Rangers malicious prosecution cases a 'permanent stain' on Scotland's justice system

coronavirus deaths and 3,893 new cases overnight. The death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – still stands at 8,111.

Nathan Patterson kicked out by resolute Rangers. The Scotland international is a key target for the resurgent Toffees who watched their opening offer of £5m being swiftly rejected by Ibrox decision makers last week.Steven Gerrard branded the initial valuation a "joke" but his former manager Rafa Benitez is hell-bent on securing the rampaging right-back.

Scottish Government has confirmed that no people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, The latest figures for Scotland showed that 7,113 new cases had also been identified overnight.It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,103.There are currently 507 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 52 being treated in intensive care.The total number of positive cases since the pandemic started

covid vaccine and to not "leave the job half done" amid rising cases. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said the virus is "still a significant threat" and urged people in that age group who have still to receive their second dose to book an appointment or go to a drop-in clinic.The Scottish Government said the number of cases is rising and that about two thirds of new ones are in under-40s.

covid deaths in Scotland in the past 24 hours. There have been 5,858 cases recorded across in the country in the same time frame, bringing the total numbers since the pandemic began to 407,660.

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

First Minister will address the nation in the second media briefing of the week. Case numbers have doubled in the last week with hospital and intensive care admissions also on the rise as things return to normal.

covid briefing later today as cases continue to surge across the country. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier this week that restrictions could be reimposed if positive tests rise following the lifting of restrictions.

Scottish Government to halt the surge in cases across the country. Scotland recorded its highest number of daily covid cases for a second day in a row yesterday.

coronavirus cases today with infections soaring above 5,000 for the first time.The Scottish Government announced that 5,021 confirmed cases of Covid were identified by public health experts overnight.A further five deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours according to the latest data.But despite the surge in infections, hospitalisations and deaths from the virus remain lowers than those seen during the recent winter spike.Almost 2,000 people were being treated for the virus in Scots hospitals

coronavirus infections in Scotland, it has been reported. Public health experts are reportedly lining up a series of options for Nicola Sturgeon after Scotland recorded its highest number of new daily cases today.

coronavirus briefing later today amid a rise in cases across the country. It will be the first time the government has held a press conference since the entire country moved out of the levels system on August 9.

covid cases across the country. Figures have been on the rise in recent weeks, with at least 3,000 cases recorded every day for the last five days and a positivity rate that peaked at 12.4% on Monday.

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coronavirus deaths and 1,815 new cases overnight.The Scottish Government confirmed the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – now stands at 8,041.

Rangers ' striker Jermain Defoe has been spotted dining out at one of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks.

Nikola Katic has reportedly been told he has no future at the club, with the Croat to be sold before the end of the transfer window. The centre-back missed the whole of last season after suffering a knee injury in training and could only watch on as his team-mates lifted the Premiership title.

Rangers fiasco. Insolvency expert David Whitehouse says in 2018 he offered prosecutors the chance to settle with him for £2million.

Ange Postecoglou and his players a warm welcome as they arrived at Parkhead. But visitors Dundee were given pelters as their team bus pulled up to the top of Celtic Way for the Scottish Premiership kick off.