Aberdeen council leader accuses Scottish Government of 'central belt bias'

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link.“To give just one example of this work, the committee will hear about the fantastic progress being made, with the help of Scottish Government funding, to reduce the carbon footprint of our vehicles by the introduction of more electric vehicles.

Perthshire town could be made to use a council office as Police Scotland looks to slash costs.

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coronavirus cases, Willie Rennie has said.The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader said details on case numbers would help people who are shielding make informed decisions about their outings.He called for "microscopic detail", while still maintaining patient confidentiality.Current health board breakdowns of coronavirus statistics are not specific enough, he said.Rennie said: "It's clear that this virus is going to overshadow daily life in Scotland for many more months."Local flare-ups and

Lanarkshire, additional restrictions have been placed on residents.

Scottish Government has announced.It means those living in the area should not invite anyone into their homes or visit other people else for an indoor meeting.Nicola Sturgeon described the move as "regrettable" but said it was required to slow down the spread of the virus across the country.More than one million Scots in the west of the country are now living under a form of temporary lockdown, with local restrictions due to be reviewed by the end of next week.Pubs, restaurants and other

coronavirus.The £15million fund forms almost half of the £31.5m funding for culture announced last month by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.According to an official release, the funding aims to protect jobs in the cultural sector, alongside organisations that are threatened with insolvency in the near future.Ahead of applications opening on Thursday 17 September, the eligibility criteria and guidelines for applying to the fund have also been published.Culture Organisations and Venues

vaginal mesh surgery. Missouri-based Dr Dionysios Veronikis had previously offered to cross the Atlantic to perform complex mesh removal operations on women.

Susan Aitken took to social media to state that she was following guidelines when out with three colleagues in the city last Friday night, despite it 'appearing' that she was not. Scottish Government guidelines demand groups meeting in bars and restaurants do not include members of more than three households.

Alex Salmond has said he could go back to court to help retrieve key documents for the Holyrood inquiry into the Government’s bungled sexual misconduct investigation. David McKie told the Scottish Parliament committee Salmond is willing to try to access information that is not being handed over by Nicola Sturgeon ’s Government.

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

Aberdeen. Cops were called to the city's Back Hilton Road last night amid reports of a disturbance.

has written an open letter for parents with answers about when children need to be tested for coronavirus. He said that it is common for colds and similar viral infections to circulate in schools after a long break.

Hibs and the player will now isolate for 10 days after advice from the Scottish FA and Scottish Government. That means the player will be unavailable for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership clash with Aberdeen at Easter Road, which goes ahead as planned.

coronavirus restrictions. Cheerz, on the city's Exchange Street, has issued a statement saying that rules on not playing music had 'completely changed the atmosphere'.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Council tenants in Wishaw and surrounding areas will soon be receiving letters from the local authority as it recommences electrical safety testing in homes.The appointment letters are going out to more than 7000 tenants across North Lanarkshire now due their five-yearly safety checks.Following the Scottish Government’s Phase Three announcement, North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) is expanding the range

jobs crisis.The former PM said Boris Johnson is "blissfully unaware" of the need to reach out to devolved administrations.

social distance rules in a pub - while telling others to follow the guidance.He was enjoying a pint in Aberdeen which has only just come out of lockdown following an outbreak linked to pubs.Bowie had urged locals not to "let Aberdeen down again".In his picture, on Instagram, he is sitting close to two other men.The post adds: “Great to be  back in Aberdeen pub … sadly spoilt by the company of these two. Let’s not let Aberdeen down again.

murder after a block of flats in Aberdeen was set on fire. The blaze ripped through the building in Printfield Terrace in the Hilton area of the city on Sunday, July 26.