Hundreds of space jobs to be created in Scotland with Shetland satellite launch move

Jeane Freeman said today the vaccine would not be made be made compulsory for Scots but added ministers would actively work to reassure the public the simple procedure was entirely safe. There has been concern among health chiefs around the world over the impact of online disinformation which makes false claims over vaccinations.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.THE Scottish Government’s decision to plug the shortfall in school milk funding left by Brexit has been praised by Airdrie MP Neil Gray.Children and young people in Monklands will now be able to continue to access subsidised milk in schools, despite the EU ceasing to provide local authorities with provision subsidy.Ministers had pressed the UK Government to make up the shortfall, but to date no such

Nicola Sturgeon has given her strongest indication yet that Glasgow and much of the west of Scotland will be moved into level four of lockdown this week.The First Minister said the rate of Covid infections in the west were stable but remained "stubbornly high".It means thousands of shops and other non-essential firms - such as hairdressers and all hospitality businesses  - could be forced to close from Friday for an undetermined length of time.The Scottish Government will carry out its weekly

£500 package for low-income people in Scotland who have to stop going to work after exposure to coronavirus.Leonard wants the SNP Government to follow Northern Ireland by offering a £1500 grant.He told Scottish finance secretary Kate Forbes: "Taxi and private hire drivers who have picked up Covid-19 positive patients from hospitals have subsequently been contacted by Test and Protect and told to self-isolate."Leonard added: "However, because they are not in receipt of Universal Credit or legacy

Christmas. Pigs in blankets are universally liked by Scots with it comes to the festivities at this time of year.

Scotland U-21 comeback. The Chelsea midfielder was on the pitch for just nine minutes before being shown a straight red in the U-21 Euro qualifier against Croatia.

mum has created a jumbo bed for her three sons who can't bear to be separated after lockdown. Charlotte Ritchie's three boys, Dexter, eight, Zaccariah, seven and five-year-old Elyjiah have been squeezing in the same single bed every night since the Covid pandemic began.

Outlander fans with the cast launching a unique festive event.Fans of the show will be able to receive personalised video messages and Christmas cards as part of the 12 Days of Caroling.12 members of the cast including Scottish stars Graham McTavish, Steven Cree, Gary Lewis, and Richard Rankin, are coming together for the unique event.To further get fans into the holiday spirit, on December 13th, those who sign up can look forward to a live play reading performance of Charles Dicken’s “A

Long Covid patients.Thousands of Scots are suffering what’s been described as the “slow motion car crash” of Long Covid, with no prospect of treatment.None of the 14 health boards in Scotland are offering dedicated Long Covid clinics despite calls for Scotland to follow NHS England’s £10m pledge for specialist facilities.An investigation by BBC Scotland has revealed the plight of those suffering Long Covid.The broadcaster reports how estimates suggest as many as 6,000 people in Scotland could

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser“We’re delighted to have positions available for people to join the team – our incredible workforce is the key to making everything at Lidl happen and is fundamental to our continued growth across Scotland.”The £70 million warehouse at Newhouse, which opened a year ago, is the supermarket’s largest in Britain and already has more than 600 staff in operations, logistics and customer service roles.

McDonald's has unveiled its Christmas menu for 2020, including a double Big Mac and a festive Celebrations McFlurry. The fast food giant has delighted Scottish fans with its seasonal menu, which features everything from special desserts to festive coffees.

independent but has warned that Nicola Sturgeon might not last long enough to see it as First Minister.The former Conservative Party deputy chairman and international bestselling novelist has acknowledged that polls currently suggest Scots are ready to break away from the UK.And he believes a second referendum is on the cards despite a similar vote in 2014 that resulted in a majority of Scots choosing to remain.Archer said: “It’s going to be very interesting to see what happens in May if Nicola

Remembrance Sunday. The donation, described as "significant and meaningful" is made every year and will go toward the charity 's education project.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterPolice Scotland is considering moving officers out of their rundown Ayr station in King Street it is understood.A source said bosses are thinking about  renting a South Ayrshire Council office in the town as a base instead. It is claimed council-owned Newton House could be an option.The Green Street Lane property in  Newton-on-Ayr  lies less than a mile away from King Street. A source said: “I

coronavirus eight months ago.  Brighid O Dochartaigh has issued a warning to other people about the devastating long-term impacts Covid-19 can have. The 47-year-old geologist, who lives in Edinburgh, was previously a fit and healthy person who enjoyed exercise outdoors.

‘Mr Right’ dumped her just two weeks before she was due to move to Scotland. Stephanie Gorton quit her job, gave up her flat and had even shipped some of her belongings across the world after deciding to set up a new home with her partner.

Halloween looks at home. Instagram star Ellie Hand-McCready, from Dunbar, has built a following with her ghoulish tutorials and transformations which rack up thousands of views on social media.

Police are probing the death of a woman after a body was allegedly found dumped in a wheelie bin. The grim discovery was made during a search for missing Victoria Streight in the north of the country.