Dobbies to reopen garden centre in Ayr tomorrow as Nicola Sturgeon begins easing of lockdown in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged to "move heaven and earth" to ensure pupils can return to schools in Scotland on a full-time basis in August. The First Minister was accused by opposition party leaders of passing the buck on school reopenings to local authorities - and giving parents "mixed messages" on when education will resume for youngsters.

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "very hopeful" the next steps of easing lockdown in Scotland will be confirmed one week today. The First Minister said she wanted Scots to "see more of their families and friends" when phase two begins - but warned it may not be able to do everything set-out in the Scottish Government's routemap at once, with some measures being phased in gradually.

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is optimistic that in 10 days Scotland could be in a position to move to the next phase of easing lockdown restrictions.The First Minister reminded Scots the virus is “in retreat, but not gone” and added the country was at a “crucial juncture” where it could yet “roar back with a vengeance”.The SNP leader was speaking after it was revealed that no new deaths from Covid-19 had been recorded north of the Border for the second day in a row.But she warned that further

Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister confirmed she is optimistic that in 10 days the country could start to make more headway in its attempts to ease restrictions.She said the nation was now at a “crucial juncture” in its long running fight against the virus.

Nicola Sturgeon says she might have joined Scots in protesting racism over the US death of George Floyd had it not been for coronavirus. With a number of demonstrations planned across the country, the First Minister doubled down on calls for demonstrators to make their voices heard virtually and avoid risking a spread of the deadly bug.

independence “as soon as possible” - but her focus is on tackling the coronavirus crisis. At her daily media briefing, the First Minister looked forward “normality” when the country can start discussing constitutional debate again.

Nicola Sturgeon has said the lifting on coronavirus restrictions for vulnerable people who cannot leave their homes does not apply in Scotland.

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A Galston lad has gone viral after impersonating Nicola Sturgeon.

A woman whose mum died with coronavirus in a care home claimed elderly people have been “written off” in the crisis.

A majority of Scots back Nicola Sturgeon and her handling of the coronavirus crisis but have been less convinced by Boris Johnson during the pandemic, a new poll has found.

Nicola Sturgeon accused Boris Johnson of putting political interest ahead of public interest in a damning verdict on his support for a controversial adviser.

Nicola Sturgeon has called on Boris Johnson to sack controversial Downing Street adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking lockdown.

Scots parents have overwhelmingly backed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on her policy for schools amid the coronavirus emergency.

Nicola Sturgeon has revealed Scots will be able to meet others outdoors from the end of next week.

Nicola Sturgeon's Government has backed a special fund for care home workers who take a financial hit during the pandemic.

Nicola Sturgeon has said a rise in unemployment underlines the need to restart the economy as quickly as can be done safely.

Nicola Sturgeon has appeared to confirm that schools could go back on August 11th.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has appointed a new interim deputy chief medical officer to assist with the coronavirus pandemic.

Scottish councils have agreed on a date to reopen recycling centres across the country, according to COSLA.