Opponents claim Perthshire solar farm would be 'a disaster'

Westminster would need to approve a Holyrood bill on legalising assisted dying over the lethal drugs needed to end a person’s life.

The Scottish Government has published new plans which would allow people in receipt of Carer’s Allowance to continue receiving payments of £76.75 each week for providing care for someone claiming devolved disability benefits while living abroad. This would include Child and Adult Disability Payments.

Jaden Thompson Four-time Oscar nominee and indie darling Saoirse Ronan revealed in a recent Harper’s Bazaar UK interview that she’s keen to star in a comedy soon, referencing Paul Feig’s “Bridesmaids” and the Larry David-created sitcoms “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as her favorite comedic projects. “I would love to do something modern and funny,” Ronan said.

Prince Harry has returned to the UK where a meeting with his older brother Prince William "would be possible" if either of them wanted to make it happen, a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex returned to the UK from his Montecito home in California where he now resides with his wife Meghan Markle and their children, to attend The WellChild Awards event on Thursday, 7 September. He has been a Patron of the national charity for sick children, WellChild for the past 15 years and will present the Award for Inspirational Child and deliver a speech.

A giant solar farm capable of powering 8,000 homes has been given the go ahead.

Scots trying to claim a new disability benefit introduced by the SNP Government have faced a “brutal” knock back rate of 40pc.

her death. The estranged Duke of Sussex, who turns 39 on Sept.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be able to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) entirely online from next year. New claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by Adult Disability Payment and are no longer processed by the DWP.

State Pension is a contributions-based benefit that provides essential financial support for 12.6million older people across Great Britain, including more than one million living in Scotland. Of that overall total, more than 1.4million people are also receiving additional support through Attendance Allowance.

died last year at the age of 96 and served on the British throne for seven decades. Now, one year after the Queen’s death, her longtime pal Gyles Brandreth divulged what job the sovereign would have wanted to do if she didn’t hold the crown.Brandreth, 74, revealed to Times Radio that the Queen would have liked to be a comic impressionist in a different life, according to express.co.uk.Her dream career was inspired by actor and comedian George Formby, who visited Windsor Castle during World War II.The “Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait” author hilariously claimed that she would often sing his tune “When I’m Cleaning Windows” and would impersonate him.

The Scottish Government is being asked to step in for a fourth time over plans for a windfarm in the Glenkens.

The latest figures show that during the 2022/23 financial year, some 5,300 people successfully challenged the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over its initial decision not to award them Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Of that total, some 1,500 claimants have also been awarded at least one enhanced payment rate of either the daily living or mobility component of the disability benefit through the Mandatory Reconsideration process.

When it comes to the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival, there’s any number of in-competition titles that could win the coveted Golden Lion. But a top sleeper pick may be Ava DuVernay‘s “Origin,” which has its world premiere on the Lido on September 6.

The tranquil peace of rural Highland Perthshire was interrupted on Tuesday night by the booming sound of high-speed jets.

Anas Sarwar has said claims of “secrecy, fear and intimidation” by a Labour colleague on South Lanarkshire Council are being taken “very seriously”.

Labour’s campaign in a pivotal Westminster by-election has been jolted by claims of “secrecy, fear and intimidation” in the local council they run.

There can be few better people to shed light on the magic of the Walker Cup than Gavin Dear.

Perthshire amateur Gregor Graham savoured the “absolutely amazing” feeling of winning a top Scottish pro event this week.

Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition. A successful claim for the benefit is worth either £68.10 or £101.75 each week, depending on the level of support someone needs.

Officers in Manchester have confirmed they received a complaint after the ­publication of the party’s accounts last week by auditors in the city.