Scotland’s music venues and theatres to reopen from next month

beauty spot. The bird was spotted amongst empty bottles and smashed glass at Strathclyde Loch in Motherwell.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.The owner of a much-loved community art gallery in Paisley is looking forward to a bright future thanks to support from Social Investment Scotland.The Sunshine Gallery was formed by artist Garry Byars 12 years ago on level two of the Paisley Centre.It has been closed during lockdown, but, determined not to let things slide, Garry got in touch with Social Investment Scotland and was accepted onto its

SNP would fall agonisingly short of an overall majority. Expert Sir John Curtice said a polling average put Nicola Sturgeon ’s party on 64 seats – one shy of outright victory.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.AUTOMOTIVE enthusiasts are in for a real treat thanks to a new book by Scots author Lewis Mitchell.A Walk Around The Halls provides a unique look back at the motor shows of yesteryear using photos taken by amateur visitors.As well as showing off some stunning machinery, the images capture the buzz and glamour of the shows – and fashions and trends of the day.It provides a fascinating insight into shows

Edinburgh bus missed her baby’s head by an inch.

former partner - whom he'd warned: "Hell is coming". Kevin Spratley, 48, bombarded his ex with texts and emails, contacted her workplace, following which she was sacked, repeatedly turned up at her home uninvited, and made chilling threats of violence.

Parent campaigners are demanding the Scottish Government set a date to end mask-wearing in schools. The UK Government has announced that children in schools across England will no longer need to wear a mask in class as of May 17.

Scottish Government guidelines. Fuming mum Amber Pattullo has hit out at the retailer and says she was forced to publicly explain why her 12-year-old son Taylor was exempt at the Loanhead, Edinburgh branch.

the most popular leader. But the survey found that support for the Union remains on a knife edge, with 51% backing the UK compared to 49% in favour of independence, once don't knows are excluded.

prison car park after cops launched major probe.The 32-year-old was has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal after six cars were set on fire at HMP Kilmarnock.Police raced to the prison car park after the alarm was raised at around 7.25pm on Friday.Now officers are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.They are also appealing to anyone who saw a black Ford Mondeo estate in the area at the time to reach out.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have

the announcement that Scotland’s music venues, cinemas, theatres and comedy clubs can reopen from May 17, although socially distanced audiences of up to 100 people will only be permitted at indoor venues.

coronavirus infections continues to fall. The country can finally take its first real steps out of lockdown since Boxing Day.

pandemic lockdown – an expert has warned a “mega hatch” of midges is set to emerge in days.Midge expert Dr Alison Blackwell says the perfect breeding conditions could lead to campers and outdoor enthusiasts ending up on the ­critters’ menu.­Blackwell said: “Midges like wet and warm weather and that is what is predicted when they emerge in a couple of weeks.“Already there have been reports of a few early ones about.

toddler Sandy Davidson says the family are still desperate for answers - 45 years after he vanished.On what is the 45th anniversary of her brother's disappearance Donna Davidson says she and her parents are "living in limbo" and fear they may never learn what happened to tragic Sandy.Donna last saw her big brother when she was aged just two and Sandy was three-years-old, while the pair were playing in the sunshine at their grandparents' house in Bourtreehill, Irvine.It is believed Sandy ran out

threatened to carry out a mass killing. Bigoted pensioner Elaine MacDonald, 65, tried to tear the electric scooter apart with her bare hands and dragged the 100 kg machine along the street.

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given the green light to reopen from May 17, and will be allowed to welcome back crowds of up to 100 people, providing that social distancing can be accommodated as part of Scotland’s road map out of lockdown.The same date will also see outdoor events and festivals being permitted for up to 500 people.The road map will then take its next step in early June, when those numbers are increased to 200 people for indoor venues and 1000 for outdoor events, while by the end of June, it is hoped that

Government briefing from St Andrew's House this week at around noon where she will update the nation on the progress made so far.It's expected Sturgeon will confirm that pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to open for the first time in months on April 26.Last week the SNP leader announced that from Friday, April 16, people would be allowed to travel out of their council area for the first time this year for leisure purposes.It's not just the hospitality industry that is set to benefit from

Douglas Ross ’ party supports doubling the Scottish Child Payment to £20 a week, but their Holyrood manifesto only commits them to the rise in 2025.