Pub tenants given 'slap in the face' as Holyrood committee rejects campaign for fairer deal

Mo Farah may know his way around the track but not, it seems, the UK. The long-distance runner risked the ire of Scots as he mistook Scotland for Wales on I'm A Celebrity.

Castle Coin Challenge with Giovanna, the pair were split and had to follow signs with their names on in different directions. Communicating by walkie talkie, Mo had a map with shields positioned on different countries.

punter shorted out a pub after plugging in an electric heater he brought with him.The chilly customer was hoping to get cosy at the Newton Arms in Newtonhill, Kincardineshire.But his unorthodox plan backfired spectacularly when his heater shorted out all the pub's sockets.The pub posted on Facebook: "It's pretty surprising that we are about to write this but hey, it's 2020, so let's just go for it."Can we remind all customers that they are NOT permitted to bring their own electric heaters to the

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) over the past few months in an effort to help Scots understand what the benefit is, how the claims process works and, hopefully, made more people realise they could be eligible for additional financial support. PIP is a benefit paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people who may need help with daily living activities or getting around outside the home because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThe Weston Tavern and Restaurant in Kilmaurs has become the latest East Ayrshire venue to install a life-saving defibrillator with help from charity St John Scotland.The equipment, which can help save someone’s life if they have a cardiac arrest, has been installed on the side wall of the restaurant on the town’s Main Street.

coronavirus restrictions, is still in a job. Kelly Livingstone, co-owner of Vanilla beauty salon in Rutherglen, spoke of her dismay at Ferrier’s refusal to stand down, fifty days after the scandal of her flouting of coronavirus protocol emerged.

Paisley pub could face an investigation following dozens of incidents involving violence and drugs.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A tireless volunteer, who has helped run older people’s groups for almost a quarter of a century, has been recognised with a national award.Betty Carnihan, 77, from Larkhall, was presented with Age Scotland’s Volunteer of the Year award at a virtual ceremony this month.The gong is sponsored by Solicitors for Older People Scotland, and recognises an outstanding volunteer who has made a difference to older

level four lockdown does not mean a return to strict protective shielding for vulnerable people. But she said many in that category will be worried about being asked to go to work in areas heading to the highest covid alert on Friday.

Child Disability Payment is set to replace Disability Living Allowance (Child) and will be the next new benefit to be introduced by the Scottish Government.In an update to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security, Shirley-Anne Somerville, said Social Security Scotland will start taking applications from summer 2021 as part of a pilot scheme, ahead of a full roll-out across the country from autumn 2021.This will be followed by the introduction of Adult Disability

Social Security Scotland has outlined how they will deliver a range of new disability benefits through a series of policy position papers and explained how putting the needs and experiences of Scots claimants at the heart of it is a priority.“We regard social security as a human right and we are committed to ensuring that those who are entitled to Disability Assistance are able to access it whilst being treated with dignity, fairness and respect,” states the Gov.Scot website.Social Security

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Nearly 4,000 pupils were told to self-isolate in Lanarkshire last month according to new figures.Council bosses in North and South Lanarkshire confirmed nearly 600 primary and secondary school youngsters tested positive for the virus in October.In North Lanarkshire, a reported 2000 pupils had to self-isolate and 200 were confirmed as having the infection.The news comes as the Scottish Government announced

Covid-19. Boris Johnson  remains symptom free but is following the instructions after being contacted by NHS Track and Trace.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Anger towards shamed Hamilton West MP Margaret Ferrier is evident after correspondence received by the Scottish Government about her actions was revealed.In September, Ferrier travelled from London to Scotland despite having Covid-19 and documents released through Freedom of Information laws last week showed that a string of furious messages were submitted about her behaviour.Among the letters and emails

Paisley MSP behind the proposals.

UK Government.Globus (Shetland) Limited was given the bumper contract without going to competitive tender under emergency pandemic rules.The company, led by CEO Haraldur Agustsson, 47, has put more than £365,000 into Tory party coffers since 2016.It made two donations of £50,000 each in 2016 then followed up with four donations totalling £113,000 the following year.In 2018, the company put £52,500 into Tory party coffers and in 2019 it weighed in with another £100,000, made in two equal

hospitality premises will be able open across the central belt during the day under changes announced by Nicola Sturgeon.The controversial definition of a cafe is being removed by the Scottish Government, after a backlash, meaning all premises can operate in the day up to 6pm without selling alcohol.At level 2, which currently covers the rest of Scotland, hospitality premises can sell alcohol indoors with a main meal up to 8pm instead of 6pm, allowing scope for evening meals.Hotels and other

dog developed sepsis from a toxic substance while on a walk at a beauty spot in Hamilton. Fifteen-week-old Alaskan Malamute Nova had been out on a local walk at Earnock Nature Trail in South Lanarkshire when she is thought to have ingested, sniffed or drank something toxic.