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The boss of Scottish women's football has heaped praise on Ayr United for putting their men's and women's team on an equal footing.

UK Government has been accused of having a "profound misunderstanding" of the causes of poverty and food insecurity. The Scottish Government levelled the charge against Westminster as it published a new report showing it had a "distinctive approach" to tackling the problem.

Unison outlined concerns about staff safety and “democratic legitimacy” due to the pandemic. Legislation was passed recently which would allow the Scottish Parliament election to be delayed.However, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said at this stage she sees "no reason" for why the poll cannot go ahead.An increase in postal voting is expected as people vote in ways that do not involve leaving the house to attend a polling station.However, Johanna Baxter and Mark Ferguson, key figures on the local government side of Unison, have written to SNP Cabinet Secretary Aileen Campbell with concerns.In a letter, they wrote: “We believe there is a significant public health issue to consider.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserResidents are asked to get in touch find out if they are eligible for the iPad and wifi access offer by emailing cvha@cvha.org.uk or calling 01698 268855 – and chosen recipients will have the support of a “digital champion” to help set up and begin using their new device.Communities secretary Aileen Campbell added: “The distribution of these iPads with mobile wifi access through Connecting Scotland will make a real difference to households across Lanarkshire.“Internet access brings huge benefits, especially during these challenging times, and we’d encourage anyone who is eligible to apply for a device, connectivity and support so that they can get online and stay safe.”The

Low-income families with a child under six will be able to apply for £10 per child, per week to assist with living costs from November, with payments to start from the end of February 2021. Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell announced the update as part of a statement to Parliament on the Child Poverty Second Year Progress Report.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserCommunities secretary Aileen Campbell MSP added: “Living more of our lives locally – shopping, eating and enjoying activities in the areas we live – has never been more important and has a huge role to play in supporting Scotland’s economic and social recovery from Covid-19.“Taking simple steps like choosing to visit a nearby shop or cafe, or buying goods or services from a business in your community, helps support local jobs, helps local economies thrive and crucially, helps us to continue to suppress the virus by limiting unnecessary travel.”

More calls have been directed to the Scottish Government to re-open dumps to stop fly tipping wrecking the countryside.

A senior East Kilbride councillor has branded the testing of key workers for coronavirus "insufficient".

West Lothian has been allocated a £1 million food fund to support people struggling through the coronavirus outbreak.

An additional £350 million will go to those most affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell has announced.

The Scottish Parliament will lose “talented people” unless it becomes more family friendly for MSPs juggling parenthood with the job.

A senior SNP minister is to quit citing the pressure of office on family life.

beauty spot. Emergency services were called to the scene at Corra Linn at the Falls of Clyde, near Lanark, at around 8.05pm on Thursday.