The rain took the hint and poured down all afternoon, while I walked the streets. A lovely County Town. Only one building -the Quayside Centre – over two storeys and it an eyesore compared to the limestone terraces. … More TRAVEL: RAINBOW OVER SLIGO
At a meeting of West Dunbartonshire Council’s planning committee, councillors backed a motion to seek further detail from operator William Thompson and Son, a company which has been operating in Dumbarton since the 1950s. … More SHEEP HILL CONSERVATION ROW DRAGS ON AND ON
Sites should also advise current visitors and owners of second homes on sites to return home and stay at home, where they can do so safely and practically. … More VIRUS: CAMPING BANNED ON LOCH LOMONDSIDE
“While there is currently an adequate supply of respirators, we know there is a significant pressure on global supplies of personal protective equipment due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. … More VIRUS: RESPIRATORS ARE SAFE TO USE
The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for improving the mental and physical well-being of people in Scotland; continuing reductions in the incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer and alcoholic liver disease; supporting improvements in the quality of healthcare; investing in research, with particular emphasis on supporting research relevant to the NHS; and taking a lead role in the ongoing measurement and interpretation of trends in health and disease. … More DR CATHERINE CALDERWOOD, CMO
Democrat editor Bill Heaney said: “What a shower, a miserable, money-pinching shower at that.” … More VIRUS: HERALD NATIONAL TIMES SET TO SLASH SALARIES BY 15%
Bin men, road sweepers, cleaners, shop workers. You name them, we owe them so much. … More VIRUS: STOPPED LOOKING DOWN YOUR NOSE AT THEM YET?
“As of today we have no shortages. We are increasing the distribution routes and networks to ensure the supplies people need get to where they are needed, including in remote and rural areas, as quickly as possible. … More VIRUS: DEATH TOLL CLIMBS STEADILY IN SCOTLAND
These are certainly challenging, unprecedented times. Allow pre-eminent psychiatrist Dr Brendan Kelly to help you understand and cope with the unique stresses of today, as we all try to deal with the threat of COVID-19 within our homes, communities and throughout the … More BOOK: COPING WITH ANXIETY ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
Words and pictures by Bill Heaney Cardross man John Robins of Animal Concern has written to Ministers Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, and Kate Forbes MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, urging them to ensure that any grant cash goes to the fishing industry’s small fry and not to large, mega … More KEEP THE CASH FOR SMALL FRY IN FISHING INDUSTRY
