'It's taps aff weather' Scot goes viral after sharing hilarious stormy VisitScotland spoof video at Highland beauty spot

East Kilbride firefighter has become an internet sensation after an unique welcome home went viral. Kenny McCartney has underlined the importance of laughter in challenging times while becoming an online star.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Watch Commander had just finished work at the Service’s headquarters in Cambuslang.

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’.

four-and-a-half times the drink-driving limit when he set off from his home through residential streets in the middle of the afternoon to visit his local shop.Police were alerted after another motorist noticed O’Neill’s silver Vauxhall Mokka “approaching very quickly from behind and appearing to sway”.The incident happened at about 2pm on June 22, on New Hallglen Road, Falkirk, near the former midfielder’s home.O’Neill pled guilty to drink-driving at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

lotto winner has been awarded a £57.8 million jackpot exactly six months after the draw. A single ticket-holder won £57,869,670 in the EuroMillions draw on March 17 and a claim for the prize has been going through the validation process since April.

“The more people who have the app, the more it can help to slow the spread of coronavirus.”The app was downloaded more than half a million times in the first 24 hours after it went live last week.

Once downloaded, the app works in the background, using Bluetooth technology to alert people if they have been within two metres for at least 15 minutes with another app user who has tested positive for coronavirus.It also quickly alerts app users you have been in close contact with if you test positive, even if those contacts are unknown to you.People’s privacy will be protected, as the app uses encrypted anonymised codes to determine close contacts, which are deleted after 14 days.

Protect Scotland app, according to Nicola Sturgeon. Kirsty Feerick's partner Daniel Rafferty tested positive for Covid-19 today having come down with symptoms, including a loss of taste and smell.Daniel, 26, had been feeling run down without feeling badly ill before suddenly being unable to taste or smell anything at all on Thursday.

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

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserConstituency counterpart Neil Gray MP also praised the new technology, which will send an automatic alert and public health advice by push notification if proximity is established between a user and someone who has tested positive.He said: “Even though there are restrictions in place, we may not know everyone we are in contact with so this app is a great tool in the fight against Covid 19.

emergency helipad in her remote Highland village to help save other lives.Heather Teale is raising funds for the project and plans have now been lodged with Highland Council.Her beloved daughter Bethany Walker died of sepsis in January 2018.She was rushed by air ambulance to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.The helicopter was able to land in a pub car park, empty at the time, but would have struggled otherwise to find a place to land.Applecross is at least a two-hour drive from the hospital and is

Scot Gemmill hailed his kids for finding a way to eventually break down the Baltic nation after a late winner from Allan Campbell handed Scotland a vital 1-0 win against Lithuania. The Motherwell ace's goal nine minutes from time could be vital as Scotland aim to end what would be a 25-year wait for Euro Under 21s qualification.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A scaffolder was caught by border agents buying a stun gun which was shipped to his home from China.Sean Crozier admitted the offence under the Firearms Act and faced a prison sentence for obtaining the device.A court heard the dad-of-two was unaware the purchase made over a shopping app was illegal.Sheriff Alistair Noble told him he “didn’t think a sentence of imprisonment was necessary” and accepted

Highland Perthshire councillor has called for further support after the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) announced cuts to half of its countryside jobs despite recent Scottish Government funding.

horror crash. Police have confirmed that Garry Aikman, from Wick, was killed in the crash near the Highland town yesterday.