Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon outlines road map out of lockdown for Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament “if all goes according to plan” the country will move back to the levels system of coronavirus restrictions from April 26, with all..

Stay at home restrictions lifted in Scotland from April 5

Stay at home restrictions could be lifted in Scotland from April 5, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told the Scottish Parliament. Scotland will then move fully back to the levels system of Covid-19..

Sturgeon previews Scotland's 'cautious' route out of lockdown

Scotland will return to the geographic levels system after lockdown is lifted, Nicola Sturgeon said, as she gave an insight into the country's route out of coronavirus restrictions.The First Minister..

Pupils to return to classrooms in Scotland but lockdown will continue into March

Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms a February 22 return to school for some youngsters will go ahead – but warned people not to see the move as a return to normality.While pupils in P1..

Scottish schools to begin phased return from Monday

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that some pupils in Scotland will return to schools from Monday 22 February. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and..

Nicola Sturgeon tells footballers: ‘Make sure your house is in order’

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on football to “make sure your house is in order” following allegations that Rangers players attended a house party which was broken up by..

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir on battling MND

Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir found out in late 2016 that he was suffering from motor neuron disease, but that hasn’t stopped him from living his best life and campaigning about the disease.

Defence Secretary: Army will be on ‘front line’ of vaccination effort

A further 353 armed forces personnel will deploy on the “front line” of the Covid-19 vaccination and testing effort in Scotland, the Defence Secretary has said.

Sturgeon praises "heroic" vaccine effort in Scotland

Scotland had vaccinated more than one million people against Covid-19.As of 8.30am on Thursday, 1,048,747 people have received their first dose of the vaccine.That is an increase of 63,178 since..

Nicola Sturgeon ready to tackle allegations at Alex Salmond inquiry ‘head on’

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she looks forward to being able to refute claims made about her “head on” before the Salmond inquiry next week.Ms Sturgeon is slated to appear..

Cars collide on snowy hill in Glasgow

Cars collided on a snowy St Vincent Street in Glasgow, Scotland, on the evening of February 8 as the UK endured the coldest night of winter so far.

Sturgeon warns of vaccine supply drop in coming weeks

Coronavirus vaccine supplies are expected to “dip” later this month, Nicola Sturgeon has said, as a balance needs to be struck between first and second doses.The First Minister said Scotland..

Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland on track to hit one million vaccines milestone this week

Scotland is on course to hit the one million vaccines milestone this week, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.She told the Scottish Government’s daily coronavirus briefing that 866,823 people have..

Snow and ice warnings continue for most of freezing Britain

Most of England and Scotland are still covered by snow and ice warnings as the new week begins amid the nation’s ongoing cold snap.The Met Office has issued severe amber snow warnings for London and..

Gregor Townsend places Scotland success among ‘best ever results in our history’

Gregor Townsend believes Scotland’s first win at Twickenham since 1983 could be the nation’s greatest ever Test victory.

England still the team to beat in uncertain Six Nations

England head coach Eddie Jones says his side will be ready for their Six Nations opener against Scotland, a side who see the fixture as their most important.

Weather: Three-day forecast as UK faces snow and ice

The UK faces five days of snow and ice across northern parts, while heavy rain could cause problems further south.There are three yellow weather warnings for snow for Thursday covering most of Scotland..

SNP leader Ian Blackford condemns PM's visit to Scotland

Boris Johnson defended his visit to a vaccine laboratory where there was a coronavirus outbreak following claims his behaviour was “reckless” and “irresponsible”.A number of cases were reported..

Blackford brands PMs visit to Scotland a 'PR stunt'

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford branded the Prime Minister "irresponsible" to "go ahead with what was a PR stunt" in visiting a Scottish plant which "had an outbreak of 14 Covid cases just 24..

Giant snake seen on the loose in Scottish town

This is the unusual moment a giant snake was spotted on the loose in the town of Greenock in Inverclyde, Scotland. It comes amid concerns there could be more of the reptiles on the loose in the area.

Nicola Sturgeon announces phased schools return plan in Scotland

Lockdown restrictions in Scotland will remain in force until at least the end of February while schools will return on a phased basis from February 22, subject to confirmation in two weeks, Nicola..

Mountain biker MacAskill takes on descent in Scotland

Mountain biker Danny MacAskill is used to travelling the world to find new sources of adrenaline rushes.

Boris Johnson travels to hospital laboratory in Glasgow amid lockdown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson travelled to Scotland on Thursday to laud the rapid rollout of coronavirus vaccines across the United Kingdom

Patel defends out-of-town visit, saying: 'I’m obviously out here working'

The Home Secretary has defended the decision to leave London for a meet andgreet with police officers, saying it was part of her “statutory duties”.Priti Patel said it was wrong to compare her..

PM: Brexit deal will be very beneficial to fishing industry

Boris Johnson has said his Brexit trade deal will be “very beneficial” in themedium to long term for fishermen but admitted that initial problems were“inevitable”. The Prime Minister, during..