Nicola Sturgeon 'deeply regrets' mistake in letter sent to thousands of Scots shielding at home

independence group not to stage a demonstration planned for Edinburgh next month.The First Minister “strongly” advised pro-indy All Under One Banner to abandon the event as it risked undermining the progress made in suppressing coronavirus.She said: “Please don’t don’t it.”Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our governments are handling the

coronavirus after huge crowds gathered in a Scots park last night. The First Minister took to Twitter to appeal for people to maintain social distancing after police in Glasgow had to clear Kelvingrove Park from partying crowds.The west end park was swarmed with hundreds of people basking in the the hot weather - with many groups of  youngsters drinking in the green space.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to face the media again today as Scotland slowly moves out of the coronavirus lockdown. The First Minister revealed the number of confirmed dropped to five yesterday - the second day in a row it was in single figures.

coronavirus after being moved between care homes says it “should never have happened”. Margaret Laidlaw, 65, was diagnosed with Covid-19 in Midlothian, where she was transfered from an intermediate home “where she was happy”.

Holyrood, so there is no usual daily briefing. As well as giving a daily figure on the number of new cases, she set out the next steps of the route out of lockdown ahead of schedule.

Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to Scottish political journalist Harry Smith who has died aged 69. Harry's family confirmed the sad news today, saying he passed away 'suddenly' on Friday morning.

Nicola Sturgeon has lead tributes to Scottish political journalist Harry Smith who has died aged 69. Harry's family confirmed the sad news today, saying he passed away 'suddenly' on Friday morning.

far-right " group clashing with police and protesters in Glasgow by saying "racist thugs shame Scotland". Police Scotland said six arrests had been made "so far" following the disturbance in the city's George Square on Wednesday evening.

Nicola Sturgeon super fan has gone viral after his Tiktok revealed his history of searching for her on Google Elie Kasusula from Easterhouse, was asking his followers what shirt he should wear for his first night out after lockdown, but shared a little more than expected.

Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister confirmed she is optimistic that in 10 days the country could start to make more headway in its attempts to ease restrictions.She said the nation was now at a “crucial juncture” in its long running fight against the virus.

Scottish Government has been called on to apologise after a letter was sent to almost 18,000 Scots shielding at home telling them the wrong date for when it would be safe to go outside.The blunder saw those most at risk from Covid-19 being told they could leave their homes as of today - when the actual date agreed by health experts is June 18.The letter was sent by the NHS in April but clarification was only posted last week after concerned Scots flagged the mistake.One posted on Twitter: "My

Nicola Sturgeon is urging Scots to protest online and avoid today's Black Lives Matter rallies. The First Minister warned a mass meet up would not be safe as the country remains in Phase 1 of ending lockdown.

Nicola Sturgeon says she might have joined Scots in protesting racism over the US death of George Floyd had it not been for coronavirus. With a number of demonstrations planned across the country, the First Minister doubled down on calls for demonstrators to make their voices heard virtually and avoid risking a spread of the deadly bug.

independence “as soon as possible” - but her focus is on tackling the coronavirus crisis. At her daily media briefing, the First Minister looked forward “normality” when the country can start discussing constitutional debate again.

Janey Godley has been keeping Scots in good spirits with her hilarious Nicola Sturgeon voice overs.

Nicola Sturgeon has said the lifting on coronavirus restrictions for vulnerable people who cannot leave their homes does not apply in Scotland.

Comedian Janey Godley had fans in stitches as she warns Scots couples there’ll be “ nae rumpy pump y” during lockdown meet-ups.

Garden centre giant Dobbies has confirmed its store in Ayr will reopen tomorrow morning.

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed lockdown restrictions will be eased on Friday as the Covid-19 infection rate continues to fall.

A Galston lad has gone viral after impersonating Nicola Sturgeon.