There are currently 646 people in hospital with the bug, including 16 in intensive care. There are also four Scots in intensive care with suspected Covid-19. … More SIX MORE DIE OF COVID-19 BRINGING TOTAL TO 2415
There could be no greater expression of white privilege than the freedom to vote for an incendiary racist in the knowledge that he will only be racist about other people … More BLACK LIVES MATTER
The Cabinet met on Friday to give the green light to moving to phase two of easing coronavirus restrictions but also considered accelerating entire phases of the existing plan. … More IRELAND MOVES TO EXIT VIRUS LOCKDOWN
Weekly data published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows that up until 31 May there were 3,991 deaths registered in Scotland. … More RACISM PROTESTS: PLEASE DO IT FROM HOME, SAYS FM
On arrival at Dunkirk Jimmy met an RN sailor and asked for some food but the sailor told him he did not even have enough for himself. But he noticed Jimmy was carrying a Bren-Gun (which apparently was a new-issue weapon at the time) and happily took the gun in exchange for food. … More D-DAY – ONE DUMBARTON MAN’S STORY OF HOW HE CAME TO BE RESCUED BY THE LITTLE SHIPS
Robert videoed himself making the painting and created a time-lapsed video accompanied by the tune “Voice of an angel”, sung by his wife May Miller. … More CAPTURING PANDEMIC FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
The majority of people continue to do the right thing because it is the best way to stop the virus spreading and, ultimately, to contribute to prevent people dying. … More VIRUS: CHIEF’S WARNING FOR THIS WEEKEND
The statistics reveal 110 fixed penalty notices were handed out compared to 252 the previous week. This brings the total since the measures were introduced to 3,213. … More SAVE LIVES: DAE AS YER TELT, STAY IN THE HOOSE, KEEP YOUR 2m DISTANCE, NAE PARTIES OR LARGE GATHERINGS
TV review: The sensitive, sensual and refreshingly scandalising series draws to an end … More NORMAL PEOPLE?
Fish farm critics described Ewing as the industry’s greatest political ally. “No wonder the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation and the fish farm companies it represents are keen to speak to him privately,” said John Aitchison from the coastal community group, Friends of the Sound of Jura. … More FERGUS EWING IS ‘FISH FARMERS GREATEST ALLY’
A 28-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences. They both appeared at Oban Sheriff Court on Thursday, 4 June, 2020. … More OBAN POLICE RAID RECOVERS HEROIN WORTH £15,000
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: “We are considering making it mandatory. However, no need to wait for that – please do it now (unless you have, for example, asthma).” … More HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK
The boy was at the terminus at Chalmers Street at 11.20pm on Monday 1 June, when he was approached by a man, who engaged him in conversation and then sexually assaulted him. … More BOY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED AT LOCAL BUS STOP
Not everyone one is isolated, ill, lonely or going hungry, so what is being done for fit and healthy septuagenarians and above by the Scottish government? … More HOW OLD FOLK ARE COPING WITH THIS PANDEMIC
BBC Scotland received the inaugural Judges’ Award, with the RTS Scotland Award being presented to Donalda MacKinnon, Director, BBC Scotland for her outstanding contribution to Scotland’s television industry. … More BBC SCOTLAND STARS IN TELEVISION SOCIETY AWARDS 2020
Although specific details are still being confirmed, children will return to a ‘blended model’ which will include a mix of school and home learning. … More BACK TO SCHOOL PLAN PROGRESS IN ARGYLL
Margaret McGuire, Nursing Director, said: “We are so grateful to our volunteers, they are making a huge difference to our patients, families and staff, their contribution is invaluable. … More ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS WORKING HARD TO HELP STAFF AND PATIENTS
A toxic mix of inadequate or impossible social distancing, much face-to-face contact, inadequacies of sanitisation, the dread of contamination from the workstation … … More HELL LOOS PART OF COVID-19 CALL CENTRES’ NIGHTMARE
Ewart pointed out that the Scottish Government’s “poor practice” was still under enforcement action by the Scottish Information Commissioner. “It is exceptionally disappointing if these allegations prove to be true,” she added. … More FERGUS EWING UNDER ATTACK OVER FISH FARMS
“I didn’t imagine I would enjoy this work as much as I am, it’s been such a good experience and the team have welcomed me in and been extremely supportive.” … More COUNCIL WORKERS TAKE PART IN VOLUNTEER WEEK
West Dunbartonshire Council and health and social care employees will have access to a new Scottish Government online platform, to help them look after their physical and mental health. … More HELP AND SUPPORT FOR COUNCIL SOCIAL CARE STAFF
The apprenticeship levy was introduced back in April 2017, with no consultation of the Scottish Government, despite apprenticeships and skills being devolved. So far, the UK Government has resisted calls from employers to suspend the levy during the pandemic. … More STURGEON’S PLEDGE TO SUPPORT JOBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The new guidelines that were issued for childminders who are returning to work state that they can take children from four separate households. The Scottish Government has yet to issue guidelines on grandparents who are responsible for the childcare of their grandchildren. … More NICOLA SAYS NO TO GRANDPARENTS WATCHING THE GRANDWEANS
Mr Harvie told the Holyrood parliament: “As if the pandemic itself was not enough to deal with, the world is watching with horror events in the United States, where systematic police brutality is being endorsed and encouraged by racism at the highest political level. … More MSP STANDS UP FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER CAMPAIGN
“Why are care homes being failed again? Surely, by now, mobile testing teams or general practitioners should have visited every care home in Scotland. Is the First Minister’s Government not letting care homes down all over again?” … More CARE HOME RESIDENTS AND STAFF STILL BEING LET DOWN BY THE SNP
The FM said: “In my view, the figures reinforce the decision that we took last week to ease some lockdown restrictions but to do so very slowly and carefully. … More CARE HOMES DEATHS ARE 52 PER CENT OF THE TOTAL
Two secondary schools in Argyll and Bute are leading the way in Scottish education when it comes to delivering remote, digital learning opportunities. … More OBAN DELIVERS DIGITAL LEARNING TO TIREE
“The Submarine Service is a service like no other. Once you earn your dolphins, you become part of a special team and I cannot wait to become part of that.” … More TRAINEE SUBMARINERS’ PASSING-OUT PARADE AT CLYDE NAVAL BASE
British Vogue celebrates BLACK AND WHITE frontline workers in its July covers … More BLACK LIVES MATTER, MR PRESIDENT
The Scottish Government is going to ban the fish farming industry from shooting seals to save a £180 million export business to the US, The Ferret can reveal. … More FISH FARMERS BANNED FROM SHOOTING SEALS
Because of the virus restrictions in place, you are now invited to sail a virtual sea in your own home with a night of rip-roaring songs and music with a crew of great musicians from Canada, France, England and Scotland on Saturday 6 June 2020 between 7.30pm-11.30pm. … More OBAN INTERNATIONAL SHANTY FESTIVAL
So far, only around 2.1 per cent of the Scottish population has been tested completely ignoring WHO’s advice to “test, test, test” and unless testing is expanded rapidly Scotland will be unable to move to the “test, trace and isolate” stage. … More TESTING MSP SAYS GOVERNMENT GOT IT ‘BADLY WRONG’
This means that in the next phase of lockdown local Catholic churches – and most probably Church of Scotland places of worship and those of all other religious denominations – will be able to open too. … More BISHOPS FINALISE PLANS TO RE-OPEN CHURCHES
“They are actually jeopardising the ability of our tourism industry to come back when they’re ready,” said Ms Hyslop. … More DAE AS YER TELT, STEY IN THE HOOSE AND ONLY GO OOT FOR MEDICINE OR MESSAGES
Peter said: “It’s been really well received by the ICU community and I’m glad we’ve been able to share what’s worked for us here at the Royal Hospital for Children.” … More STAFF SHARE ADVICE TO KEEP THEIR SPIRITS UP
An enforcement notice could require a public authority to reply to all outstanding FOI requests by a specified deadline – unlike a decision notice, which can only deal with an individual request. … More LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Jackie Baillie has raised concerns as to the lack of any warning or consultation in regard to this change to the Out of Hours service and believes that the appointment-only system will result in A&E waiting times increasing and vulnerable people being sent elsewhere to be seen. … More MSP DEMANDS ANSWERS ON OUT OF HOURS CHANGES
He said parts of the national park saw “dangerous” parking on fast stretches of road and groups much larger than two families gathering together. … More DAY TRIPPERS ‘LOST THE PLOT’ ON LOCH LOMONDSIDE
Ronnie Renucci from Scottish Criminal Bar Association said trials without juries may seem the cheapest and easiest solution to the case backlog, but this was not a sound basis for any justice system. … More DISAGREEMENT OVER USE OF JURY-LESS TRIALS
Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Vale of Leven, Helensburgh and Lomond, has called for an urgent review into the day to day running of the NHS by the Scottish Government following the news that Scotland had the third worst excess death rate in the world. … More HIGH EXCESS DEATHS FIGURE SHOWS NEED FOR URGENT REVIEW – BAILLIE
Paisley-born Andrew Neil, presenter of the eponymous BBC politics show and Politics Live, added that many businesses will not be in the same fortunate position and did not expect to set an example for other companies to do so. … More MAGAZINE RETURNS FURLOUGH CASH TO TREASURY
“GMB Scotland has campaigned for basic protections for all care workers like PPE, testing and sick pay but the truth is that no one deserves a decent pay rise more. … More CARE WORKERS MUST SEE BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS
He referred to a freedom of information request for a copy of the written briefings the first minister received from clinical experts on Scotland’s preparation and planning for Covid-19 between 24 January and 9 March. … More FM SAYS SHE WON’T CALL THE POLICE – NOT YET ANYWAY
But the adherence to conventional wisdom, of what we *should* think about something, of what we *should* consider important in life, has for too long damaged journalism, especially local journalism. … More WHAT ROLE DO JOURNALISTS PLAY IN COMMUNITY?
Jackie Baillie has contacted First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to ask that she reinforces the guidelines and tells people to not travel more than 5 miles for leisure and exercise. … More GUIDELINES THERE TO KEEP US SAFE. IGNORING THEM WILL COST LIVES
As part of a planned series of “improvements” to urgent primary care services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has introduced a new appointments system within its GP out-of-hours service on a permanent basis. … More OUT OF HOURS SERVICE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Ignorance is no excuse in law. The “I didnae know” brigade, who caused the scandal of police having to break up 797 gatherings in breach of the just-eased coronavirus lockdown laws at the weekend, will be in real trouble if they venture out again today (Monday). … More FIRST MINISTER LET DOWN BY PEOPLE WHO FLOUTED THE LOCKDOWN LAWS
Disloyalty is the Tories secret weapon and a prominent blue MP told me his party wouldn’t hesitate to send Johnson to sleep with the fishes, a fate suffered by Theresa May and even Margaret Thatcher, if a switch at the top allowed the Cons to pose as a fresh party running against itself. … More OPINION BY KEVIN MAGUIRE OF THE DAILY MIRROR
The Ferret, the Scottish investigative journalism co-operative, has received a $260,000 grant to secure its future in the Scottish media landscape and continue its award-winning journalism that holds power to account. … More CASH SUPPORT FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
First and foremost, status and pay of those who work in the sector must be placed on a par with NHS counterparts. This is on grounds of fairness and also necessity. As the age balance switches, it will simply not be possible to retain staff unless they are properly paid. … More FIXING SCOTLAND’S CARE HOMES WILL NOT BE DONE ON THE CHEAP
