425 people lost their lives to covid at Paisley's RAH

free NHS dental care for all young people aged 18to 25 have been introduced at the Scottish Parliament. Amendments to the regulations which cover the cost of NHS dental care will mean around 600,000 young people will benefit from free dental care from the end of August - subject to Parliamentary approval.

tragic accident has described him as “very, very loving” as she prepares to say her final goodbye. William McNally, 13, passed away in hospital on June 5 after getting into trouble in the water at the River Gryffe, in Renfrewshire, where it’s understood he had been with friends.

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for around 12.6 million people across the UK, including 981,399 Scots. This regular paymen t is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.

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Universal Credit and a further estimated five million households receiving additional financial support through Working Tax Credits. As Scotland and the rest of the UK eases further out of lockdown and the economy finds its feet again, many people are still on furlough or facing an uncertain employment future and may have to claim support through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

coronavirus jab in Scotland. In what has been a tumultuous year of the pandemic, the discovery of a vaccine sparked hoped across the world and signalled the light at the end of the tunnel.

Scottish Government will be investing money into the provision of Apple iPads, Google Chromebooks, training to develop tech skills and unlimited data for a year. Around 23,000 people will be given new online skills and training to help improve their chances of securing a job or to reduce isolation.

iOS - Android The Scottish Government campaign has been developed in response to Public Health Scotland data that shows around 25 per cent fewer lung cancers are being diagnosed now compared to pre-Covid-19.Dr Jennifer Gibson, Macmillan GP Facilitator for Cancer and Palliative Care, NHS Lanarkshire echoed the campaign call, reminding people that the sooner lung cancer is found, the easier it is to treat.She told Lanarkshire Live: “In Scotland, lung cancer is the most common cancer.

iOS - Android Leading the musical contribution for this year’s event the Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter topped the UK Christian charts last month with his song; When I Found Jesus.A talented classical guitarist he studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.A charity that supports victims of crime is appealing for volunteers in Renfrewshire as part of a new campaign.Victim Support Scotland has launched a new campaign to recruit more than 200 new volunteers, as demand for support volunteers in a variety of roles increases following the lifting of lockdown restrictions.The campaign starts as national Volunteers’ Week 2021, which takes place from June 1-7,

Nicola Sturgeon announced that some council areas in the central belt would remain in Level 2 lockdown due to the rise in cases. It comes as Yousaf and National Clinical Director Professor Jason Leitch said earlier today Scotland is currently in the "foothills" of a third covid-19 wave.

coronavirus advisor has claimed. Professor Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh has urged policymakers to reopen the country cautiously amid concerns over the mutant strain of the virus, reports Glasgow Live.

iOS - Android In 2019, 16,310 children in Scotland were looked after or on the child protection register, 850 of which were from the North Lanarkshire region.

Following a week-long royal visit to Scotland with Prince William, Kate Middleton has thanked the country for it's hospitality with a thank you card that she designed herself.The Duchess of Cambridge, who paid tribute to her three children with a personalised necklace, drew a sketch of Scotland on the postcard.

Rosslyn Chapel’s interactive app has been launched, with the hope that it will inspire more people to visit the landmark now that it has re-opened to visitors..The app offers an immersive virtual experience and a 360° degree panoramic tour for inquisitive guests to explore.There's also a newly designed photo gallery showing some of the most striking features of the chapel, such as the Apprentice Pillar, The Mason’s Pillar and the Green Men.Developed by Scottish company Grizzle & Tan in

Attendance Allowance because they mistakenly believe they will not qualify for the additional benefit or are put off by the claims process. The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that over 1.5 million people are claiming the benefit across the UK, including 143,092 Scots.

East Kilbride who say the debilitating after-effects brought their lives to a standstill.Every adult who has tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland is to be invited to take part in the study into the effects of the virus.Researchers hope to identify how many people continue to be unwell after having the virus.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region The Covid in Scotland Study (CISS) will ask people what their

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter.Three people escaped from a burning building after firebugs torched the front door of a Renfrew home.Detectives are investigating the incident which happened in Western Park Gate, Renfrew at around 3.10am this morning.The reckless yobs made off from the scene and now a manhunt is on to identify the suspects.It's understood no one was injured in the