Beast from the East could return to Scotland next week, forecasters warn

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Health bosses have conceded there will be no action on a new medical centre until after the election.It’s another bitter pill for the community of Bishopton, claims Tory candidate Julie Pirone.She spoke of being astounded at the perpetual stalling in giving the village a fit-for-purpose health centre.Jane Grant, the chief executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, confirmed it will be June before any light

link!“We’re keen to hear from anyone interested in getting on board to help take this vision forward.”Work is expected to start on the project in April, with the new hub open by the end of the year.This year the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund has awarded £24.1 million to 26 new projects in disadvantaged and remote communities around Scotland to support regeneration and employment projects.

Isaac Corrie confirmed that a body discovered in woodland near Twynholm, Dumfries and Galloway at 4.05am on Friday morning was the missing 20-year-old. He had last been seen in Manse Road, Kirkcudbright around 4pm on Thursday, 18 February.There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.His family has been informed.

Home Bargains store opened its doors this week - complete with a garden centre and a giant alcohol section. The new store opened its doors in Irvine's Riverway Retail Park - just four doors down from its previous home, but three times the size.

budget update for the year ahead.The measures were announced after it became clear how much money Holyrood would get from additional spending by the UK Government.Three months of rate relief had been outlined in the annual budget, leading to calls for an extension and for the same support to be given to the media.Tories said it was a welcome “U-turn”.Forbes said: “When I presented our budget last month I guaranteed to extend non-domestic rates relief further if I was given the necessary

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for around 12.6 million people across the UK, including 981,399 Scots. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.

died in prison.Alistair Findlay, 61, passed away on Friday after taking ill at Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow.He was two years into a life sentence with a minimum of four-and-a-half years.It’s understood Findlay - described by cops as an “odious individual” - died of natural causes.A Scottish Prison Service spokesman said: “We can confirm that there was a death in custody at HMP Barlinnie.“It’s likely that a fatal accident inquiry will take place in due course.”Findlay was jailed in June 2019 after

coronavirus vaccine - with the huge number of pensioners getting the jab. The latest Scottish Government data shows that 1,113,625 have been vaccinated with the first part of the Covid vaccine as of 8.30am today.

link!The family have fundraised for SBHS in the past.

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.

snow could blanket Scotland over a 24 hour period next week as the early year cold snap continues. Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for southern Scotland from midnight on Tuesday, February 2.

link.And the judging panel was led by Pat Chapman, editor of the Cobra Good Curry Guide. He said: “Mushtaqs’ brand of healthy and authentic Indian food was very well received by the judging panel.“Their focus is on taste and simplicity, and the quality of ingredients really shone through.“The volume of fresh food output at Mushtaqs, which is Britain’s biggest takeaway, is unrivalled anywhere in Great Britain.

Boris Johnson makes a pitstop visit to Scotland tomorrow to boast of a list of benefits the Union brings in the fight against coronavirus.

Valentine’s Day classic, but unless the time is taken to shop around romantic Scots could be paying prices up to 221 per cent higher than the cheapest bouquet.  Research from savings website, VoucherCodes.co.uk, analysed the cost of a bunch of 12 red roses sold online to find the retailer providing the most value for money.  Of the retailers studied, BloomPost.co.uk offers the best value dozen at only £14.95 or £1.25 per single rose.