Charity appeals for donations to help elderly cope during Covid-19 pandemic
An emergency fundraising appeal has been launched by a charity for the elderly as it experiences an “unprecedented demand” for help.
Scotland
Government urged to step in and save rail works from closure
Officials have been urged to take action to halt the planned closure of rail works in Scotland which puts around 100 jobs at risk.
Funding worth £700,000 to support museums during pandemic
Around £700,000 of funding has been announced to help museums and galleries which have felt the serious impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Scotland’s chief medical officer pictured visiting second home
Scotland’s chief medical officer (CMO) has been photographed visiting her family’s second home in Fife during the coronavirus pandemic, despite herself issuing advice to stay at home.
Coronavirus death toll in Scotland rises 46 to 218
The number of people in Scotland who have died after contracting coronavirus is 218, up 46 from 172 on Friday, the Scottish Government has said.
More than 50,000 volunteers sign up to offer coronavirus help
More than 50,000 people across Scotland have signed up to offer help during the Covid-19 outbreak.
New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer ‘gets Scotland’, Richard Leonard says
The head of Scottish Labour has said newly-elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer “gets Scotland” and he is looking forward to them working closely together.
Covid-19 linked to 13 deaths at Scottish care home
More than a dozen residents at a Scottish care home have died in a week and their families have been told of a possible link to Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Nobody should be pushed into signing ‘do not resuscitate’ forms, says Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon says nobody in Scotland should be forced into making decisions on “do not resuscitate” forms as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Number of Covid-19 cases in Grampian rise to more than 170
There are now more than 170 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the north-east.
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 172 as Sturgeon warns peak still to come
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned the coronavirus peak is still some time away as she announced the number of deaths in Scotland has risen to 172.
Face masks during Covid-19 outbreak ‘not helpful for general public’
Face masks will not help the general public fend off coronavirus, Scotland’s national clinical director said.
Coronavirus: Police hand out penalty notices after house party in Aberdeen
Police have broken up a house party in Aberdeen and handed out penalty notices to six people under the new coronavirus rules.
Ally Shewan thinks Andy Considine has earned Scotland cap – whenever football restarts
Aberdeen legend Ally Shewan today called for Andy Considine to be called into the Scotland squad when the Euro play-offs finally go ahead.
NHS staff given heartfelt thanks as pipers join in to celebrate carers
People across the north-east have come together for the second week running in recognition of the life-saving work done by NHS staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 lockdown may see ‘rise in dangerous drugs’ as supply chain hit
A drop in the purity levels of illicit drugs could lead to an increase in overdoses as dealers see disruption to their supply chain, according to a charity.
Pupils’ submitted coursework will not be marked this year, SQA says
Coursework which has already been submitted by school pupils in Scotland will not be marked due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has said.
Aberdeen solicitors slam Scottish Government bid to remove jury from criminal trials
Plans to conduct solemn criminal trials without a jury during the coronavirus pandemic have been shelved – but the fact the move was even considered has been branded “massively concerning”.
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland up 50 to 126
A total of 126 patients have now died in Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Coronavirus: 50 more Scots die as number of cases in Grampian rise to more than 125
There are now more than 125 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the north-east.
Willie Miller: Call to put internationals on hold has been staring Uefa in the face for weeks
With Europe in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic Scotland legend Willie Miller insists UEFA had to postpone the Nations League play-offs.
No mountain rescue callouts as walkers follow coronavirus advice
“It’s good because it means people are taking heed of what the government has asked of them."
Protecting nurses must be urgently prioritised, says union
Ministers have been told to “urgently prioritise” the delivery of more personal protective equipment (PPE) to nurses treating coronavirus patients.
UEFA confirm Scotland’s Euro play-off postponed again
UEFA have confirmed all internationals due to be played in June 2020 are postponed until further notice due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Sealed pods to be used in transport of Covid-19 patients from islands
Sealed isolation pods will be used by the ambulance service in Scotland to safely airlift Covid-19 patients.
Scotland’s Euro 2020 play-off rescheduled for September
UEFA have reportedly postponed the Euro 2020 play-offs for the second time due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Number of cases in Grampian rise to more than 100 as 16 more Scots die
There are now more than 100 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the north-east.
Intensive care influx expected as coronavirus deaths in Scotland rise to 76
The number of seriously ill coronavirus patients being admitted to intensive care will continue to rise for at least the next two to three weeks, Scotland’s First Minister warned, as she announced that 76 people have now died with the disease.
Edinburgh’s summer festivals cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak
A string of summer festivals in Edinburgh have been cancelled for the first time in more than 70 years following concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Church minister and family who fled Islamic extremists become British citizens
A minister and his family who fled Pakistan for Scotland as asylum seekers after receiving threats against their lives have become British citizens.