Snow could return within days as cold air is expected to descend on Scotland from later this week

coronavirus lockdown on a limited basis from May 17.Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday (March 16) announced a wide-ranging easing of restrictions that includes the reopening of concert halls, cinemas, theatres and comedy clubs in the middle of May.Sturgeon told the Scottish parliament that capacity limits on venues and events would be discussed with industry leaders over the next few weeks, adding that she was “optimistic” about people being able to return to nightclubs “over

school on February 22.Senior secondary school pupils required to attend for practical work for qualifications were able to return from the same date.Now, all high school students will be able head back to the classroom part-time, as part of a blended learning model meaning they will continue to do some learning at home until after the Easter break.Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the plans in a speech to MSPs on March 2 and has repeatedly stressed that having pupils return to school is her lockdown

Lorraine Kelly's Return To Dunblane was heartbreaking and 'too hard to watch' for many viewers in Scotland.

Gregor Smith said there was modelling to show that a "surge" is predicted to hit at some point later in the year.Smith was asked about the comments made by England's health chief Chris Whitty yesterday who said he expected to see an increase i cases.He said: "I strongly associate myself with Chris's remarks yesterday. It is a possibility, still, that we will see a further surge later in the summer - most likely.

Glasgow street.Cops descended on Pollokshaws Road at 5.15pm today.

weekly covid statement at Holyrood.The SNP leader has already confirmed that all primary school pupils will return to class as of March 15, with high school students following after the Easter holiday.Last week, Sturgeon said she hoped to announce "relatively minor, but important changes to the rules around our ability to meet people outdoors, and also on how young people are able to interact with friends outdoors".It comes as the number of positive covid test results in Scotland continues to

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is encouraging people to check if they could reduce their Council Tax bill this month after new figures revealed its network delivered £2.3 million in savings over the last 12 months.Research by Citizens Advice Scotland shows that people who used its services saved an average of £393 on their Council Tax bill.Analysis released earlier this year revealed that 2,257 people approached the Citizens Advice network for help with a complex debt issue involving Council

Rangers FC winning the Scottish Premiership despite coronavirus restrictions. Large crowds of joyous supporters have turned out in force despite a previous warning from Police Scotland not to gather in large crowds ahead of Sunday’s result.Video footage from the scene show uniformed officers in attendance as they attempt to control and disperse the growing number of fans celebrating the Govan side claimed the 55th title.

James Wolffe is expected to step down from the crisis-hit Crown Office.Scotland’s most senior prosecutor is understood to be planning to leave his post after the Holyrood election in May, sources claimed.His successor will inherit an organisation facing the fall out from the Salmond Inquiry, compensation claims of up to £100million over the Rangers takeover probe and lawyers threatening to strike in a pay dispute.The Daily Record and Sunday Mail have always been at the forefront when it comes to

Scottish Parliament election due to take place in May, Sir Ed will make his pitch to voters north of the border in a speech to the Scottish Liberal Democrat online conference.He will accuse the UK and Scottish governments of having used the coronavirus pandemic as "fuel in their never-ending constitutional war", while claiming the SNP is putting "another independence referendum before the recovery from the pandemic".He will insist it is the job of "true" leaders to "bring people together, not

Glasgow during World War 2, was handed to a military museum in Poland after being found in the belongings of a late veterans’ chief.Posted to the Stalag XXB prisoner of war camp in northern Poland from the dad’s home in Bridgeton in 1941, Agnes’ poignant letter reads: “I only wish this was all over to get you back home to me.

WWW.STEPCHANGE.ORG• CAPUK.ORG or call 0800 328 0006Or speak to your local authorityRecent news that the Government will be looking at how to regulate BNPL schemes has been welcomed.Sharon Bell, Head of StepChange Scotland, says: “Buy now pay later services are often marketed as a source of convenience but the financial commitment should not be underestimated - it’s important to remember that the main benefit to retailers of offering these services is to sell more goods.“It’s essential that these

Anas Sarwar after he became the new Scottish Labour leader.Despite being longtime political rivals the First Minister has admitted she 'likes and rates' Sarwar after he scooped the top job.It comes after he beat out Monica Lennon the Labour leader position this morning.The Scottish Labour leadership contest finally drew to a close as this morning as politicians rallied round Sarwar's win.Sturgeon tweeted: "Congratulations to @AnasSarwar- he (and his dad before him) and I are longtime political

Anas Sarwar on beating her for Scottish Labour Leader.The Central Scotland MSP and leadership hopeful took to social media praising Sarwar for winning the top job after a tightly run contest.It comes after the Scottish Labour leadership contest finally drew to a close, with Sarwar announced as the victor this morning.Sarwar scooped the win following focused attempts to reunite the party while trying to resist any move towards another independence referendum.It comes after Leonard quit in

Anas Sarwar has won the Scottish Labour leader job race after beating out Monica Lennon.The Scottish Labour leadership contest has finally drawn to a close as the winner was announced this morning.Now Sarwar has secured the top role following his focused on attempts to reunite the party while trying to resist any move towards another independence referendum.It comes after Leonard quit in January, days after saying he was determined to fight for every vote in the election this May.Glasgow MSP

Scottish Labour is set to be announced at 11am this morning.The announcement comes 10 weeks after the shock resignation of former leader Richard Leonard in January.Leonard claimed his decision to step down was in the “best interests” of the party.The race to find his successor is between Glasgow MSP Anas Sarwar and Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon.Both have sought to pitch themselves as the “change candidate” during the contest.Scotland's constitutional future has again been one of the major

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

Dermot Desmond has paid tribute to outgoing "legend" Neil Lennon.The Treble winning Irish manager's departure from the club was confirmed on Wednesday morning after the weekend loss to Ross County proved the final straw for his reign.The Hoops now sit 18 points behind rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership in a season when they were aiming to secure an historic 10 In A Row.But billionaire Desmond admits the 50-year-old will be "very difficult" to replace after a silverware-laden second spell

A spokesperson for the Scottish Parliament said: “The Crown Office wrote to the SPCB last night. We have asked the Crown Office to clarify its concern so that we can respond today.” A Holyrood committee is investigating the SNP Government’s botched handling of sexual misconduct complaints against Salmond when he was First Minister.