New cash to help town cope with coronavirus crisis

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

coronavirus crisis is a fall in rough sleepers. Edinburgh-based Very Rev Dr Russell Barr said that getting so many people into hotels and hostels showed that homelessness wasn't 'inevitable'.

Dumfries and Galloway offers stunning sea views and has a population of around 300.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

A Rutherglen business has been “kicked in the teeth” by South Lanarkshire Council after being refused vital funding to help it cope with the coronavirus collapse.

Scotland has recorded just one more coronavirus death and 18 new cases as the nation continues in its quest to reduce transmission of the deadly illness.

West Lothian has backed national calls on the Scottish Government to release extra funds given by Westminster.

An online version of Scottish Opera’s Fever and teaching resources are available to help entertain families and educate children during lockdown.

The mum of a young Scots cancer fighter has praised NHS staff for their "amazing" care during the corronavirus pandemic.

There are no new cases of coronavirus in Dumfries and Galloway.

Scots beer brand  Brewdog  has poked fun at the recent controversy surrounding  Dominic Cummings  with a new beer they've named Barnard Castle Eye Test.

A charity incentive which launched last week aimed at helping Bangladeshi garment factory workers feed their families during the coronavirus pandemic has sold more than 63,870 clothing boxes filled with items from three of the most popular high street fashion retailers.

Council Tax is a payment based on the value of your home and was introduced in Scotland in 1993.

Sick thieves have stolen food parcels and kids toys for vulnerable Scots families and PPE for charity staff in a heartless raid.

A majority of Scots back Nicola Sturgeon and her handling of the coronavirus crisis but have been less convinced by Boris Johnson during the pandemic, a new poll has found.

Coronavirus has changed the lives of millions of people around the world, with the effects of the pandemic predicted to last for many years to come.

By Jake Kanter

Neil Gaiman has apologised after returning to Scotland from New Zealand during the Covid-19 pandemic.