What are midges? And why are they Scotland's most feared predator

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Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Elected members have called for a charter of rights for care home residents and their relatives to be introduced so family visits can be protected against any future pandemics.Councillors unanimously agreed to write to the Scottish Government requesting this be produced so residents and their loved ones are clear on arrangements for contact moving forward.Care home residents were denied visits from

Prince William smiles down at his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, as he joins her during her official visit to Scotland on Monday morning (June 28).

Police Scotland, who believed he was one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, has died. Guy Joao, 71, passed away in hospital near Paris after a long illness.

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Scotland has recorded a weekend spike in the number of Covid patients being treated in hospitals across the country.Figures published by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland today show 158 people are currently being treated for the virus in the nation's hospitals compared to 128 on Friday.The rise comes as a further 1,250 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours – including 112 in Ayrshire.Public Health Scotland say the national figure is lower

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rape the victim before fleeing the scene when she yelled for help. He struck in Carpenter Street, Perth, just minutes after he prowled after another woman, who luckily managed to run away.

Nicola Sturgeon 's SNP. It came as Brown said the G7 summit in Cornwall "will go down as a missed opportunity" due to the lack of a plan to deliver 11 billion vaccine doses.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.An Alexandria soft play owner is holding off reopening her venue fearing it could get shut down again.Despite being given the green-light to trade again this week, Julie Thomas’ Wee Play Place will remain closed for now.The business owner and mum-of-two is instead backing calls for the sector to be allowed to open while regions are in level two and lower of the Scottish Government’s Covid tiers system

police officers have revealed their terror at confronting a man they claimed they feared was going to stab them. Police Constables Ronnie Watson and Hannah Cruickshank said they were left frightened and fearing for their safety while on duty.

coronavirus jab in Scotland. In what has been a tumultuous year of the pandemic, the discovery of a vaccine sparked hoped across the world and signalled the light at the end of the tunnel.

Alison Johnstone said she was “so excited and pleased” to see a more diverse group of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament than ever before.

summer getaway abroad this year and praying for some more tourist spots to be added to the coronavirus green list, there is so much to explore right on our doorstep. Whether you are after a hobbit-like nook to escape to or perhaps the grandeur of a castle, Scotland's landscape can provide it all.

court heard that he knew the young women, aged 25 and 26, would be using his jacuzzi when he was out.

film itself and its cast, it might be time to check it out.