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Skye is a tiny Scottish island that is making the most of its stunning scenery by adding a little spirit appeal in a bid to become one of Scotland's most exciting new whisky destinations.The beautiful Hebridean island of Raasay, which is home to a population of just over 165 and takes just 25 minutes on a ferry to get to from Skye, offers not only a paradise for walkers and nature lovers but also for fans of whisky and gin.At just 14 miles long and five miles wide, the tiny island ( the name of which is derived from Ratharsair in Gaelic which means Isle of the Roe Deer) is dwarfed by its more popular neighbour, meaning that in previous years it was often overlooked as a tourist destination.However, this changed in 2017 with the arrival of

Ayrshire will reopen full-time to pupils following the Easter holidays.The First Minister made the announcement as part of her routemap to take the country out of lockdown.Only pupils who are on the shielding list will remain at home until April 26.Pupils in S1-S3 have been forced to wait for their return to class but have now been given the green light as part of today's plans.Strict two metre distancing will be in place in schools are part of a bid to keep virus transmission at bay.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

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, 28, on working with pop royalty, becoming a West End star, and shedding the pounds.I’m in isolation, blow-drying a wig…Well, I had a one-woman show at Christmas but bless Covid… I’m very excited about my upcoming show, Drag Queens Of Pop, with me, Veronica Green and Tia Kofi.Yeah. Tia’s in the video for my new single and I’ve done Facebook Live with Veronica.

Boris Johnson has announced that everyone in England will be given access to two lateral flow Covid-19 tests a week from Friday, April 9.These coronavirus testing kits can provide results in around 30 minutes, and will help squash any outbreaks as England prepares for the next stage in easing lockdown.On Monday April 5, The PM confirmed the next stage could go ahead, which means non-essential shops can open from April 12, and pubs and restaurants can start serving outdoors.Mr Johnson added that regular testing is key to the continued easing of lockdown, and all adults, even those without symptoms, will be urged to get themselves tested twice a week.He said: “As we continue to make good progress on our vaccine programme and with our roadmap

Louise Redknapp has spoken frankly about raising her two sons during lockdown.The Eternal babe told Cat Deeley on Tuesday's edition of Lorraine that homeschooling her boys has been 'trying' due to their age.Louise shared custody of Beau and Charlie with ex Jamie - with both of them keen to put their children first when they split in 2019.Louise said: "Lockdown has been a trying time. Homeschooling has been interesting, especially with teenagers."There are struggles being a mum."You suffer with gilt and wanting to do the best for them and questioning yourself."Just letting your kids be and grow up and learn their own ways.

Ava August left the “American Idol” judges stunned during Monday’s episode after she delivered two stunning performances.

Ozzy Osbourne has horrified fans with his latest confession.The former rock star, 72, has claimed that while in lockdown, he’s been shooting innocent cats and birds that wander into his garden with a rifle.The Black Sabbath rocker admitted that he found the activity ‘good fun’, but due to his battle with Parkinson’s Disease, his ‘aim’ has been quite bad, meaning that most of the time, the small animals have been able to escape Ozzy’s attack.Speaking about the shootings, Ozzy told a radio station: "It gets me out of my head, man."When I am in my house, I worry I never am going to walk properly.“When I first started this thing, I could not shoot.

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Related: The Guide: Staying In – sign up for our home entertainment tips That was 2020. This year, however, has introduced a weird, semi-virtual, socially distant awards season, and with it an equally weird return to red carpet dressing.

children are expected to go back to face-to-face teaching full-time. The First Minister will be joined by Scottish Government medical chiefs as they address the state of the pandemic across Scotland.

Things have worked really well so far. We know we can live together, so let’s just get a flat,” he added. “We did and it’s been really lovely.

pandemic has placed on them. The First Minister made the announcement last night after labelling the UK benefits system ‘cruel’.

The Walking Dead‘s 11th and final season will begin in August, it has been confirmed.The last instalment of season 10’s six bonus episodes (also known as season 10C) concluded on Sunday (April 4), with viewers getting a closer look at Negan’s backstory.The last-ever season of the original Walking Dead TV series will premiere in the US on August 22, it has now been confirmed. The 11th season premiere will likely air in the UK on the following day, August 23.The final season of The Walking Dead will consist of 24 episodes – eight more than usual – and is set to conclude in 2022.

Jacqueline Jossa has ruled out welcoming baby number three with her husband Dan Osborne for now.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have shared an adorable new photo of their baby son August. Eugenie, 31, took to Instagram to share the snap of her little one at hers and Jack’s home, Frogmore Cottage.

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lockdown throughout.For those wishing to attend, they must live within a Liverpool postcode and be happy to take a Covid lateral flow test producing a negative result before gaining entry.Sometime after, the club night attendees will be required to do a follow-up test.Club owner and DJ Yousef Zaher said: "What I’m looking forward to is just that feeling of being a DJ again, because you know that’s what I’ve been doing for 20 years.“But I think when everything connects, all the dots connect the music, the environment, the people, me playing, everyone having a good time, feeling safe, we can forget about Covid for even five minutes.“That would be more than enough for me.”The venue in Liverpool, which can hold up to 10,000 people, will have

Covid app from April 12.Under new regulations, every patron must be able to be contract traced either by using the app or giving their contact details when entering a pub or restaurant in a group.The new rule comes as part of the Government’s plan to keep infection rates down as they ease lockdown restrictions.When pubs first opened after the first lockdown in 2020, only one member of a group needed to provide contact details to check-in.However, now every member must scan their app - coinciding with the new offer of free rapid testing for everyone in England.The Government regulations state: “To coincide with the offer of free rapid testing for everyone, there will be updates to the NHS COVID-19 app in England from 8 April."In line with

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond is turning her back on dating apps and internet romance sites after deciding "dating in lockdown is not my thing".The ex-Big Brother presenter has revealed that she did get an online boyfriend but has now decided the dating app world is not for her. "I've been there and done it," the 46-year-old television personality told The Sun.

burglar and instead, offered him a job.Carl Wallace was woken by his alarm system and saw a man in a hooded tracksuit on CCTV using a brick to smash his restaurant's front window.The man then forcibly removed the cash register and shook it to find there was nothing in there.Despite the damage done to the building, Mr Wallace won't be going to the police after the incident in Diablo's Southwest Grill in Augusta, Georgia - which was also his birthday.“Within 45 seconds, he was back out the front door… no money was taken,” Mr Wallace said.“Really frustration and damage was the only thing done… we get woken up in the middle of the night, you have to run into the store, clean up the big mess and scramble to get the store back open by 11