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Covid-19 in Scotland over the Christmas period, official figures reveal today.

Arbroath harbour on Christmas Eve. The alarm was raised after the vehicle was seen entering the water at around 7.20pm on Thursday.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A baby girl from Paisley was the first born in Scotland on Christmas Day.Aurelia Musialak came into the world at 12.04am within the maternity unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.And mum Agata,36,  said: “I could not believe it  and we are all very proud.“It makes it all the more special and I am really happy.”She had to be induced after Auerlia was reluctant to emerge.Aurelia beat a baby boy born at 12.27am

Love Island host Laura Whitmore is expecting her first child with boyfriend Iain Stirling, the Scottish comedian who does the show's voiceover commentary.The Irish star took to Instagram on Boxing Day to showcase her blossoming baby bump while wearing a sunshine yellow cosy jumper with ruched shoulders.The 35 year old looked absolutely radiant as she joked that the bump was a result of “That day after Christmas bloat”.

vanished in the early hours of Christmas Eve along with her three young children. Iona Whyte is believed to have left an address on Garrison Road, Montrose, Angus, between 2am and 3am on December 24.

supermarket to do some last-minute shopping before the big day.Whether it's to grab a turkey or some sprouts, most stores will be open today to help customers get prepared for the festive celebrations.Due to lockdown restrictions across Scotland, supermarkets will be closing at different times than usual on December 24.Before you head to your local store, it's best to check the festive opening hours to avoid disappointment - as some will be closed on Boxing Day.Here are the Christmas Eve and

immediately attacked the settlement, saying “there is no deal that will ever make up for what Brexit takes away from us.”On a historic Christmas Eve that will set Scotland and the UK on a different political course from the rest of Europe, Johnson boasted that his “jumbo-sized Canada-style deal” was what the country needs.Johnson said the agreement resolves the European question which has “bedevilled” British politics for generations.But as Sturgeon made plain the end of the Britain’s four

MND after giving birth has lost her fight with the disease. Warrior Jennifer Bell, 28, was given just months to live when medics diagnosed her in March 2019.

youngster has been opening Christmas presents gifted from an amazing Scots charity for sick children. Big hearted John O'byrne set up his foundation seven years ago in a bid to put a smile on the faces of kids who were in desperate need of a lift.

Christmas Eve bell ring on doorsteps in a bid to combat loneliness around the festive period. The movement follows the same idea as Clap For Carers, which saw people pay tribute to key workers at windows and in doorways every Thursday during the first lockdown.

Christmas just around the corner, Scottish celebrities have treated fans to a glimpse of dazzling Christmas decorations inside their homes. Lorraine Kelly, Kirsty Gallacher, Iain Stirling and Laura Anderson are among stars to pull out all the stops with their stunning festive displays.Celebrities have been busy decking out their homes with extravagant tinsel, wreaths, baubles and bows - and some even have three Christmas trees.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.University Hospital Wishaw will feature in the BBC Scotland Christmas Celebration programme this year.Sally Magnusson, will, as ever, be presenting the show which will be aired on Christmas Eve.

white Christmas after a weather warning for snow and ice was announced. Wintry showers are expected in the north of the country after the Met Office issued the yellow warning for snow and ice overnight and into Christmas Eve.

Scottish Highlands. In a bid to raise the spirits in the run up to the big day, the private Siai-Marchetti F-260D aircraft took an interesting route on it's journey around Scotland.The pilot left Dornoch at 12.11pm and took in Dalnessie, Loch Choire Lodge and Syre peaked at Strathy before heading south-east.It passed Achiemore, Forsinard and Gobernuisgeach on the way home.

Christmas Eve in a bid to tackle loneliness. The sweet campaign is asking the nation to create a 'wave of bells across the world' to spread festive cheer amid tough lockdown restrcitions.The idea came from Mary Beggs-Reid, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, to "end 2020 with a bit of magic, hope and togetherness" in her hometown.

Perth and Kinross will be closed from December 24, it has been announced. Culture Perth and Kinross is temporarily halting public admission to all its archives, libraries, museums and galleries from Christmas Eve until further notice. Two new ‘world-class’ schools to be built in Perth after Scottish Government funding go-ahead Perth Museum and Art Gallery  will be closed to the public slightly earlier, from Tuesday, December 22.