Lanarkshire in lockdown: First Minister confirms three weeks of Tier 4 restrictions

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The First Minister confirmed Lanarkshire will be moved out of Tier 4 on Friday.Nicola Sturgeon, speaking at her daily briefing, stated that the new level the county would enter would be revealed tomorrow (Tuesday, December 8).She did say “that they would be looking at the latest data to decide which level each area should enter”.Less than 1000 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Lanarkshire for the

infection spreading in communities. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it is "likely" she will be able to make major changes at the next review.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire fell in the first full week of level four lockdown.At her daily press briefing in Edinburgh today (Monday, November 30), First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed there had been just 49 new cases in Lanarkshire on Sunday - the lowest daily tally since September.However, Ms Sturgeon did say that a technical issue with the way Covid-19 cases are reported mean the figures are

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire fell in the first full week of level four lockdown.At her daily press briefing in Edinburgh today (Monday, November 30), First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed there had been just 49 new cases in Lanarkshire on Sunday - the lowest daily tally since September.However, Ms Sturgeon did say that a technical issue with the way Covid-19 cases are reported mean the figures are

festive tradition is the latest in line to fall victim to strict public health rules which already banned Halloween guising and bonfire night gatherings. The Scottish Government has not finalised the rules but carol singing is being reviewed along with other traditions, including popular Santa's grottos for children.Nicola Sturgeon said work is under way shortly after a Boris Johnson spokesman said permission was granted in England.

John Swinney has said SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford made a “mistake” when he publicly accused a photographer of breaking lockdown rules on Twitter. Blackford appeared to suggest English snapper Ollie Taylor had breached lockdown rules by posting a striking photograph of the north of Scotland.

festive break between December 23 and 27. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon agreed the basic UK-wide plan but urged caution and wants to keep gatherings to a minimum.

Mark Drakeford expressed concerns that non-native species could have impacts on the health of both animals and humans if used improperly on the ITV show.Police are investigating the programme to check whether they are releasing non-native wildlife into the countryside in Wales during filming.The programme has defended the methods it uses.Speaking to BBC Breakfast on Wednesday, Mr Drakeford said: "We worked carefully with the production company to make sure that all the rules are being

#BBCBreakfast he is concerned about non-native species escaping from I'm A Celeb.North Wales rural crime officers are looking into complaints that it could threaten local wildlife.https://t.co/GiBQJZp788 pic.twitter.com/NpT21WPBBm— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) November 25, 2020“If there have been some infringement then it’s right that they are investigated.“We would be concerned about non-native species being released.”He said that “viewers will have seen the stories from Denmark recently about

Christmas with their families next month after leaders of the four UK nations agreed on a festive plan. From December 23 to 27 people will be permitted to create a ' Christmas bubble ' where up to three households can mix.

East Kilbride councillor who is monitoring the success of the UK Government’s pilot testing scheme in Liverpool.

East Kilbride will be limiting access to essential stores only from Friday as Lanarkshire moves to a level four lockdown. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the tighter restrictions across the region yesterday (Tuesday) in a briefing to the Scottish Parliament.The new restrictions will come into place from Friday and will be in place for three weeks, lifting on December 11.It follows access being restricted during the first lockdown in March.

East Kilbride say they fear for their future with Lanarkshire plunged into lockdown this week.

level two rules on November 24.The change depends on continued progress, but it was seen as a positive sign while Glasgow and 10 other councils were ordered into the highest level four lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the plan at the Scottish Parliament as part of the government's weekly review of the five-tier system.She said: "I am pleased to report that East Lothian and Midlothian have both seen a marked decline in infection rates – prevalence in these areas is significantly

East Kilbride has been plunged into a second lockdown.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Level four lockdown will be coming to Lanarkshire from Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.Businesses including hospitality, salons, gyms, hairdressers and non-essential retail will have to close when the new restrictions come into effect at 6am on Friday, November 20.For three weeks, Lanarkshire will be put into the highest level of restrictions used by the Scottish Government before being

Scotland at the Euros: Dumbarton stars Paul McGinn and Murdo MacLeod reactAddressing this issue during her daily briefing on Monday, Nicola Sturgeon said: “We don’t take issues of school safety lightly.

Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to keep schools open in the west of Scotland even in council areas placed at level four.The First Minister today gave her strongest indication yet that several local authorities will this week be moved into the Government's highest level of lockdown - meaning thousands of non-essential businesses will be forced to close.But both primary and high schools will stay open to ensure youngsters can still attend class.It comes as the country's biggest teaching union, the EIS,