Coronavirus Scotland: Three more people die as 176 new cases recorded

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, best known for playing Suki Panesar, has left fans shocked after they learned she is just seven years older than her on-screen sons.Actress Balvinder Sopal joined the BBC soap in January and fans have watched her rule her family with an iron fist.But many fans may not know the BBC star's real age is actually 41, making her only a few years older than her sons, Amar, 34, Jaz, 31, Shiv, 26 and 27-year-old Gurlaine.Now her on-screen son Amar Adatia is speaking out about the star’s shocking age, saying she’s barely old enough to be his big sister.He said: "Bal is lovely! We get along really well. It's funny cause there's only seven years between us so I don't look at her as a mother figure when we're not on set, she's a good friend."But as soon as we're on screen she's immediately the mum and matriarch of the family.

ITV's For the Love of Dogs, a show which fans, and dog lovers, absolutely adore.The 66-year-old host shared an update ahead of the episode as he posted a sweet snap of two pooches lounging on the sofa before wrapping up the final stint in the series.Paul took to Instagram to share the snap of the two pooches cuddled up on a blanket as he wrote: "Arfur and Conchita taking it easy on the Lisa Dingle Memorial Blanket."The chair is covered up because Sausage ate the arm and took a chunk out of the back. PogDogs is on at 7pm tongiht on ITV and it's the last one in the series."Fans immediately rushed to comments to share their frustration as it was confirmed that the series would be taking a break.One person wrote: "Sad it's the last in the series, but your dogs are so cute.

Good Morning Britain fans were left up in arms after Richard Madeley stopped much-needed updates on Ukrainian refugee camps to enquire about the pizzas on offer.During Tuesday’s (March 15) instalment of the popular ITV morning show, the 65-year-old welcomed viewers back with his co-host Susanna Reid as they discussed the latest news headlines. And one of the biggest stories of the day was the rush to rehome refugees fleeing the country at the Poland and Ukraine border as residents travelled in by train.

DEALSConcord Music Publishing has signed songwriter and producer Fred Ball to a worldwide publishing agreement. “I’m delighted to be part of Concord’s roster”, he says.

Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger left fans floored as she showcased her toned abs while on a romantic getaway with her partner Thom Evans.

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have reunited again ahead of their Comic Relief performance this week. However, the actress - who made Strictly history by being the first deaf person to win the show - has already irked her professional dance partner.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's close bond captured beautifully in unseen photoTaking to his Instagram Stories to share their backstage antics, Giovanni teased fans by revealing: "Wait and see.

Reality star Bear Brown has been arrested and charged with assault in the fourth degree for domestic violence, Fox News Digital has confirmed. Known for his role on the Discovery series "Alaskan Bush People," Brown – whose real name is Solomon Isiah Freedom Brown – was arrested on March 11, according to an inmate booking log located by Fox News Digital.

Energy prices are set to soar next month and many householders are already feeling the squeeze on their purse strings as the overall cost of living continues to rise.

Emmerdale fans were left disgusted during the latest trip to the Dales as Noah Dingle's latest outburst aired.

Billie Faiers has admitted she and Greg Shepherd have some regrets over their £1.4million mansion renovation.The Family Diaries star Billie, 32, admitted she and husband Greg, 37, "wouldn't do it again" as they were quizzed on the dream home build. Billie, who recently shared her shock as a stranger smacked her son Arthur, Greg and their two children Nelly, seven, and four year old Arthur are preparing to move into the dream home after months of work, which has faced delays.

Molly-Mae Hague has opened up on suffering with an "intense" illness ever since she flew back from her trip to Mexico.The PrettyLittleThing creative director shared a video with her fans as she came on to talk about her new product with Beauty Works. But before jumping in to skincare and makeup talk, the former Love Island star revealed she'd been quiet on social media because she'd been feeling really unwell. Molly-Mae, 22, said that she thought she must have contracted a bug during her business trip, where she spent most of it shooting a campaign for Filter, her fake tan brand and living the high life in a swanky hotel.

Erling Haaland's wages at Manchester City would reportedly make him a higher earner than both Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah.In fact, the 21-year-old striking sensation would be the highest-paid player in the Premier League should he choose to join reigning champions City. According to the Daily Mail, Haaland will pocket over £500,000 a week at the Etihad.In contrast, Ronaldo is estimated to earn £385k-per-week at Manchester United, which is the current joint-most alongside Haaland's potential team-mate Kevin De Bruyne.

Health watchdog NICE has revealed a “landmark” initiative today to vastly improve the care of those exposed to alcohol in the womb.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects around 3% of the UK population - three times as many as autism - yet more than half of Brits (53%) have NEVER heard of it.FASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that arises from alcohol exposure in the womb, with 428 associated conditions linked to “devastating consequences” - from brain damage to physical and developmental issues.Today, The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said that any child thought to have been exposed should be given an assessment.Any child confirmed to have been exposed should be sent for a neurodevelopmental assessment, and those confirmed to have FASD should be given a management plan for their needs.It also said women should be given early advice not to drink in their pregnancy, and have their alcohol consumption noted on records.This is part of a 20-year fight by campaigners and families living with FASD, who feel they have been largely “unsupported”.The spokeswoman for National Organisation for FASD, Joanna Buckard, said: “The NICE Quality Standard is a major leap forward in the fight to reduce alcohol-exposed pregnancies by giving women the information and support they need and, vitally, to create brighter futures for those with FASD and their families.“Too many people with FASD up to now have been left undiagnosed and unsupported, with sometimes devastating and avoidable consequences.”Professor Raja Mukherjee, who heads the FASD National Specialist Clinic and was on the NICE Quality Standard Committee, said: “FASD is a complex condition which affects brain and body.“There are over 428

care homes.Professor Jason Leitch was speaking on a live radio interview today about the rising number of positive tests for coronavirus north of the border and the potential impact on the social care sector.Appearing on BBC Good Morning Scotland, the national clinical director was asked if he was concerned by the situation in Scotland's care homes."Concerned in the sense I want to protect them as much as I can from this virus," he said."We've learned both in Scotland and around the world, the vulnerable, who we tend to put in institutions such as care homes - remember, most older people live in their own homes - but we do corral older people in care homes."Donald Macaskill (CEO of Scottish Care) and many others have helped us with what

Covid-19 and are more reluctant to reengage with society as a result, Scotland's top medical advisor has said. Professor Jason Leitch was speaking as new restrictions take effect from today which limit social gatherings to a maximum of six people from two households.

Neil Lennon for Celtic to be allowed to open up their stadium to a limited number of supporters. The Hoops boss feels that they could be at least a third full at Celtic Park after watching Kansas City Chiefs kickstart their NFL season with similar crowd numbers.

Hibs is in doubt after two positive coronavirus tests.

Celtic's trip to face Ross County this weekend. Further test events at Ibrox for Rangers vs Dundee United and St Mirren vs Hibs in Paisley haven't been allowed because of local restrictions.

coronavirus contacts is an "extra piece of armour" which will be "very private", Scotland's national clinical director has said. Jason Leitch said the launch of the Protect Scotland application is expected to be announced in the next few days.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scotland’s Health Secretary was joined by the nation’s clinical director last week as they paid a visit to the town’s hospital.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP, joined by National Clinical Director Jason Leitch, visited the University Hospital Hairmyres on (Monday, August 31) to thank staff for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic and to see how the hospital has changed as services recover.They toured different areas of the hospital, including the emergency department, the intensive treatment unit and ward 10 which was used to treat patients with Covid-19.Along the way, they took the opportunity to speak with frontline staff to hear about their

Sunday Mail show the SNP’s Susan Aitken enjoying drinks at a pub with three colleagues on Friday night.