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Almost 14,000 jobs have been furloughed in East Ayrshire as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.Figures made available reveal the impact of COVID-19 on the back of the country being locked down on Monday, March 23 in a bid to combat the deadly disease – with Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s programmes preventing jobs being axed.A total of 13,700 employments have been furloughed as part of the job retention scheme (JRS) in East Ayrshire.Meanwhile, 3500 claims have been made through the

Scotland’s summer could be heating up as temperatures look set to soar across the UK.Parts of the country suffered thunderstorms yesterday, with the Met Office even issuing a yellow warning in some places.However, hotter temperatures look set to be on the way with parts of Scotland hitting 22-23C.Showers could also hit parts of the country in the period on June 20 to 29 but these are set to be mixed with sunny spells.Temperatures are expected to be near or a little above average.

teenage boy has been arrested after an alleged assault on another teen in Dunbartonshire. Officers from Police Scotland have charged a 15-year-old following an incident at around 6pm on Sunday, June 14 at the skate park area of Lennox Park in Milngavie.We previously told how cops were called to the scene.

Pop star Annie Lennox has called for chronic pain services to be restored, saying it is “indecent and inhumane” to leave people suffering during the coronavirus lockdown.

Harry Potter stars Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch and Emma Watson have come out in support of their trans fans after the author of the boy wizard books came under fire this week for questionable tweets that were tagged transphobic by activists.J.K. Rowling, who claims to be a victim of domestic abuse and sexual assault, was challenging new laws in Scotland that will make it easier for people to change their gender.She wrote: “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction.

Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.

SpaceX is set to launch another rocket this week as part of its Starlink mission after it made history with NASA by propelling astronauts into space.

A teenager who vanished from a Lanarkshire town has sparked a frantic police search to find him.

The SpaceX rocket has completed an important step in its historic journey and successfully docked with the International Space Station.

A Scots mum couldn't believe her eyes when she managed to capture a picture of the SpaceX rocket after it was launched in the US.

He has joined a host of people covering the song, from The Cure to Jose Gonzalez

Excited space fanatics will have to wait until Saturday to see the historic SpaceX launch after its US take off was postponed due to weather.

Scots wholesaler Dunns Food and Drinks has launched a new online craft beer shop to keep drinks fans well stocked during lockdown.

Scots have been in awe over supermoons, comets and Starlink satellites lighting up the night sky during lockdown.

A new animated film highlighting children’s heartbreaking experiences of domestic abuse has been created by Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA).

Police are searching for a missing Scots man who vanished from his home more than a week ago.

THEY'VE performed to crowds of screaming fans, caused a commotion at Murrayfield and switched on Christmas lights all over the country.

A Scots gran who beat coronavirus has been given a birthday to remember thanks to kind-hearted hospital staff.