Nicola Sturgeon warned Scotland that life may not be ‘back to normal’ by the summer today as she damped the hopes of music festival-goers that they might take place. The First Minister said some coronavirus restrictions will have to remain in place even if the vaccination programme...
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Doctor tried to leave Army to avoid move from Scotland to England
A top Army doctor in Scotland was so desperate to avoid a posting in England that he tried to leave the forces – and then fraudulently booked flights home when he was told he had to serve south of the border, a court heard today....
Brexit: Seafood firms must now fill in SEVEN forms per export lorry
Scottish seafood companies must now complete up to seven documents just for a single lorry carrying one species to export to the European Union following Brexit, bosses warned today. The papers that must be filled in are an export health certificate, catch certificate, customs export...
Nicola Sturgeon EXTENDS Scottish Covid lockdown until mid-February
Nicola Sturgeon today declared that lockdown in Scotland will be extended to mid-February despite signs cases have flattened off. Dashing hopes of a loosening from the end of this month, the First Minister said she was being ‘cautious’ and more evidence was needed that the outbreak...
UK rocket firm creates space tug to move satellites and clear debris
British firm Skyrora Is a step closer to launching a space tug that could tow satellites into different orbits, replace old satellites and even clean up space junk. The upper stage of the Skyrora XL rocket successfully completed a crucial static fire test at the engine...
Scottish postman’s renditions of sea shanties go viral on TikTok
Sea shanties are making a comeback after a postman from Scotland became an internet sensation with his versions of the famous folk songs on TikTok. Nathan Evans, 26, from outside Glasgow, took the social media platform by storm after his rendition of Leave her Johnny,...
Richard Leonard QUITS as Scottish Labour leader before May elections
The leader of Scottish Labour quit without warning today, just months before he was due to lead the party into difficult Holyrood elections. Richard Leonard announced he was stepping down with immediate effect this afternoon after three years in charge. The Yorkshire-born leftwinger, who was...
Support for Scottish independence hits 57% ahead of May elections
Nicola Sturgeon’s coronavirus handling has won over swathe of voters with support for Scottish independence hitting 57 PER CENT, poll finds Poll shows Nicola Sturgeon has won over many Labour and Conservative voters Her handling of the coronavirus crisis has resulted in a personal polling...
UK weather: Met Office warning as snow and freezing rain predicted
After a brief respite from the freezing start to the new year in Britain, winter is set to return with a vengeance. Up to eight inches of snow is predicted to fall through today and tomorrow across northern England and Scotland, along with ‘significant travel...