Workers at Dumbarton's Kilmalid plant complete gruelling challenge for MND charity

beauty student's face rapidly became bleeding sores which were extremely hard not to scratch.Within a couple of months bleeding sore patches had spread all over her face and the then 17-year-old felt so self conscious she couldn't bear for people to look at her.Treatments provided by specialist doctors didn't help, and she became so low she stopped going out - and even avoiding going to class.In desperation the distressed teenager took to YouTube to search for a cure for her skin condition in

prisoners claim the help of a mentoring agency as they prepare for freedom can be the difference between life and death. Scotland’s prison system spits out cons at the end of their sentences who are ill-prepared for life and who immediately turn back to a life of drug addiction as a way of coping.

care worker jobs with rates RL Wage despite making promises to pay at least that much. Figures obtained by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) and the Daily Record show the frontline work is being advertised with salaries short of the UK’s Real Living Wage of £9.50 per hour.

iOS - Android Set in a wild west saloon, the new Spaghetti Western-themed ad sees a group of cowboys brawling with each other after a disagreement about the flavour of the Scottish drink.Descriptions like bubblegum, tutti-fruity, cream soda and orange flash up on the screen with each arguing over their favourite before peace is finally restored by one cowboy who simply says it "tastes magic".

Fishing Scotland’s Lochs and Rivers, Fern Britton is among five gung-ho celebrities tackling the chilly Scottish waters for an adventurous fishing trip.  The five-parter follows Fern and her fellow fishing companions, England cricket hero Lord Ian Botham, Olympic sprinter Linford Christie, Corrie actor, and comedian Les Dennis, and TV chef Rosemary Shrager, as they catch salmon, pit their wits against monster carp, and even fish for shark around the waters of Oban in Scotland.

link!Shoppers will be greeted in-store with a shopping list giving details of the products that are most-needed by their local food bank or FareShare regional centre, and are being encouraged to pick up an item as they shop to drop in special donation trolleys on the way out of the store.The supermarket giant will give a little extra help with top up donations of 20 per cent.Jim Burns, Director of Operations at FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland, said: "The items we receive will help us

iOS - Android Now, David’s uplifting story is landing on doormats across the country as he spearheads the charity's summer fundraising drive.David’s mum, Jean, admits she feared she’d lose her son, who was put into a medically-induced coma a number of times to help his body recover from a major operation.But each time he was brought round from his unconscious state, the Sense Scotland staff who provide round-the-clock support to David in his Coatbridge home, were there for him.Beth Mallon, who

Scots dog who was sentenced to death after allegedly killing another canine has been saved from death row. Rocco was suspected to be a pit bull-type dog, an illegal breed to own in the UK.It is understood that he was involved in an incident where his former owner left him at home in Kirriemuir, Angus for 48 hours without food or water and in the company of a smaller dog, unknown to him.

iOS - Android It has also expanded into the neighbouring north authority in the past decade, and adapted to continue providing support virtually throughout the COVID pandemic.Staff at NFU were invited to nominate local charities to receive support from its latest fund – part of a £2m “agency giving” programme for customers and communities affected by coronavirus.Other Scottish recipients included the Royal British Legion, Scottish Association for Mental Health and Scotland’s Charity Air

iOS - Android News of her award arrived shortly after Sharon had completed an eight-day challenge involving walking five kilometres per day at different locations across Scotland to raise funds for her good cause to expand its work. Sharon told Lanarkshire Live: “I was absolutely speechless when I got the email about the award; I’m really honoured and it’s great recognition for More Than Fibro and what we do.

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Ayr on Tuesday night. Police officers raced to the incident on Wellington Square just before 11pm as they emphasised attacks on emergency services would not be tolerated.

a charity that played such a key role in helping injured motorists.Presenting the £500 donation, Lamborghini Edinburgh general manager Andy Canning said: “SCAA has proved a lifesaver for many motorists injured in accidents on Scotland’s roads and, as motoring enthusiasts, we want to play our part in sustaining the service.”SCAA director of fundraising and communications Nick Harvey said it was a real thrill to have a convoy of Lamborghinis turn up at the airport.

Paisley charity that offers vital support to young people affected by Huntington’s disease has been given an £80,000 funding boost to continue its lifeline work.The organisation, which has its national office in Paisley, provides tailored services for families with Huntington’s disease (HD) in Renfrewshire and across Scotland through its specialists, financial well-being officers and youth advisers.Huntington’s disease causes severe physical and mental symptoms, including a loss of control over

iOS - Android The campaign will feature on Facebook, coupled with posters, postcards, outreach events and plenty of partners sharing the charity’s 100 per cent anonymous guarantee.Angela Parker, national manager for Crimestoppers in Scotland said: “Last year we heard from over 16,000 people in Scotland and their information helped to make our communities safer places to live.“Our charity believes you have the right to feel safe wherever you live.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Veterans charity Erskine is set to welcome National Clinical Director Jason Leitch to its airwaves tomorrow.Erskine Veterans Radio, a 24-hour online radio station, was launched in April this year and is a new way for residents at the Renfrewshire-based charity’s network of care homes to stay connected to the outside world.The first of its kind for Veterans in Scotland, it allows Erskine supporters

MND campaigner Gordon Aikman four years after the cruel disease took his life. The Inter7City train will honour Gordon's memory after he raised more than £500,000 in three years to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease.

animal charity has been left with a colossal seven-figure bill to look after animals caught up in court red-tape. The Scottish SPCA have called on the Scottish Government to follow through on promises to give it more powers to rehome pets faster.

motor neurone disease.In January, Natalie Rushton was looking forward to her 21st birthday when she was diagnosed.MND is a rapidly progressing terminal illness, which stops signals from the brain reaching the muscles.