Corinne McCleish, 46, is urging others not to delay their smear test after her own diagnosis with cervical cancer and highlights how talking with friends helped encourage those around her to attend screening without hesitation.

The Gold Award reflects years of hard work by pupils and staff to embed children’s rights across the curriculum, school policies and daily activities.

Pam Tait has been named the winner of the Pioneering Award at the Heart of Pet Blood Bank Awards, sponsored by CVS Vets. The award recognises individuals who have helped drive innovation, awareness, and growth within the charity.

The 16 square metre, hi-tech, skills.lab Cube, featuring interactive LED walls, which is part of the shopping centre’s ‘Kick & Play – Summer of Football’ events programme, is designed to give visitors of all ages the chance to put their skills to the test.

The event will be held at Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s Calderwood development on Sunday, June 21, from noon until 4pm.

The Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulations mean all Scottish councils have to store, transport and dispose of these items separately from other waste.