Coronavirus outbreak at Scots nursery raises concerns about return to classrooms on Monday

Lorraine Kelly's Return To Dunblane was heartbreaking and 'too hard to watch' for many viewers in Scotland.

coronavirus vaccine in Scotland, according to the latest data. Health officials are currently working their way through giving the jab to the most vulnerable groups in a bid to reduce the number of deaths and hospitalisations from the virus.

firearms and ammunition hidden in their motor after police were tipped off about their criminal activities.Mark Kirkby, from Kilwinning, and Ku Wing Kwok, from Greenock, admitted being involved in the transfer of the deadly weapons after their Ford Mondeo was stopped in Largs last September.The duo, aged 37 and 43, were later arrested and charged by officers before pleading guilty at Glasgow High Court on Monday.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to

mutant strain of coronavirus first found in Brazil.NHS Grampian released a statement to "reassure" those in the area after the Scottish Government this evening revealed cases of the variant were identified in the north east of the country.All of the people who tested positive with the strain traveled from Brazil via Paris and London to Aberdeen in early February.The three Scottish residents all returned a positive test for the virus while they were doing their 10-day period of

coronavirus vaccine in Scotland. The most vulnerable groups - such as care home residents and pensioners - were among the first to receive the jab, which is seen as the key component behind the end to lockdown restrictions.Three vaccinations have been given the green light for use in Scotland after they were deemed safe by medicines’ regulatory officials late last year.

bomb was blown up in a controlled explosion on a Scots beach after a terrified local raised the alarm.The casing of the explosive, understood to be from the Second World War, was found at Ballantrae Harbour in South Ayrshire.Local coastguard teams were alerted to the find and the police and disposal experts called to deal with the ordinance.A massive 330 foot cordon was put up around the area as the experts rigged the casing for destruction.Video footage posted by the coastguard team shows the

Fife village made famous by its appearance in Outlander have expressed their delight after a campaign to raise money to save their local pub smashed the £5,000 mark in just three days. Residents of Culross (pronounced 'Coo-riss'), which doubled as the fictional town of Cranesmuir in the hit show, are hoping to raise funds for a community takeover bid for the Red Lion Inn, which sits at the heart of the village.

police search in Fife.Kieran Low was last seen at his home in the Rosyth area at around 4pm on Friday.The 15-year-old has links to the Dunfermline, Kircaldy and Glenrothes areas.Police searching for Kieran say his family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.Kieran is described as five foot, two inches tall and of a slim build.He has long overgrown red, auburn hair and brown eyes.Kieran was last seen wearing a bright Blue Stone Island jacket with Stone Island badge on the upper

coronavirus outbreak has been declared at a Scots prison.HMP Addiewell in West Lothian is at the centre of a wave of the bug with it now understood that prisoners are being confined to their cells to limit any spreading.Sources told the Daily Record that the outbreak began around five days ago and now lags were going stir crazy inside with up to a dozen infections.Other claims have been made that prisoners are being offered a poor choice of food and being not allowed access to phones- which has

Covid-19 outbreak was identified.A total of 21 patients and staff linked to the Letham Ward at Cameron Hospital in Windygates, Fife, have caught the virus in recent days.NHS Fife confirmed that new admissions have been suspended whilst strict cleaning protocols remain in place.Additional measures have also been introduced to help stop the virus spreading while some staff have been asked to self-isolate.The affected ward offers rehabilitation for people who have suffered a stroke.A statement from

There are currently 1,428 people in hospital with 102 in intensive care.As of 8.30am this morning, 1,255,190 people across Scotland had received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

vaccination centre was plunged into chaos after a fridge broke down.Replacement Covid-19 vaccines had to be brought in after the fridge failure Glentrothes' Rothes Halls site, Fife, which delayed jab appointments this morning.NHS Fife said the clinic was now running again with people encouraged to turn up.In a statement, the health board said: “We experienced a brief issue earlier this morning at our Rothes Halls community Covid-19 vaccination clinic following a fridge failure overnight.“The

Covid outbreaks at courts – with one alleged criminal set free and trials halted.A trade union representing court staff has hit out at how coronavirus has been handled by bosses and claims workers are being put at risk.The FDA union, which represents Crown Office staff, wrote a letter – which has been obtained by the Record – to the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) and Judicial Office for Scotland.It revealed:-A sheriff acquitted an accused of a serious offence, which carried a

troops has vowed to return her war widow’s medal to Prince Charles in disgust over the Government’s failure to get justice for her husband.Linda Sprouting accused the Army’s top brass of failing in their duty of care towards her family because defence chiefs were too scared of upsetting the Americans.Linda, 48, was presented with the Elizabeth Cross by Prince Charles after captain Dean was killed in an accident on a US base in Iraq in 2018.The Prince of Wales wrote a letter to Linda, saying her

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The discovery of a strain of "highly pathogenic" avian flu at a Scottish farm has prompted a warning that people should avoid touching dead birds in the wild.Restrictions have been imposed locally on poultry, eggs and manure after the H5N1 strain was identified in a flock of 14,000 birds at a rearing site in Glenrothes, Fife.Concerns were raised about a high death rate in the flock of mixed game birds and a

coronavirus vaccine - with the huge number of pensioners getting the jab. The latest Scottish Government data shows that 1,113,625 have been vaccinated with the first part of the Covid vaccine as of 8.30am today.

quarantine requirements  in England to match those planned for Scotland, which will require all international arrivals to self-isolate in hotels. The  Labour leader  said and estimated 10,000 travellers a day will be arriving in the UK from “higher-risk countries” where the South African or Brazilian coronavirus variants are circulating but which are not on the Government’s red list.

Jeane Freeman said Scotland should hit its target of vaccinating 400,000 adults a week ahead of schedule this week - but added the programme will then “need to scale back a bit”.A drop in supply across all four UK nations is being caused by work being carried out by Pfizer – the manufacturer of one of the approved vaccines.The company is having to temporarily reduce output as part of an overall effort to increase manufacturing capacity amid worldwide demand for vaccines.Nicola Sturgeon said on

coronavirus has been described as a “true gentleman” by heartbroken colleagues.Herminio Abalos, a married dad-of-three from Dundee, is understood to have died last week after being admitted to hospital at the end of January.Known to friends as Meng, the 54-year-old worked as a self employed senior nurse in various care homes in the two decades since he moved to Scotland from the Philippines.The dad was admitted to Ninewells Hospital’s high dependency ward and battled the virus for two weeks,

coronavirus last year has revealed doctors feared he may not survive.Adam Sieradzki, 39, developed a headache and fever at the start of the pandemic and although he self-isolated, he did not immediately think it was Covid-19.He went on to develop facial numbness and tingling in his hands which prompted him to call 999, but medics but the symptoms down to stress and refused to admit him.He was finally able to arrange an appointment with a doctor the next day.He told Edinburgh Live: "I managed to