Filthy Scots homes in need of a clean wanted for hit grime-busting Channel 5 show

care homes in Scotland soared during the first three months of the deadly pandemic.The number nearly hit 700 between March and May - up 34% on the previous year.Figures also show that a higher proportion of complaints were made last year about privately-run homes, fuelling calls for a national care service.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our

care homes have been branded “weak” and “unsatisfactory” during a pandemic that has killed thousands of residents.Inspectors found some homes were not clean and raised “significant concerns” on PPE and infection prevention.In one case in Crieff, people did not get access to enough fluids or to nurses when they needed help.Labour MSP Monica Lennon said: “These inspection reports confirm that all is not well behind the closed doors of Scotland’s care homes.“Weak and unsatisfactory standards that

builder have won a massive payout after his death from asbestosis.Colin Wilson, 62, was exposed to asbestos 40 years ago while working as a labourer.He felt healthy for decades until 2015 when shortness of breath forced him to the doctors.It was originally thought the symptoms were caused by Colin’s smoking habit but scans later confirmed to medics the primary cause of his mesothelioma was actually asbestos.Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers

Love Island contestant Camilla Thurlow was glowing this week as she showed off her blossoming baby bump while out a stroll with boyfriend Jamie Jewitt. The 30-year-old mum-to-be marked her 22-week of pregnancy with the cute Instagram post which showed Camilla wear a Jaws T-shirt which she aptly named 'baby shark'.

Covid-19 'home testing' text message to try and gain access to Scots homes. Trading Standards Scotland has issued a warning after the bogus message - appearing to be from the NHS - asks homeowners to go into a separate room while a testing team enter their house.

sex killer is demanding compensation – because his prison won’t serve enough chips.Graham Coutts, who is serving life for killing classical musician Jane Longhurst, says there aren’t enough fries in a single portion.And the compo grumble – which is Coutts’ 12th – goes on to claim a lack of baked beans, too.He whinged: “They’ve started rationing the portion size of chips.

one-night stand at the Grand National is searching for the Scottish dad he's never known. In 2016 we told how Josie Coak, 71, tried to track down the father of her son, Michael Lee, with no success.

oronavirus symptoms three-months after catching the killer disease.Callum O’Dwyer, from Aberdeen, still has extreme fatigue and muscle weakness 12 weeks after picking up the bug.The 28-year-old also described having extreme “brain fog” and has been forced to move in with his parents for support.Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, he said: “I had the full gamut of Covid-like symptoms of fever, cough, fatigue, nausea... and that lasted for about two weeks or so.“It was very intense.

social media. James McCaig popped the question to his now fiance, Lisa Muirhead, at Seamill Beach, North Ayrshire on Saturday.

attacks in the same Scots street. A 16-year-old boy was allegedly set upon by four men in Grahams Road, Falkirk, at around 7.15pm on Saturday.

Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Nicola Sturgeon announced the latest step of lifting restrictions on Thursday.

lockdown.Sordid adverts on Craigslist offer smutty souvenirs, photographs or video from women apparently new to web-based sex work.Concerned campaigners said women, including mums, are resorting to such extremes for much-needed cash.One 30-year-old, from Fife, posts: “Attractive slim female looking to make some money to survive in this pandemic.“I will sell worn panties, tights, trashed shoes etc.

Scots with filthy houses are are needed to star on the next series of a hit  TV show. Presenters on the cleaning show Filthy House SOS want to transform houses in just three days as part of the 5Star and Channel 5 programme.

Vaccines- Over-50s first in the queue Matt Hancock set out who could be first in line for a coronavirus vaccine if one is proven to be effective. Priority would be given to frontline health and social care workers, the over-50s and those with heart and kidney disease.

1 - Go for goal The Labour leader started off by congratulating the PM on his U-turn over free school meals after pressure from Marcus Rashford. Starmer didn’t go in studs first though, preferring detailed questions on poverty rates and warnings from local councils, including Tory ones, that they are about to go bankrupt.

Scotland's “test and protect” system. Both have the same purpose - to find everyone that people who test positive for coronavirus have been in touch with and get them to self-isolate.

Outlander co-stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are hitting the road together to explore Scotland’s real history for a new travel series.The actors, who play feuding relatives on TV, will visit key monuments across the nation to learn more about their shared homeland for the eight-episode Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip With Sam and Graham.Among their stops will be the site of the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692, and the Culloden battlefield – depicted in Outlander – where the last big clash of the

Outlander co-stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are hitting the road together to explore Scotland’s real history for a new travel series.

Outlander fans are already getting to enjoy a new view of Scottish history through stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish's Clan Lands podcast.Now the pair are set to excite fans even further with the launch of a trailer for a new travel docuseries.'Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham' will feature the duo, who play Jamie Fraser and Dougal MacKenzie in the Starz show.The brand new programme will see the pair exploring and celebrating Scottish history and culture.Also commissioned by

“Outlander” stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are heading on a new adventure.