Moray and Shetland council staff will not get World Cup holiday
Councillors in both local authorities agree not to grant it, amid concerns about the cost.
Councillors in both local authorities agree not to grant it, amid concerns about the cost.
Former Rangers captain and manager Barry Ferguson believes the Scottish Premiership title race is going to "go to the wire" but is "confident" of Old Firm victory over Celtic on Sunday.
The 54-year-old was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after the crash on Grange Road.
Shetland councillor Andrea Manson was a co-director of a pub firm.
Council tax payers in Moray face the double-digit increase after the local authority agreed its budget.
Police said officers were called to the town's Morrison Court on Saturday afternoon.
The presiding officer called in security in a bid to remove the Tory MSP after he questioned her impartiality.
Councillors decided not to grant it, as it would cost about £140,000 in extra pay and disrupt services.
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth is to make a statement at Holyrood on protecting children from harm.
The Scottish government initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands and Islands.