Dumfries branch of Debenhams will not reopen once coronavirus lockdown ends

NHS workers have been offered a 'substantial' pay rise after an 'exceptionally challenging year'.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced 'our NHS staff deserve more than applause and 1% is not enough' after putting a 4% raise on the table.If accepted by staff, would be the most generous National Health Service pay uplift anywhere in the UK.The pay rise will benefit 154,000 NHS employees including nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, as well as domestic, healthcare support staff,

staycations are now firmly on our minds. A recent study in the US found that exposure to flowers can boost mental health, and with us all having spent a full winter indoors, the chance to get out and reconnect with nature should be top of our plans.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Business leaders welcomed indicative dates over lockdown easing as hairdressers, non-essential retailers, pubs, restaurants and cafes all prepare to reopen next month.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week outlined a route back to recovery which will include the stay at home message being replaced with stay local guidance from early April.Scotland-wide travel will again be permitted from April 26 with most

Nicola Sturgeon will face questions from fellow MSPs at First Minister's Questions this afternoon.It is expected to begin around 12.30 in the Scottish Parliament, and beforehand the First Minister will give the latest update on the current coronavirus statistics.It comes as the Western Isles will today move to level three of lockdown restrictions from 6pm.Announcing the change yesterday, Nicola Sturgeon said the Outer Hebrides would return to the level that currently applies to Orkney and

yob who became an alcoholic while stuck inside during the Covid-19 lockdown has been ordered to remain at home. Thomas Mowles is said to have developed a drinking problem due to the stay at home guidance issued by the government to stop the spread of the deadly virus.

coronavirus lockdown. The stunning 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures turned yellow near Falkirk on the national day of reflection as Scots looked back at the Covid-19 pandemic.

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David Walliams has revealed the thing that he's looking forward to most once lockdown is over, and it is incredibly heartwarming.MORE: Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams' famous exes may surprise youSpeaking to HELLO! and other publications at a virtual event hosted by the Jewish Boys' and Girls' Brigade, the Britain's Got Talent judge revealed that he was looking forward to spending time with his son, Alfred, outdoors.David shares Alfred with his ex-wife, model Lara Stone."I've been

First Minister provided detailed dates of when the country can expect to begin opening back up.Nicola Sturgeon said a phased re-opening will begin next month with the Stay at Home message being dropped on April 2.On April 5, hairdressers, garden centres, click and collect services and some non-essential retail can open.On April 12, all children will return to classrooms full time.By April 26, all non-essential retail will open, tourist accommodation, gyms, and outdoor hospitality with a

coronavirus deaths and 625 new cases in last 24 hours The First Minister released the figures from St Andrews House in Nicola Sturgeon.

First Minister is taking questions from MSPs on the coronavirus committee at Holyrood.Nicola Sturgeon is being quizzed on her handling of the pandemic and how Scotland will exit lockdown in the next couple of weeks and months.MSPs will ask Nicola Sturgeon, and Dr Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, a number of questions on the pandemic.The meeting will take place virtually and can be viewed on the Scottish Government website.

Isle of Bute. Cuthbert, 24, saw red on May 27 last year - the day before First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the Covid-19 lockdown, which had been in place since March 23, was coming to an end.

First Minister said there was "good evidence" the national vaccination programme was already reducing the number of deaths from the virus across the country.And the SNP leader revealed the average number of covid cases being reported each day in Scotland had dropped to 657 - the lowest rate since October.It means all primary school pupils will be able to return to class as of March 15 - with high schools reopening full-time after the Easter break.Sturgeon added that a further review of easing

coronavirus pandemic. While the adjustment to remote working and being at home during the day might have been a challenge at the start of lockdown, it has become the norm for many people – and one they may be reluctant to leave behind.

There are 1,018 people in hospital with 93 in intensive care.So far 56,311 people in Dumfries and Galloway have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, with the administering of the second dose under way