MSP pays tribute to Sturgeon’s achievements as FM
Nicola Sturgeon made a “positive impact” on the lives of children in care, an opposition MSP has claimed. Jamie Halcro Johnston paid tribute to the…
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First Minister announces date for new IndyRef
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced the date of a second Scottish independence referendum. Thursday, 19th October 2023, has been pencilled in by the Scottish…
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Vaccine passport scheme to end on Monday, changes to face masks and Covid testing
The vaccine passport scheme will no longer be required at large events and in nightclubs from Monday, 28th February. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the…
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Restrictions on outdoor events eased with hospitality next in line
Outdoor events will be able to go ahead with normal crowds from Monday, 17th January. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday that restrictions on…
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No new restrictions but isolation could be changed as cases surge
The Scottish government is considering making changes to the period of isolation, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. She was addressing Holyrood on Wednesday afternoon…
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More restrictions to be introduced between Boxing Day and New Year
Folk will be asked to stay inside as much as possible after Boxing Day, including at New Year, as the Scottish government deals with rising
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Two week ‘grace period’ for vaccine passports
Vaccine passports will be introduced on Friday morning – but businesses will not face legal action if they do not implement them within the next…
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Wishart ‘deeply concerned’ by Covid passport plan
Isles MSP Beatrice Wishart has said she is “deeply concerned” by the introduction of vaccination certificates for certain events. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on…
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Vaccination certificates could be required for entry to nightclubs
People could be asked to provide proof of vaccination before entry to nightclubs and certain live events, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said today (Wednesday)….
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to Aylesha Meades on day of funeral
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon paid a tribute to 25-year-old Aylesha Meades yesterday (Saturday, 30th July), as her funeral was being held in Lerwick. The young…
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More than five million vaccine doses issued as First Minister warns of ‘bump in the road’
More than five million vaccine doses have been issued in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday. She hailed the news as a “significant…
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P4-P7 pupils to return to school in mid-March
P4-7 pupils will return to school on Monday 15th March. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed all primary pupils would be able to return in two…
READ FULL STORYFirst Minister lays out cautious route out of lockdown
Scotland will move back to a levels system at the end of April if Covid is sufficiently suppressed, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
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First Minister prepares to set out roadmap out of lockdown
While it had been hoped locally that the isles may have been able to move down a level sooner, the government has indicated that will
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