Exams system in Scotland could be scrapped following hard-hitting report on Curriculum for Excellence

Covid is at its highest level yet, according to new figures. That’s prompted accusations that Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has taken his eye “off the ball” over how the health crisis is affecting young people.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region“Not all staff demonstrated an understanding or knowledge of infection prevention and control measures, including the correct use of PPE or the safe disposal of domestic and clinical waste.”A letter of serious concern was issued.And now, an “improvement notice” has been served.

contact tracing system’s performance fell below World Health Organisation (WHO) standards recently, sparking fierce criticism of the Scottish Government. It only reached 65.1% of infected people’s close contacts within 72 hours in the week ending June 27 and 73.1% the following week – both below the WHO target of 80%.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has acknowledged contact times “fell below” the desired level but said changes are being made to speed up the process.

iOS - Android Today, Councillor Ann Ross - chairwoman of the Scottish Conservative Councillors Association - condemned the attacks and offered her support to Councillor Campbell.She also urged Police Scotland to investigate all three attacks, for which there have not yet been any arrests.She told Lanarkshire Live: "It is sickening and shameful that criminals should target an elected representative who is working hard to serve his community."Nobody gets into politics expecting to become a target

Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Emergency services were called to the scene after receiving reports of a one vehicle collision on Castle Street.

Get the latest celeb gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox each week with our Showbiz newsletter.ONE of Scotland's top chefs has denied claims he bullied a MasterChef: The Professionals contestant to tears.Ben Piette broke down after a lunchtime service at The Kitchin restaurant in Leith.Viewers complained to the BBC about the antics of Tom Kitchin, the chef-patron.He was seen shouting at Ben, a 31-year-old sous chef from France, for not cooking scallops properly.And Kitchin, who

Amber Heard who is a new mom! Nobody knew the 35-year-old actress was expecting a baby via surrogate but on Thursday, July 1st she made the big announcement on Instagram. Her daughter was born on April 8, 2021, and Amber chose the name Oonagh Paige Heard. According to The Bump, Oonagh is of Greek, Scottish, and Irish origin, and means “pure, holy” and she chose Paige after the name of her late mom.

Jason Leitch today admitted delays to contact tracing “potentially does lead to a bigger spread of the virus ” across the country.

holidaymakers to quarantine for 14 days after a surge in positive Covid cases. The new law takes effect from today and will continue until at least July 11, officials have confirmed.

CHVRCHES will drop new album Screen Violence August 27. It's the Scottish trio's fourth album to date and so far we have heard the singles "He Said She Said" and "How Not To Drown." The latter features vocals from the one and only Robert Smith of The Cure.

sit traditional exams next spring or if an alternative would be in place. SNP ministers this week pledged to scrap the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) following the publication of a long-awaited international report which looked at the state of the curriculum north of the Border.

Scotland has recorded a weekend spike in the number of Covid patients being treated in hospitals across the country.Figures published by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland today show 158 people are currently being treated for the virus in the nation's hospitals compared to 128 on Friday.The rise comes as a further 1,250 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours – including 112 in Ayrshire.Public Health Scotland say the national figure is lower

Scotland’s mental health services - saying the system is “solely to blame” for her death. Tragic Joanne Gallacher’s mum and daughter have joined a campaign led by scores of other families after the 33-year-old was knifed 57 times by James Kennedy, just hours after he was deemed fit to be sent home from hospital by psychiatrists.

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Perthshire farming leader says there are “deep concerns” over a trade deal between the UK and Australia among the agricultural sector. The UK Government has announced an “agreement in principle” on a free trade deal between the two countries.But NFU Scotland believes the move sets a dangerous precedent for future deals and could have a substantial impact on Scottish farmers.

Rod Stewart has hit back at critics who slammed him for singing the wrong lyrics to Flower of Scotland live on the BBC this morning. Many unimpressed Scots took to Twitter to hit out at the Maggie May singer for singing 'a wee bit heather and glen' instead of 'your wee bit hill and glen'.

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The Cure‘s Robert Smith has said he thinks the band’s next album will be the last one they do.Earlier this month, Smith teamed up with Chvrches on a new single called ‘How Not To Drown’, the second preview from the Scottish trio’s upcoming fourth album, ‘Screen Violence’.Speaking in a new interview alongside Chvrches lead singer Lauren Mayberry, Smith shared a few more details about the long-awaited new album from The Cure.“The new Cure stuff is very emotional,” Smith told The Sunday Times.