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coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the Scottish Government has announced.542 new cases have been identified overnight across the country.Since the start of the pandemic, 7,164 people have lost their lives to coronavirus in Scotland while 203,012 have tested positive.A total of 784 people are being treated in hospital for the virus with 71 in intensive care.Yesterday Health Secretary Jeane Freeman marked one year since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Scotland.She said: “During the last

health officials in Scotland have identified three coronavirus ‘variants of concern’ that have so far emerged in the UK. Three cases of a mutant strain, first discovered in Japan and linked to a significant outbreak in Brazil, were identified in Scotland on Sunday.

meteor was seen flying across Scotland last night.Scots caught a rare glimpse of the huge 'fireball', believed to have been in orbit between Mars and Jupiter and burning through the sky just before 10pm.Spectacular footage from the Great Cumbrae showed the 30,000mph meteor entering the earth's atmosphere from Scotland.Scott Ferris, owner of the island's bike hire shop Mapes of Millport, captured a clip of the 'fireball' hurtling through the air on the shop's security webcam.Scott told the

coronavirus overnight as a further 386 positive cases were discovered in Scotland.Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced the latest figures at the daily coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh on Monday.A total number of 824 are being treated in hospital with 71 of those in intensive care.The latest figures bring the death toll for Scotland to 7,131 on the one-year anniversary of the first case being discovered in Scotland.Nationwide contact tracing is underway after three people were found to have

“We’re delighted now to be launching Scotland’s first Eagle Festival so we can keep building on this support and ensure that we can see even more of this magnificent species across the south of Scotland’s skies for many generations to come.”Caroline Clark, Scottish director for The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “The Golden Eagle Festival is going to be an exciting new addition to Scotland’s wildlife calendar.

Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in Bosnia.But Sutherland has been suspended from Legion Scotland and ditched by his radio station over fears he did not serve in any branch of the Armed Forces.After telling people he had served as a medic in the RAMC, he was spotted wearing a beret from the Royal Engineers, which surprised real veterans.

health chiefs have reportedly recommended a ban on vaping over fears it could be harming users. Officials at the World Health Organisation (WHO) are considering a ban on open vaping - which allows people to control their device and the ingredients used.

Prince Harry’s old regiment have been spotted swooping across the Scottish skies.Deadly Apache attack helicopters - believed to be from the Army Air Corps (AAC) which provides surveillance and combat support and once included Prince Harry in its ranks - were photographed across the country.Prince Harry spent three-and-a-half years in training and operational service with the Apache Force during his attachment to the AAC and completed more than two months service with the Army in Helmand,

coronavirus found in Brazil has now entered into Scotland. Three people tested positive for the variant after arriving home from a trip to Brazil in early February, the Scottish Government confirmed this evening.

snow could hit Scotland at the end of the coming week as bitterly cold air is forecast to descend on the country.The Met Office is predicting a band of local high pressure to centre over the majority of Scotland from as early as this coming Friday.Colder than average temperatures are expected with the possibility of sleet and snow returning to the country.Netweather is anticipating the worst of the conditions to hit on Tuesday, March 9 - with the website saying that there is a high chance of the

coronavirus first found in Brazil has been discovered in Scotland.The Scottish Government has this evening revealed three cases of the variant were identified in the north east of the country.All of the people who tested positive with the strain traveled from Brazil via Paris and London to Aberdeen in early February.The three Scottish residents all returned a positive test for the virus while they were doing their 10-day period of self-isolation.Tests were then passed to scientists who detected

The SNP would fail to win a Yes vote in the wake of the Alex Salmond inquiry, a new poll has revealed.A bombshell survey found that the majority of people in Scotland no longer want to break away from the rest of the United Kingdom.It is clear evidence that the feud between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her former mentor now threatens to destroy their political dream.The Survation survey for the Sunday Mail revealed support for independence has dropped from 58 per cent in October to a 50/50

court in Scotland for representing ­clients without a practising certificate has been struck off.Paul Garrett, 47, is at the centre of an £80,000 fraud probe revealed by the ­Sunday Mail.A client told police the solicitor had tricked him into handing over payments for a non-existent court case.In 2018, Garrett, of ­Finnieston, Glasgow, was fined £1000 at the city’s ­sheriff court for ­representing clients in ­criminal cases after his ­practising ­certificate had expired.He was struck off by the

Scotland's Home of the Year judge and lifestyle blogger has unveiled an incredible before-and-after transformation of her kitchen while renovating her new pad.Kate Spiers, who stars on the BBC property show, posted how she turned the dull laminate cupboards into a sparkling new room with that looks unrecognisable.

coronavirus case number in all local authority areas in Scotland has been published by health officials.Public Health Scotland said that in the week between February 15 and 21, Scotland recorded a total of 5,736 positive cases of Covid-19 - which represents 5.0% of people tested for the virus.Scotland’s seven-day positivity rate per 100,000 population in those seven days stood at 105.0, according to the latest data.Falkirk recorded the highest number of cases per 100,000 population during this

best known political personalities but was among the sitting MPs to be swept aside by the SNP at a poll which saw the Nationalists claim 56 out of 59 constituencies in Scotland.Kennedy - who died aged just 55 due to complications from alcoholism - is the subject of a new documentary from BBC Alba to be broadcast tonight.The programme makers spoke to several friends and former colleagues of the well-respected Highlander, who led the Lib Dems from 1999-2006.The documentary focuses on Kennedy’s

The consultation is now underway until Friday, March 5, 2021, and everyone is encouraged to put forward their views by heading to sosrep.dumgal.gov.uk, emailing [email protected] or by calling 01387 454 032 for more information. There are currently 32 members of the South of Scotland REP from Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders councils, South of Scotland Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland, VisitScotland, Scottish Funding Council, Dumfries & Galloway College, Borders College, SRUC

Storm Darcy hammers the country. As the 'Beast from the East 2' promises to leave up to 20cm snow in its wake, forecasters are now warning of "tough" driving conditions amid an amber weather warning.

sex predator who was caught on camera raping a 13 year-old girl on a cycle path was today caged for four and a half years.Mark Pettigrew, 19, was also convicted of raping another 15-year-old girl and having underage sex with a third.At the High Court in Glasgow judge Lord Burns told Pettigrew: “You have either pled guilty to or been found guilty of very serious sex offences against young girls.