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The COP26 summit in Glasgow could increase pressure on Scotland's already struggling health service, Humza Yousaf has admitted.

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James Bond film, No Time to Die, has finally hit cinemas across the UK and it's Daniel Craig 's last stint as the 007 agent. With Sean Connery often touted as the best incarnation of all time, the experts at the language learning app Babbel have explained how at first the author Ian Fleming wasn't sure about his accent.

International Scottish Gin Day (Saturday, October 2) is a special day to enjoy all things Scottish gin. Thousands of gin fans, experts, beginners and producers will come together to celebrate all across the world, with the focus being on Scotland's fastest growing spirit.

decriminalisation of personal drug use has been recognised at the Scottish Press Awards. The campaign, led by our chief reporter Mark McGivern, was praised by politicians and activists alike.We consistently called for radical measures to be taken to combat the country’s horrific drug death crisis.

Nazi graffiti has appeared at a Scots Catholic primary school after a thug painted a red swastika on the wall. St Alberts in Pollokshields was targeted by a sick vandal sparking outrage.

stunning scenery is not only rewarding but also a great excuse to grab a wee drink at the end from a cosy country pub. With that in mind, country-lifestyle brand Hollands Country Clothing have set out to find the top pub walks across the UK, where weary walkers and travellers will find a good pint, good food, and a roaring fire at the end.

Scottish Government’s latest daily figures have revealed 2 more people have died after testing positive for covid-19. There have also been 2,556 new cases of the virus recorded in the latest 24 hour period, bringing the total number of positive cases since the pandemic started to 550,090.

Scottish Government has confirmed that 50 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 3,667 new cases had also been identified overnight.

Perth minister is on top of the world after completing a gruelling race across the summits of some of Scotland’s most stunning mountains. Rev Jim Stewart (53) competed against people half his age from around the world in the 18-mile Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace in the Highlands on Saturday, September 18.He drew deeply on his faith for strength as he ran and scrambled across extremely challenging terrain, including two ridges and four Munros - mountains higher than 3000 feet - in Lochaber.

Scottish Government has confirmed that 18 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,396.The latest figures for Scotland showed that 2,870 new cases had also been identified overnight.There are currently 1,107 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 94 being treated in intensive care.The total number of positive cases since the pandemic started

hospitals battling the virus, with 97 being treated in intensive care. Some 4,157,613 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 3,810,775 have received their second dose in Scotland.It comes as children aged 12 to 15 in Scotland will be able to get a coronavirus vaccine from today.

coronavirus deaths and 3,833 new cases overnight. The death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – now stands at 8,378.

coronavirus deaths and 6116 new cases overnight. The death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – now stands at 8376.

Low income families across the country will benefit from a £320 uplift payment to be made before Christmas as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling child poverty. Eligible families with children in school will receive payments of £160 per child in October and December.