education secretary is under pressure to cancel next year's school exams after Wales decided to scrap them in full. John Swinney has so far only confirmed limited plans to call off National 5 exams but press ahead with Highers for Scots pupils.
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Kilmarnock town centre home is unrecognisable from the property that was destined to go under the hammer three years ago.The semi-detached Portland Road home was in need of some serious renovation and with pictures from the time showing the ramshackle nature of the home, complete with collapsed ceilings, ripped up floors and rubbish strewn across each of the rooms.From the new pictures, you can see the five-bedroom home has been re-carpeted and decorated with a new kitchen and new bathrooms
.education secretary is under pressure to cancel next year's school exams after Wales decided to scrap them in full. John Swinney has so far only confirmed limited plans to call off National 5 exams but press ahead with Highers for Scots pupils.
Duchess of Cambridge's younger brother has shared a video of stunning scenery during his visit to the Scottish Highlands.James Middleton, 33, captured the beautiful sunset as he and his fiancée Alizee Thevenet enjoyed a spot of paddleboarding in Glen Affric, an area which features over 30 miles of ancient pinewoods.The entrepreneur uploaded the dreamy video to his Instagram account, captioning it: "I had tingles not from the cold but from how beautiful it was.
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the central belt of Scotland will remain at level three of lockdown following a review of Covid infection rates across the country.The majority of local authorities - including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee - will stay at the same tier they were placed in last month, meaning non-essential shops can stay open.But three council areas - Fife, Perth and Kinross, and Angus - will move up one tier from level two to level three following a rise in Covid infections.There
Nicola Sturgeon announced today.The First Minister said the level-one zones have shown progress and have only “sporadic” cases of coronavirus.However, level-one areas including Moray and Highland will not be able to enjoy the slight return to normality until rates come down.Sturgeon revealed the new rule in her first weekly review of Scotland’s five-tier alert system.She said Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles will remain at level one but added: "From Friday, residents of those three island
who passed away on October 31, had asked for his ashes to return home following his death, his widow Micheline Roquebrune told the Scottish Mail on Sunday, per Metro.“We are going to bring Sean back to Scotland – that was his final wish,” Roquebrune said. “He wanted his ashes to be scattered in the Bahamas and also in his homeland.”She added: “Whenever it is possible and safe to travel again, then it is the family’s intention to return to Scotland with him.
Nicola Sturgeon will make a statement to the Scottish Parliament later today on lockdown levels across the country.The First Minister and her Cabinet will this morning sign off the latest set of restrictions for all 32 local authority areas before they are announced at Holyrood this afternoon.Sturgeon warned Scots yesterday it was "unlikely" there will be an easing of restrictions in any part of the country - but some council areas could see them tightened.A five-tier framework to set local
Sean Connery's ashes will be scattered in his homeland of Scotland. The legendary actors widow Micheline Roquebrune has revealed the James Bond icon's "final wish" was to have part of him taken home.It comes after the actor, 90, died in his sleep surrounded by loved ones in the Bahamas on October 31, reports The Mirror.Now Sean's family plan to hold a memorial service for him near his Scottish home when travel regulations allow it according to Micheline, who was married to him for 40-years.
Sean Connery’s widow, Micheline Roquebrune, is bringing her late husband’s remains back to Scotland.
Sean Connery is going back to Scotland.
PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens The next step for Fabienne will be her application to become a full-time, paid police officer and she says others should consider signing up to become a Special Constable.“I would highly recommend it if you are considering becoming a police officer.“It is a great way to see what the job is all about.”Her efforts during the coronavirus pandemic have not gone unnoticed by senior cops, who have heaped praise on her for her dedication.Chief Inspector
The First Minister welcomed the first interim results in large-scale trials in relation to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine candidate.The positive development emerged as one more coronavirus death occurred in the past 24 hours.Across Scotland, 912 new positive tests have been recorded in the past 24 hours. Of those, 73 are in NHS Ayrshire & Arran taking the region's total to 5,153..The First Minister said on the vaccine candidate: "That is positive news.
Covid-19 recorded overnight. It brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began in March to 64,355 - while the death toll stands at 3,040.The number of patients currently being treated in hospital after testing positive is 1,226, with 105 in intensive care.
greatest song', which began this summer, has just revealed the top 10 shortlist.Now, music fans across the country are being asked to pick their favourite with voting set to open on Sunday November 15.Shockingly, the Proclaimers '500 Miles' has been left out of the list (don't worry though the pair did make it in with their other hit Sunshine on Leith), which was selected by a panel of top judges including journalists Jackie Bird and Gordon Smart, Aarti Joshi of DF Concerts, and singer and
independent but has warned that Nicola Sturgeon might not last long enough to see it as First Minister.The former Conservative Party deputy chairman and international bestselling novelist has acknowledged that polls currently suggest Scots are ready to break away from the UK.And he believes a second referendum is on the cards despite a similar vote in 2014 that resulted in a majority of Scots choosing to remain.Archer said: “It’s going to be very interesting to see what happens in May if Nicola
Covid-19 recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 73,443 since the pandemic began in March. Scotland's death toll from the virus currently stands at 3,039.
Donald Trump to play golf at Turnberry to help get over losing the US election to Joe Biden. Coral have offered odds of 1-2 for the ex president to return to Scotland by the end of 2021 and play 18 holes at his resort.
United States of America.Nicola Sturgeon tweeted just moments after it was announced that the Democrat candidate had secured enough votes to claim victory over Donald Trump.The Scottish Government leader also offered her heartfelt congratulations to Vice President elect Kamala Harris who has become the first woman of colour to be elected to the role.Sturgeon wrote: “Congratulations from Scotland to President-Elect Joe Biden and the history-making Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris.”She added:
Remembrance Sunday. The donation, described as "significant and meaningful" is made every year and will go toward the charity 's education project.