Perthshire deli owner says firefighter role has been a tonic

SNP, Scottish Labour, Lib Dem and Green MSPs voted to refuse “consent” to the Bill linked to the agreement.

cat starved to death after she was abandoned in an empty house by her cruel owner. Stephen Smith claimed pet Molly had gone missing, but the cat's emaciated body was found under a bed in the rubbish-strewn, stinking property in Newarthill, Lanarkshire.

The SNP leader issued twitter rebuttal in response Tories labelling her “no-deal Nicola” online because of the SNP decision not to back the Tory Brexit deal.

Scottish Parliament next week to allow them to consider the Prime Minister ’s Brexit deal before the new year.

disaster for Scotland. "Boris Johnson's extreme Tory Brexit is an unforgivable act of economic vandalism and gross stupidity, which will cause lasting damage to the economy and leave the UK much worse off at the worst possible time - during a pandemic and economic recession," Blackford said on Sunday.

promises the Tories made to the industry appeared to have been broken. Macdonald, who represents the largest quota owners in Scotland, said that while the full details of the deal were to emerge it did not appear to deliver on the industry’s aspirations.

immediately attacked the settlement, saying “there is no deal that will ever make up for what Brexit takes away from us.”On a historic Christmas Eve that will set Scotland and the UK on a different political course from the rest of Europe, Johnson boasted that his “jumbo-sized Canada-style deal” was what the country needs.Johnson said the agreement resolves the European question which has “bedevilled” British politics for generations.But as Sturgeon made plain the end of the Britain’s four

agreement with the EU - which is expected to be backed by MPs before the December 31 deadline - was a "disastrous outcome" for Scottish farmers. It comes as seed potatoes - a valuable multi-million pound Scottish export - will not be included in a deal allowing UK crops into the EU from January 1.

Andy said: “I only joined the gym just to lose a bit of weight before my 30th birthday.“ I was eating a lot of rubbish and not looking after myself.“I can’t believe that just two years later I’m sitting here as Scotland’s strongest man.“Doing something like this never crossed my mind before.“But ever since I took part in my first event 18 months ago, which I ended up winning, things have just kicked on.”Andy won all but one of his events in the behind-closed-doors competition.He deadlifted 310kg

Brexit trade deal. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said a compromise on the quota share and timing of transition out of the Common Fisheries policy would amount to a sell-out.

'real life Barbie doll' due to her extravagant style. With her big bouncy hair, petite figure, doll like featured and glamourous outfits, it's no surprise that Elizabeth Smith, 20, from Edinburgh, has been dubbed a Barbie doll by strangers.Elizabeth says it's a compliment though and loves wearing custom made clothes.She added: "People say I am the human version of Barbie.

Scottish Cup Final. It's already a showpiece with a difference as the famous old trophy is being decided in December with no fans present due to the ongoing pandemic.And supporters of both sides admit they are finding it hard to get used with the TV gantry for broadcaster BBC and Premier being stationed in the North Stand with the footage facing towards the dugouts and the BT Scotland South Stand.

lovesick Romeo jailed for riding a jetski from Scotland to see her on the Isle of Man says she will marry him – if he asks.

Scots salon text the owner after her appointment and told her she had already tested positive for coronavirus. The Covidiot went for a laser hair removal session at Angel Aesthetics and Laser Hair Removal in Kilmarnock on Thursday.

Perth and Kinross councillors on Tuesday (December 15).Waste that cannot be recycled will be burned - creating enough energy to light around 14,000 homes. NHS Tayside bracing itself for ‘perfect storm in most challenging winter' Binn Group submitted its major planning application to Perth and Kinross Council to meet the forthcoming landfill ban.Perth and Kinross Council’s planning and development management committee was asked to consider the plans when it met this week.In 2025 the Scottish

Derek McInnes has confirmed Andrew Considine’s contract extension is close to being fast-tracked.

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Perthshire employers are choosing to reward staff with local gift cards in place of Christmas parties this year. Charity Corbenic Camphill Community, which offers a residential environment for adults with learning disabilities, and insurance services company GS Group are both providing their teams with Perth Gift Cards as festive rewards.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are currently on their third day of tour aboard the Royal Train, traveling across England, Scotland, and Wales to thank people working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while "Royal Train" might conjure images of four poster beds and rich mahogany furniture and velvet absolutely everywhere, it's actually a little more austere than that.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal tour which today kicked off in Scotland during lockdown. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Edinburgh Waverley station on Monday morning as they began their whistle-stop tour of the UK, aimed to thank frontline workers of the pandemic.