Prince William and Kate send haggis, neeps and tatties message to Scots health workers

Lorraine Kelly has slammed Covid rule breakers and conspiracy theorists as her TV pal Kate Garraway feels the full impact from the pandemic. The Scots morning telly star spoke of her need to give Kate a ‘cuddle’ as her husband Derek Draper continues to battle the complications from the virus.

troops has vowed to return her war widow’s medal to Prince Charles in disgust over the Government’s failure to get justice for her husband.Linda Sprouting accused the Army’s top brass of failing in their duty of care towards her family because defence chiefs were too scared of upsetting the Americans.Linda, 48, was presented with the Elizabeth Cross by Prince Charles after captain Dean was killed in an accident on a US base in Iraq in 2018.The Prince of Wales wrote a letter to Linda, saying her

Madness themed welfare van for rail workers.Plant hire company AB2K from Cambuslang created the ‘Mad Mess’ vehicle which paid tribute to the classic pop band with a wrapped design of the Madness ‘One Step Beyond’ cover with the slogan ‘Our house in the middle of our track’ emblazoned on the side.The pop legends even got in touch to say they loved the van which is used by rail construction employees and key workers for breaks while out on the tracks.Mark Bedford aka Bedders, the bass player from

strike this week amid a new threat from new cost-cutting plans, union bosses have warned.The former public utility has started consultation on further job losses after 5,000 roles were axed last summer, the GMB union has said.Administration grades in Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leicester and Leeds are under threat with the reason being given as cutting costs.

holiday cottage in Scotland.The 28-year-old had travelled from his home in Tunstall, Hull to stay at the house, where he consumed a fatal amount of a chemical substance.He was found dead on December 5, 2019, alongside a 24-year-old woman with whom he had checked into the property.An inquest into Brett’s death heard he had been diagnosed with autism and suffered from anxiety.He had been in the care of mental health services since 2017, but in the months before his death he had stopped engaging

pervert who bombarded her young daughter with explicit messages avoided jail.Shaun Struthers was convicted last week at Aberdeen Sheriff court of sending sexual communications and images to the child.The 30-year-old engineer was handed a community payback order and put on the sex offenders register for five years.But the mum, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said she feared for other youngsters and said the creep should have been jailed after the messages to her 14-year-old.She said: "It

Dumfries, had ordered the teddy for her six-month-old son Kade Jordan who never got to meet his grandad.“Papa” Thomas Currie passed away several years ago, but Tammy decided to pay £50 to have a keepsake made from some of his old clothes to pass down to her little one.The item was marked as received by Hermes on January 7, but 28-year-old Tammy has since been advised the couriers have lost track of the toy monkey.She has been left distraught and says that a £50 goodwill gesture from Hermes is

News of its opening came as it was revealed West Lothian has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Scotland, according to Public Health Scotland figures.Some 7422 people have their received their vaccination - 5.03 per cent.

Sam Smith, Christine and the Queens, and Halsey are among the friends and fans saluting experimental pop musician and producer SOPHIE following the Scottish star’s sudden death.The Grammy-nominated artist, also known as Sophie Xeon, died in a tragic fall at her home in Athens, Greece on Saturday (January 30, 2021), aged 34.A flood of tributes poured in following the sad news, with Smith among those mourning the transgender star’s loss on social media.“Heartbreaking news,” the singer tweeted.

Scot Squad creator and narrator Joe Hullait has announced that this series of the award winning show will be his last.

the budget for 2021 in the Scottish Parliament, Kate Forbes said the pandemic had “shaken our society and economy to their core”.Here's five things from the SNP minister's speech you need to know.Scotland's tax bands stay the same, though will increase with inflation.The majority of taxpayers in Scotland will pay slightly less income tax than the rest of the UK - although this figure only amounted to around £20 last year.Forbes will freeze the top tax rate at £150,000 and claimed taxes will go

ditch its plans for a second referendum on independence and instead focus on the country's economic recovery.Housing charities have also pleaded with the finance secretary to commit more cash to building 53,000 more affordable homes over the term of the next Scottish Parliament.Speaking ahead of the budget, Forbes said: “This is the most important budget in the history of devolution.

Dancing On Ice star John Barrowman has an important Covid message to all those thinking twice about vaccinations. The Glasgow born Doctor Who and Torchwood actor who now lives Stateside urged people to get vaccinated and said if his parents in their eighties can do it, then anyone can.He also urged people with asthma and allergies to get their vaccine after they are monitored.John said: "I just received two videos and my mum and dad have just had their vaccines.

Prince William and Kate Middleton took part in a video message to celebrate Burns Night.

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NHS staff battling the coronavirus pandemic.Little Lily Shaw wrote the note praising the local NHS and care workers for 'risking their lives' amid the fight agains the 'horrible virus'.The 11-year-old, from Portlethen, near Aberdeen, and her teacher asked if the handwritten letter could be shared to the staff.NHS Grampian health board were so impressed they sent it along as part of their daily staff brief and also put it on their Facebook page.Lily's letter has since gathered nearly 200 likes

bird flu. The New Arc centre near Ellon, Aberdeenshire wrote on social media that it had been confirmed that the two Knots that were in its care had the virus.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Prince Charles and Princess Anne were gifted a child-sized caravan by The Caravan Club in 1955. According to the Royal Collection Trust, the specially designed Rollalong caravan was 2.

Argyll and Bute have been confirmed as those of missing Scot Tony Parsons. The 66-year-old, from Tillicoultry, vanished during a charity bike ride in 2017 in Fort William.