Coco suddenly disappeared while on a walk in the capital's Craigmillar Park area last week.The Daily Record told how the five-year-old Pekingese Cross survived on no food and little water for almost three days down a hidden sewage hole while search teams frantically tried to trace her.Despite a desperate hunt, there was no sign of the tiny dog, as concerns

cancer has called on Scots families to sign a petition to fund research she believes could have saved his life. Fiona Donva was left heartbroken when three-year-old Logan Maclean died just months after he was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare brain tumour.The toddler, from Largs in Ayrshire, was first taken to the doctor with a sore ankle when medics discovered the incurable mass.

@Morrisons security man keeping this good boy dry. He said ‘well you never know how dogs feel about the rain’ The post has received over 23,000 likes and many were quick to praise the man for his kindness with some even calling for him to get a pay rise.One person replied: "That is amazing.

Pet owners are being urged to stay vigilant after dog biscuits laced with pins were found in Glasgow. The Scottish SPCA has launched a major investigation after the grim discovery in the Anderston area of the city.

Border Collie had its leg amputated after being attacked by a devil-dog in Livingston.   'Gentle giant' Max was out on a walk when an 'out of control' staffordshire bull terrier allegedly pounced on him. The vicious animal slipped it's harness and set upon Max, leaving him with horror injuries.

Dumfries whippet Olly has been voted Scotland’s top lockdown dog after becoming the “face” of a Covid-19 appeal in the region.Olly, who will be one next week, received more than a quarter of the votes in the competition run by the Daily Record and Butchers.He has earned a place in the grand final this weekend to find Britain’s ultimate Lockdown Dog Hero.Delighted owner Lee Herron said: “I am over the moon that he has won and really grateful to everyone that voted for him.