Sunday headlines: Sturgeon adviser hints at Covid restrictions, Queen sprains her back

Steps are confirmed to be among Scotland’s rising cases of the COVID-19 variant Omicron.Scotland had recorded 29 cases of the Omicron variant by Thursday (December 3).

Nicola Sturgeon has revealed the nine cases of the omicron covid variant found in Scotland so far are all linked to a "single private event".

Nicola Sturgeon says she will “never be able to express enough gratitude” for those who developed the coronavirus vaccine and all Scots who have had their jags, as a new study reports that tens of thousands of lives have been saved as a result.

Nicola Sturgeon says she will “never be able to express enough gratitude” for those who developed the coronavirus vaccine and all Scots who have had their jags, as a new study reports that tens of thousands of lives have been saved as a result.

Anas Sarwar has revealed bombshell claims about two more children dying at a scandal-hit hospital after contracting infections.

Former Rangers midfielder Bongani Zungu says his Covid-19 breach last season was 'blown out of proportion.'

Nicola Sturgeon has said she will be around for a “lot longer” as First Minister amid speculation about her future.

A frantic search has been launched for a Scots schoolgirl who has vanished from home.

With winter approaching, the end of November sees people across Scotland come together to celebrate the feast day of our patron saint, Andrew.

She's Scotland's most famous queen and rivals even the likes of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce as one of the country's most recognisable historical names.

This decade is "the most important in human history", Nicola Sturgeon has said, as she called for countries to take quick action on the Glasgow Climate Pact.

Many Scots aged over 50 will not be able to book an appointment for a covid booster vaccination until December, Nicola Strugeon has said.

Scotland, but sent a video message.But officials said at the time that “it remains the queen's firm intention” to be present for the national Remembrance Sunday service.

Nurses have backed strike action in an escalating row with the Scottish Government.

Scotland, but sent a video message.The palace said at the time that the queen, who served in World War II as an army driver, had a “firm intention” to attend the Remembrance Sunday service.The queen has continued to work from home, doing desk-based duties, during her period of rest.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and actor Alan Cumming surprised fans as they posed for selfies on Instagram.

The Scottish Government will issue a Covid update later today on the coronavirus situation in Scotland.

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Nicola Sturgeon has defended Scotland's ambitious target to reduce emissions by 75% by 2030 at an event during Cop26.