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Businesses need ‘no surprises’ approach to local lockdowns, CBI says
Businesses need a “no surprises” approach to local lockdowns with rapid communication from health officials, CBI Scotland has said.
Asthma and lung charity calls for official face mask exemption card
The Scottish Government should create an official exemption card or badge for those who are unable to wear face masks for medical reasons, according to a charity.
Two-thirds of eligible Scots not receiving fuel poverty benefit, study finds
More than two-thirds of Scots who are eligible for a UK Government payment to combat fuel poverty are not receiving it, new research has suggested.
Scottish Government condemns Aberdeen players for breaching coronavirus rules
Aberdeen football players have been condemned by the Scottish Government for allegedly breaching coronavirus rules and putting the return of professional football “at risk”.
Car-sized boulders cleared from Rest And Be Thankful by helicopter
A helicopter has helped move car-sized boulders from above the A83 Rest And Be Thankful as efforts to clear a large landslip continue.
SQA chief to face questioning by MSPs after exams controversy
The Scottish Qualifications Authority’s chief examining officer will face questions from a Holyrood committee amid calls for an investigation into the exam board.
Households hit by benefit cap surges by 76% in lockdown
The number of Scottish households hit by the benefit cap surged by more than three-quarters in the first two months of lockdown, according to official statistics.
CCTV image released of elderly man 24 hours after he went missing
A CCTV image has been released of an elderly man who has dementia 24 hours after he went missing.
Virtual clan gathering to be led by 101-year-old
A 101-year-old is to lead a virtual clan gathering as coronavirus forced the centuries-old tradition online.
Child abuse inquiry to examine Scottish Government response
The Scottish child abuse inquiry is to examine why calls for a public inquiry were initially turned down by the Scottish Government.
Trio jailed for killing prisoner
Three men have been sentenced to at least six years in jail for killing a fellow prisoner.
UK and Germany should be targeted in tourism campaigns, study claims
Scottish tourism businesses should target people from the UK and Germany as they try to recover from the lockdown, according to researchers.
Helicopter drafted in to help with Rest And Be Thankful clear up
A helicopter is being used to clear a 100-tonne boulder from above the A83 Rest And Be Thankful as efforts to clear a large landslip continue.
Rise in assaults on police officers recorded as Chief Constable makes pledge
There have been about 20 assaults on police officers and staff each day in Scotland, up almost a quarter on the five-year average, according to new figures.
Watchdog moves to cancel care home’s registration over ‘significant concerns’
The Care Inspectorate has moved to cancel the registration of a care home in Callander after improvements in infection control and cleanliness failed to take place.
MSP criticised for suggesting Aberdeen lockdown imposed as ‘diversionary tactic’
Scottish Labour’s deputy leader has been criticised by an Aberdeen MP for an “unbelievably out of touch” tweet suggesting the city’s lockdown was a diversion from controversy over exam results and Covid-19 deaths.
Baby monkey born during lockdown named by Edinburgh Zoo keepers
Edinburgh Zoo has named a monkey from a vulnerable species which was born during lockdown after his native home.
Ruth Davidson visited new Scottish Tory leader four days before Carlaw quit
Ruth Davidson visited new Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross at his Moray home four days before the resignation of his predecessor.
Exam results appeal process ‘more important’ than ever, says Nicola Sturgeon, amid criticism over ‘discriminatory’ grading
This year's exams appeals process will be "more important" than ever, Nicola Sturgeon has said, after a controversial moderation system saw thousands of young people have their grades lowered.
Pupils to stage protest in George Square over exam results
School pupils are planning to stage a protest over their exam results in George Square.
Woman killed in two-vehicle crash near Annan
A woman has been killed in a crash on the A75 near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway.
Man left shaken after attempted robbery in Falkirk
A man has been left shaken after an attempted robbery at a shop in Falkirk.
Hiring activity down with labour market recovery ‘likely to take more time’
Hiring activity in Scotland was down last month, with “any meaningful recovery” for the labour market “likely to take more time”.
Schools must have robust safety measures in place on their return, says union
Robust safety measures must be in place when schools in Scotland return next week, a teaching union has said.
Huge landslip sees 6,000 tonnes of debris fall on A83
A landslip at the Rest And Be Thankful caused around 6,000 tonnes of debris to fall from the hillside, one of the largest in recent times.
Ditch car during school run, parents urged
Parents are being urged to ditch the car for the school run when classes resume on August 11.
New Scottish Tory leader will stand in former Holyrood seat
Newly appointed Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross will contest his old seat at next year’s Holyrood election.
Legal expert body calls for draft hate crimes Bill to be reconsidered
The Faculty of Advocates has raised concerns over “unintended consequences” for freedom of speech contained within the draft hate crimes Bill.
Man charged with murder after body found in car on lay-by
A man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a car in South Ayrshire.
Man’s body found in Firth of Forth
The body of a man has been pulled from the Firth of Forth.
