Claire Schofield
The Scotsman
United Kingdom
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Huge council tax rises confirmed from April
Households across the UK will face huge hikes to their council tax bill from April, as the cost of living crisis continues. → Read More
ITV announces huge changes to TV schedule
ITV is making some big changes to its TV schedule this year, which will see popular programmes broadcast at a new time. → Read More
The distinctive new Omicron symptom that appears during the night
Covid rules are being tightened across the UK as doctors warn of a distinctive new symptom linked to the Omicron variant which appears during the night. → Read More
These are the NHS Boards in Scotland with the highest coronavirus death rates right now
Lockdown restrictions in Scotland have become much stricter over the last week, in response to a rise in coronavirus infections → Read More
Look inside this £3.75m lakeside mansion in Perth
When it comes to finding the perfect property, many buyers will argue that location is key - and they don’t come more idyllic than this country house → Read More
These are the 23 historic sites in Scotland set to reopen in August and September
Scots can look forward to more things to see and do over the coming months, as more relaxed restrictions allow attractions across Scotland to open up again → Read More
Nando’s reopening: full list of restaurants reopening in Scotland for delivery and click and collect
Nando’s fans in Scotland who have been missing their PERi-PERi fix can rejoice at the news that a select number of restaurants have now opened their doors again. A total of 54 restaurants across the UK and Ireland are open for delivery and click and collect – including sites across Scotland. A further 40 restaurants […] → Read More
Free sanitary products: Scotland MSPs set to back plans to end period poverty
Scotland is set to take a ground-breaking step towards tackling period poverty today (25 Feb), as MSPs vote on a new bill. → Read More
What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning? Scotland braces itself for weekend of heavy rain
The UK is to be showered with three days of heavy rain, as the Met Office issues yellow weather warnings from Thursday (20 Feb) until Saturday (22 Feb). → Read More
These 13 Scottish pubs are on the market right now
If you have ever dreamed of owning your very own pub one day, and have a good mind for business, you could become the proud owner of one of these Scottish beer houses, which are all currently on the market. Which pub would you like to call your own? → Read More
These are the 16 most deprived areas in Scotland
The most deprived areas in Scotland have been revealed in the latest Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2020. → Read More
Coronavirus symptoms: the signs, causes and how it spreads
An infectious SARS-like coronavirus is currently spreading in parts of Asia, with more than 570 people struck down with sickness, and at least 17 deaths attributed to the disease. → Read More
Beales closures: Full list of shops at risk as department store enters administration
Beales department stores have gone into administration, putting the future of the 140 year old chain under threat. → Read More
Spain weather: Foreign Office issues ‘extreme risk’ weather warning as Storm Gloria leaves 7 dead
Tourists are being warned of ‘extreme risk’ weather conditions in Spain, as gale-force winds and storms strike the coast, leaving seven people dead. → Read More
Spain weather: Foreign Office issues ‘extreme risk’ weather warning across eastern Spain after Storm Gloria
An ‘extreme risk’ weather warning has been issued for tourists travelling to popular holiday spots in Spain, after the country was hit by Storm Gloria overnight on Monday (20 Jan). → Read More
Brexit: How the UK leaving the EU will affect European holidays
The UK’s exit from the European Union has been fraught with uncertainty, and with the leave date now fast approaching, there are still many questions about what changes lie ahead - including the impact it will have on holidaymakers. → Read More
University offers: This is when application decisions will be released in 2020
Going to university is an exciting milestone for many people, but awaiting confirmation of a college place can be nerve-wracking time. → Read More
Scottish Citylink offering free bus travel on services between Edinburgh and Glasgow this weekend
Scottish Citylink is offering free travel on its services between Edinburgh and Glasgow this weekend, to mark the launch of its brand new fleet of vehicles. → Read More
Debenhams confirms 19 stores across the UK will close in January 2020
Debenhams has confirmed 19 of its stores across the UK will close their doors for good this month, after the company entered administration last year. The struggling department store announced a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) in April 2019, announcing the closure of 22 stores by 2020, affecting 1,200 workers. Impending closures The retailer has now … → Read More
10 pictures that show the disruption Storm Brendan caused when it hit Edinburgh and the Lothians
Gale force winds have been wreaking havoc in the Capital today, as Storm Brendan swept in causing major disruption. → Read More