Organisation's 105 jobs cut 'a hammer blow' to the Perth and Kinross arts scene

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens Repair costs have spiralled, despite £21m being pumped into the hospital over the past five years.The figures were described as “eye watering” by Neil Bibby MSP, who said Renfrewshire was being forgotten about in the drive to upgrade health care across the country.The West of Scotland politician has demanded a full breakdown of the work required and called on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to identify urgent works needed to ensure patient and

Perth and Kinross residents may attempt “potentially dangerous” DIY firework displays due to the cancellation of official Bonfire Night events. It comes after Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) underlined the dangers of fireworks as most large-scale public events are being called off due to the COVID pandemic.

John Leslie with Anthea Turner, Diane Louise Jordan and Yvette Cooper taking to the stand to call him a "gentleman" after he has been accused of sexual assault. Fern Britton, who he co-hosted This Morning with in the 90s, has said she is "confident" the allegation is not true.

Andrew Hampp As a kid growing up in Scotland, 25-year-old indie-pop singer/songwriter Joesef got his first exposure to some of his favorite bands through playing Electronic Arts’ “FIFA” video games with his brothers: everyone from Bombay Bicycle Club to the Kooks to Kings of Leon, whose early series of sync placements in the mid to late aughts were one of the franchise’s first major marks on the music industry. “I have “Sex on Fire” ingrained in my brain through ‘FIFA,’” Joesef says.

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.

Perth and Kinross rose by almost 50 per cent last week. Data from Public Health Scotland shows 30 cases per 100,000 in the seven days up until October 12.Controversial road project set to get the go ahead despite objectionsThat is up from 21.1 the week before.

Dozens of residents in a Scots town have been without power for almost 24 hours following reports of an underground electrical fire. A number of properties in Penicuik are still experiencing the power outage as engineers work to repair damaged cables buried under Carlops Road.

Perth -based care provider says relaxation of home visitation rules is “ill-thought-out” and putting staff and residents “at possible risk”.

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government adverts urging young people working in the arts to abandon their dream jobs and retrain in “cyber”. Bosses at the Glasgow clothing and youth culture company renowned for their cutting-edge design and finger on the pulse attitude insisted they HAD to respond as the future of the youth of Scotland and the UK is at stake.

Nicola in a wheelie bin and dumped her in undergrowth yards from her home in Lewes. He stood with his thumb to his lips in the dock at Hove as the jury returned their unanimous verdict after around three hours deliberation.

trade union has warned that 147 jobs could be lost at a foundry specialising in railway parts if it loses out on a contract to an overseas firm. Unite said the entire Progress Rail Services plant in South Queensferry could be shut by the end of the year, in what it claimed would be another "massive blow" to manufacturing jobs in Scotland.

received criticism for the way staff were treated after many casual staff were shown the door earlier in the year. Tycoon King was slammed for quickly announcing redundancies in March.

East Kilbride as of Friday for just over two weeks in a bid to halt the surge in coronavirus cases.

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “We’re excited that this gorgeous building is going to be used for the arts again – so many people have great memories and stories from the arts centre.

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Channel 4 reality show. The couples spin-off of the popular cooking programme sees three lots of partners put on their own night of entertainment and food as the contestants face off for a cash prize.

Universal Credit next spring. Citizens Advice Scotland worked out 80% of people who had asked for help with "complex debt" would be unable to pay their way after the cut in March.

dog walker has told how her beloved pet was left 'covered in blood' with part of his paw hanging off after standing on glass on a litter-strewn beach.Graphic pictures show the damage done to Springer Spaniel Ozzi's leg after taking a walk at Erskine beach in Renfrewshire last night.Owner Cara Binnie, from Bishopton, said it was only a king-hearted fellow dog walker that rushed to Ozzi's aid and provided bandages.She said: "We were just out for the daily walk and Ozzi went over to a grass bit