Rutherglen youngsters urged to take part in pipe band contest

to tackle child poverty across the country.Parents and carers who receive other welfare support - such as Universal Credit - are able to apply for the payment for each child under the age of six, with the benefit being rolled out for all qualifying under-16s by 2022.The cash will be given out a monthly basis beginning later this month once eligibility has been assessed.Payments will be backdated from the day the application is sent, meaning eligible families who fail to apply by Monday would

“We have made good progress and supply restoration is now underway.

Pippa Middleton’s husband James and his brother Spencer Matthews have been claiming taxpayer funds to pay furloughed staff.

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), which was slammed over a pupil grading scandal, should have a majority of teachers and lectures on its governing body.MSP Ross Greer said: “The current board just don’t have the educational expertise needed for this important role, so I have asked the Education Secretary to request their resignations.”The SQA was the focus of pupil and parental fury last year over the way the body was calculating final grades.The pandemic resulted in exams being cancelled

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

nhsinform.scot/coronavirusThe Scottish Government says the quickest way for life to return to normal is to make an effort now to stick to the restrictions in place.Key guidance:More more information go to gov.scot

Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lothian, have partnered together to support those who wish to quit smoking, by launching their joint campaign, ‘Don’t Wait’.

Rutherglen and Cambuslang to be aware of an upcoming change to organ donation.

Crisis support has been offered more than 200 times with help provided to people who care for others more than 600 times.Help is available by emailing [email protected] or through the Support in Mind Scotland Stewartry Facebook page.Informal enquiries can be made to 07501966255 between 9am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Friday or by phoning the national office on 0300 323 1545 between 9am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser“Parents who weren’t eligible when the payment opened in June but whose circumstances have changed may now be eligible for this money, which can be used for things like clothes, home-schooling materials, or anything else you need for your child.“Eligible people can also apply for the new Scottish child payment at the same time, which is an extra £40 every four weeks for children under six.”Don't miss a thing from your area - sign

the Reformer the visit was to help the Prime Minister be “accessible” during a national emergency, and during his stop he spoke to troops setting up the centre and volunteers there.

Perth and Kinross to think twice before attempting to rescue swans or other birds and animals they fear may be stuck in ice.

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Perthshire Advertiser she played a big part in bringing home the Stone of Destiny - the focal point of the £26.5 million transformation of Perth City Hall - “making Perth and Kinross an even better place to live and work.” Mrs Reid will take up her new role as chief executive of NHS Education for Scotland (NES) on Monday, February 1.Cllr Lyle said: “I worked closely with Karen and was impressed by both her vision and her hard work.

nurses, midwives, paramedics, cleaners, domestics and porters – will be taking to social media as well as holding a virtual pay rally on Tuesday to call for a “fair” pay rise.

indyref2 was extended to “anyone who believes in democracy in Scotland.” The Scottish Government’s preferred option for securing another referendum is based on a joint agreement with the UK Government. This was the basis of the 2014 referendum, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not consent to another vote.Over the weekend, it emerged that the SNP’s plan B involves the Scottish Parliament organising its own referendum.

Scots to unite against the condition.Nicole Little was just 27 when she was diagnosed with the disease – five years younger than her mum Celine Mason was when it took her life.Now she is launching World Cancer Day in ­Scotland and urges people to unite on February 4 by donating to Cancer Research UK or wearing the charity’s Unity band.The ambulance controller carries the BRCA1 gene, known to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.Nicole of Bathgate, West Lothian said: “Most people are

coronavirus vaccination appointments for those aged 70 to 79 will start arriving through letterboxes on Monday, the Scottish Government has said. As the inoculation programme moves through priority groups, several health board areas are beginning to send out letters telling those in the age group when they will receive their first dose of the Covid-19 jab.

Perth pervert was caught in a sting operation asking a teenage girl to speak with him on the phone while he carried out a sex act on himself.