Scots secondary school pupils to wear face masks from next week

John Swinney has said that all exams are expected to go ahead next year after they were cancelled during the pandemic. The politician told the National Parents Forum of Scotland that the SQA was planning to run a ‘full diet’ in 2021.

Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. The hit ITV show will return for its 17th series on television next year - and bosses are on the hunt for people to participate in some of the show’s wacky games.

coronavirus have been confirmed at four schools across Greater Glasgow.NHS contact tracing measures are now underway and those who have been in direct contact are being told to self-isolate for 14 days.Dalmanrock Primary, St Martha's Primary and Govan High School have all had confirmed cases of the virus.While, Mossvale Primary in Renfrewshire has also been hit by a positive coronavirus case.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde revealed their test and protect teams are carrying out the contact

Police have issued a warning to car enthusiasts who are set to gather at a Lanarkshire industrial estate. Dozens of vehicles from across the country are expected to meet at the Birkenshaw Industrial Estate in Uddingston on Saturday night.

Covid-19 since Scotland's schools re-opened earlier this month. Education Secretary John Swinney announced the latest figures on September 1.

Tourists have been slammed for hanging dirty face masks, thongs, socks and bras from trees at an ancient pilgrimage beauty spot in the Scottish Highlands.Pictures taken at the Munlochy Clootie Well in Ross and Cromarty have been branded branded "rank" after visitors tied their dirty laundry to branches in a bid to ward off sickness and bring them luck.Traditionally, Clootie Wells are places of pilgrimage in Celtic areas where strips of cloth and rags are left as part of an ancient healing

stores without wearing a face mask. The  Scottish Government  made it compulsory to wear face coverings when entering shops during the pandemic.

coronavirus in a strongly worded memo to staff.And they warn that wearing masks will be made mandatory if police officers continue to be “complacent” while carrying out their duties.The unsigned memo, which was sent out to officers and posted on the force intranet, said: “Comprehensive guidance has already been issued to every officer and staff member on the importance of physical distancing and the use of PPE and masks.However, I have been made aware of a degree of complacency setting in where

school. The 34-year-old female is also accused of allegedly being aggressive towards police after they found her with the weapon.

“We have made careful considerations to ensure that the Schoeller-branded face masks we produce are in line with regulations for use in medical settings as we plan to distribute the masks to NHS suppliers, as well as sell to the general public and wholesale retailers.“Excellent communication, trusted advice and fast service from the team at Royal Bank of Scotland, enabled the expansion, which we hope will help reduce the spread of coronavirus.”David McIntosh, relationship director at Royal Bank

Covid-19 Test and Protect team has been deployed to a Scots primary school after it was hit by the virus. Health chiefs confirmed contact tracing will be carried out at Lady Alice Primary in Greenock.

Renfrewshire school after a picture emerged showing pupils crowded together in packed communal areas.A parent of a pupil at Park Mains High School in Erskine shared a picture showing students packed together at the main entrance and dining area of the school.The mum, who does not wish to be named, said she is now keeping her son off school until mandatory face masks are introduced from Monday, August 31.She said: “I am aware it was raining but my son said it’s the same everyday rain or not..“He

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“We have made careful considerations to ensure that the Schoeller branded face masks we produce are in-line with regulations for use in medical settings as we plan to distribute the masks to NHS suppliers, as well as sell to the general public and wholesale retailers. “Excellent communication, trusted advice and fast service from the team at Royal Bank of Scotland enabled the expansion, which we hope will help reduce the spread of coronavirus.” David McIntosh, relationship director at Royal

children to return to schools at this stage of the pandemic, according to a new major survey.The Daily Record’s Back to School Survey spoke to 1,452 people up and down the country ahead of the schools returning earlier this month.Reopening of schools has been a controversial topic of discussion during the coronavirus pandemic.There are fears that Scotland’s children will miss out on a thorough education if they remain closed, while there are concerns schools could become breeding grounds for

coronavirus. Kingspark School, in Dundee, was forced to close on Wednesday after pupils and teachers were asked to self-isolate for two weeks.

Edinburgh Live. He had spent 17 weeks on the Isle of Mull, where shoppers patiently queued to go into the town's Co-Op, and couldn't believe the differrence.

stalker bombarded Jeremy Vine co-host Storm Huntley with threatening and sexualised messages over social media. Michael Craig Sterling, 38, subjected the Scottish TV presenter to a torrent of disturbing content for more than a year, Teesside Crown Court heard.He was today handed a hospital order after pleading guilty to a charge of "pursuing a course of conduct amounting to stalking".