First Minister's apology over in error in Parliament regarding NLC's early years programme

comedian who writes the gags and does the voices of Boris Johnson and Donald Trump in the new series of Spitting Image can’t wait to let his vocal chords loose imitating our First Minister.Matt Forde said satirising the PM and the American president is easy but Nicola Sturgeon is proving a bit tricky.It’s the first hint that the SNP leader may appear in the show, although TV bosses are keeping tight-lipped.Political stand-up Matt said: “With people like Boris and Trump, you don’t even have to

travelled home from London following a positive coronavirus test.And the day before, instead of self-isolating while awaiting the results of her Covid result, she journeyed down to Westminster.The SNP whip has been suspended and is now facing a huge backlash.

link.He said: “The government’s plans don’t do nearly enough to help children, young people and families.“Waiting times for crucial mental health services were dire even before Covid, but despite the terrible impact of isolation, disruption and anxiety caused by the pandemic, there’s no new plan to ensure young people can get help and treatment.“Families have been further let down by ministers’ decision to delay the introduction of guaranteed childcare hours, leaving many parents simply unable

banning students living in university accommodation from returning home are being reviewed, with new guidance likely to be published in the coming days. The First Minister admitted undergraduates - especially those who had moved away for the first time - faced a "difficult situation" after they were also told to stay away from pubs this weekend.

Jordan Pruitt is a new mommy. The 29-year-old former Disney star and her husband Brian Fuente, 37, told Fox News on Thursday that they’ve finally welcomed a baby girl.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded 386 new cases of coronavirus and one new death from the deadly disease in the last 24 hours.The figures were released by the Scottish Government this afternoon just minutes before First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was set to make an announcement in the Scottish Parliament on new restrictions.She will also speak to the nation in a televised address at around 8.05pmThe new cases

coronavirus across Scotland. The First Minister will address the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood later today following an emergency COBRA meeting with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a meeting with her cabinet.

coronavirus cases continue to rise, according to a new poll. A study carried out by  YouGov  spoke to 2,690 people across the UK about a possible return to restrictions seen over March, April and May.

coronavirus has not been ruled out, UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted.

Nicola Sturgeon takes questions on coronavirus in parliament.The First Minister announced 290 new cases in the past 24 hours and hinted at new nationwide lockdown restrictions.Earlier, Sturgeon said she cannot rule out imposing a curfew for pubs and restaurants if the number of Scots testing positive for Covid continues to rise.

parents have been left confused over the new Rule of Six restrictions which say children can mix at school - but outside of school can only mix with one other household. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that new measures came into force on Monday, which say no more than six people form two households can meet socially, either indoors or outdoors.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Lanarkshire saw its first confirmed coronavirus death for more than two months announced yesterday (September 15).First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed one new death in Scotland yesterday - the 2500th - which was the first in Lanarkshire since July 5.In total 354 people have now died from Covid-19 in Lanarkshire including 185 in South Lanarkshire and 169 in North Lanarkshire.The news comes as another 59

East Kilbride and Strathaven.Ms Sturgeon said: “It is clearly regrettable that these restrictions need to be extended to people living in Lanarkshire.“I understand that this will not be welcome news for people living in these areas, especially ahead of the weekend, but we must act now to protect people and get more control over the virus in the area.“Public health teams have looked at where cases are being identified and by restricting indoor meetings, we are helping to protect those who are

Nicola Sturgeon, has warned Scots of a “despicable” new phone scam involving callers pretending to be working for Test and Protect before asking for people’s payment details. During the daily lunchtime media briefing, the First Minister said scammers are attempting to con people by claiming that payment is needed for a coronavirus test to be accessed.

Scotland today limiting social gatherings to a maximum of six people from two different households.It comes as the number of positive coronavirus cases continues to rise.Over the last 24-hour period a total of 70 people tested for the deadly virus, but Nicola Sturgeon said the figure is likely to change. She raised concern over a serious backlog of lab tests in the UK-wide system.The new rules apply to both indoor and outdoor setting, including in pubs, restaurants, homes and gardens.

Crawford makes another case to start Arguably the best player for Bolton Wanderers against Forest Green Rovers was one that didn't even play the whole 90 minutes. Ali Crawford was dropped to the bench by Ian Evatt after playing against Crewe Alexandra in midweek.

Protect Scotland app, according to Nicola Sturgeon. Kirsty Feerick's partner Daniel Rafferty tested positive for Covid-19 today having come down with symptoms, including a loss of taste and smell.Daniel, 26, had been feeling run down without feeling badly ill before suddenly being unable to taste or smell anything at all on Thursday.

Social media ‘friend’ cash scam warning from police Since the school closure review panel overturned the council’s decision in July, PKC’s lifelong learning committee has agreed to consider a catchment review and the possibility of a nursery at the school.On August 26, the lifelong learning committee also agreed to let the scrutiny committee carry out an independent review.This was after councillors questioned why PKC spent almost £110,000 on a failed legal case to “test” the “inteference by

Chris Willman Music WriterAmong music superstars, Joni Mitchell is among the few whose vaults have remained largely unmined for previously unheard vintage material. That changes in a big way with the Oct.