Child poverty rises across Scotland as campaigners demand Universal Credit payment boost

£10 worth of free petrol or diesel.You can visit any Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda, the Co-operative, Esso, BP, Texaco, Gulf, Jet, Murco or Shell station for the fuel deal - but you must remember to keep hold of the receipt.To redeem the offer, new TopCashback members can follow the five simple steps below.All you need to do is sign-up to TopCashback and upload a picture of your fuel receipt – showing the date and time of purchase, and petrol station name.The offer is open to new

coronavirus cases over the last 24-hour period as one death was announced. The Scottish Government released the latest figures across the country yesterday as 1,016 patients remained in hospitals.

cannabis ­allotment” yards from a path at a beauty spot.The suspect plants were growing in hessian sacks, each tagged with the name of the strain of hash.The walker found the plants in woods near Ben Bouie, a hill overlooking Helensburgh in Argyll.They said: “I couldn’t believe it. The bags were not that difficult to find.“It’s not what you expect to find in this area.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 28 new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland overnight, the highest daily figure since May 21, the Scottish Government has announced.Another 1,739 Scots have also tested positive for the virus as cases continue to rise across the country.Some 873 patients are currently being treated in hospital, an increase of 49 overnight, while 73 remain in intensive care.In Ayrshire and

Ayrshire has recorded 38 new infections in the past 24 hours bringing the region's total to 2,926.A total of 53 people were in NHS Ayrshire & Arran hospitals yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19; with seven in intensive care.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

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Wishaw photographer has shared some of his stunning snaps of his travels across the country.Ron Ballantyne sent us a picturesque scene of Bow Fiddle Rock at Portknockie in the Moray Firth.And there was more to come as Ron also submitted some shots of everything from a Scottish wild cat to a Highland cow out on the road.Ron said: “I took a great shot at Carrbridge by Aviemore.

Perth and Kinross rose by almost 50 per cent last week. Data from Public Health Scotland shows 30 cases per 100,000 in the seven days up until October 12.Controversial road project set to get the go ahead despite objectionsThat is up from 21.1 the week before.

benefits after lying about living with her partner.Kirsty Benn failed to tell the Department of Work and Pensions she was living with Mark Campbell at her home in Wallyford, East Lothian.The 35-year-old was called in for an interview by DWP staff and lied about staying with him under questioning.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to reporting crime in Scotland.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed of the top crime and courts

Coronavirus cases across Scotland are continuing to rise with the number of deaths creeping up as well. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said yesterday the pandemic 'can't be seen as a contest between health and the economy'.

published by Public Health Scotland - with 389 of those in the Hamilton area.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Thousands of people living in Motherwell and Wishaw who were receiving Universal Credit in the month of May were subjected to deductions totalling over £200,000.New figures have revealed that 3900 people in the Westminster voting constituency had a total of £215,000 deducted at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.Motherwell and Wishaw was found to be the eighth worst hit constituency in Scotland, with an

missing Scots teenager who may have travelled more than 200 miles across the country.Nathan Bell, 16, was last seen in the Merkinch area of Inverness at around 9.45am on Saturday October 10. But he has since vanished prompting a police search.Highland cops think he may have travelled to Saltcoats, or the surrounding area, in North Ayrshire.They have asked locals to keep an eye out for the youth and have issued a description.He is described as around 5 ft 10 ins tall, heavy build with short brown

Scot Gemmill’s side within a point of the Group Four summit with a game 
in hand. An away clash with minnows San Marino tomorrow should bank another victory which would leave games against Croatia and Greece next month as the last hurdles in the bid to clinch a final place in Hungary and Slovenia next year.

Perthshire countryside is available to buy. Tree Tops is a unique family home that is situated in the Barnhill area of Perth.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Today marks the 104th year that the Erskine charity has been caring for veterans.The first wounded veterans admitted to the Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers arrived on October 10, 1916.A total of 13 patients came through the doors of the pioneering hospital when it opened over a century ago. They came from throughout Scotland to the newly opened hospital, to be fitted with

coronavirus rules. In a statement, Police Scotland said they would 'deploy additional officers across the country' to make sure the new legislation is followed.

Renfrewshire are not set to be impacted by the devastating cuts.The hospitality firm operates a number of venues in the area, including Gabriels and Craig Dhu, both in Paisley, Linwood Farm, The Flying Scotsman, in Renfrew, and The Projectionist at Braehead’s Soar.The news is a welcome reprieve for Renfrewshire’s hospitality industry, and West of Scotland MSP Neil Bibby, pictured, is relieved the area has been saved from another jobs blow.Renfrewshire is currently facing high unemployment rates