Dumbarton support worker narrowly misses out on national health award

coronavirus” by encouraging their staff to broadcast from office studios.Robin Galloway contacted the Record after penning an open letter to Scottish radio.The Pure Radio presenter said yesterday: “It pains me to be that person but I’m unable to keep counsel any longer.“Nearly every radio station in Scotland is promoting the spread of coronavirus by encouraging their staff to attend their studios.

Scottish Government has been accused by a Treasury minister of deliberately ignoring the financial coronavirus support it has received amid demands for more money to be released. Holyrood Finance Secretary Kate Forbes publicly called for the UK Government to release £21.3 billion of its financial reserves, an estimated £1.7 billion of which would come to Scotland.

Covid-19. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned the situation is "extremely serious" and action must be taken to halt the rapidly spreading new strain.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie has become the interim leader of Scottish Labour.Richard Leonard stepped down as leader this afternoon saying he felt it was the right decision for himself and the party.The Central Scotland MSP visited the Vale of Leven Hospital in March, just before lockdown where he threw his support behind the GP out-of-hours unit.The following month, Jackie was named new deputy leader of

prepayment meters to avoid being disconnected.The cash will also help people who rely on solid fuel to stay warm, often in remote areas.It's part of a larger winter funding package announced by the Scottish Government in November aimed at people on lower incomes and children at risk of being homeless.Matthew Cole, chair of trustees at Fuel Bank Foundation, said the emergency cash comes just as people feel the pinch from increased winter fuel costs and the coronavirus pandemic."Tighter Covid-19

Marilyn Monroe lookalike has revealed how she transformed herself into the spitting image of her Hollywood idol. Jasmine Chiswell, from Carluke, Lanarkshire, is a dead-ringer for the A-list actress and has taken social media by storm with her 1950s pin-up style after moving to Los Angeles.

Fiddle Rock in Portknockie, Moray. Think you’ve got a winning entry of your own?All you need to do to submit your favourite photo is fill out the form below to send it across and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win.

Jilly Isabella celebrating her 26th in lockdown, this year was no exception. Jilly Cross, also known as Jilly Isabella, shared a series of snaps on her Instagram page showing the thoughtful lengths her Hearts star boyfriend Andy Halliday went to to make her lockdown birthday extra special.

taxi driver begging for support from the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council after making just £18.60 in an eight-and-a-half hour shift.Harry McKean says his livelihood is on the line amid the latest coronavirus lockdown.In a video shared by Unite union, Harry said he'd have to have a serious conversation with his wife about handing the taxi back and finding an 'unlikely' new job.He slammed the lack of financial aid taxi drivers 'needed last year and even more now', reports Glasgow

schools will be closed for the entire of January as part of the new lockdown imposed across the country. Most pupils were scheduled to return to schools on the already-delayed date of January 18 after the winter break.

lockdown measures.

Neil Lennon will see out the season at Parkhead, a report has claimed. The under-fire manager managed to steady the ship after a horror run of just two wins in 12 games.

Mrs Brown's Boys is set for more legal drama as a second star allegedly prepares to sue after being sacked from the popular sitcom.Damien McKiernan, 54, who played Rory Brown, is taking legal action over claims of unfair dismissal, bullying and discrimination, The Daily Star Sunday reports.The actor, who left the show in autumn, is the second star in a week to launch a lawsuit against the show's creator and lead actor Brendan O'Carroll who plays Agnes Brown.Scottish actor Gary Hollywood, 41, who

Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow was nationalised last year after it collapsed into administration, but Scottish ministers were struggling with the same problem 15 years ago.In the newly released minutes of a cabinet meeting on June 1 of that year, the controversy over the awarding of a contract for fishery protection vessels and a CalMac ferry to a Polish yard was discussed.Losing out on the contract prompted Ferguson to lay off 100 members of staff.Speaking two months before the awarding of the

Police have warned they will use their powers to break up Hogmanay parties. Cops are urging Scots to "do the right thing" this New Year's Eve and stay at home to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Experts are calling on Scots to wear face masks even when outside to try to limit the highly infectious new strain of coronavirus.Professor Mike Griffin, President of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, stated that the extra precaution is needed to help stop the NHS becoming 'overwhelmed'.He added that it 'would be crazy' not to do everything in our power to try to reduce infections during the winter.Mr

Billy Connolly is set to wrap up his career with a final one-off documentary exploring his long and difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease.The Scottish star began treatment for the illness in September 2013 after previously acknowledging he was starting to forget his lines during his live shows.MORE: 16 celebrities you'd be surprised to know have health battlesIn 2019, Billy opened up about his struggle with the illness, and how his diagnosis made him stop performing in an interview with

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserHugh Hill of the Simon Community Scotland said: “Scottish winters are absolutely freezing and we often just don’t have enough socks to go round.“We’re so pleased that Aldi has launched this initiative and we’re so grateful to them and their customers for helping to keep the people we support warm this winter.”  Aldi is also donating £250 to each of the three chosen charities.