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Burns Night on January 25. How do you hunt haggis safely during the current lockdown restrictions?After the question was posed by whisky writer Blair Bowman on Twitter, Scotland Food and Drink boss James Withers was quick to provide an answer."Haggis hunting is fine, if done locally within your area," James explained.

Made in Chelsea beau Oliver Proudlock in a secret wedding ceremony last month.The couple were previously forced to postpone their big day due to the uncertainties from the coronavirus pandemic.But, Dunblane -born Emma, 29, revealed that the pair finally celebrated their wedding day on December 15.Only 15 guests were allowed to attend the ceremony at St Albans Church in London due to Covid restrictions in England at the time, according to Tatler.Emma shared a series of beautiful snaps from their

independence, according to a new poll. The study conducted on behalf of the pro-independence Scot Goes Pop blog, discovered that 51% of those questioned said Scotland should be independent while 49% said it should not.

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.

Scots cops are hunting a teenage gang over a blaze at a community centre which destroyed clothes, food and playground equipment worth nearly £10,000. Officers believe two white girls and a white boy, all aged either 15 or 16, are responsible for the deliberate fire, which was started at Venchie Children and Young People's Project, in Edinburgh, last night.

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.

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

Dundee, when he spotted the teenager struggling in the water alongside her two Golden Retrievers and a third pooch.The 40-year-old ‘scooted’ over the frozen surface to reach the stricken teenager, who was struggling to stay afloat with the dogs, before smashing the ice around them, Edinburgh Live reports.He managed to safely drag them to the edge of the loch but suffered ice burns and scratches during the dramatic rescue.Chris told how a dog belonging to another woman had sparked the incident

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

falling through ice. The alarm was raised at around 1.35pm on Friday after the dog got into difficulty while being walked at Helix Park in Falkirk.

Glasgow.Outraged onlookers said they were “mind blown” by the scene at Rouken Glen Park in East Renfrewshire.A park goer contacted the Daily Record with concern for the safety children playing on the ice and provided footage of an adult pushing a pram across the pond.The man said: “Today I witnessed parents at Rouken Glen Park letting kids play on the frozen pond.“I even saw infants in prams being pushed around in the centre.“This is mind blowing, why they would risk their lives by doing

Veganuary event, it seems more and more people are embracing plant-based food.

Perth and Kinross remains in lockdown.

coronavirus by rolling out the vaccine from Pittodrie. understands a delegation from NHS Grampian has visited the stadium to assess its suitably as a makeshift hub to help get the jab into the arms of thousands of people across the north east.

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.