Postcode lottery means Rutherglen business misses out on coronavirus cash grant - despite other Scottish companies landing funds

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after five cats have died and a further two are missing in Biggar.Scotland’s animal welfare charity is investigating the suspicious circumstances that have occurred over a three-month period in the Elphinstone Crescent area after a concerned neighbour called its animal helpline on June 17.Scottish SPCA inspector Dawn Robertson said: “This has been an incredibly upsetting and stressful time for the owners of the cats and we would like to get to the

Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

the Reformer : “The UK Government’s furlough schemes have been essential in keeping people in employment throughout the coronavirus pandemic, including thousands of people in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

Police have thanked members of the public after a missing Saltcoats man was found safe and well within hours of an online appeal.Officers earlier today issued an plea to trace David Cameron who hadn't been seen since around 9pm on Wednesday, 10 June, in the Lochwood Gardens area.But this afternoon a Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed he has been traced safe and well, adding: "The public and media are thanked for their assistance."

lockdown and travel restrictions in place, many of us - both home and abroad - are missing being able to explore the hills, glens, lochs and landmarks of the place we call home.It's not all doom and gloom though, as there are now a number of ways to reconnect with the "greatest wee country in the world".From history and culture to music and food and drink, there are hundreds of amazing ways to enjoy all things Scotland during lockdown.Looking to finally have a go at making tablet or try whisky

Ayrshire lottery winners Christine and Colin Weir have been unveiled as the biggest donors to the SNP during the last decade.The couple, who hit the Euromillions jackpot in 2011 with a £161 million win, topped the pile of financial backers to the Nationalist cause.Between them, the pair donated more than £6.4 million to party coffers, according to analysis by the Times.It came during a period where the SNP fought referendums on Scottish independence and leaving the European Union.The Weirs

Rutherglen.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

Scotland's economy is not expected to return to pre-Covid levels until the start of 2023 with unemployment rising steeply, a bombshell report has warned.A survey by the Scottish Government's chief economist found output has already plumetted by up to a third due to the impact of lockdown - with a fifth of businesses north of the Border pulling down the shutters and furloughing all staff.The number of Scots claiming benefits rose by 67% to 186,000 in April, the most recent figure

my constituency have made huge sacrifices over the months to obey the rules, while Boris Johnson’s most senior adviser was breaking them on multiple occasions. It is important to note that, In Scotland, the clear public health advice is to follow the guidance on travel and recreation in this phase.

The NHS recorded 125 cases of coronavirus beyond special Covid-19 wards in Scots hospitals.

The golden arches are back.

A Labour MP has claimed the coronavirus pandemic provoked a tirade of online abuse at a level not seen since the 2014 independence referendum campaign.

West Lothian has backed national calls on the Scottish Government to release extra funds given by Westminster.

A Scottish Government adviser on coronavirus has called for the policy on "shielding" the vulnerable by "cocooning" them indoors to be scrapped.

Police are set to support an investigation into care home deaths in Scotland throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

There are no new cases of coronavirus in Dumfries and Galloway.

TGI Fridays is set to reopen 12 branches across the UK - including venues in Scotland.

No further coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway.

Prince William is celebrating charities in Scotland, thanking them for their hard work during the coronavirus outbreak.