Support available for West Dunbartonshire youngsters on SQA results day

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.One of Scotland's newest distilleries which is located on one of its smallest islands is finally coming of age with a special virtual tasting to celebrate the launch of its first ever whisky.The first legally distilled Scotch whisky from Raasay will be ready next month, with Isle of Raasay Distillery co-founder Alasdair Day set to host a special virtual tasting live

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThere has been another significant increase in the number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus after 71 new cases confirmed today.The Scottish Government released information as part of its daily COVID-19 update this afternoon.Thirty-one of the positive tests have been attributed to the NHS Tayside region where the authorities are managing an outbreak linked to a food processing plant in Coupar

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens The fast food shop is one of a number of buildings between 26 and 34 Well Street that are earmarked for demolition as part of an ambitious regeneration plan.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Scots singer Annie Lennox has recorded a version of Eurythmics song 'There Must Be An Angel' to support a care centre in her hometown.Aberdeen has been through a difficult time recently with the second coronavirus lockdown and also the local flooding which has posed significant challenges to the Sue Ryder staff who provide expert care to people with neurological conditions at Sue Ryder Neurological

“A lot of hard work goes into the strikes, there have been many stressful meetings and difficult times balancing climate activism with our personal lives, so I’m really happy our efforts are being recognised on this scale.

“We know of many local businesses that continue to grow and flourish in West Lothian and we certainly hope and will do everything we can to ensure West Lothian remains a positive destination for business. We are working with partners and local businesses to plan a way forward for West Lothian and help where we can, and our plan includes measures to provide support for school leavers, and provide more training and upskilling, generally, within growth sectors.

for the entire industry in the eye-catching demonstration. Chris Gemmell from SVL Hire Limited, Graeme Henderson from Easterbrook Hall and Steve and Abby Baxter from Purplebox Productions turned the Easterbrook Hall red with Mike Bolam Photography capturing the moment.Gwilym Gibbons, chief executive of The Crichton Trust said: “Easterbook Hall, like so many venues across Scotland and the UK, has been the place of gatherings and the making of memories that bond our communities together.

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Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Dozens of Higher grades slashed because Renfrewshire pupils live in an area of high deprivation will be appealed.The grades are among thousands across Scotland being questioned after the SQA confirmed students’ past work and predicted grades were slashed purely because of where they live.The exam body - which this year had to find a new way of grading students performance in absence of the usual exams - controversially

prosper.” Local companies have requested information from how to make use of outdoor space to managing social distancing in small spaces and dealing with high customer numbers, including at a local drive-thru.M&Co stores in Alexandria and Helensburgh saved after restructuringThe department works closely with licensing and trading standards to support and regulate businesses, as well as Police Scotland, to keep the public safe.This includes working together to help the reopening of larger chain

Douglas Ross has made a gaffe within hours of becoming Scottish Tory leader after effectively conceding defeat at the next Holyrood election.He said after the election he hoped to lead a “strong” Tory party that would provide “opposition” to the SNP.SNP MP Tommy Sheppard said: “This is a gaffe royale, even by Douglas Ross’ standards. He has conceded defeat before the election has even been called yet.

Glasgow over their 'postcode lottery' exam results. Teenagers are expected to gather in the city centre on Friday over accusations pupils were downgraded because of their school's past achievements than personal predictions.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute again both reported no deaths related to coronavirus in the past week.Figures published by the National Records for Scotland show that the number of deaths in West Dunbartonshire up until August 2 remained at 124, while in Argyll and Bute, which covers Helensburgh, the figure sits at 64.Last week became the fifth since lockdown was introduced in March that West Dunbartonshire has

Nicola Sturgeon has said all pupils who are unhappy with their exam results will be able to appeal them for free as the Scottish Government faced mounting criticism over how grades were awarded. For the first time in more than 130 years, Scottish youngsters did not sit down for exams in May as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

People in West Lothian who are facing money worries as a result of coronavirus are being urged to take full advantage of the support available.The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people facing challenges around bills, rent and job security.The Scottish Government, in partnership with the Citizens Advice network in Scotland, is raising awareness of the support available for those who need it during these difficult times.

Two sisters from West Lothian were inspired to ‘walk’ to their cancelled holiday destinations after reading about a woman’s fight with Motor Neurone Disease.Natalie Hughes (38) and Sharon Lee (35) decided to walk the distance from Scotland to Ibiza and Dubai for charity when their trips were cancelled due to the pandemic.The Bathgate sisters are both fitness instructors and rounded up their clients, friends and family to help them complete the 4500 mile distance.They decided to raise money for

West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute again both reported no deaths related to coronavirus in the past week.

Scottish Conservative councillor has resigned from the party in protest at its lack of support for the fitness industry.Tony Curtis, who has served on Glasgow City Council since 2017, told the Record his party had shown "a lack of leadership" and failed to stand up to the Scottish Government on the issue of when gyms could reopen following months of lockdown.Fitness businesses in Northern Ireland have reopened and gyms in England followed last week but there is still no route map from the

tinue to benefit the UK after Brexit.” He added: “It is, in fact, good housekeeping, which rightly is being scrutinised by parliament and which the government aims to complete in the national interest swiftly, effectively and efficiently.“The UK Government has repeatedly made clear that the NHS will not be part of any future trade agreements and ministers stand by that commitment.“In Scotland the NHS is the responsibility of the Scottish Government, who set their own policies and