World Suicide Prevention Day: Warning signs someone is struggling and how to help

suicidal thoughts during the coronavirus pandemic, MSPs have been told. Chief executive Angiolina Foster revealed the rise as she spoke about the work of staff at the medical helpline and online service.

Glasgow and beyond.Some of the thought-provoking notes have been shared on Twitter by TV host Calum Best and ex-Love Island contestant Malin Andersson.Nicole, from Drumchapel, said: “I took the start of lockdown pretty bad.

Isle of Harris - which, as the house name suggests, is home to the globally-renowned Luskentyre Beach. The stretch of white sands and turquoise coloured waters has been regarded as one of the best in the world according to a recent TripAdvisor study.

last term but insists the club are more street-wise heading into the new season.

parents are backing a national 'pumpkin trail' idea after Nicola Sturgeon admitted Halloween may be cancelled due to Covid-19. The First Minister told Holyrood that children may be banned from guising this year in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Taylor Swift has lent a couple of UK independent record shops a helping hand by delivering them each a box of signed copies of her new album ‘Folklore’. Assai Records, which has branches in Edinburgh and Dundee, and Resident Records in Brighton both received shipments last week.Assai owner Keith Ingram told BBC Scotland: “The last 24 hours have just been bonkers.

sexual and physical abuse that left them permanently injured and suicidal.Victims say they were regularly attacked by staff members at remote Fornethy House after being told they were going to a holiday camp.Detectives are investigating allegations of sexual and physical assaults at the girls-only facility which was run by Glasgow’s local authority in Kilry, Angus.Poorly youngsters from working- class families were taken to the school 90 miles from the city for “convalescent” breaks after it

police officer has teamed up with the NHS to send a clear message to youngsters flouting strict covid rules. PC Jack ‘Shagger’ McLaren - star of the BBC’s Scot Squad - ordered ‘bams’ who are hosting raves during the pandemic to ‘knock it on the head’.

coronavirus cases continue to rise, according to a new poll. A study carried out by  YouGov  spoke to 2,690 people across the UK about a possible return to restrictions seen over March, April and May.

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Scotland has been named one of the top 25 in the world, beating exotic locations such as Italy, Greece and the Dominican Republic. Luskentyre beach on the Isle of Harris was voted one of the best by travellers based on TripAdvisor reviews and ratings.

NHS is struggling to stockpile essential ­medicines in preparation for a no-deal Brexit.In a letter to an MSP seen by the ­Sunday Mail, the Finance Secretary blamed the UK Government’s “reckless” and “unacceptable” attitude.Senior medical leaders across the UK warned last week that no-deal ­disruption could lead to shortages of drugs, including those needed for Covid-19 testing, due to new border checks.Forbes has now raised ­concerns about ­procurement in reply to a ­parliamentary question from

Glasgow and Edinburgh show just how different the two cities are - and has sparked hilarity online. It's a well known fact that there is healthy rivalry between Scotland's two largest cities, with locals from each place fiercely proud of their unique quirks.

It's almost  impossible to improve a classic biscuit, such as the shortbread produced by Dean’s of Huntly.The 40-year-old recipe was perfected by Helen Dean back in the 70s and remains the same today, with son Bill now overseeing production.World famous, they are exported across the globe but are also available on Aldi’s shelves in the Specially Selected range that celebrates the best of Scottish provenance.Die-hard traditionalists might always reach for the All Butter Shortbread Fingers, but

mental health support in Scotland after her daughter took her own life, leaving four young children behind.Linda Broadhurst spoke out about the pain of losing her “amazing and kind” daughter Emma Watson, 32, to suicide just 10 months ago in a bid to help other families.The gran, 57, from Larkhall, and Emma’s children - aged between five and 14 - are receiving daily support from Lanarkshire-based charity FAMS (Families and Friends Affected by Murder and Suicide) to deal with their grief.But Linda

Shane Duffy has arrived in Glasgow ahead of his official Celtic unveiling. The Brighton defender sealed a season-long loan move to Parkhead last week while on international duty with the Republic of Ireland.

Edinburgh are set to walk out amid a dispute over pay. GMB Scotland has accused chiefs at Burton’s Biscuits Co.

missing person search have launched a fundraiser for his family.Steven Squire was found in the outskirts of Perth on Friday after leaving his home in Glenrothes on August 30.The 33-year-old’s car was found at a Travelodge near Broxden Services on Wednesday, prompting police to appeal for the public’s help to find him.But the family of the Army veteran - who served with the Royal Engineers - were notified that a body had sadly been found just two days later.Steven’s friends have now launched a