Kirkcudbright nurse named best in Scotland at Scottish Health Awards

mansion in Spain.They want to sell off the luxury Marbella property owned by the dad of controversial businessman Gregory King, whose hedge fund collapsed with alleged debts totalling £120million.Ex-bookmaker Hugh, 79, admitted the hilltop villa in the La Zabaleta area was purchased with cash he’d been given by his son.But solicitors acting for Gregory King’s trustees have argued that the funds used to buy the house were “part of an unlawful diversion of funds” from businesses linked to his firm

Amy Macdonald has been named as the final ambassador this year’s Independent Venue Week, representing Scotland.Last month saw Arlo Parks announced as the England ambassador for the eighth edition of the annual seven-day celebration of independent music venues around the UK (taking place from January 25 to 31), before Super Furry Animals’ legend Gruff Rhys was confirmed yesterday to be representing Wales and rising alternative hip-hop artist and songwriter Jordan Adetunji was named as the

James English has been involved in an online bust-up with notorious ex-gangster Darren Gee.The pair, who were previously friends, came head to head after a disagreement which has lead to a series of videos circulating online of the pair having a go at each other.Darren Gee was jailed for 18 years after he was found guilty of organising the murder of David Regan - a crime which formed part of the violent north Liverpool gang war that claimed several lives in 2004.Previously, Darren appeared on

snow fell overnight across the country. Last night temperatures dropped to zero and a low-lying mist was spotted across Glasgow and the west.It follows reports that Scotland is set to be hit by Beast from the East 2021 with snow and ice set to plague the UK.The Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning for Scotland for snow and ice that will last from 3pm to midnight.

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

Here are the best deals we've spotted so far this month.Department store John Lewis is having a huge winter sale with up to 50% off clothing, home, toys and much more.While John Lewis stores in Scotland are closed, customers can still order online for home delivery or click and collect from the store or a branch of Waitrose.

drinkers planning to take part this year, according to Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind the initiative.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.Scotland has been entered back into tough new lockdown restrictions with orders for people to stay at home and only leave for essential purposes.As usual, many Scots faced the grim news with their trademark humour, and thankfully Scottish Twitter has been on hand to offer a bit of light relief.Telling us what the First Minister was really thinking. How you really

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

Read More About: A 27-year-old woman has been charged in connection with Darren's death.An 18-year-old man has been charged with assault while a 21-year-old man has been released without charge.A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed two people had been charged.They added: “The woman and man are expected to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Tuesday, January 5.“There will be a police presence in the local area and enquiries are continuing.”Anyone with information which may help police with the

winter could be Scotland's coldest on record amid fears there could be a return of the Beast from the East. Coral slashed the odds on the country seeing its chilliest winter temperatures to date.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAyrshire has recorded a record-breaking 225 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours.It's the largest single-day rise in cases since the pandemic arrived in the region in March.A further seven Covid deaths have also been recorded in the area, new Scottish Government figures show.Three were recorded in South Ayrshire and two apiece in North and East Ayrshire.There are now 162 people battling

nurse who became infatuated with a patient and tried to strike up a sexual relationship with him has been struck off. Anita Watson was caught kissing the man in the garden of a hospital and would spend her break time alone with him in his room.

Strathaven FTPT, Lucy Dawson and Alan Clark, are fearing a difficult January after Scotland was hit with a tier 4 sucker punch on Boxing Day. Usually a time they would expect to be inundated with clients, new and old, many gyms – including big hitting chains – are in the same boat and feeling the pinch brought on by coronavirus restrictions.