Scots warned against deadly 'tombstoning' craze as visitors flock to beauty spots

Police have issued a warning after residents in the Borders were targeted by scammers. Officers today told how people in the Duns area, near Kelso, have been receiving calls claiming to be from Essex Police trying to get personal information.

pubs and restaurants have been welcoming back punters indoors for the first time in almost four months today. The Scottish Government has lifted a number of restrictions on the lockdown, which have all taken effect from Wednesday, July 15.

Police have issued a warning after cruel scammers offering garden services in Glasgow targeted a victim on social media.

High praise from Tommy Wright has given David Wotherspoon a pre-season liftThe Perth club is preparing for an August 1 Premiership kick-off and will take on Hibernian in a friendly on Wednesday.Conway will get the chance to impress and, if he ticks all the boxes and earns a deal, his first competitive game could be the league opener against Dundee United.

schoolboy son was forced into harming himself after evil blackmailers threatened to kill her. Rocky Gyoury was left terrified after being tricked by an online account with the name 'Jonathon' who demanded he send ‘proof’ of his injuries.

missing Scots mum who vanished in Clackmannanshire. Joanne Walker was last seen leaving her home in Stalker Avenue, Tillicoultry, at around 10pm on Friday.

Covid-19 crisis“difficult”.Employees told the Record they’ve been warned about their future as a union said bosses at the firm – including the US president’s sons – could be held liable for furlough cash if jobs are lost.Trump Organisation owns the 827-acre Turnberry in Ayrshire and the MacLeod lodge on the Menie Estate, Aberdeenshire.The 5-star sites employ hundreds of people.A hotel insider told the Record there had been a threat to jobs – although the Trump Organisation last night refused to

Loch Lomond road after scores of visitors parked dangerously at the beauty spot.The A821 at Duke's Pass was closed this afternoon as angry locals called for vehicles to be ticketed or uplifted.The closure came as Scots flocked to the area in their droves amid the continued easing of lockdown, with visitors being urged to avoid the area.The route leads to popular climbing spot Ben A'an.Police Scotland said officers were managing traffic and urged drivers not to put others at risk.A statement

Craig Ferguson has slashed the price of his Hollywood mansion for the fourth time in a bid to find a buyer. The ex-US chat show host has been trying to flog his sprawling estate in the hills above Los Angeles after moving back to Scotland.

dad-of-two who was facing trial for attempting to abduct a six-year-old boy. Craig Derrick, 31, Brian Laing, 27, and David Till, 33, attacked Darren Brownlie in a cell at Low Moss prison, Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, on January 6, 2020.

cop who has died after a short battle with cancer leaving behind two young children.Inspector Chris Mutter served in Fife Division before his death last Monday - having only been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer on October 31.He was promoted to the post of inspector in November - while he was receiving treatment for his illness.A special ceremony took place where he was promoted by the chief constable.Devastated wife Maxine is now left behind with children Ethan, three, and one-year-old

alcohol in their system, there is a concern that the long-awaited reopening of pubs could result in a sudden surge in devastating fires.Even at the best of times cooking can be hard to manage and when you have been drinking alcohol the risk of having an accident increases as your coordination decreases, the LFB said.Many people drunkenly stick a pizza in the oven or some sausages in a pan and then fall asleep only to be woken by their smoke alarm.For those without a smoke alarm such incidents

freak accident by Ossian's Cave in Dunkeld on Monday night.
 The youngster was raced to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee but passed away a short time later.
Her devastated mum, Brooke Reid, 26, has now posted an emotional tribute on Facebook.
She told her friends in the public post:
 "As most of you are aware yesterday we had to say goodbye to our best friend, our life, our world, our everything."I stayed with Freya the whole night and most of today before she was taken away.
"Everyone tried their

Loch Lomond.

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scots not to drop their guard in the battle against Covid-19 as international examples show the virus has not gone away. Lockdown measures were reimposed in Australia's second biggest city on Tuesday, confining Melbourne residents to their homes unless undertaking essential business for six weeks, as officials scramble to contain a coronavirus outbreak.

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

pub for the first time as restrictions on beer gardens were eased today. The Scottish Government has given pubs, restaurants and cafes the green light to open their outdoor facilities for service as part of its route map out of lockdown.

drink and drive as police officers carry out daily patrols to catch law-breakers. Senior cop Gary Ritchie is also reminding visitors to Scotland that the legal limit for alcohol in drivers is lower than south of the border.

dog owners are being warned of the dangers of coastline walks as the country's lockdown restrictions continue to lift. RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat issued the warning on Friday as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told Scots that more rules and guidelines would be lifted or eased, as we continue to suppress coronavirus.

coronavirus symptoms before flying, a consumer rights expert has warned. Alex Neill, chief executive of consumer resolution service Resolver, said travel insurance is unlikely to cover such a scenario.