Scottish Magazines

Scotland's second one-day international against Pakistan in Edinburgh is delayed due to a waterlogged outfield.

The stories making the headlines in Scotland's newspapers.

Kilmarnock sign St Mirren goalkeeper Craig Samson, whose contract with the Paisley club was expiring.

Cyclists are to embark on a protest ride to the Scottish Parliament, calling for 5% of Scotland's transport budget to be spent on cycling.

A Scottish government paper on independence will argue Scotland's potential for growth is being held back by the lack of decision-making powers.

The latest UK government paper on the impact of Scottish independence will claim the UK is better placed to manage the risk of a financial crisis.

Police in Dumfries arrest four people for public order offences as rival demonstrations take place in the town.

The enduring appeal of botanic gardens

Andy Murray says he will decide on Wednesday whether to play at the French Open after retiring at the Italian Open.

Scotland's Chief Medical Officer calls for children aged between 10 and 17 to be vaccinated against measles.

The operators of Scotland's new 12,000-seat entertainment arena have said the venue will open on time despite reports that it was months behind schedule.

A Dumfries-based aid worker who was abducted and killed in Pakistan receives a second posthumous award for his humanitarian work.

World Whisky Day, which was created by a University of Aberdeen student last year, returns for a second time.

Highland Council plans to pilot an annual flu vaccination for schoolchildren before rolling it out for all P1 to S5 pupils.

The new moderator of the Church of Scotland officially takes up her post as the Kirk's General Assembly gets under way.

Young activists debate Scottish independence

A man jailed for mistreating puppies could have £12,000-worth of any future assets seized under proceeds of crime legislation.

Nominations for the forthcoming Aberdeen Donside Holyrood by-election close.

The SNP says UKIP leader Nigel Farage "has lost the plot" after he described protesters who besieged him in Edinburgh as "fascist scum".

Morrisons, the UK's fourth largest supermarket chain, says it will launch online shopping by January 2014 after agreeing a tie-up with Ocado.

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Drivers are advised to slow down and exercise caution due to fog affecting driving conditions in the Dumfries and Galloway Region.

Road users are advised to use caution on the A720 (Edinburgh City By-Pass) and surrounding roads on the outskirts of Edinburgh due to patchy fog currently affecting driving conditions.

Ayrshire Sportsability has named Invergarven School in Girvan as the Most Active School in Ayrshire 2012, for their commitment to a wide range of sporting activities throughout the year.

Another landmark moment has been reached in the project for the new multi-faceted leisure and community facility at Girvan Harbour.

Booking tickets for shows and events in South Ayrshire is set to get easier and faster from Monday 27 May 2013.

Got more exercise, saved money, felt better and helped the environment - just some of the benefits people who took part in national Walk to Work Week gained.

The Ayrshire and Arran Tourism Team has teamed up with radio stations Clyde 1 and West FM to run a fantastic regional photographic competition as part of the ’Year of Natural Scotland 2013’.

A new initiative, Ayrshire 21, has been launched aimed at providing targeted help, support and funding for rural areas across the three Ayrshire areas.

The new look, Burns an’a’that! Festival 2013 promises more than ever before - with live music very much to the fore - and most of it is free of charge!

Holiday activities proved to be a real treat this Easter right across South Ayrshire. Activity centre’s and pools offered a range of activities.

South Ayrshire Council is warning the public to take extra care when dealing with ’cold calling’ traders, after a 90 year old Ayr woman was conned out of a total of £1,600 by an itinerant roofer.

Councillor John Hampton has donated a trombone to the music department at Braehead primary school.

South Ayrshire Provost Helen Moonie welcomed Gerry Hughes home to Troon Marina after his round the world sail.

Drivers in South Ayrshire are being urged to look out for cyclists and give them space on the roads.

South Ayrshire has taken part in World Book Night - a celebration of reading where free books are given to members of the community, encouraging people to read more.

An Alloway school crossing patroller is celebrating after being named ’Patroller of the Year’ by schoolchildren in South Ayrshire.

South Ayrshire Council has today (Friday 3 May 2013) appointed Eileen Howat to be the next Chief Executive.

The local tourism industry must embrace different ways of working to achieve more visitors to Ayrshire & Arran was the message heard by around a hundred tourism businesses at a tourism event.

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It appears that the government is attempting to control the newspapers and news sites. Free speech will not
be part of Britain. 1984 will be here. Cameras in your street, secret police trials, Councils and Government cover ups.Control of TV and News Content. Control of emails and internet viewing.
BACK THE NEWSPAPERS NOT THE GOVERNMENT- YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE ALL NEWSPAPERS- BUT FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS OUR HERITAGE. WITHOUT IT WE WILL BE A GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED STATE. NOBODY WILL TRUST US.WILL YOU BE A MEMBER OF THE SECRET POLICE.

The Clear choice for cosmetic surgery - It's time for some Clear thinking about cosmetic surgery [Fashion]

Fashion illustrator Jordi Labanda admits 'Victoria Beckham's collection surprised me' - HER designs have been so well received by fashion critics across the world. [Fashion]

Fashion illustrator Jordi Labanda admits 'Victoria Beckham's collection surprised me' - HER designs have been so well received by fashion critics across the world. [Fashion]

Five arrested in connection with killing domestic pets - As part of an investigation into a ring of people believed to be killing domestic pets five men have been arrested [8 November 2012]. [Crime Stoppers]

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The X Factor Winner's Song Will Be Charity Single - Simon Cowell has confirmed plans to scrap The X Factor finalists group song in favour of making the eventual winner's song a charity single.Last month, it was reported that SiCo was pulling the plug... [MTv News]

The British Fashion Award Winners 2012 - They’re a wrap. The British Fashion Awards have just come to a close in London, where Valentino, First Lady Samantha Cameron, and Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood were all on hand to present awards. The takeaway: The Brits really, really like their homegrown hero, Stella McCartney, who walked off with both Designer of the Year and Designer Brand of the Year. They’ve also got no problem being repeat commenders. Kim Jones of Louis Vuitton won Menswear Designer of the Year for the second year running, and Alexa Chung got the British Style Award—the ceremony’s people’s-choice prize—for the third year running. Style.com/Print cover girl Cara Delevingne won model of the year (see some of our shoot with her here), beloved/feared Central Saint Martins professor Louise Wilson took the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, and outgoing British Fashion Council chairman Harold Tillman, who will leave the post at the end of this year, won a special recognition. The complete winners are below; check back tomorrow for our complete coverage from the ceremony.
DESIGNER OF THE YEARStella McCartney MENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEARKim Jones for Louis VuittonACCESSORY DESIGNER OF THE YEARNicholas KirkwoodDESIGNER BRAND OF THE YEARStella McCartneyMODEL OF THE YEARCara DelevingneEMERGING TALENT—WOMENSWEARJ.W. AndersonEMERGING TALENT—MENSWEARJonathan SaundersEMERGING TALENT—ACCESSORIESSophie HulmeRED CARPET AWARDRoksanda IlincicNEW ESTABLISHMENT AWARDErdem MoraliogluBRITISH STYLE AWARDAlexa ChungISABELLA BLOW AWARD FOR FASHION CREATORLouise WilsonOUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FASHIONManolo Blahnik
Photo: Dave M. Bennett/Getty Images [Style.com]

Two most wanted distraction burglars arrested - Crime-fighting charity, Crimestoppers, can confirm that two individuals who appeared on the list of top 10 most wanted distraction burglars have been ... [Crime Stoppers]

Scientists finally prove our brains detect grammar errors without us even realising it - Neuroscientists from the University of Oregon finally have proof that our brains can detect grammatical errors without even realising it. [Daily Mail Tech]

Sony investor urges company break-up - US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm. [BBC Business]

'Abandon' hospital A&E plans plea - There are calls for a major shake up of accident and emergency services in south Wales to be abandoned due to the current crisis in demand. [BBC Health]

AUDIO: UK TB infection an 'urgent problem' - A report by MPs has found that progress in getting rid of the tuberculosis is "painfully slow" and claims that multi-resistant strains are now an "urgent" problem. [BBC Health]

VIDEO: NHS should look after 'the whole person' - Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham says that merging the NHS with social care would be better value for money [BBC Health]

It appears that the government is attempting to control the newspapers and news sites. Free speech will not
be part of Britain. 1984 will be here. Cameras in your street, secret police trials, Councils and Government cover ups.
Control of TV and News Content. Control of emails and internet viewing.
BACK THE NEWSPAPERS NOT THE GOVERNMENT- YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE ALL NEWSPAPERS- BUT FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS OUR HERITAGE. WITHOUT IT WE WILL BE A GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED STATE. NOBODY WILL TRUST US.WILL YOU BE A MEMBER OF THE SECRET POLICE.

Clegg rejects 'web snoop' bill plan - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says Lib Dems will not agree to any new law allowing all Britons' online activity to be recorded. [BBC Politics]

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]

Ethnic remarks row councillor quits - A Tory councillor resigns after telling a national newspaper the children of Pakistani families would fail to "rise to the top". [BBC Politics]

Syrian government forces surround the rebel town of Qusair with opposition activists saying at least 16 people have been killed.

Daily updates from the Cannes Film Festival 2013

Two 19-year-old men are arrested following a collision between a suspected stolen motorcycle and a car in County Antrim, that has left a man seriously injured.

Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy goes seven rounds against champion Devon Alexander before his corner throw in the towel.

The Conservative leadership is "running scared" of its MPs on Europe, claims Tory grandee Lord Howe - but the health secretary says the PM is "showing leadership" on the issue.

Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan's PTI party, is blaming one of his political rivals for the killing of PTI official Zahra Shahid Hussain.

John Redwood MP has called for a 'new relationship' with Europe. He told Jeremy Vine that the British people should be able to vote on this new relationship.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urges North Korea to end its missile tests after test firing three short-range missiles on Saturday.

Labour leader Ed Miliband says he will write new rules to tackle corporate tax avoidance if he wins the next election, even without international agreement.

Bonnie Tyler reflects on taking the UK to 19th place out of 26 countries at the Eurovision Song Contest, which was won by Denmark's Emmelie de Forest.

A couple are using their life savings to turn a derelict south Wales valleys cinema and bingo hall into a community theatre.

The outgoing Bank of England governor warns a government plan to boost the housing market with part-mortgage guarantees has no long-term place.

A ticket holder in Florida has won the largest Powerball jackpot in US history, more than $590m (£388m), lottery officials say.

Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones apologises to team-mate Glenn Whelan after smashing his car windscreen in a revenge act.

Major changes to social services could result in extra costs for taxpayers, health service and local government leaders warn.

Police officers, republicans and loyalists agree to resolve differences through dialogue and non-violent means.

A 31-year-old man dies in hospital after being found wounded in a street after a late-night shooting.

China's Premier Li Keqiang travels to India for his first foreign visit since taking office, with border tensions and trade topping the agenda.

Papers focus on Conservative Party tensions

British explorer Daniel Hughes has reached the summit of Mount Everest in an attempt to raise £1m for the charity Comic Relief.

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Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy signs a new four-year deal that commits him to the club until 2017.

Retiring David Beckham plays his last match for Paris St-Germain at the Parc des Princes

No 10 denies that "anyone in Downing Street" made comments reported in several papers describing Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons".

An emotional David Beckham leaves the pitch in tears as he completes the final home match of his career as PSG beat Brest 3-1.

Rafael Nadal will face Roger Federer in Sunday's Italian Open final, looking to win the title for the seventh time

The outgoing governor of the Bank of England warns a government plan to boost the housing market should not become permanent.

The outgoing governor of the Bank of England warns a government plan to boost the housing market should not become permanent.

Everton move into the Continental Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win at Doncaster Belles in their final group game.

Joe Root continues to impress cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew - even if England let their advantage slip against New Zealand at Lord's

Kent are dismissed for just 63 as Worcestershire complete a remarkable victory inside two days at Canterbury.

Information, tips and maps for cyclists

There are five Associations in South Ayrshire based in the major towns: Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick, Troon

A great programme of activities across South Ayrshire.

Surgeries provide an opportunity for residents to meet their ward councillors in person and to discuss any local issues they may have.

More than 160 runners took part in the 5k and 10k races including Minnie Mice, superheroes and two Staffordshire bull terriers!

Website statistics for May added.

South Ayrshire Youth Forum are young people from around south Ayrshire who believe that every young person should have a voice in the issues which affect them.

Download a FREE ’The complete National Cycle Network’ iPhone app today and explore: 25,000 miles of route great local detail GPS tracking every bus stop and train station in the country with links to their timetables

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To ensure traceability of the product, a registration document requires to accompany each batch of live shellfish during transportation from the production area to the dispatch or purification centre.

One of the key priority industries identified is Tourism, and it is with this in mind the AEP continue this collaborative approach to Tourism development by holding a number of workshops throughout the Ayrshire and Arran area.

Cheryl Cole has appeared on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival today (18 May). The singer looked stunning in an embellished maroon long-sleeve Zuhair Murad gown, taken from the designer’s latest...