An East Kilbride mum has backed charity pleas for vital support during the pandemic

Covid treatments has been recognised as one of the best in her field after being rejected from university eight times. Holly Keir thought an undergraduate degree would be impossible after going through two rounds of UCAS applications and receiving numerous rejections.

“However, the decision is not one for the Scottish Government to take – it is rightly taken independently by the Lord President. We have increased funding for victims organisations.“I know that Finlay Carson has a long-standing interest in the court in Dumfries.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Stirling’s future steps out of lockdown have been outlined, with the region’s frozen hospitality sector on track for a possible April restart.The latest routemap laid out by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reveals plans to return Scotland to the previous levels system by the end of April.The changes come on the back of positivity regarding case numbers across Scotland, as well as the successful rollout of the

fundraiser has been launched in a bid to save a Scots mum battling cancer as she desperately fights for her life.Rachel Kennedy was given months to live after her stage three cervical cancer spread to both her lungs.Well wishers are now rallying round the brave 32-year-old to fund potentially life-saving treatment.The single West Lothian mum-of-two thought she was perfectly healthy until she started experiencing abnormal bleeding.She was then given the shock cancer diagnoses in November 2020

East Lothian.Officers swooped on the property in Letham Mains in Haddington yesterday morning.They executed a drugs warrant under what police have dubbed 'Operation Juneau'.A 50-year-old man was arrested in relation to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 offences.East Lothian Community Action Team cops along with local Community Officers attended at the address and seized a number of mature cannabis plants worth £3200.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 50-year-old man will be charged and reported

East Kilbride to share their opinions on the use of Body Worn Video (BWV) by armed police officers.BWV has been shown to have a positive impact on the safety of the public and the officers wearing it, and all other armed police units in the UK are currently deployed with cameras.The introduction of BWV will bring Police Scotland in line with these other forces and ensure best practice and evidence as well as increased transparency and accountability at incidents.The online survey, which opened

Outlander star Sam Heughan's fans were left baffled after he found an unidentified sea creature during the making of his documentary Men In Kilts.Sam picked up the flesh coloured blob while he was fishing for the new series and took one look at it before having to throw it back into the sea in disgust.The Scots born actor said: "Oh my god. What is that? that's disgusting.

link!It is anticipated that the results of the university study survey and subsequent recommendations for mental health support within universities will be available later this year.Universities Scotland, Colleges Scotland is a partner in the project along with funders The Robertson Trust.Participants will be offered the chance to be entered into a prize draw, with three students at each university winning a share of £200.

Isle of Ulva in the Inner Hebrides in April this year.The couple fell in love with the idyllic spot following a trip back in 2019 and like many holidaymakers, they often fantasised about packing up and relocating.However, they never dreamed these plans would ever become a reality, until Mark’s mum spotted an advert looking for new owners.Mark explained: “It popped up on my mum’s phone about the sale and looking for new tenants.“She sent it to me as a joke almost, but then we applied.“It was a

Ayrshire man have appealed for information on his whereabouts as it nears eight weeks since his disappearance. Jackson Mason was last seen between 4pm and 4.30pm on Saturday, December 19 near the Fenwick Hotel in East Ayrshire – close to the M77.

East Kilbride Post Office has been given a reprieve.The Westwood Square branch – which is operated by SPAR – had been due to close at the end of the month.While the SPAR store was to remain open they had decided not to continue to run the Post Office.However, following discussions the PO say a decision by SPAR Scotland to withdraw from operating 18 Post Office branches – including Westwood – has been put on hold for now.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new Lanarkshire

over six foot of snow as the 'Beast from the East 2' continues to wreak havoc across Scotland.Ramage Contractors headed out in tractors to clear the roads following blizzards in Aberdeenshire.Dramatic footage shows workers from the family run firm driving through the white stuff at Cabrach in Moray yesterday.In a post on Facebook bosses at the firm posted the footage with the caption: "Not the best quality of pictures but you could say the same for the weather."Locals quickly hailed the group as

Met Office issued an amber snow warning for parts of Scotland on Saturday as a freezing blast sweeps across the country.

BBC meteorologist Matt Taylor has predicted that large parts of the north of the UK may see “substantial and disruptive snow” over the coming days. The Met Office has already issued a yellow weather warning for the white stuff to land in many parts of Scotland from Monday.

East Kilbride Community Growth Area (EKCGA) has taken a step forward As part of a detailed planning application Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has submitted an Approval of Matters specified in Conditions (MSC) application to South Lanarkshire Council.

East Kilbride.ASOS – whose largest ­stakeholder is Scotland’s richest man, Anders Holch Povlsen – announced the deal to save Sir Philip Green’s Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands at 7am.At 7.45am, the online retailer sent out a tweet welcoming Topshop and Topman to “the ASOS family”.Then, at around 9am,administators Deloitte told about 2500 staff at 70 remaining Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge stores they would not be part of the acquisition.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up