Scotland should prepare for 'digital Christmas' as Jason Leitch warns families against large festive gatherings

police complaints and investigations in Scotland today called for urgent action on discrimination within the force. Scotland’s former Lord Advocate Dame Elish Angiolini QC also made a case for significant reform of the current system - calling for a raft of new powers for independent handling of complaints and making dozens of recommendations relating to police culture, misconduct investigations and deaths in custody.

Andy Robertson as he bullishly claimed Serbia will coast to victory on Thursday night. Steve Clarke 's side are bidding to end a 23-year wait to qualify for a tournament and former Rangers stopper Petric spent eight years of his career north of the border.

Scottish Government will today reveal details on how students will be able to safely return home at Christmas. Higher education minister Richard Lochhead is expected to announce a mass testing regime for undergraduates to allow them to leave halls of residence without spreading Covid in the wider community.It could see students tested for coronavirus twice, five days apart, with two negative results required before they are allowed to head home.

who passed away on October 31, had asked for his ashes to return home following his death, his widow Micheline Roquebrune told the Scottish Mail on Sunday, per Metro.“We are going to bring Sean back to Scotland – that was his final wish,” Roquebrune said. “He wanted his ashes to be scattered in the Bahamas and also in his homeland.”She added: “Whenever it is possible and safe to travel again, then it is the family’s intention to return to Scotland with him.

Remembrance Sunday. The donation, described as "significant and meaningful" is made every year and will go toward the charity 's education project.

coronavirus infections remain high and hospitals face intense pressure.The admission follows alarm from front-line health staff about the impact of Covid in hospitals.Scotland is covered by a patchwork of area restrictions to stem the spread of Covid-19, and Sturgeon is still prepared to put the whole country in tighter lockdown.

Man caused mayhem on busy street during trio of incidentsAccording to Public Health Scotland, Kinross was the worst hit area in the region with seven cases alone in the town.Fifty-four positive cases were recorded in Perth and Kinross in the week up until October 19.Convicted murderer who spat at prison guard is jailed for eight monthsIt comes as Scotland’s clinical director Professor Jason Leitch told the country to prepare for a “digital Christmas”.Mr Leitch told BBC Radio Scotland it was

link.She has performed on STV Glasgow, BBC Radio Scotland, and at Celtic Connections and continues to study and teach music and songwriting, lecturing at the University of the West of Scotland.Present Tense is set for release on November 1 on all major platforms.

Christmas 2020 memorable has gathered support from thousands across Scotland. Mums and dads have taken to Facebook appealing to families to ring a bell for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scots to stick to travel restrictions or risk the introduction of a national lockdown. The First Minister said a localised approach to fighting Covid would only work if people reduced travel between council areas for non-essential purposes.

Sean Connery had been 'unwell for some time' before his death at age 90. The Scottish star's passing was confirmed by his family today as tributes poured in from celebrities and heartbroken fans across the world.

lockdown according to Scots medical chief Professor Jason Leitch. However, the national clinical director has urged Scots to "hold our nerve" because he insists the coronavirus restrictions being put in place are working.

Covid to allow families to enjoy festive gatherings, a senior bishop has said. It comes just days after the Scottish Government's clinical director warned the public to prepare for a "digital Christmas" which could see large indoor gatherings banned in December.

Covid-19 by Christmas, according to the national clinical director of Scotland. Jason Leitch told the BBC's Drivetime With John Beattie that the Scottish Government expects to have some doses of a coronavirus vaccine before Christmas.

Christmas for their kids amid the coronavirus crisis claim they've been targeted by scammers.

weather warning has been put out across many parts of Scotland. Areas such as Glasgow, Ayrshire and Fife have all be placed under the threat of heavy torrential rain for the next 24 hours.

close schools in Scotland again if that's what it takes to stop the spread of Covid, a leading teaching union has warned. It comes as Holyrood ministers prepare to publish a framework later this week which will better explain the criteria for introducing local lockdowns in the future.

Labour prime minister has called for the UK and Scottish Government to offer a “jobs guarantee” for 16-24 year olds to avert a crisis caused by the pandemic.A new report by the Alliance for Full Employment (AfE) has painted a bleak picture of the impact of covid on jobs.Written by Professor Paul Gregg, and containing a foreword by Brown, the report reveals one million young people across the UK are facing unemployment.Brown said: “This winter, 100,000 young Scots are in need of support to find a