New Scottish Child benefit opens for applications next month - how to apply for annual support of up to £520

Geoff Ellis and DF Concerts put together a blueprint to stage live shows that involves securing a superfast, highly accurate and affordable coronavirus test.A pilot gig is expected to take place in eastern Europe in December - but the Scottish Government has issued a statement that may dampen the enthusiasm felt by music lovers after the revelations in the Record on Saturday.The Scottish Government claims testing is only accurate at the exact point of the test being taken and that symptoms may

link.Mark added: “This book will appeal to those who think it is vital to spark the imagination, and to think about sustainability and creating good costumes and things from boxes, eco paint — and imagination.”Tumshie - The Forgotten Halloween Turnip Lantern” is available now from Glasgow publisher Waverley Books for £7.99.

Nova has been named the winner of this year’s Scottish Album Of The Year Award for her debut release ‘Re-Up’.Accepted the £20,000 prize at last night’s ceremony via video link – due to a positive COVID-19 test – she said: “It is such an incredible feeling to have won the 2020 Scottish Album Of The Year Award, just a couple of weeks shy of my 25th birthday! It is so affirming – any doubts that I might have had previously are now out of the window and I’m seriously so excited for the future”.“I’m

Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, and tributes from the entertainment world have poured in for the man renowned for his portrayal of James Bond.Sir Sean, whose family said he died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamas following a long illness, was the first to bring the 007 character to the big screen.He went on to appear in seven of the Bond blockbusters from 1962 to 1983, and his name became synonymous with the spy role.Sir Sean, who was born in Edinburgh, enjoyed an esteemed acting

David, 37, reckons he’ll win – because he has the same cool head he had to beat the others in the tent last year. David, from Whitby, said: “My money is on Peter, as although he’s young, he seems like he has a very mature baking head on his shoulders.

Sean Connery had nothing to do with Donald Trump gaining permission to build a golf course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, despite the U.S. leader’s claims.

coronavirus "amnesty" on Christmas day has been shot down by Scotland's deputy chief medical officer. Dr Nicola Steedman was responding to Bishop John Keenan's proposal, which he had likened to a legendary ceasefire in the First World War trenches.

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International Scottish Gin Day arrives on Saturday (October 24), and though many of us won't be able to make the pub, there's still plenty of ways to celebrate at home.From trying out new Scottish gins to making your own mixed drinks you'll be able to enjoy the ISGD2020 fun. Even better these simple, fun and easy-to-make cocktails from Jamie Shields at the Summerhall Drinks Lab will turn even beginners into pros.

Fire officers attending a meeting of the council’s Services for the Community Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel (PDSP) earlier that afternoon heard concerns about the deadline from both council leader, Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick and John Sives from the Joint Forum of Community Councils.After the delay was announced, Councillor Fitzpatrick welcomed it but added: “How are they going to do this for every house in Scotland in the next 15 months. It has been poorly thought through.

universities could work from home after Christmas instead of returning to halls of residence in a bid to reduce the spread of Covid. SNP ministers will urge higher education institutions to offer more remote learning after a wave of infections spread through student accommodation in September.

tax bills over the next 20 years.Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie has said the “staggering” proposals will result in charges for some households doubling.It comes after a report from the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) was published earlier this month in a bid to pay for £1billion of improvements to an ageing Victorian infrastructure.The body sets the boundaries for the amount Scottish Water can add to council tax bills each year.Baillie said: “The water regulator has now confirmed

Scottish Government has announced. A further 1,433 Scots have also tested positive for the deadly virus as cases continue to rise across the country.

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser to express concern that people were being given insufficient time and information to arrange the fitting of £220 of new safety equipment in little over three months.Alex Neil, the Airdrie & Shotts MSP, was also among those campaigning for an extension to the original deadline of February 1 2021, saying the original “notice being given to homeowners is too little, too late” – and also says financial help should be made available for the work.Sign up for the new

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA new tiered set of lockdown restrictions could come into force across Scotland by November 2.First Minister Nicola Stugeon today confirmed she will meet party leaders to discuss latest thinking on a new strategy.A draft strategic document is set to be published by the Scottish Government later this week.It will include a review of the current testing system, support for businesses and the various

Star Wars movie is to take place in the Highlands.A crew will be flying in to Scotland to capture shots of the snow-capped mountains and scenic views.Work will begin in December and is expected to last three days.Plot details of the upcoming movie are being kept under wraps, but New Zealander Taika Waititi will direct the film.He will also co-write with Krysty Wilson-Cairns, who helped script the Oscar-nominated 1917 and Edgar Wright’s upcoming movie Last Night In Soho.A source said: “It’s great

Christmas decorations and begin filling our homes with festive feels. But while many are looking forward to putting up the tree and buying new baubles and sparkly trinkets to make it extra special this year, there’s a group of people out there filled with fear at the prospect of what might happen once it’s up.

Christmas menu - which features a range of traditional classics to new vegan alternatives. The high street’s 2020 offering of its festive range will be available to Scots customers from Tuesday, November 3.

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