NHS Chief Exec opens up about about the reality of the pandemic

Perthshire -based chef is hoping to bring an initiative to raise awareness of suicide to Scotland. Denise Eccles will take part in her own ‘Darkness Into Light’ walk next month from her Bankfoot home to Dunkeld and back again.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSky Italia executive Nicola Maccanico is stepping down from his post at the Comcast-owned pay-TV to become managing director of Italy’s Istituto Luce-Cinecittà, the state film entity that operates Rome’s expanding Cinecittà Studios.Maccanico’s sudden career move comes as Italy’s Culture Minister Enrico Franceschini is implementing an ambitious relaunch of the iconic studios.

coronavirus Hancock turned the tables on SNP MP Dave Doogan who asked the Health Secretary if he would match the SNP’s commitment to increase health spending by 20 per cent “to truly build back better”? First Minister Nicola Sturgeon committed the SNP to a four per cent increase in NHS spending for each of the next five years if returned to office.

Lanarkshire were sent to private hospitals during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic than the rest of Scotland combined.

Douglas Ross claimed Scotland cannot rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic until the "threat" of a second referendum is removed. The Tory MP claimed today that Nicola Sturgeon would "wreck" the economy if she persisted with plans for an IndyRef2 while society was still grappling with the impact of covid.

Nick Nairn says Scottish hospitality has received a new blow from the latest government plans.Nick, who already faced a traumatic lockdown after his Cook School was flooded, said the new social distancing regulations could sound the death knell for some businesses in the trade.He said: "Everyone in Scottish hospitality planning to open on 26th needs to read @scotgov draft regs on distancing.

Aroma Coffee & Kitchen - who are based on Stewarton Street - are known for their cool and quirky options.They posted their latest invention on Facebook showing both a Celtic and a Rangers crest on top of a frothy coffee.In the post, they said: "Have a great old firm day, remember it’s only a game enjoy."Many customers were loving it.One said: "Well we will have a couple, can you do it with tea?"Another added: "These are fab."While others commented with green and blue heart emojis.The cafe

Glasgow cafe’s Line of Duty themed biscuits have become a sell-out smash. Brooklyn Cafe in the city’s southside has created a series of sweet treats containing quotes and terms used in the cop drama.

social media this morning to make the announcement that she will be heading for her first dose of the vaccine. It's going to be a busy day for Sturgeon as she's set to announce the SNP's Scottish Parliament election manifesto this morning at 11am.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAmazon Prime Video this month launched the local version of its comedy show “LOL: Last One Laughing” in Italy where it has rapidly become the most watched title ever on the platform’s Italian service, says Amazon Studio Head of Italian Originals Nicole Morganti who in an exclusive interview with Variety discussed Amazon’s local strategy a little over a year after moving into Italy with a multi-genre slate. Edited excerpts.Thanks.

Scottish chef. The Hell’s Kitchen star was amazed as he watched artist Lisa Lacao alter her appearance using make-up.

Del Amitri has announced a UK tour at the end of 2021 - including a special free gig for NHS workers in Glasgow. The rockers behind hits including Nothing Ever Happens and Roll To Me will play dates around Scotland and the rest of the UK in September, October and December 2021.

chippies serving up the best fish suppers amidst a tough and challenging Covid year has revealed the top 50 from across Britain.

Ewan McGregor's rant about being Scottish in the film Trainspotting is searching for a chef to join their team. The restaurant based at Corrour Station on the stunning West Highland Line is offering one lucky culinary expert the chance to work at the remote train station for the summer.

Scotland's most awe-inspiring natural wonders.The footage taken by Nick Ray, 57, who is based on the nearby Isle of Mull, offers a much more intimate view of Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa than many will have seen before.Taking a video from his kayak inside the enigmatic cave, which is found on the uninhabited island which lies just off the west coast of Mull, Nick wrote: "There are many times when the wonders of the world take my breath away."Yesterday, kayaking into Fingal’s Cave, the

NHS doctor chased down yobs who smashed her car days after her bike was stolen. Rachel Thompson, from Edinburgh, was left furious after watching her car being vandalised on Friday, April 2 outside her flat.

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