Easter weekend warning to obey COVID rules across Perth and Kinross with restrictions set to ease

Pollen levels are set to soar across Scotland this weekend sparking misery for hay fever sufferers. Scots will enjoy the sunniest week of the year so far, which also creates the perfect conditions for a so-called ' pollen bomb ' to thrive.

First Minister admitted lifting travel abroad "too quickly" last year which allowed the virus to re-seed amongst the population, which then lead to a second national lockdown. Speaking on the Sophy Ridge on Sunday show, the SNP leader said Scots face living longer with international travel restrictions due to the risk of importing new strains of Covid-19.

Perth and Kinross have had a mixed response to the news their return trading date will not be brought forward.

Perth and Kinross for the second week in a row last week.

Scottish Government brought forward a series of changes to Scotland’s lockdown on Tuesday after ‘encouraging’ data emerged over the last couple of weeks.From tomorrow, six Scots from six households will be allowed to meet outdoors for socialising, recreation and exercise.People will also be able to travel outside of their local authority area for the first time in months as travel restrictions around Scotland are also lifted.The changes mean that families and friends will be reunited for the

Neil Lennon at an English hotel. A video clip has been circulated on social media apparently showing the former Celtic manager in Halston Hotel in Carlisle on Tuesday night.

Weddings have pretty much been put on hold for the best part of a year in Scotland amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Perth and Kinross residents will be able to travel anywhere in Scotland from this Friday (April 16) as the 'stay local' guideline is lifted.

holidays abroad this summer, Scots have been warned. The Scottish Government and the SNP responded to a UK government minister's suggestion that people can "start to think" about taking foreign trips.

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Nicola Sturgeon has announced 'better times lie ahead' as Scots face another 'difficult Easter'. The First Minister said we now have 'hope' in the fight against Covid-19 and urged the country to stay positive.

Livingston: McCrorie; Devlin, Fitzwater, Guthrie, Longridge; Holt, Bartley; Sibbald (Kabia 112), Pittman (Diani 112), Forrest (Mullin 62); Emmanuel-Thomas (Poplatnik 71). Subs not used: Stryjek, Lithgow, McMillan, Ambrose, Lawson.

coronavirus cases. Currently, only essential retailers - such as supermarkets and pharmacies - are allowed to open during lockdown.

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Police have urged Scots not to travel outwith their local authority this Easter weekend, as patrols are increased in beauty spot areas. Popular beaches and parks in the Ayrshire area will be patrols by extra police.

sell takeaway drinks even as their premises are closed to customers. Easter weekend is usually boom time for the country's licensed trade but it's the second year in a row landlords have missed out due to coronavirus restrictions.

Perth and Kinross who have died from COVID-19 has reached a grim milestone. According to the National Records of Scotland, a single death that was recorded in the region last week mentioned the coronavirus on the death certificate - bringing the total in the region to 250 overall.

Easter period. NHS Lothian has written to all parents in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas ahead of Easter weekend, reports Edinburgh Live.