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Perth and Kinross have died from COVID-19 in less than a month according to new figures. Statistics from the National Records of Scotland say eight more deaths had been recorded in the week up to Sunday, December 20.The brings the total of number of coronavirus deaths in the region up to 113.Overwhelming support for bringing the Stone of Destiny back home The news comes as residents in Perth and Kinross prepare to enter a near full lockdown from Boxing Day.

smuggling drugs in and out of Scotland from her Edinburgh home. Xiao Ya Chen, 40, was sentenced to three-years and four-months in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh today.

assault in Edinburgh. The victim, a 21-year-old man, was allegedly battered by a group of youngsters who then hurled racist abuse at him on December 11.

Loganair, despite the journey only taking about 50 minutes to drive and 42 minutes by train. Flights take 15 minutes once you're in the air, but once you're through check-in and security it really wouldn't save you much time at all.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The mass testing centre set-up in Covid-19 hotspot Johnstone flushed out 15 people who were positive. A total of 5,031 people who either live, work or attend school in the area got the test within Johnstone Town Hall .It was by far the biggest turnout among the eight pilot centres in Scotland.The 15 who tested positve all had no symptoms and were quickly told to isolate.The Public Health Scotland results

direct to your inboxLeaders from all UK nations have agreed to keep the current plans to ease coronavirus restrictions over Christmas in place.From December 23 to 27, up to three households will be allowed to form a 'Christmas bubble' allowing them to mix indoors for what could be the first time in months.But calls have been mounting from scientific experts for the easing of lockdown measures to be scrapped or reduced, due to a rise in Covid-19 cases across the UK.During Prime Minister's

investigating an alleged racist attack on an Edinburgh University student after he was jumped by a gang outside the main campus library. The 22-year-old posted shocking images showing injuries to his face and neck after he was allegedly ambushed by seven people last Friday evening.

Edinburgh city centre to get in touch. Four males are being reported to the Procurator Fiscal after reports of a disturbance in St Andrew Square in the capital around 12.20pm last Thursday.

decision not to ease restrictions was unpopular but warned: "It would be like pouring petrol on smouldering embers." Sturgeon defended the decisions as public health officials and politicians prepare to set Scotland's 32 council area tiers for another week. The First Minister will announce what levels are being imposed during a statement at Holyrood on Tuesday afternoon.Last week's review saw Glasgow and 10 neighbouring councils leave the highest level 4 curbs.

East Kilbride SNP MSP Linda Fabiani said everything possible is being done to help young people.

coronavirus restrictions placed on the city of Edinburgh have not been suspended by a judge, who decided the Scottish Government had a right to consider factors other than data. Lord Ericht passed a judicial review on the motion from KLR & RCR International Ltd & Others after hospitality businesses in the city warned of the further impact the measures could have.

train on one of Scotland's busiest lines. Services between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh have been disrupted as a result of the incident.

Kate Middleton donning the piece during the royal visit to Scotland. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Edinburgh Waverley station on Monday as part of a three-day tour across the UK to thank frontline workers for their efforts during the pandemic.

Edinburgh. Police, fire and ambulance crews raced to North Forth Street at around 2.30pm on Monday after reports that the schoolboy had 'taken unwell'.

Prince William and Kate Middleton made their first stop in Edinburgh on Monday to mark the start of a nationwide festive train tour of the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Edinburgh Waverley station as they kicked off their tour to meet and thank frontline workers, care home staff and teachers for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.

Last night, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embarked on their three-day Royal Train Tour across the United Kingdom. During the trip, Kate Middleton and Prince William will visit locations in England, Scotland, and Wales to thank essential workers for their incredible efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.On Monday morning, the royal train arrived into Edinburgh Waverley station, where the couple will meet frontline medical staff to thank them for working throughout the coronavirus pandemic.