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The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad. The armed forces have been helping out across the UK building emergency hospitals, delivering vital supplies and much more.
First Minister’s nerves as she appeals to people to be sensible and not let COVID-19 ‘jump bridges’.
Nine weeks since lockdown was announced, Scotland will roll back some restrictions starting tomorrow.
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Councillor Alastair Redman was one of 25 members suspended from the Tory Party last November over claims of Islamophobic and other prejudicial social media posts.
Councillor Rory Colville raises the possibility of council staff being able to work from home permanently in future.
‘Many of my clients have been practising pilates for many years and rely on their weekly class not only as a way to exercise and keep their spine and joints moving optimally, but also to socialise.’
‘If you are experiencing anxiety in these difficult times then doing some Tai Chi may be helpful.’
Fiona has had to close her gym at Machrihanish Airbase Community Company for the time being but she is making and uploading videos to YouTube every weekday so her clients can continue to train from home.
This year’s Southend Highland Games, scheduled for Saturday July 18, has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The initiative is an intensive athletic and academic college preparatory programme committed to helping talented and motivated young men and women prepare for their future
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‘I am so proud of them. What has been achieved in such a small space of time is a credit to the town.’
The match was always close and could have gone either way but Gavin and James prevailed to take home the Archie Smith Cup.
‘They have set the bar for themselves now and need to keep it up.’
This is how some of Kintyre’s birthday boys and girls spent or plan to spend their special day.
Sensory gardens appeal to all our senses – sight, smell, sound, taste and touch – helping to reduce stress and anxiety and providing us with a place that helps encourage wellbeing and mindfulness.
Happy birthday to everyone celebrating a lockdown birthday.
By adding night-scented plants and soft lighting, along with pale-coloured flowers and foliage that appear to glow in the fading light, your garden will become an enticing ‘room’ to sit in at the end of the day.
‘We would like to thank every single one of you for allowing us to do what we love.’
To register interest in taking part, and to access the sheet music, pipers are being asked to visit www.poppyscotland.org.uk/st-valery
Happy birthday to everybody celebrating a lockdown birthday!
‘When the war was over, it was thought of as a smashing night but it wasn’t really for everybody. There were happy times, but at other times it was quite sad.’
‘I couldn’t be more pleased with how the raffle went, we raised £1,210 which was just amazing.’
Each of the band’s members has added their own musical background and style to the each of the recordings, creating a unique and vibrant sound on the four-track EP.
We owe a big thank you to both the volunteers and businesses that are looking out for everyone in the community.
This week’s front page article about the apparent vandalism on Beinn Ghuilean was written with disbelief.
Robert was a part of numerous varied organisations and groups and therefore his loss will be felt by so many in the area.
Although we are all currently weathering the same storm, we are not all in the same boat.
The people of Campbeltown and Kintyre, as well as smaller village communities, have really come together – figuratively! – to support each other.
I realise that I am lucky to be able to retain my job and help deliver vital information and advice to help keep the people of Kintyre healthy.
If you are being advised to self-isolate and you choose not to, it is the most vulnerable members of our community you are putting at risk.
I don’t think we should be subsidising councillors’ meals – if their salary is not enough, don’t stand for election.
It was strange going into Campbeltown’s supermarkets this week and finding almost empty shelves in some aisles.
