covid-19 pandemic got the surprise of his life on Thursday night. Connor Pratt - one of Scotland’s top young pipers - has honoured NHS heroes and entertained care-home residents with more than 150 free performances since the lockdown began.
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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
.covid-19 pandemic got the surprise of his life on Thursday night. Connor Pratt - one of Scotland’s top young pipers - has honoured NHS heroes and entertained care-home residents with more than 150 free performances since the lockdown began.
Glasgow -based clothes firm Quiz has suspended activity with its supplier amid claims that its workers are being paid as little as £3 an hour. The high street retailer, which has almost 30 branches in Scotland, is investigating the claims that were made in a national newspaper over the weekend.
council car park. Mark Ross passed away after being found near Motherwell Civic Centre at around 9.30am on Sunday.
Johnny Beattie was one of the pillars of Scottish entertainment. He, along with fellow Glaswegians Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy, Jimmy Logan and Stanley Baxter, were the blueprint of post war Scottish comedy.
Johnny Beattie was an outstanding comic performer but more than that, he was a lovely, lovely man. I did several pantomimes with Johnny when he was a Dame and I was daft Wullie.
Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to Scots comedy legend Johnny Beattie after his death at the age of 93.
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
Scots beauty spot have paid tribute to their “cheeky little devil”. Freya Skene passed away after getting into difficulty with her mum Brooke at Ossian’s Cave in Dunkeld, Perthshire, on Monday evening, July 6.
freak accident by Ossian's Cave in Dunkeld on Monday night. The youngster was raced to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee but passed away a short time later. Her devastated mum, Brooke Reid, 26, has now posted an emotional tribute on Facebook. She told her friends in the public post: "As most of you are aware yesterday we had to say goodbye to our best friend, our life, our world, our everything."I stayed with Freya the whole night and most of today before she was taken away. "Everyone tried their
pandemic on the frontline.With the NHS turning 72 on Sunday, they said the health service responded well under pressure, whether in Covid wards or with long-term patients cut off from visitors.They shone a light on life for staff and patients as Health Secretary Jeane Freeman penned a personal letter of thanks to everyone in the service, which is published in full below.Charge nurse Vicky Thomson, who works at Kelso Community Hospital in the Borders, said the impact of the virus has had a
builder have won a massive payout after his death from asbestosis.Colin Wilson, 62, was exposed to asbestos 40 years ago while working as a labourer.He felt healthy for decades until 2015 when shortness of breath forced him to the doctors.It was originally thought the symptoms were caused by Colin’s smoking habit but scans later confirmed to medics the primary cause of his mesothelioma was actually asbestos.Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers
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.
Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to Scottish political journalist Harry Smith who has died aged 69. Harry's family confirmed the sad news today, saying he passed away 'suddenly' on Friday morning.
Nicola Sturgeon has lead tributes to Scottish political journalist Harry Smith who has died aged 69. Harry's family confirmed the sad news today, saying he passed away 'suddenly' on Friday morning.
Kilmarnock prison died suddenly over the weekend, police have confirmed.