Ayr Gaiety launches online Christmas panto with help from Newton Primary School pupils

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.The Covid lockdown has forged a new drive to provide practical and emotional support for those who struggle with poor mental health in West Lothian’s communities.It comes as the waiting times for young people’s mental health have significantly increased over the last six months since Covid-19.At the start of this year, NHS Lothian invested £3 million to hire 40 extra staff including, clinical psychologists, registered nurses and occupational therapists.Alongside two new hubs, set up by West Lothian Health and Social Care to offer help to individuals, a raft of support services have been developed in collaboration with the Third Sector.Dougie

Robyn Knox have welcomed adorable twin sons just four months after their beloved daughter was killed in a Fife car crash. Danielle Falconer, 26, and Barry Knox welcomed their wee bundles of joy on December 4 and paid tribute to little Robyn by giving the boys names beginning with the initial R The couple, of Cardenden, Fife, revealed the news on social media and unveiled the boys’ names - Robin-Junior and River - so they would have the same initials as their big sister.

blaze at a Scottish wedding and party venue. The popular Park Cafe, at Aberdeen 's Hazlehead Park, went up in flames at around 9pm on Friday December 11.

Fans think they may have sussed out the name Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have picked for their little daughter.

A mum-of-two says her family has been made homeless at Christmas - after they were forced to flee three 'hell-hole' B&Bs.

Many would have thought that it’s a straight shootout between Little Mix and Liam Gallagher for the ever converted Christmas Number One slot.

Christmas present from the doorstep of a home, as shown in doorbell cam footage of the shocking crime. In the clip, uploaded on December 10, the heartless grinch brazenly walks up to the front door of the house in Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland, Daily Record reports.

direct to your inboxPolice took to social media to call out the 'worst parking in 2020' after a car was found on a grass verge near the Trafford Centre.The black Vauxhall had come off the road and onto a grass area on Old Park Lane in Trafford Park.It appeared to be damaged, with the front bumper hanging off.Officers said the driver of the car had no insurance, and the vehicle was seized.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThey also posted the hashtag #ThisisntGTA, referencing the popular video game Grand Theft Auto.On the GMP Trafford North Facebook page, officers said: "The worst parking we have seen in

fresh speculation that she had secretly married Joe when she posted an image to promote her surprise new album, Evermore this week. In the image, Taylor wears a floor-length Charm Star Slip Dress that some on social media thought resembled a bridal gown, prompting some to anticipate the reveal that the pair have married.

Boxing Day at 9. 25am on ITVAnt, Dec and Cat are reunited for this long-awaited special, which will take a nostalgic look back at their much-loved Saturday morning kids show.

recently showcased a chic glittery festive outfit and sister Kate rarely puts a foot wrong when it comes to modern regal style. Pippa can usually be relied upon to follow suit - on the rare occasions that she’s photographed in public, the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister tends to opt for classic pieces by designers like Erdem or Anna Mason. But for a virtual appearance on Friday, Pippa sacrificed her usual tasteful approach in favour of the most garish Christmas jumper she could find. Pippa was presenting prizes in the Christmas card competition for pupils at Mary Hare School in Berkshire, for which she is an ambassador. The school, for deaf children, tweeted a photo of students dressed up in their jolliest festive sweaters on

While we're now accustomed with Christmas classics making a triumphant return to the chart every December, this trend is relatively recent. It all started in 2007, when downloading had fully established itself as the favourite way to purchase singles, thus making it easier for old singles to re-enter the Top 40.  

Kate Middleton, Prince William and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis addressed to NHS staff has emerged online.The charming photo features the happy royals sitting on a bench with a pile of wood behind them. In the snap, Princess Charlotte sits on her mum’s knee while Prince George is smiling next to his dad.

direct to your inboxResidents in an area of south Manchester say they have been left without post for weeks due to a shortage of postal workers. People in Victoria Park, near Longsight, say they have faced major delays in receiving letters and parcels, with some residents even missing important appointments due to late mail.

Sign up to the M.E.N.'s Manchester Family newsletter for all the latest from school closures to ways to entertain the kidsDecember 25 is officially two weeks away.And as Manchester remains in the strictest tier of the government's latest Covid alert systems, many fans of the festive season are spending their extra time in doors binge watching their favourite Christmas films.From guilty pleasures you enjoyed as child and old classics to some of the new releases you might have spotted on Netflix, there's nothing better than cosying up under a blanket to get lost in a heart-warming Christmas plot.But when it comes to our favourite festive films, just how well do you know them?Do you know the last names of your favourite characters, the year

Celtic trophy dynasty of the past decade and he reckons this could just be the start of a glittering period for current club Columbus Crew in the US.The talent spotter spent six years at Parkhead – where he unearthed future superstars such as Virgil van Dijk.The Motherwell man knows who to spot potential before watching it become a reality and it’s been the same with the Crew as the Ohio outfit go in to tomorrow’s MLS Cup Final just a few years after their existence was under threat.Director of scouting McGuinness has helped turn the club around with a series of astute signings and they are going out for glory against Seattle Sounders this weekend.The 39-year-old is used to seeing his stars securing silverware but he reckons being crowned

Blossoms have unveiled a new, animated short film, Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose). You can watch it below.Released yesterday (December 11), the short film was created by Edwin Burdis and animated by Astrid Goldsmith of Mock Duck Studios.As well as vocal appearances from Blossoms, the film also includes appearances from Manchester musician Rowetta and comedian Lloyd Griffith. Writing on Twitter, Rowetta said: “Really enjoyed being a part of the gorgeous Blossoms’ short film.”Back in November, Blossoms released a double A-side, ‘Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose)’/’It’s Going To Be A Cold Winter’.

Safe to say that 2020 hasn’t been a great year, and the festive period will also have to be different with limits on who we can see

fitness businesses that operate within a class setting were left behind.

Adam King melted the hearts of the nation when he appeared on the Late Late Toy Show with his virtual hugs and now everyone can get a ‘Virtual Hug’ from him.

Rochdale, in 2015.