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Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Clubs and community organisations in West Lothian are being encouraged to submit proposals for an £8 million fund to improve cycling facilities across the area.The national Cycling Facilities Fund will capitalise on the upsurge of interest in cycling by developing a network of accessible, inclusive and inspiring facilities that encourage people of all ages to ride bikes.The fund, which is open to clubs, education establishments, local authorities or leisure trusts, charitable organisations, community sport hubs and community organisations, has been made possible through a £4 million commitment of Capital funding from Scottish Government and £4

jobs could be secured with small changes.They claimed an extra two and half hours of opening hours and allowing alcohol sales with “strict controls” would increase turnover from £419m to £1.1bn in areas covered by restrictions.Scottish Labour MSP Alex Rowley raised the claims yesterday with Scottish economy secretary Fiona Hyslop.Rowley said: "In order to effectively recover and rebuild from the effects of the pandemic, we must protect valuable industries such as hospitality."It is my view therefore that the claim that minor adjustments to the restrictions could get thousands of people back to work and allow the sector to generate turnover, and contribute significantly to the public finances in 2021 must be examined and a response given."In

www.onescotland.org/st-andrews-dayCabinet Secretary for Culture, Fiona Hyslop, explained that our national day is the perfect opportunity to recognise the resilience and shared kindness we have experienced this year and which has helped us get through these difficult times.She said: “We may not be able to get together physically to celebrate St Andrew’s Day, but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to look out for each other and lift spirits by sharing words of kindness."We hope that by 30th November one million kind messages will have been passed around our country and beyond, bringing us together and making people smile."Ross Millar, regional director for Lidl Scotland stated that the firm were delighted to be supporting such a fantastic

yet more windfarm work goes overseas.Last week it was announced BiFab - which operates two fabrication yards in Fife and one near Stornoway - had failed to win any of the work for the massive Seagreen development being built off the coast of Angus.All of the platforms for its 114 turbines are being manufactured in China and the United Arab Emirates.In a letter to economy secretary Fiona Hyslop, Labour MSP Rhoda Grant expressed concern over the decision to grant the Seagreen contract to a Chinese company at the expense of BiFab yards.In the letter, Rhoda she said: “Our natural assets belong to us all and it is simply wrong that companies gaining these wind farm licences do not use our local companies to fulfil the construction of these wind

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A former staffer who blamed SNP minister Fiona Hyslop for triggering two suicide attempts is to quit Scotland for Spain.The 25-year-old said she has handed in her notice after a probe cleared the Economy Secretary of all allegations made against her.However, a bullying complaint against a male colleague was partly upheld.As revealed by the Record, the ex-employee claimed to have put up with six months of “intimidation, harassment, lies and gossiping” while working for the Linlithgow MSP in a parliamentary capacity.She previously claimed to have “been driven to attempt to end my life twice as a direct result of Fiona’s behaviour”.In an interview, the

Perth-based PR businesswoman Tricia Fox.The PR firm boss, whose company Volpa has been behind huge events like The Scottish Game Fair and The Enchanted Forest, sent an open letter to the cabinet secretary for economy, fair work and culture Fiona Hyslop MSP, highlighting the hit events companies like hers were taking because of a perceived lack of financial cushioning from Holyrood during the pandemic.Fire chief's pledge on trouble-plagued Perth flatsAnd on Sunday night her personal stand became an event in its own right when her words were projected after dark onto Perth Theatre and Perth Museum and Art Gallery for all to see.More used to promoting other people’s messages, this was a peculiar situation for Tricia, who has built a successful

Ferguson Marine shipyard have been hit by further delays blamed on the coronavirus crisis. Scotland's economy secretary Fiona Hyslop said the two vessels, which were due in service in 2018, have slipped back by another six months with extra costs added.

Scottish Government as it still doesn’t have a restart date – but concert bosses have warned it still may be not enough for venues to survive.Earlier this month, the UK Government announced a package for the arts sector which would see £97million given to Scotland through the Barnett formula.Now, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced the funding boost, intended to give direct support to venues and businesses in their supply chains, as well as support changes which need to be made to meet social distancing standards upon reopening.As yet, no date has been set for the restart of live music or other cultural events and Hyslop said they may be unable to begin again “for some time to come.” However, drive-in events were allowed to start

concerts, theatre and bingo from Wednesday as long as they remain in their cars. The Scottish Government said the risk of Covid-19 being transmitted in drive-in events is low enough to give them the green light.

SNP aide claimed they have “put up with 6 months of intimidation, harassment, lies and gossiping” while working for the MSP.And they said they have “been driven to attempt to end my life twice as a direct result of Fiona’s behaviour”.In a series of tweets posted late on Thursday night, the traumatised employee, who has worked in Hyslop’s Linlithgow constituency, outlined their alleged grievances.The first tweet, posted at 10.53pm, claimed Hyslop refused to investigate an alleged incident involving the employee and a colleague that happened earlier this year.The message said: “Today I have been finally forced to hand in my notice and quit my job working for Fiona Hyslop MSP.“I have put up with 6 months of intimidation, harassment, lies &

coronavirus pandemic.It follows the UK government announcing an unprecedented £1.57 billion in grants to support the arts sector.The country’s Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the news during the First Minister’s daily briefing yesterday (July 11), revealing that the Music Venue Trust had worked with the government to secure the funding, and that it will be used to “quickly provide” stability to small venues as they remain closed over the coming months,” as the Sunday Post reports.It comes along with a wider £38 million grant to the “most promising” early-stage businesses in the country.Hyslop said: “We need to find ways to support our most innovative sectors because their access to finance has been severely restricted.

Pitlochry Theatre and Horsecross Arts have welcomed the prospect of receiving part of a fund worth £10 million, set to offer oxygen to the region’s struggling arts organisations closed by the coronavirus.Arts venues have been appealing for months that they need funding to survive, with little prospect of shows or concerts being held in the coming months.Perthshire school 'didn’t close for financial gain’On July3, Scottish culture secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund, a ring-fenced £10 million pot to help venues which cannot yet reopen.And on July 5, the UK Government announced a £1.75 billion funding package, with almost £100m of that going to Scotland.Nick Williams, chief executive of Horsecross Arts, the

An SNP Cabinet Secretary has confirmed key journalists should be allowed to move freely across the country to do their jobs.

Business reputations will be “irreversibly damaged” if they put staff at risk by forcing them to come to work against public health instructions, a senior Scottish Government minister warned.

The Scottish Government has called on the chancellor to offer more help to self-employed workers impacted by Coronavirus.

coronavirus crisis.It comes after the #LetTheMusicPlay campaign was launched this week, demanding support for venues that are in severe danger of closing down during the pandemic without government support.The new targeted £10 million fund, labelled the Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund, will support Scotland’s performing arts venues and comes as part of the Scottish government’s extensive £185 million Business Support Fund.Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the new fund, saying: “Our theatres and performing arts venues and the talented freelancers who work with them are an essential part of the fabric of Scotland’s culture and communities and promote our international reputation, and we are determined that they will survive and be

The man at the helm of Crieff Hydro has called on the Scottish Government to do more to help businesses like his survive.

SCOTLAND’S automotive industry chiefs have called on the Holyrood Government to allow the immediate reopening of dealerships.