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Jacob Rawley

Monday's headlines: Harry Styles fan falls from Ibrox balcony and Scots kids turn up to school high

Good evening and welcome to Monday’s news briefing.

The top stories on the Daily Record website include: Harry Styles fan falls from Ibrox balcony, Scots kids turn up to school high and DWP introduces new change to fit note procedure.

Here are the main headlines.

Horror moment Harry Styles fan falls from balcony at Ibrox captured on video

Harry Styles at Ibrox (SWNS)

Footage has emerged of the horror moment a man fell from the top balcony of Ibrox stadium during the Harry Styles concert.

Eyewitnesses have described the moment an unnamed fan plunged towards the ground during the last song of the concert as 'really scary'.

The singer was performing at the Glasgow stadium on June 11 as part of his Love On Tour when the incident happened.

Read more HERE.

Scots kids turn up to school high on cocaine and cannabis as teachers speak out

Scots kids are turning up to class high on cocaine, cannabis and amphetamines – creating a “growing problem” for worried teachers.

The Scottish Government has been urged to act amid claims that pupils take drugs in school on a daily basis.

Some staff say they deal with drug -related issues every day while others claim they encounter problems at least once a week.

Read more HERE.

Scots man in critical condition after daytime murder bid in Rutherglen

Police and forensic officers on scene at Greenhill Road, Rutherglen (Reach plc)

A man is in a critical but stable condition after a serious assault in South Lanarkshire which police are treating as attempted murder.

The 40-year-old man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow at around 3pm on Sunday June 12 after the incident on Greenhill Road in Rutherglen.

Forensic officers were pictured at the scene on Monday with police conducting door door-to-door enquires and reviewing CCTV footage from in and around the area.

Read more HERE.

Ford Kiernan tries to convert Elon Musk to Still Game as fans left in stitches

Ford Kiernan plays Jack Jarvis in BBC Scotland's Still Game (BBC Scotland)

Ford Kiernan tried to convert billionaire Elon Musk into a Still Game fan in a bizarre Twitter exchange.

The Scottish comedian, best known for his beloved role as Jack Jarvis on the BBC comedy series, recommended the show to the Tesla CEO after he tweeted about his love for comedy.

Read more HERE.

DWP introduces new change to fit note procedure starting from next month

Changes to who can certify a fit note will start on July 1, 2022 (PA)

New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals in Scotland, England and Wales to certify fit notes has been introduced by the UK Government to ease pressure on GPs.

From July 1, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists will all be able to legally certify fit notes - something that at present only doctors can do. If you have been off work with illness for more than seven days a fit note provides evidence to your employer about your absence and any relevant advice on how to support you to remain in or return to work.

Read more HERE.

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