East Ayrshire Council staff sickness levels plunge amid pandemic

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash want to tie the knot this summer - despite Covid fears.

The Super Bowl won’t be the same this year after Budweiser announced that it would not be airing a commercial during the game for the first time in nearly four decades.

Amanda Holden has taken to Instagram to share a loving message on what would have been her son Theo’s 10th birthday.

Vicky Pattison gave a thoughtful gift basket to the care workers looking after her grandad with dementia.

direct to your inboxVictims were left ‘trapped’ in their homes by coronavirus restrictions as the numbers of domestic abuse reports increased in Trafford during the first lockdown of 2020, new data reveals.The number of domestic abuse incidents across Trafford increased during the first lockdown of 2020.Reports of domestic abuse were made across the borough throughout 2020 but numbers climbed after the first lockdown was announced in March, according to Greater Manchester Police’s data.A council health scrutiny meeting document reads: “Lockdown rules design to protect the spread of covid-19 and keep people safe were in fact trapping victims at home with their abusers and giving opportunities for further control and isolation from support

Neil Lennon has confirmed Jonjoe Kenny is close to signing as Olivier Ntcham looks set for a move to Marseille. After a quiet window it's set to be a busy day at Parkhead with movement in both directions.

Piers Morgan has vowed to continue holding the government to account after a poll found that the public believe he and Marcus Rashford are doing a better job.

SNP pack.Cherry tweeted: "Despite hard work, results and a strong reputation I’ve been sacked today from the SNP front bench. My constituents & fellow party members who gave me a resounding mandate in recent NEC elections should rest assured that I will continue to work hard for them.”A prominent feminist, Cherry has been caught up in the massive internal row in the SNP over gender recognition and trans rights.

link!The total number of people who died from coronavirus last month won't be known for another few days but 217 had been registered up to Saturday which is 14 more than November, the only previous month in which more than 200 people had died.In total, 33,085 positive Covid-19 tests have been recorded in Lanarkshire and 1031 have died.

Amanda Holden has shared a heartbreaking image of her stillborn son Theo's footprints on what would have been his 10th birthday.The 49 year old gave birth to Theo on 1 February 2011, but was left devastated when she revealed he had been "born sleeping". Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda took to social media to mark the occasion, sharing the print of his tiny feet with her 1.6million Instagram followers.

Google is an amazing tool which will help you find exactly what you need. But sometimes you get more than you bargained for.Most of us have spiralled down the dark hole of internet searching and suddenly stumbling on something you didn’t expect.Our curiosity can quite simply just get the better of us.Here we’ve put together a list of eight things you should never Google.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxIt has emerged that the UFC were paid a “huge” amount by the Abu Dhabi government to stage Conor McGregor’s return to action.UFC 257 was a roaring success as Dustin Poirer kicked his way to victory over McGregor in the main event on Fight Island, which is on Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.Millions tuned in to watch the Notorious suffer his fifth career defeat, with the event boasting the title of the second most PPV’s sold in UFC history.But the UFC also received a huge payday from the Abu Dhabi government, according to reputable fighting reporter Dave Meltzer.He wrote in his Wrestling Observer newsletter: “An interesting question, given

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporte has revealed he sent a text message to Lionel Messi after details of the Argentinean star's contract were leaked.

Two weeks after Andrew East revealed his positive COVID-19 test, pregnant Shawn Johnson East announced that she is now battling the virus.

Saira Khan has posted a sweet throwback selfie with her husband Steve Hyde - much to the delight of her fans!The 50-year-old, who quietly left Loose Women at the start of the year, expressed her gratitude towards her husband of 16 years, with whom she shares two children: Zac, 11, and Amara, nine.MORE: Saira Khan's 16th wedding anniversary celebrations look unforgettable"Grateful I've someone to help me through all this.

Power.The star has been in the limelight for many years but fans want to know more about her.

Good Morning Britain star Alex Beresford is taking a break from his TV duties as he self-isolates.

East Kilbride at the weekend. The accident happened on Maxwellton Road near to Buchandyke garage on Saturday night shortly after 8.30pm.Police told the News both their officers and the ambulance service were in attendance but there were no fatalities.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link!However, they were unable to confirm if any serious injuries had been sustained by those involved.Drivers posted on social media that diversions were in place following the accident.One wrote: "I was diverted onto Morrishall Road there.

Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are all about keeping it real. Throughout their relationship, they have been candid about their ups and downs, often speaking publicly about marriage struggles. «We don't want anyone to think we met and it's been easy, because if that's someone's expectation of a relationship and certainly a marriage, it's a bad expectation to have,» Shepard says of his time with Bell during an interview on . The A-list couple started dating in 2007 and tied the knot in 2013.

Britain’s Got Talent judge, 49, was seen remembering her baby boy on Instagram in a sweet post, where she revealed she thinks of him every day. She had been seven months pregnant with Theo in 2011, when he died in the womb at an advanced stage, meaning Amanda still had to give birth to him.

Ayrshire from tonight.Forecasters at the Met Office have issued the yellow alert from 10pm, saying up to three centimetres could fall on lower ground.Delays to travel on roads and public transport have been predicted.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The weather warning is in place for more than 24 hours until midnight on Tuesday.The Met Office warning reads: "As rain pushes