Nicola Sturgeon is set to give an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland later today.
29.12.2021 - 08:38 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The owner of a popular West Lothian nightclub says the decision to close venues by the Scottish Government just before New Year is a blow to the industry.
Alan Russell, owner of Dreadnought Rock in Bathgate, also said Holyrood’s message to stay at home “knocked the confidence” of those who might have attended.
And he said without concrete evidence on the severity of illness caused by Omicron, restrictions could end up being just as harmful.
He said: “We get it’s a risk mitigation from the Scottish
Nicola Sturgeon is set to give an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland later today.
First Bus has warned of reduced bus services across West Lothian as timetables are cut due to staff shortages.
Eco-friendly council homes should be the focus of the future as the local authority plays its role in tackling the climate emergency, says a councillor.
Planning permission is being sought for a new fuelling station for bio-fuel vehicles in Livingston to help local businesses embrace a “low carbon future.”
Nicola Sturgeon is set to give her latest covid statement to MSPs later today after suggesting her government is planning for a long-term shift away from the kind of restrictions Scots have faced since the start of the pandemic.
Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on the state of the coronavirus pandemic to the Scottish Parliament later today.
Two members of an armed gang who donned burkas to commit a violent robbery had serious crime prevention orders imposed on them on Friday for the maximum period allowed by law.
Since Omicron was discovered, the symptoms between it and other strains has been much discussed.
A controversial survey which quizzes children as young as 14 on their sexual experiences will now NOT be issued to pupils in West Dunbartonshire.
Coronavirus self-isolation rules in Scotland have come into line with the rest of the United Kingdom.
Scottish Government advisers have raised the alarm over the "harm" caused by covid restrictions to the development of young children.
West Lothian tenants have been helped to claw back a fortune in unclaimed benefits in the past year.
An “exceptionally high” number of booster vaccines need to be given over Thursday and Friday for Scotland to meet its target of having 80% of adults “boosted by the bells”, the Health Secretary has said.
Last week the First Minister announced Scotland's large-scale New Year's Eve celebrations are cancelled in light of rising Omicron cases and continued Covid concern.
New restrictions on leisure settings have come into force across Scotland over fears of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.
Greater Manchester's nightlife champion believes the Prime Minister has 'done the right thing' with his current stance on restrictions in England.
Boris Johnson is expected to make a final call on whether to introduce new coronavirus restrictions ahead of New Year's Eve.
Scots could be asked to get a fourth coronavirus vaccine over the "next few years" as immunity from the deadly virus wanes.
With Omicron cases escalating every day in Scotland and the rest of the UK, some countries have reconsidered letting in British travellers without restrictions.
Celtic have officially asked the SPFL to move the winter break forward in light of new restrictions on crowds.