East Ayrshire Council's new chief executive aims to help those hit hardest by Covid pandemic

R Kelly’s trial in New York has been pushed back to August, as the COVID pandemic continues to impact on court proceedings. The judge overseeing the case said yesterday that it was now clear that conducting a jury trial in April was “not realistic at all”, according to the Chicago Tribune.The already delayed trial was set to begin on 7 Apr, and now has its start scheduled for 9 Aug.

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reports. A government minister said 80,000 people in the affected areas must "think carefully" before doing anything outside of their home - even if it is currently allowed under England's coronavirus lockdown rules.

Perthshire Advertiser she played a big part in bringing home the Stone of Destiny - the focal point of the £26.5 million transformation of Perth City Hall - “making Perth and Kinross an even better place to live and work.” Mrs Reid will take up her new role as chief executive of NHS Education for Scotland (NES) on Monday, February 1.Cllr Lyle said: “I worked closely with Karen and was impressed by both her vision and her hard work.

Dave East released his latest track earlier this week, the AraabMuzik-produced ‘Mercedes Talk’.‘Mercedes Talk’ is East’s second release of 2021, following on from ‘No Lucc’, the latest track dropped as part of the rapper’s ‘East Mix’ series. It is also East’s first release since his music surpassed 1billion global streams.East shared an accompanying music video for his new single, which follows the rapper and his entourage in a handful of urban locations.

North Ayrshire Council leader Joe Cullinane has shown off his dramatic weight loss and revealed how lockdown helped change his life for the better.The 34-year-old said ditching quick lunches and easy dinners – and taking up running – had helped him drop below 13 stone for the first time since his university days.The Labour politician, council leader since 2016, decided to go on a self-imposed health kick after several 'crazy' months of working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic.He took

East Ayrshire have taken place in one part of Kilmarnock and in the Doon Valley South area.Tragically, 17 people have died after contracting coronavirus in Kilmarnock’s Altonhill North and Onthank neighbourhood.And 17 residents also lost their lives to the virus in the Doon Valley South communities of Dalmellington and Bellsbank.There were no deaths involving COVID-19 in Galston and Newmilns, according to National Records of Scotland (NRS) data.The number of coronavirus-connected fatalities have

Perth and Kinross Council is seeking a new chief executive. The successful applicant will be paid a six-figure sum to take the helm of the local authority.The vacancy has arisen following the current chief executive’s appointment as the new chief executive of NHS Education for Scotland (NES).

coronavirus recovery efforts as the pandemic continues.The 2022 event, which was first touted under Theresa May’s government, is described as a showcase for “the UK’s unique strengths in creativity and innovation” after leaving the European Union – with comparisons to the 1951 Festival of Britain.While critics have consistently questioned the estimated £120m cost of the festival, planning took a step forward last year when organisers called for “daring, new and popular” ideas that will unite the

Ayrshire detective has ditched his life of snaring rapists and murders to help African people defend themselves from violent gangs.

South Ayrshire will see the successful candidate "drive transformational change" in children's services.A job ad posted on the local authority's website shows the 21-hours-a-week post carrying a salary of up to £36,868 per year.The Grade 5/Level 16 post has an hourly rate of between £32.67 and £33.67.The position, based at Ayr's County Buildings, will also oversee children's services planning.South Ayrshire Council says the position was evaluated to determine the wage made available but critics

South Ayrshire council says the move will ensure investment in properties and equates to £1.50 per week for most residents. It vows to spruce up 3,050 homes internally over the next five years.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterSick days dropped at East Ayrshire Council during the pandemic.Between April 1 and October 11, 2020, the number of days taken off work per employee was three on average.

Rutherglen Academy, is optimistic that there will be a change by next year and that he will be able to get back out in front of his fans. His Voices and Visions tour will be mark the 40th anniversary of two of Ultravox’s most celebrated releases, Rage In Eden and Quartet.Midge explained: “‘I can’t begin to tell you how great it feels to be back out touring after the uncertainty of the past two years.

A major moment for Michael Douglas! The actor met his 1-month-old grandson on Tuesday, January 19, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

East Kilbride is expanding, creating 10 new jobs. Due to an increase in demand for care at home, Cera Care has announced the posts for support workers as it expands its business in South Lanarkshire.

North Ayrshire Council have been revealed.The vast majority (70 per cent) of performance goals were on target between April 2019 to April 2020.But 22 per cent of targets have been judged as “significantly adrift.” Another seven per cent were described as “slightly adrift.”The missed targets include not enough council money being spent with local businesses. About 20 per cent of council procurement cash went to local enterprises in the financial year 2019 to 2020.

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