Tragic OAP hill walker dies after collapsing during Scottish Borders hike

Glasgow's biggest parks turns completely purple. Shocked locals scrambled to the banks of the Tollcross Burn in Tollcross Park to watch on as the flowing water turned a bright violet shade on Friday.

cardiac arrest and she suffered a miscarriage two weeks later. Tammi Walker, 22, is fighting to keep the memory of her partner Steven Scobie alive after he died suddenly aged 38 at the couple's home on March 29.The couple had found out Tammi was pregnant weeks earlier and had began to plan for their new arrival after moving into their new home together.

local schools. Despite best intentions, a situation was created where an unacceptable number of our young people felt trapped and that education was not a route out of poverty.The Scottish Government listened to the exemplary campaigning of pupils, their parents and teachers, and are now putting it right.

holiday destinations are at risk of being added to the Scottish Government’s quarantine list. Turkey, Greece and Croatia have seen a worrying spike in new coronavirus cases in recent days which is fueling concerns they could join Spain, France and the Netherlands.

Kirkcaldy after it was engulfed in flames. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 7.28pm on Saturday following reports that the Old Viewforth High School building was alight.

holiday plans could face further disruption over fears Turkey may soon be added to the Covid-19 quarantine list. The holiday hotspot has recorded its highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases since June, with 1256 positive tests declared on Saturday.

cystic fibrosis patient yesterday took the first dose of a medicine that could save her life – after a Daily Record campaign to get her the wonder drug. Hailey Mann, 24, said: “I collected the drugs on Wednesday but we kept it to ourselves to have a wee celebration and share my news when I had taken my first dose this morning.“I am so happy I finally have them.

out of control dogs who chewed their way inside his hutch.Mum Steph Grandison has been left “traumatised” after witnessing the savage attack inside the garden of her Glenrothes home.The 24-year-old walked out the door and saw the two Spaniel-type dogs had got into her secure garden before chewing their way inside the fox-proof hutch.She frantically tried to get the attacking animals, who were not on leads, away from the one-year-old rabbit before rushing him off to the vet on Wednesday

flights to Turkey and Greece from Scotland amid a spike in demand. The budget airline say that 11,000 new seats will be on sale to Scots as holidaymakers flock to both countries “in their droves”.

posted to homes across Scotland. Scores of households have received the plastic packets containing mystery seeds that appear to have been sent from China or Singapore.

Dundee mum Clare Walker, 31, had asked Cillian Anderson to put his pyjamas on so they could watch a film together. But seconds later, she could hear terrified screams from her son.She then dialed 999 while her dad Bruce, 51, performed CPR on Cillian, before he was rushed to hospital.

police has been taunting them on social media – claiming he’s “gone fishing”.Fife Police put out a missing persons alert for Brandon Robb on Thursday and warned the public not to approach him.But the 23-year-old told people sharing the alert on Facebook he wasn’t missing and was in England.He told one poster: “No need to share am fine in Bishop Auckland fishing.”Robb, who comes from Leslie, gained notoriety when he posted pics of himself and his dog hunting deer in the Scottish countryside.He

SQA a 'fail' for questioning the judgement of teachers after downgrading thousands of pupil results across the country.Rod Grant, headmaster at Clifton Hall School in Edinburgh, has demanded a full-scale independent review after almost a third of his students had their grades lowered by the education body.He blasted the exam quango and said it called into question the integrity of Scots teachers who will be called upon to help mark appeals.The new pupil grading system - brought in after

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Anyone who has knowledge of Shirley Sinclair relatives is asked to contact the Administration Department at Paisley Police Office on 0141 532 5958/6003 during office hours Monday to Friday or email Renfrewshire Inverclyde DASU [email protected]

Ethan Ross Bonnar was left with horror injuries after crashing through the abandoned Dairy Crest building in Totnes.The 22-year-old, originally from Dunoon, lay undiscovered inside the building for more than 24 hours before he was found sparking a huge emergency operation.Ethan who had been living in Torquay, Devon, suffered fatal brain fractures and was flown by helicopter from the scene as medics desperately tried to save him.He was brought to Derriford major trauma centre in Plymouth where he

Fife building are set to be laid to rest one week apart.Danny Allardyce and Terence Thornber were both sadly killed during the horror collision on Windygates Road in Leven on July 17.Devastated pals rallied around the families of the two men - aged 29 and 27 - raising more than £13,000 to help give them a proper send off.A touching candlelight vigil was also held on a beach in their hometown where dozens gathered to remember the men who were described as “humble, genuine amazing people”.The

Scots beauty spot during a wild 21st birthday party.Mountains of rubbish were left behind at the Cammo Estate in Edinburgh on Friday evening by the group of boozed-up revellers.Glass bottles, food waste and even tents were left behind by the party goers - leaving local residents furious at the mountain of mess.The Friends of Cammo group shared a shocking picture of the party spot which is normally used by local nursery children.They said: “Judging by the banner and balloons, there appears to

Dumfries has been named by police. James Carruthers was rescued from the River Nith on Friday.