You can get £10 of free petrol across Scotland this week - here's how

Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed 11 councils including Glasgow will go from level three to level four at the end of the week.It means only essential shops can open, while new restrictions will be imposed on hospitality and leisure.The level four rules will be imposed in Glasgow city, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, Stirling and West Lothian.Sturgeon, at the Scottish Parliament, said she

coronavirus tunnel after more good vaccine news was reported today. Interim results from US biotechnology firm Moderna revealed that their vaccine formula could prevent 94.5% of people from getting Covid-19.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Anger towards shamed Hamilton West MP Margaret Ferrier is evident after correspondence received by the Scottish Government about her actions was revealed.In September, Ferrier travelled from London to Scotland despite having Covid-19 and documents released through Freedom of Information laws last week showed that a string of furious messages were submitted about her behaviour.Among the letters and emails

coronavirus  vaccine could be available in Scotland, she hopes people will start receiving jabs before the end of 2020 or "certainly very early next year". Her comments at the Scottish Parliament came after drugs manufacturer Pfizer revealed earlier in the week that its  Covid-19 vaccine  is more than 90% effective at preventing the virus.

coronavirus vaccine could be available in Scotland, she hopes people will start receiving jabs before the end of 2020 or "certainly very early next year". Her comments at the Scottish Parliament came after drugs manufacturer Pfizer revealed earlier in the week that its Covid-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at preventing the virus.

Booze is set to be banned from all trains and stations across Scotland from Monday, rail chiefs have announced. ScotRail have decided to put a temporary alcohol restriction in place to help ensure passengers stick to strict social distancing rules.

throne. The May Day Bank Holiday will be moved to Thursday June 2 with an additional day off on Friday June 3 for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

sweet treats from home. A confectionery company is recruiting a “baker tester" who will be paid to eat 12 boxes of chocolate.UK-based Electric Piñata is hoping to find someone who will try out its latest creations every month.

Christmas appeal to make sure struggling Scots children get a toy this year. The Toybank Appeal has been launched and aims to provide thousands of gifts for youngsters who might otherwise end up with nothing.

Alex Salmond ’s criminal case could be handed over to the Holyrood inquiry, it has emerged.The legislation which established the Scottish Parliament could lead to the Crown Office disclosing relevant documents, according to a procurator fiscal.A Holyrood committee is examining how the SNP Government botched the investigation of sexual misconduct allegations by two female officials against Salmond.The former First Minister challenged the Government in a civil court and it was agreed the 2018

Nicola Sturgeon will make a statement to the Scottish Parliament later today on lockdown levels across the country.The First Minister and her Cabinet will this morning sign off the latest set of restrictions for all 32 local authority areas before they are announced at Holyrood this afternoon.Sturgeon warned Scots yesterday it was "unlikely" there will be an easing of restrictions in any part of the country - but some council areas could see them tightened.A five-tier framework to set local

independence could help safeguard the Union.

Remembrance Sunday. The donation, described as "significant and meaningful" is made every year and will go toward the charity 's education project.

Celtic idol Scott Brown as he battled cancer, is delighted it's finally growing back after he went into remission. Six-year-old Ace Ward lost his hair, eyebrows and eyelashes after months of gruelling chemo therapy as he battled leukaemia.

Bonfire Night. Met Office forecasters are expecting the sky to remain clear until some patchy cloud descends on the country later in the evening.

Kevin Bridges has been spotted at a Dumbarton takeaway restaurant - and fans were desperate to know if he ordered the "hoose rice".

Covid-19 by Christmas, according to the national clinical director of Scotland. Jason Leitch told the BBC's Drivetime With John Beattie that the Scottish Government expects to have some doses of a coronavirus vaccine before Christmas.

Rutherglen and Cambuslang that our local MP has ignored the lockdown restrictions we’ve all had to follow, leading to widespread calls for her resignation.

coronavirus cases over the last 24-hour period as one death was announced. The Scottish Government released the latest figures across the country yesterday as 1,016 patients remained in hospitals.

Ed Sheeran’s most prized possessions in a charity auction. The Shape of You singer has donated a number of his childhood items to raise funds for causes in his home county of Suffolk, reports the Mirror.