Top scientist warns Scots not to expect ‘normal’ life until at least April 2021 after Covid-19 vaccine

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.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.The team behind a popular brewery in the Highlands have been forced to temporarily close their shop after it was broken into.Cromarty Brewing Co.

baby names could be eradicated completely from the UK - with some already down to single figures. The latest figures show the typical favourites Olivia and Jack of parents - are still the most popular in the country with hundreds of babies given the names every year.

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England is facing pressure to reconsider quarantine rules for Greece after Scotland and Wales introduced new measures over concerns about rising coronavirus cases.The Department for Transport (DfT) said no change to its rules for England had been made, but Wales’ health minister Vaughan Gething said he would be pressing the UK government for an urgent meeting to consider the potential risk in Greece.The Scottish government announced on Tuesday evening that travellers from Greece would have to

Glaswegian who has been named as an informer for security forces, disappeared from his home near Belfast shortly before the arrest of 10 terror suspects earlier this month.

Being the Queen, which is a must-watch for all those fascinated with the monarchy.TV Guide has an exclusive sneak peek at Being the Queen, which focuses on the tragic death of Princess Diana and the private and public reaction of Queen Elizabeth II during the aftermath.

ecstasy tablets – but no trace of alcohol was found.The Mackies, of Biggar, Lanarkshire, believe Greg was killed after his soft drink was spiked.The first year film and TV media student was anti-drugs.

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

coronavirus in around six weeks. Nicola Sturgeon announced the deaths in the Scottish Parliament yesterday ahead of First Minister's Questions.

tourists about 'dangerous wild haggis'.Edinburgh Pest Control Services urged visitors to be on alert as August is known as the 'Haggis Laying Season'.The bed bug and wasp control group explained that parent 'Haggi' would be particularly vicious as they protected their 'newly hatched Hagglets.'Picturing the 'haggis' they cautioned that 'Coastal Haggi' were good swimmers would attack with a 'nasty peck'.Meanwhile the 'worst ones', the rare 'Galloway Belted Haggi', could be spotted in the hills and

coronavirus.Nicola Sturgeon unveiled the crackdown after alarm at the way Covid is making a comeback in Scotland.House parties where people are ignoring strict rules on social mixing have been blamed for a spread in clusters such as Aberdeen, which is still in a local lockdown.Sturgeon also announced councils will be able to shut businesses failing to meet regulations.At the Scottish Parliament, the First Minister said: "We know that large house parties pose a very real and significant risk of

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.Work is underway to install a new water bottle refill station outside Paisley Town Hall and Abbey as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste.Scottish Water confirmed a Top Up Tap is being put in place in Gauze Street at the moment which will help Buddies to stay hydrated on-the-go.It will form part of a nationwide network of 70 taps and a key part of the company’s Your Water Your Life campaign, which

police warning has been issued after a man was attacked by an intruder in the bedroom of his Tillicoultry home. The victim had been asleep at his property in the High Street when he was woken up by a stranger at around 2.20am on Saturday.After being disturbed, the bungling housebreaker assaulted the 44-year-old man before fleeing from the scene on foot.He was wearing dark coloured clothing and was seen carrying a white carrier bag.

cancer at only 38 as a leading charity warn people not to ignore signs.Mark Newberry, now 41, had been suffering with irregular bowel movements for several months prior to his diagnosis, however it wasn't until he began to suffer with stomach pains that he sought medical attention.Dad-of-two Mark, from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire said: “I had been having irregular bowel movements for a few months but didn’t think much about it."But in the week leading up to my diagnosis, I had bad stomach pains,

bowel cancer was missed by doctors because he was 'too young'.Mark Newberry, 41, visited an out of hours service and his GP twice in the days leading up to his shock diagnosis where he was told he was suffering from a stomach ulcer and colic.Mark, from Hamilton, South Lanarkshire said: “I had been having irregular bowel movements for a few months but didn’t think much about it.

Love Island in 2018, and it certainly paid off. Despite having her heart broken by Wes Nelson, Laura made it all the way to the final with Paul Knops, finishing the show as a runner-up behind Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer.Since leaving the villa, Laura has kept herself in the spotlight, racking up over 1.5 million followers on social media.

Scottish Government’s dramatic exam results U-turn.Erin Bleakley tearfully told of her joy after Education Secretary John Swinney announced all downgraded results would be reverted back to those predicted by teachers.The 17-year-old organised a rally in George Square last week after the SQA exam board used a system to 'normalise' the results which left thousands of young people with grades lower than those predicted by their teachers.Erin, from Shettleston in Glasgow, had held a banner in George

posted to homes across Scotland. Scores of households have received the plastic packets containing mystery seeds that appear to have been sent from China or Singapore.