Motorists warned ahead of Scottish Water roadworks next week

First Minister admitted lifting travel abroad "too quickly" last year which allowed the virus to re-seed amongst the population, which then lead to a second national lockdown. Speaking on the Sophy Ridge on Sunday show, the SNP leader said Scots face living longer with international travel restrictions due to the risk of importing new strains of Covid-19.

The Duke of Edinburgh is laid to rest. His Royal Highness' funeral is taking place on Saturday with a minute's silence at 3pm.

Queen Elizabeth II has shared a photo of herself and her late husband Prince Philip ahead of his funeral today.

“ These problems with sewage overflowing have made people’s lives a misery at The Glen for far too long, " said the Conservative Bridge of Weir councillor. "Scottish Water has completely failed to show any urgency to deliver a permanent solution.“Even now when a solution has been identified, it’s not going to be revealed for a couple of months.

Douglas Ross being in charge of the Scottish Tories. He said: “My politics and his are different.

Tuesday that travel restrictions would be lifted earlier than planned to allow people to see their family and friends who may live in different council areas. Among the other rules changes coming into force today six people from six households will be allowed to meet outdoors.

racist remarks including 'I don’t like Muslims '. The Support worker made a string of shocking slurs to colleagues while working at Quarriers Glasgow SOLE Project between September 2016 and October 2018.

holidays abroad this summer, Scots have been warned. The Scottish Government and the SNP responded to a UK government minister's suggestion that people can "start to think" about taking foreign trips.

parliament is in danger of becoming a “circus” if the agenda is dominated by egos and old arguments about independence. The Scottish Labour leader said he was feeling positive about his campaign despite polling showing Labour languishing in third place behind the Tories with a month to go to voting day.

M&S has warned customers about six important changes rolling out to stores as it prepares to welcome customers back at the end of the month. Non-essential shops in Scotland have been shut since the country was plunged into another lockdown amid a second wave four months ago.

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson which denied him a Scottish Cup winners’ medal in 2010. Whatever the reason - and despite the quip about his former Tannadice paymaster - the frustration of missing out on the final with a broken toe sustained in the semi still resonates heavily.

travel around Scotland this summer looking more likely than heading abroad, it's perhaps time to start thinking about a socially distanced road trip for a wee break.There are few things more liberating, after nearly a year in lockdown, than grabbing your keys and setting off on an epic adventure around some of the most spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer.

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Love Island Scot Laura Anderson says she regrets using FaceApp to change her appearance online, but admits she still uses it for her hair. Laura who currently lives in Stirling with her dad since returning to Scotland during the coronavirus epidemic, says she used to be ' obsessed ' with the face filtering app which acts like digital cosmetic surgery.

Perth and Kinross beauty spots this Easter weekend to make sure COVID guidelines are followed. It comes after the Scottish Government confirmed the ‘stay at home’ message would change to ‘stay local’ from today (Friday 2).

country. The First Minister took to social media to urge people to be wary of the spread of the deadly virus that has killed more than 9,000 people in Scotland.

National Insurance scam sweeping the country, after it received over 34,000 more calls last month when compared to February 2020. Everyone in the UK is sent a National Insurance number automatically just before their 16th birthday if their parents or guardians are receiving Child Benefit for their care.

campaign. The fifth session of the Scottish Parliament was put into recess on March 24 which triggered the election campaign to start in earnest.