Ian Rankin gets first coronavirus vaccine and tells fans that it was 'absolutely fine'

Nicola Sturgeon enjoyed her first haircut of the year as lockdown restrictions in Scotland eased, allowing hairdressers and barbers to open. The First Minister got a fresh cut and colour at Julie McGuire’s hair salon in Edinburgh on Monday after months of closures on businesses to curb the spread of coronavirus.

sentenced to eight years in May 2019 for a campaign of abuse against her and another woman. Becca has bravely waived her right to anonymity to draw ­attention to the way the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) is funding his legal battle, enabling him to cause her ongoing distress.She told the Record: “When the case went to court, I thought about speaking out then.

Covid-19 restrictions as lockdown gets eased further. Deputy First Minister John Swinney is pleading with Scots to continue following coronavirus rules so the virus can continue being suppressed.

James Forrest is set to make his first Celtic start since September against Falkirk. The Scottish Cup holders begin their defence of the trophy against the League 1 leaders at Parkhead on Saturday evening.

Alex Salmond’s hopes of returning to frontline politics could be in peril, as only 3% of Scots saying they would offer support at the ballot box. Only 10% of those surveyed rank the former First Minister favourability.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.MOTORING industry chiefs in Scotland are looking forward to welcoming back customers to dealerships from Monday.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday that car showrooms and forecourts would be able to reopen from the Easter bank holiday.She also reminded would-be car buyers that they may need an appointment and to check with the retailer before visiting.Scottish Motor Trade Association chief

Nicola Sturgeon was joined by Anas Sarwar from Labour, Douglas Ross from the Scottish Conservatives, Willie Rennie from the Lib Dems and Lorna Slater of the Scottish Greens to be quizzed on the BBC.

Scott Brown is set to depart after a glorious career with the club as he eyes up a player-assistant manager role at Aberdeen. With his combative style on the pitch, the former Scotland midfielder is as much a pantomime villain for opposition fans as he is a legend for the Parkhead faithful.

NHS workers have been offered a 'substantial' pay rise after an 'exceptionally challenging year'.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced 'our NHS staff deserve more than applause and 1% is not enough' after putting a 4% raise on the table.If accepted by staff, would be the most generous National Health Service pay uplift anywhere in the UK.The pay rise will benefit 154,000 NHS employees including nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, as well as domestic, healthcare support staff,

coronavirus vaccine. NHS Scotland is in the process of offering the jab to people who provide vital face-to-face care and support for their loved ones.

coronavirus lockdown. The stunning 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures turned yellow near Falkirk on the national day of reflection as Scots looked back at the Covid-19 pandemic.

We will keep you updated on all the latest news on our blog below. Nicola Sturgeon has said she "cannot guarantee" a third wave currently hitting mainland Europe will head to Scotland.Yesterday the Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it could "wash up on our shores".The First Minister said it was "not inevitable" the third wave would hit.The Western Isles will move from level four restrictions to level three from 6pm on Wednesday, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.The First Minister said the Outer

Love Island through Tinder for the first time. The popular dating app has teamed up with the hit ITV2 reality show ahead of its long-awaited return to our screens later this year.

Michelle McManus beamed behind her face mask today as she got her first dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca jab. The singer posted a snap on her Twitter and Instagram pages as she got the covid vaccine at the Carmichael Hall in Giffnock.

First Minister is set to deliver the latest on the pandemic across Scotland from the Scottish Parliament later today.Over the last week fears have grown after a slight rise in the number of positive cases.It comes as concerns grow amid potential shortages of the Covid vaccine in the UK following a row with the European Union.Reduced vaccine supplies could slow the easing of lockdown restrictions, an expert has warned, after health officials said volumes for first doses will be "significantly

coronavirus vaccine. The Scottish Government announced the milestone which was met today, March 17, a week before the first anniversary of the UK being placed into the first lockdown.

First Minister provided detailed dates of when the country can expect to begin opening back up.Nicola Sturgeon said a phased re-opening will begin next month with the Stay at Home message being dropped on April 2.On April 5, hairdressers, garden centres, click and collect services and some non-essential retail can open.On April 12, all children will return to classrooms full time.By April 26, all non-essential retail will open, tourist accommodation, gyms, and outdoor hospitality with a