Broadband boom for Scottish islands and hard to reach communities

covid antibody tests with nearly 100% accuracy and which can detect variants are being cited as a "game changer" for the global response to the pandemic. The new tests can detect antibody responses to infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus with more than 98% accuracy, compared to the current rate of 60-93% and hoped to be rolled out on the NHS.

A popular Scottish brewery has teamed up with LGBTQ+ rights charity, Stonewall, to celebrate diversity with a new beer launch.As part of Pride month in June, Cold Town Brewery in central Edinburgh has just released a new limited edition ‘Proud as Helles’ lager for National Beer Day (June 12).The brewing team say the special beer is part of its ongoing support for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people across the UK.In addition to raising awareness with the beer, which comes in Pride Flag packaging,

financial support if they are struggling to meet accommodation and other costs.Backed by £20 million of new funding, students in financial hardship can apply directly to their college or university’sCoronavirus Discretionary Fund.Students have reported that they are facing financial challenges, unlike last year when furlough from part time jobs, living in family homes or spending significantly less due to lockdown created some stability.This summer despite the release from lockdown many are

Scottish Government has reported no deaths from coronavirus with 1,036 new cases of the virus overnight. The latest figures released this afternoon reveal there are currently 132 people being treated in hospital for the virus with 13 in ICU.

Perthshire, just after 11pm on Friday evening when the much loved tourist attraction went up in flames. Devastated locals watched on when the living history museum burnt as it was engulfed in flames.

iOS - Android Planning and building standards manager Tony Finn said: "The proposals represent an amendment to a previous consent that was issued by the Scottish Government in 2018."That involved the erection of 17 turbines at a height of 132m.

Police in the Scottish Borders are investigating the loss of over £220,000 to scammers as they urge members of the public to be vigilant.

Perthshire, just after 11pm last night when a huge fire broke out. Footage of the incident shows the wooden building - a recreated Iron Age house - consumed by flames on Friday evening as horrified locals watched the tourist attraction burn.

World Gin Day on June 12 which means it is the perfect excuse to have a wee Gin and Tonic (or two). This global celebration of gin is held on the second Saturday of June annually, created by top spirits blogger Emma Stokes, AKA Gin Monkey, it's been running since 2009.

Harrison Ford delighted film buffs in the Borders by arriving on the set of the new Indiana Jones movie - moments before security forced crowds watching the action from a nearby vantage point to disperse. Around 60 people waited patiently trying to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood A-lister shoot scenes at Leaderfoot viaduct from a neighbouring road bridge over the River Tweed.

Scots chef came up with the concoction online. And telly chef Gordon who is from Johnstone lapsed into his Scottish accent as he urged 'Right wee man - call the doctor.' Chef Chris Batt showed off his 'full Scottish breakfast pizza' on Tik Tok and topped his dough with some tinned baked beans.Next up he added, sausages, smoked bacon, tattie scone cooked only in butter and haggis and eggs.He then added cheese.As he put it in to the large pizza oven he said: "Look at the state of this man.

“We’d certainly work with a university again if we got the right project - a great experience.”Interface is funded by the Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

iOS - Android Centre manager Gillian Boyle told Lanarkshire Live : "We’re always busy at the centre and have a lot of hungry mouths to feed. “We are appealing for donations of essential food for the dogs in our care.“We are in need of IAMS Small/Medium Breed dry dog food and Arden Grange Mini Adult dry dog food.

investigated, claim wildlife charity chiefs. Two lionesses, an antelope, a lemur and a monkey died at the Stirling tourist attraction between 2016 and 2020.

Tennent's have joined the lineup for Lidl’s Scottish Larder, which hits the shelves this week.

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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.

who quit Nicola Sturgeon's party to join Alex Salmond's Alba in March, said both parties were in no rush to ask the electorate the big constitutional question. The SNP leader has said she won't call a referendum until after the pandemic has ended but has made it clear she wants to see such a vote before the end of Holyrood's current five year term.

First Minister will address MSPs at Holyrood as cases continue to rise across parts of the country. It comes as Scotland marks six months since the Covid-19 vaccination programme was rolled out.