West Dunbartonshire reports two Covid-19 linked deaths over past month

lockdown restrictions to stop the rising number of Scots testing positive for coronavirus.Sturgeon yesterday warned the public it was "possible we will have to do more" but the Scottish Government did not come to a conclusion today.She met members of her Cabinet this morning to discuss whether a so-called "circuit breaker lockdown" is needed to reduce transmission of the disease in the community, with the SNP leader expected to make a statement to parliament later.We will bring you all the

Santander has revealed that only a third of Scots said they know what an investment scam is.This is when a scammer offers someone a fake but convincing opportunity to make a profit by handing over a sum of money.Some £8,000 is lost on average by Scots to an investment scam with a fifth (18%) of Scottish adults admitting that they know someone, or have themselves been affected by an investment scam.

bullies.Stirling man Dave Swan filmed his botched attempt to climb the monument for a selfie at the top of North Berwick Law on September 13.His hilarious struggle delighted social media users, but drew “a small minority” of trolls who told him he “would never get up there”.In response, the determined 31-year-old decided to revisit the hill last Friday carrying a step ladder for the 40 minute ascent in order to give him the final boost he needed.

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supermarkets to stockpile on a number of items in recent days.Toilet roll, pasta and flour were among the items to be low in stock during the first peak of the coronavirus pandemic during March, April and May.The latest round of stockpiling comes after the Scottish Government announced a raft of new restrictions designed to tackle a surge in new coronavirus cases across the country.Aldi CEO Giles Hurley has issued a plea to customers and moved to reassure shoppers over stock level fears.He

addict said 2020 has been the year that's changed his life, even with a global pandemic.This time last year, Danny McGill was battling cocaine and alcohol addiction as well as crippling depression.The 31-year-old tipped the scales at over 13 stone as he struggled to take care of himself while battling his inner demons.As Scotland went into lockdown Danny, from East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, feared the worst when it came to his physical and mental health.But Danny has now shed three and a half

In Edinburgh they will gather in front of the Scottish Parliament at 11am for a socially distanced protest. Fort William will also be striking outside Lochaber High School from 9am to 11am and Inverness will be protesting at Falcon Square from 11am to 1pm.

Glasgow tonight following reports of someone falling from scaffolding. Reports of the accident on the busy city centre street were received at around 6pm this evening, September 18.Police Scotland vans and paramedics were seen on the street near to the Beresford Lounge complex.

£100million package of investment back into the Scottish food and agriculture sector, through the company’s poultry supply chain operations across Scotland.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The rate of Covid-19 infections in West Dunbartonshire is five times the Scottish average.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde confirmed the rate in a post on social media and urged residents to play their part in reducing it.It read: "The Covid rate in West Dunbartonshire (per 100 thousand people) is five times the Scottish average."We can all play our part in getting this figure down - following the rules on

Glasgow.Officers raced to Boydstone Road, in Pollok, this afternoon following unconfirmed reports a man had been shot.Locals have reported hearing gun shots during an incident which has left a 32-year-old man seriously injured.The street has been cordoned off by police and is closed to all traffic.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received a report of a man seriously injured on Boydstone Road, Glasgow, around 1.25pm on Tuesday, 15 September."The 32-year-old man has been taken to the Queen

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Stricter lockdown restrictions for West Dunbartonshire and the surrounding local authorities are to continue for at least another week.       The Scottish Government confirmed the move last night, with the rules applying to West Dunbartonshire, Glasgow City, East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire.The measures on meetings in indoor

Lockdown restrictions across west central Scotland will continue for another week to keep a lid on the spread of lethal Covid-19.Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the move which covers more than one million people across Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and Lanarkshire health board regions.The First Minister had earlier signalled it was too early to lift the ban on mixing in each other’s houses.After another meeting with health experts on Monday afternoon, Sturgeon said: "I would ask everyone in the affected

Protect Scotland app, according to Nicola Sturgeon. Kirsty Feerick's partner Daniel Rafferty tested positive for Covid-19 today having come down with symptoms, including a loss of taste and smell.Daniel, 26, had been feeling run down without feeling badly ill before suddenly being unable to taste or smell anything at all on Thursday.