Vigil held for tragic Scots teen who took own life as dad pays tribute to 'best wee buddy'

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.NHS Tayside says it has apologised to a patient who reported feeling distressed after having to rely on their severely deaf spouse to communicate what was happening to them during a stay at Perth Royal Infirmary (PRI).The apology comes after the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) found “a number of failings” while it investigated a complaint involving the board’s interpretation and translation service

Pitlochry to mark a year since Scotland went into its first national lockdown.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionBut Ms McKelvie - representative for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse - is concerned the incinerator will put achieving reducing emissions targets at risk.She said: “Scotland is at the forefront of tackling the climate emergency."Since 1990 we have managed to halve our emissions here in Scotland, second only to Sweden in Europe.“I am concerned that incinerators, like the one

Easter period. NHS Lothian has written to all parents in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas ahead of Easter weekend, reports Edinburgh Live.

coronavirus statistics from across Scotland. The First Minister will give an update to the country ahead of a slight easing of lockdown restrictions in the coming week.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that disabled people could now have a video assessment after rolling out the option across Scotland, England and Wales. People who have a Work Capability Assessment for Universal Credit or New-Style Employment and Support Allowance or make a new claim to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit could be invited for this type of assessment as part of the application process.

jail and pledged to return the cash. Clair and Louise Smith’s victims said they’ve not even had an apology from the pair, who had posed as their doting carers.Speaking for the first time about the betrayal, Crawford Pirrie, 73, and wife Marlene, 75, said: “We’re ashamed to be related to them.”The 25-year-olds were trusted with the frail couple’s bank card to run errands for them – but swiped £8000.

slashed a man at a bus stop with a piece of broken glass was had been jailed. Theresa Spiewak, 54, had earlier threatened to "deal with" with her victim over the way he'd allegedly taken money from her teenage daughter.

aftermath of the huge blaze at First Bus' Caledonia Depot in Cathcart Road in the south side of the city. Fire crews raced to the inferno when the alarm was raised at 12.30am on Wednesday.

Down's Syndrome Awareness Day. Eight-year-old Chloe Lennon appears in the clip and joins celebrities such as The Vamps, comedian Rob Beckett, former Bucks Fizz star, Cheryl Baker, TV presenter Melvin Oodom and Wayne Lineker, amongst others.

Airdrie woman has shared her story of receiving a life-changing kidney transplant – saying: “The change it’s made to my life is quite unbelievable, and I have my donor to thank for that.”Fiona Davies was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) at the age of 17, and went on to receive a transplant four years ago having reached end-stage kidney failure in October 2016.Talking about her experience to mark the recent world kidney day, she told of her gratitude for the transplant that has

coronavirus pandemic. Charity Marie Curie is asking people to stand at their doorstep at 8pm this evening to shine a light to support families that have gone through a bereavement in the last year.Those looking to participate can use the likes of a candle, torch or a phone to take part.

Love Island through Tinder for the first time. The popular dating app has teamed up with the hit ITV2 reality show ahead of its long-awaited return to our screens later this year.

Tom Berenger has applauded a Scots tattoo artist’s masterpiece showing him in Vietnam blockbuster Platoon. Ink fanatic William Hughes created the incredible skin art showing Tom playing Sergeant Barnes in the legendary war movie which also featured Charlie Sheen.

breast cancer aged just 34.Tragic Hayley Sutherland leaves behind two young daughters Jessie, 4, and Georgie, 2, and her partner Kyle following her death at the end of last month.An online fundraiser has been launched to help support the family through the difficult timeAnd at the time of writing a massive £16,935 has been brought in by friends, family and well-wishers.Devastated friend Lynsey Robertson told how Hayley had 'wanted to stay around' for the girls and how the former Dundee

police 'grabbed and manhandled' women at the Sarah Everard vigil.Huge crowds chanted 'shame on you' at cops outside of Scotland Yard today, before marching to Parliament Square this evening.It comes after demonstrators demanded greater public safety for women after the death of 33-year-old Sarah last night.Cops were seen pinning women down and dragging them away as they gathered in memory of the tragic marketing executive.Now furious protesters have walked to Downing Street to challenge the

direct to your inboxThe Metropolitan Police have defended their handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard in which four people were arrested.A crowd gathered at Clapham Common to remember the 33-year-old marketing executive but scuffles broke out as police surrounded a bandstand covered in flowers left in tribute.Four people were arrested for public order and coronavirus regulation breaches and officers were seen grabbing several women, leading them away in handcuffs.Scotland Yard said

Coatbridge road.Stephen Brown, from Viewpark, spent two days in hospital fighting for his life after being knocked down on Tuesday.Mercy crews rushed the 39-year-old to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he remained in critical condition before sadly dying yesterday.The horror incident happened at around 11.40am on Kirkshaws Road, at its junction with North Road.The 48-year-old driver of the lorry was uninjured.Now police are re-appealing for information and are urging anyone with dashcam footage to

mental health charity.Two-year-old Oliver Lumsden hit the road on his balance bike every day throughout February to fundraise for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).He and mum Courtney, 28, took on the challenge to bike around Glasgow’s West End as a way to give back while getting outdoors.Undeterred by even the coldest of weather, bike-mad Oliver even dragged out early years teacher Courtney during the 'Beast from the East 2'.“There were times where I was wanting to go home