Christmas ceasefire covid call shot down by leading Scottish medic

Neil Lennon turning festive storyteller. The manager takes on the role of narrator as his Hoops stars bid to "save Christmas" in the club's yearly feature.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The leader of South Lanarkshire Council says it’s disappointing but necessary that the area is moving into Tier 4 of Covid restrictions.John Ross reacted to the news of the local authority area going into the strictest lockdown rules from today.Mr Ross said: “I know that everyone will share my disappointment that it has been necessary to place Lanarkshire and other parts of Scotland in Level 4 of the Covid

nearly died from pneumonia while on holiday in Vietnam is set to return home for Christmas – 15 months after setting off on the dream trip.Mekala Osborne, 23, from Wallyford, East Lothian, was given a five per cent chance of survival.But now the personal trainer will head home on December 14, after eight months in Edinburgh's Astley Ainslie Hospital.Mekala said: “The countdown is on.

miracle drug has transformed her life. Cheryl Dester, 33, is one of the first patients to be prescribed Kaftrio since it was made available on the NHS in August after a campaign by the Daily Record.

Christmas "bauble" over the festive season to allow families to meet indoors. The First Minister coined the pun as she revealed discussions between devolved administrations and the UK Government were being held on easing some lockdown restrictions next month.

Nicola Sturgeon yesterday announced 11 council areas would move to level 4 from Friday - and will face the toughest restrictions in the five-tier system. Similar to March's lockdown, people will be advised to stay at home "as much as possible", while non-essential shops, restaurants and gyms will close.

Lewis Capaldi hilariously told fans to "buy their gran a sea bass for Christmas" as he gave his dad's fishmongers a shout-out. The Scottish singer was back on his Instagram stories providing his followers some much-needed entertainment - and this time he was joking about fish.

Piers Morgan has fumed over the idea of tighter coronavirus restrictions saving Christmas this year. The Good Morning Britain host went off on one of his signature rants this morning while discussing reports that families could be allowed to gather for up to five days during the festive period.

Perthshire in the lead up to Christmas.Livingstone-based Ally Menzies dreamed up the idea for Weemans Drive In, and invested his savings to set up a travelling movie screen to tour round Scotland.Pubs offer homeworkers 'hotdesk' dealsIn what will be the big screen’s first Perthshire outing, he has got a week booked for his drive-in film experience at Scone Palace and is excited to share a wide range of brilliant festive film titles from December 16-22.Ally and his business partner Julie Trainer

Outlander fans with the cast launching a unique festive event.Fans of the show will be able to receive personalised video messages and Christmas cards as part of the 12 Days of Caroling.12 members of the cast including Scottish stars Graham McTavish, Steven Cree, Gary Lewis, and Richard Rankin, are coming together for the unique event.To further get fans into the holiday spirit, on December 13th, those who sign up can look forward to a live play reading performance of Charles Dicken’s “A

Christmas appeal to make sure struggling Scots children get a toy this year. The Toybank Appeal has been launched and aims to provide thousands of gifts for youngsters who might otherwise end up with nothing.

Scottish Government will today reveal details on how students will be able to safely return home at Christmas. Higher education minister Richard Lochhead is expected to announce a mass testing regime for undergraduates to allow them to leave halls of residence without spreading Covid in the wider community.It could see students tested for coronavirus twice, five days apart, with two negative results required before they are allowed to head home.

North Lanarkshire Council’s decision to scrap festive lights from town centres and villages.Councillor Bob Burgess added: “Festive lighting is just another causality of SNP Scottish Government austerity which has decimated our communities over the last decade.

McDonald's has unveiled its Christmas menu for 2020, including a double Big Mac and a festive Celebrations McFlurry. The fast food giant has delighted Scottish fans with its seasonal menu, which features everything from special desserts to festive coffees.

coronavirus pandemic.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.School pupils in South Lanarkshire are being the given the chance to once again name the council’s gritter fleet.Last year’s competition for South Lanarkshire Council’s Roads department saw Gritter Thunberg, Lewis Caploughdi, Salt Disnae, Oh Plougher of Scotland, Nitty McGritty, Gritty McVitie, Snow Coo and Spready Mercury out gritting the roads, supported by Snow Blow Patrol the snow blower.This year

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser“There are real concerns about loneliness and isolation for many Scots, particularly among senior citizens and other vulnerable adults.“I want to put party differences aside and work with other parties, public health experts, charities and the police to resolve this issue as soon as possible and get a workable plan.”Mr Leonard says he is supporting “special guidelines for the festive period, including a relaxation of the home