First Minister pressed on support for Dogs Against Drugs
The First Minister has been pressed for a long-term funding solution for Dogs Against Drugs. The charity, which has been running since 2002, is seeking…
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Sturgeon stands down as First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to stand down as First Minister after eight years in the job. The news has prompted a response locally,…
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First Minister urges people to restrict numbers when socialising
The First Minister has stressed she is not asking people to “cancel Christmas”. However, Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to limit interaction with others from…
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Covid passports could be needed for cinema, theatre and hospitality venues
Covid passports could be required to access a wider range of venues including cinemas, theatres and hospitality venues, the First Minister has indicated.
READ FULL STORYFirst Minister confirms Covid certification scheme will be rolled out next month
A Covid certification scheme for nightclubs and similar venues is due to come into effect from next month, the First Minister has confirmed.
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Islands to move to level one Covid-19 restrictions before rest of Scotland
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed island communities, including Shetland, will move to level one from Monday.
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Scottish government must learn lessons from pandemic, First Minister insists
The Scottish government must learn lessons in how it cares for its elderly, the First Minister has told MSPs.
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School pupils to return to in-school learning
The move away from Covid restrictions will pass a significant milestone today (Tuesday) as the gradual return of classroom learning gets underway.
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Vaccination roll-out highlighted by First Minister
The vaccination programme is continuing to progress, with over 1.4 million people having received their first jabs across Scotland. The First Minister outlined the figures…
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Vaccine uptake ‘beyond anything we dared hope for’, says Sturgeon
The vaccine uptake in Scotland has gone way beyond expectations, the First Minister has said. Nicola Sturgeon, speaking in today’s lunchtime briefing, said 95 per…
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Ban on household visits could remain after end of temporary restrictions
The ban on household visits could last beyond the current temporary restrictions, the First Minister has said. Nicola Sturgeon said in her lunchtime briefing today…
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Shetland records new Covid-19 case, First Minister indicates
Shetland has recorded at least one new case of Covid-19 in the latest daily figures, the First Minister has indicated. Nicola Sturgeon said in her…
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Questions raised over burden facing head teachers
The possible threat of an additional strain being placed on head teachers has been raised in the Scottish Parliament. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has faced…
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First Minister’s visit boycotted by campaign group
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrived in Shetland this morning off the North Boat and immediately faced criticism over the SNP government’s record on ferry…
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