Scotland recorded its highest daily coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic in the last 24-hour period.
16.12.2021 - 19:12 / dailyrecord.co.uk
SCOTS motorists getting into the Christmas spirit are being warned of unusual hazards they might not have considered – ranging from badly packed cars to festive foods to avoid.
Many family drivers will “play Santa” over the coming days by loading their cars up to the roof level with passengers, pets, luggage and gifts before heading off to see loved ones.
A survey from the RAC has revealed Brits drive an average of 450 miles over the festive season – the equivalent of journeying from Glasgow to
Scotland recorded its highest daily coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic in the last 24-hour period.
A charity has called for everyone on Universal Credit to be given a “work allowance” to give low income Scots a cash boost.
A Covid staffing crisis at a privately run jail saw prisoners given bananas in their cells for their Christmas Day breakfast.
Schoolchildren are to be given the chance to take part in a controversial survey which asks intimate sexual questions.
The high number of positive Covid-19 tests in Scotland has continued to reach record levels over the festive period, according to the latest figures.
A whistleblowing nurse who tried to prevent a patient being given medication to which he was allergic has claimed bosses tried to blame him for the man’s death.
The family of a tot forced to spend Christmas in hospital undergoing chemotherapy have hailed the 'amazing' staff caring for her.
Scots presenters Ian Stirling and Jenni Falconer have been swotting up to take part in special festive celebrity editions of The Chase this week.
Janey Godley held a festive flash mob to thank her deli owner pal for the support she received following her cancer diagnosis.
Teenagers in West Dunbartonshire are set to be given a “revised” version of the controversial Scottish Government health and wellbeing census.
Things can get busy in the run up to Christmas, so the bin collection dates can be easily overlooked.
Santa has abseiled down a Scots hospital to bring festive cheer to children spending Christmas there.
A housebuilder has raised over £1,800 to help a Dumbarton charity support women and children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.
Jamie Brandon’s Hearts contract has been extended for the season - with a view to getting him a loan move in January.
Scotland became the first nation in the United Kingdom to give a booster coronavirus vaccine to more than half of all adults.
A Scots mum has issued an urgent plea after their daughter was given 10 life-saving blood transfusions after being diagnosed with cancer.
A campaign has been launched to make residents aware of the risk of accidental fires – with more than 30 recorded over the festive period last year.
The Scottish SPCA has given advice to a hound owner after photographs of their dogs during a fox hunt sparked public concern.
Scots singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has teamed up with George Bowie and Sparkos for a charity festive single.