Education Secretary John Swinney has said he expects schools to be closed until “at least” the summer break.
01.04.2020 - 14:57 / deadline.com
By Jake Kanter
International TV Editor
Edinburgh’s summer festivals, including the famous Fringe theatre and comedy festival, have been canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Fringe, International Festival, Jazz and Blues Festival, Book Festival and Military Tattoo will not take place for the first time in more than 70 years, according to organizers in Scotland.
It follows the Edinburgh International Film Festival being axed last month. It is not clear yet what will become of
Education Secretary John Swinney has said he expects schools to be closed until “at least” the summer break.
The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 915, it has been announced today.
With lockdown extended for another three weeks, police have issued new rules for venturing outside.
The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 615, it has been announced today.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic cancelling lots of events and television shows, Love Island bosses are still planning the summer series to go ahead, it has been reported.
A care home in Scotland has become the fourth such facility to report deaths following suspected coronavirus cases.
The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 575, it has been announced today.
The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 495, it has been announced today.
Prince Charles is finally back with his wife after she completed a 14-day self-isolation in their Scottish residence following Charles’ contraction of the novel coronavirus.
A war veteran's plans for his landmark 100th birthday were shattered to due the coronavirus outbreak forcing him to spend it home alone with his wife.
The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 222, it has been announced today.
A Scots youngster is showing her appreciation to the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak by selling rainbows to raise cash for NHS heroes.
The number of people who have died after contracting the coronavirus in Scotland has risen to 172, it has been announced today.
Police have drafted in two Vietnamese officers to help them tackle a huge rise in modern slavery from the country.
A Fife couple fear they might have to cancel their wedding for a second time after being warned lockdown measures could go on for six months.
Scotland's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the large summer event for stand-up comedy and other stage productions, is the latest victim of the new coronavirus pandemic. Organizers on Wednesday said the August tradition, which is considered the world's largest arts festival, was being called off along with Edinburgh's other August festivals, including its book fest, the Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
The events were set to take place this August
in a video showing his thanks and appreciation for the NHS (National Health Service). On Thursday night, Charles joined people across the United Kingdom in expressing his gratitude, cheering doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
People found flouting social distancing rules will now face fines of up to £60 after Police Scotland received new powers to enforce the coronavirus lockdown.