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Football Association staff to take wage cuts of up to 30 per cent
The highest-paid staff at the Football Association will take wage cuts of up to 30 per cent as the organisation tries to manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Aberdeen visitor numbers down by 85% as shopping centres and restaurants hit
Visitors to shopping centres and restaurants in Aberdeen has dropped by more than 85% as people across the north-east stay inside.
Coronavirus: How could contact tracing apps help the UK out of lockdown?
Technology such as smartphone apps could power contact tracing and help end the coronavirus lockdown, scientists have said.
Covid-19 antibody test ‘at least a month away’
A mass antibody test is at least a month away, a leading Government scientific adviser has said.
Motorist criticised after crashing while driving 10 miles to walk dog
Police have criticised a driver who crashed after an insect flew into the vehicle while they were driving 10 miles to go for a walk.
Two more people dead from coronavirus amid ‘difficult 24 hours’ for government
The number of people who have died in Scotland after contracting coronavirus is 222, a rise of two from Sunday, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Why we do not know exactly how many die each day due to coronavirus
It is now over a month since the first coronavirus-related death in the UK was announced.
Games to play with friends and family online during lockdown
Thanks to the power of technology, we are still able to do things together online while being physically apart due to lockdown and social distancing.
Pharmacists facing rise in abuse amid coronavirus outbreak
Pharmacists across Scotland have reported an increase in abusive and aggressive behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic.
Blow to savers as Nationwide cuts 5% introductory rate on current account to 2%
Nationwide Building Society is more than halving its 5% rate on a flagship account down to 2%, in another blow for cash savers.
Covid-19: Face masks ‘may help protect some households and the vulnerable’
There is no strong evidence to support the general public wearing face masks to protect against Covid-19, researchers have said, although they may offer some protection for the vulnerable or those living with somebody who is ill.
More rescue flights for stranded UK nationals but tickets cost up to £1,000
More flights to repatriate UK nationals stranded around the world have been announced by the Government, but travellers will have to pay up to £1,000 for a ticket.
Harry Kane urges people to remain calm during coronavirus pandemic
England captain Harry Kane is using lessons from his matchday preparation to stay calm during the coronavirus shutdown and has urged others to do their part to help the fight against the pandemic.
Boris Johnson in ‘good spirits’ but virus symptoms ‘remain persistent’ – No 10
Boris Johnson is still in hospital under observation but had a “comfortable” night after being admitted on Sunday with persistent coronavirus symptoms, Downing Street has said.
Inverurie Locos boss Andy Low moves to keep players on track
Inverurie Locos boss Andy Low has still given his squad an appraisal of the season – and his hopes for next term – despite the abrupt end to the campaign.
Parks will be closed as ‘last resort’ if people keep breaking rules, warns LGA
Councils will be forced to shut parks as a last resort if people keep breaking social distancing rules, it has been warned.
No virus spread threat from cats, experts say after tiger catches coronavirus
There is no evidence cats can transmit coronavirus to people, experts have said after a tiger tested positive for the virus at a zoo in the US.
Camilla reunited with Charles after ending self-isolation
The Duchess of Cornwall has been reunited with the Prince of Wales after coming out of self isolation – just days before their 15th wedding anniversary.
Twelfth parades in NI cancelled due to pandemic
Northern Ireland’s loyalist Twelfth of July parades this summer have been cancelled for the first time since the Second World War due to coronavirus, the Orange Order said.
Aberdeen man living in Australia forced to postpone wedding
A north-east man living in Australia was forced to postpone his wedding after his family were unable to travel to the country due to the coronavirus lockdown.
US braced for ‘9/11 moment’ as parts of Europe see glimmers of hope
The United States is braced for one of its darkest weeks in living memory amid the coronavirus pandemic, as some hard-hit European areas were seeing glimmers of hope.
Musical theatre costume designers make scrubs for NHS medics
Musical theatre costume designers are making scrubs for NHS medics working on the frontline in the battle against coronavirus.
Sepa warns businesses of ‘uncompromising’ response to Covid-19 rulebreakers
A public body has warned businesses they will meet an “uncompromising” regulator if they try to flout relaxed environmental standards during the coronavirus outbreak.
Communities Minister – private tenants will not be evicted during virus crisis
Housing tenants will not be evicted during the Covid-19 crisis in Northern Ireland, Stormont’s communities minister said.
Taqa confirms a further seven suspected Covid-19 cases on North Sea platform
Oil and gas operator Taqa has confirmed a further seven suspected cases of coronavirus on a North Sea platform – taking the firm’s total to 20 across two assets.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes: NHS workers fighting coronavirus on front-line are the heroes
Boss Derek McInnes today said NHS staff and front-line workers during the coronavirus outbreak are the real heroes – not the Dons players and management taking wage deferrals.
Duran Duran’s John Taylor reveals he is recovering after coronavirus diagnosis
Duran Duran bassist John Taylor has said he is recovering at home after testing positive for Covid-19.
Dynamo: Now more than ever, we need a little bit of magic in our lives
Dynamo has said that “now more than ever” people need magic in their lives, after recovering from coronavirus.
Huw Edwards urges viewers to follow rules after hospital visit with pneumonia
Huw Edwards has warned people to follow the guidelines for slowing the spread of Covid-19 as he revealed he has been in hospital with pneumonia.
Catherine Calderwood’s ‘very capable’ deputy to step up following resignation
Scotland’s “very capable” deputy chief medical officer will replace Dr Catherine Calderwood following her resignation but it will be up to the First Minister to appoint a permanent successor, Jeane Freeman has said.
