Listen to Trivium’s Matt Heafy flip ‘Wellerman’ sea shanty into a heavy metal anthem

link!“I’m as confident as I can be that the indicative, staged, timetable that I have set out today - from now, until late April when the economy will start to substantially re-open - is a reasonable one.“In mid March, when we have made further progress on vaccines and have greater understanding of the impact of the initial school return, I hope we can set out more detail of further re-opening over April, May and into the summer.”

London -- The long forgotten sea shanty has been enjoying a renaissance on social media and is now moving into popular music with two U.K. artists landing record deals, following their online performances.Scottish postman Nathan Evans and Bristol folk band The Longest Johns signed record deals last week, with Evans even securing a No.1 record in the U.K.

Anton Danyluk and his bottom shaving mum Sherie Ann have launched a new podcast called What's The Crack? Sherie Ann, from Airdrie, went viral on social media after her appearance on ITV2's Aftersun following gym owner Anton's progress on Love Island 2019.The Love Island Scot shocked viewers after revealing his mum shaved his bum before appearing on the hit dating show.The pair, whose relationship has been dubbed 'weird' by some promise to talk life, trials and tribulations around their

the regulations and encourage people to do the right thing. “They are responding to reports of members of the public breaking the restrictions and business premises, particularly gyms and hairdressers, who are not exempt from the restrictions, remaining open or being operated from home addresses.“Police Scotland take these matters seriously and will continue to do so.

coronavirus cases remains high across the country. The latest data released by Public Health Scotland shows that 9,142 positive cases of covid were recorded across the country in the week between January 18 to 24.

Forth Bridge in Scotland. The actress is in the country filming the third follow-up to her successful Netflix movie, The Princess Switch.

police officer  claims lives are being put at risk after he and a colleague were called out to more than 80 homes for coronavirus rule breaches. He says they were forced to mix with  Covid rule-breakers  including dental and optician workers who were flouting lockdown regulations at the weekend.

pandemic continued to grow with record numbers of infections and deaths approaching 100,000 in the UK since the first outbreak. Most of Scotland is in the top tier of restrictions and schools are closed to the majority of children until at least the middle of February.

100-year-old woman is being removed from a care home after her family could no longer bear to see her “fade away”.Doreen Tilly’s great-granddaughter, Sonia Dixon, said she had no other option but to take her out of the facility, which has been in lockdown for 10 months.Sonia, 37, launched a furious attack on the Scottish Government’s “complete and utter failure” to end the elderly’s suffering during the Covid-19 outbreak.She told how Doreen was “full of life” when she celebrated her 100th

Kilwinning in a bid to help families through lockdown.Woodwynd 's Wee Shoap aims to bridge the gap between more expensive supermarkets and food banks by offering 'friendly, dignified and affordable food support for families and residents.'For just £3 a visit, residents will be able to snap up a choice of food, including fresh produce and personal hygeine products, up to the value of £15.The venture, which opens at Woodwynd Hall on Monday, January 25, is the brainchild of community group ACES

Daily Record reported this morning that painters carried out work in the A-listed building in Edinburgh despite the ban by her own Government.

Nicola Sturgeon’s official ­residence despite the ban by her own Government. A whistleblower told how a squad was sent into Bute House in Edinburgh for several days last week.

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.

Netflix. Following the glamorous lives of the Bridgerton family, viewers have become entranced by the decadent lifestyles and glamorous locations portrayed in the show.

First Minister will meet with members of her Cabinet this morning before making a statement in the Scottish Parliament around 2pm.

First Minister will meet with members of her Cabinet this morning before making a statement in the Scottish Parliament around 2pm.The SNP leader is not expected to impose more lockdown rules but is likely to give more detail on how long current restrictions will have to remain in place.Speaking at her regular media briefing yesterday, she said: “We will look at the latest data and come to a view on where we are and whether we need to extend the lockdown restrictions to further suppress the

direct to your inboxLarge parties and car meet-ups were broken up over the weekend as police forces across the UK issued fines to people breaching lockdown rules.A pair who drove more than 200 miles from Scotland to Wales to visit friends, dozens of party-goers across Greater Manchester and a group having a party in a garden shed were among those caught by officers.Two motorists were reported by North Wales Police in Anglesey after driving from Scotland to visit friends.They were found to be

Ayrshire.Stuart Smith, from Mossblown, created the Facebook page ‘Live Around The World With Stu & Co’ to showcase Scotland with the rest of the world.The 32-year-old created the page – which has almost 5000 followers – as a welcoming distraction on the back of two family bereavements in 2019.And he hopes with another lockdown more people can enjoy his travels virtually and create a future must visit list when restrictions are lifted.Stuart said: “It’s just a way of connecting people from all