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the number of Scots hospitalised with coronavirus had jumped from 312 on August 20 to 629 today, although the rise in patients requiring intensive care has risen more slowly from 34 to 59. But the SNP leader said she remained hopeful the country could get through the latest surge in cases without the need to reimpose harsh lockdown restrictions.

water shortages continue with reservoir levels sitting at just 66 per cent of capacity. Thurso and Orkney are affected badly and warnings have been issued for Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Ford Kiernan has his Twitter followers divided over the name of a beloved biscuit. Ford, who played Jack Jarvis on the hit show, told his followers he had been getting the name of Blue Riband biscuits wrong.

Get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterNicola Sturgeon has reported a huge spike in the daily number of coronavirus cases, with 6835 positive cases identified in the 24 hours to Friday.The First Minister told a covid press conference that the numbers were “a cause for concern” despite there being an increased number of tests.The SNP leader said: “Today we are reporting another very sharp rise in cases today at 6835 positive cases were reported

Covid rates in the uK. The Cornish tourist board has warned people not to visit the area unless they have pre-booked holidays or take Covid tests before, during and after their stay.Experts are worried overcrowding in beach 'honeypots', with the region reporting 4,628 new cases in the seven days to August 21, according to Public Health England data.This is the equivalent of 804.1 per 100,000 people and is up sharply from 385.9 in the seven days to August 14.

Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians - including the Edinburgh City Bypass and the M8 - has sparked travel concerns.Traffic Scotland told motorists: "We're noticing heavy fog in Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians. Please take extra care if driving in the area this morning."Dramatic photos from live traffic cameras this morning show the extent of the heavy fog, which is still covering busy commuter routes.

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for around 12.6 million people across the UK, including 981,399 Scots. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.

Scots Guards, appeared to choke up while appearing on LBC this morning as he spoke about the evacuation effort from the country, which has fallen to the Taliban following the withdrawal of Western troops. Troops from the UK are racing against the clock to get remaining British nationals and their local allies out of Afghanistan following the dramatic fall of the country's Western-backed government.

Scottish Parliament in May, insists The Stand Comedy Club - which has branches in Edinburgh and Glasgow - won't hire him because he's "anti-woke". The famous club was co-founded by current SNP MP Tommy Sheppard in 1995 and is a major venue at the annual Edinburgh Fringe festival, hosting dozens of famous names over the years.In response, The Stand said Kearse simply wasn't funny enough to get bookings.

Citizens Advice Scotland has found that landlords in the private sector are keen to play their part in making their buildings energy efficient and join the global battle to tackle climate change, but are facing significant barriers in doing so. Upgrading energy standards in the sector is key to Scotland’s net zero strategy, as 14 per cent of all of Scotland’s housing stock is privately-rented and the sector currently has below average standards of energy efficiency.

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Aldi is seeking to hire almost 500 Scots for a string of roles at its supermarkets and distribution centres across the country. The company has created 490 vacancies that it is looking to fill between now and Christmas.

iOS - Android Scottish Conservatives MSP Meghan Gallacher said: “As we continue to ease restrictions, it is welcome to see more employees in Central Scotland returning to work.“Ever since the pandemic began, the UK Government have stepped up to protect vital jobs and livelihoods in Central Scotland through the furlough scheme and that will continue until the end of September.“The crisis has shown the economic strength of the United Kingdom.

weather warning for thunderstorms as the wet spell enters its fourth day.The Met Office alert is in place from midday until 11pm today, with torrential rain, lightning and hail expected to lash down across an 11-hour period.Up to three inches of rain is expected to fall over several hours in some places after a wash-out weekend caused flooding in parts of Scotland.

suffering from the condition, which encompasses a variety of symptoms, while it's estimated that as many as 100,000 Scots will still suffer covid complications a full 12 weeks after infection.

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iOS - Android When compared to small countries similar in size to Scotland, this rises to 19 percentage points.Even with the uplift to Universal Credit, which the Chancellor has said will end, a single person in the UK receives less than a fifth of the average unemployment benefits provided by other European countries.Ms Adamson, the MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, said: “The UK already has the lowest state pension in the developed world."And now this new analysis shows that the UK Government is

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