Widow of Scots care home coronavirus victim hopes legal action will stop other families suffering

care home resident has made a plea for visiting rules to be eased so she can spend more time with her family.In a video message, Mary Fowler said the coronavirus restrictions mean her care home has been "like a prison".She urged people to get involved with campaigns to allow relatives more access, and she said many care home residents must be in the same position of wanting to see their children "at the end of their life".She said: "I just want to say, it's just been like a prison in here."We're

coronavirus lockdown.More than 1.6 million people across the UK in receipt of Universal Credit had an average of £60 deducted from their benefits in May when thousands had to claim benefits because of lockdown, according to the Department of Work and Pension’s own figures.The staggering sum has been uncovered by Glasgow MP Chris Stephens who has campaigned for the UC advance loans to be abolished and converted into grants.In his own Glasgow South West constituency some 3,800 people, 48 per cent

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received at the home, which has been at the centre of three abuse cases in the past two years.

Police Scotland for his dedicated service. Inspector Chris Mutter, from Dunfermline, Fife, tragically passed away on June 29 after an eight-month fight against oesophageal cancer.

missing for four days said his disappearance is totally out of character. George Thomson was last seen leaving his home in the Douglas area of Dundee on Thursday afternoon.

care home has admitted it was at fault over the death of a multiple sclerosis sufferer who choked on a sausage roll. Richy Passmore died after being left to eat lunch on his own, despite clear instructions that he should always have been supervised.

hereEarlier today, the First Minister uged Scots to download a new 'Protect Scotland' contact tracing app - the latest tool in the fight to stop the spread of coronavirus.The symptoms of coronavirus are:But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.always wash your hands when you get home or into workuse hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not availablecover your mouth and nose with

coronavirus pandemic. Margarita Platt, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, has not been able to see her friends and family since the UK was first locked down in March.

Steve Clarke 's side are in Olomouc on Nations League duty to face a Czech Republic side served a grim reminder of the fragility of the game's current existence.The entire squad involved in Friday's win over Slovenia have been placed into Covid-19 quarantine and an entirely new contingent has been hastily assembled in its place.Only defender Roman Hubnik and striker Stanislav Tecl have caps to their name, but have spent four and two years out of the picture, respectively.It creates a hugely

greenhouse so he could continue working and still protect his family.David Young, from Caithness in the Highlands, knew how important it was to remain at work while the battle raged against coronavirus but he was also aware of the possible dangers of transmitting the virus – so he moved out of the family home into the greenhouse in his garden to allow him to continue working throughout the pandemic.His incredible commitment to his job was one of hundreds of stories being told on Friday to

coronavirus have been confirmed at four schools across Greater Glasgow.NHS contact tracing measures are now underway and those who have been in direct contact are being told to self-isolate for 14 days.Dalmanrock Primary, St Martha's Primary and Govan High School have all had confirmed cases of the virus.While, Mossvale Primary in Renfrewshire has also been hit by a positive coronavirus case.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde revealed their test and protect teams are carrying out the contact

Covid-19. The cases were detected at Parkdale Care Home in Perthshire.

coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The First Minister also hit out at “selfish and irresponsible" Covid idiots after more than 300 people were thrown out of an illegal rave at a rented Scots mansion.Police  shut down the party at a £1625-a-night property in Midlothian on Saturday night.

X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd has donned a 'Disgustang' face mask on her TikTok account and told her fans she's forever linked with the famous Scottish 'Disgustang' meme. The iconic video, which went viral a few years back is remembered by many and includes two young Scottish girls who prepare to sing a cover of ‘Oath’ (not Cher Lloyd) by  Cher Lloyd.

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Oli McBurnie in a friendly despite the Sheffield United striker pulling out of the Scotland squad.