Two-metre rule in Scots secondary schools will have to be 'relaxed' if kids to return after Easter

Edinburgh. Born in Greece, Philip would go onto spend countless summers as a key Royal with his wife the Queen at their summer residence in Balmoral, Aberdeenshire.

@scotgov and the people of Scotland - to Her Majesty The Queen and her family." The Palace said in a statement: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh."His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."Further announcements will made in due course."The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."

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Nicola Sturgeon has announced 'better times lie ahead' as Scots face another 'difficult Easter'. The First Minister said we now have 'hope' in the fight against Covid-19 and urged the country to stay positive.

coronavirus cases. Currently, only essential retailers - such as supermarkets and pharmacies - are allowed to open during lockdown.

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Police have urged Scots not to travel outwith their local authority this Easter weekend, as patrols are increased in beauty spot areas. Popular beaches and parks in the Ayrshire area will be patrols by extra police.

paedo Waverley skipper ruined her son's life - and she was pleased the pervert died behind bars.David Neill, 76, died in December last year after being locked up in February following a conviction over four charges of indecent assault.He was jailed for seven years, and had also been jailed in 1998 for three years for abusing five teenage boys in his cabin on Clyde trips or while berthing at Glasgow.The pervert skippered the world famous ship between 1975 and 1997, luring teenagers onboard by

taxi driver left a passenger with a 29-inch scar after reversing over her and breaking her leg when she got out of his car.Gerald Burns did not realise Maria Reid, who has since passed away, was behind his vehicle after he dropped her off.Burns, 53, reversed over her, believing she was actually a pothole, as she stood behind his car trying to catch her breath.She was rushed to hospital for treatment following the incident and had surgery to place supporting pins into the break, leaving her with

Easter period. NHS Lothian has written to all parents in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas ahead of Easter weekend, reports Edinburgh Live.

Princess Beatrice is encouraging kids with dyslexia to embrace it.

council worker turned up at the Edinburgh home and emptied the woman's general waste bin onto a grass verge on her street on March 4. He has since been moved to a different city route after the incident which was captured on video.

Edinburgh. The campsite was left abandoned after a group of teens had enjoyed an all-night party on Saturday night, reports Edinburgh Live.

cat came home with horror injuries she suspects he got when 'kicked' by a thug. Little Oreo returned to his home in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire around 4pm yesterday with 'massive' bruising around the stomach and bottom.

NHS workers have been offered a 'substantial' pay rise after an 'exceptionally challenging year'. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced 'our NHS staff deserve more than applause and 1% is not enough' after putting a 4% raise on the table.If accepted by staff, would be the most generous National Health Service pay uplift anywhere in the UK.

McDonald’s Easter Menu will return to Scots branches from tomorrow - with some fan favourites included.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at a Scots school.Engines have been called to Aberdeen's Northfield Academy at 1.43pm amid huge plumes of smoke pouring from the building.Dramatic pictures from the scene show black smoke filling the sky over the Granite City.Orange flames appear to be leaping out of parts of the building.Northfield is home to hundreds of pupils and is understood to have a capacity of

British Army soldiers on campus. Elizabeth Heverin says she was handed a two-week ban by the Aberdeen University Students' Association after she quoted the song during an online meeting.