Coronavirus: 47 more people in NHS Grampian area test positive in past 24 hours
A further 47 people across the north-east have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
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Scotland records another two coronavirus deaths
Scotland has recorded a further two coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours, Scottish Government figures show.
Charity calls for Scotland to get autism and learning disability commissioner
A charity has made an appeal to the Education Secretary for a learning disability and autism commissioner to be put in place in Scotland.
Device rollout to digitally-excluded pupils has been a shambles – Labour
The rollout of tablets and laptops to digitally-excluded pupils by the Scottish Government has been branded a “shambles” by Scottish Labour.
Higher and Advanced Higher exams decision to be made before February deadline
A decision on the holding of Higher and Advanced Higher exams will be made before the February deadline, the Education Secretary has said.
Surge in SNP votes will push Westminster into referendum, says depute leader
A majority for the SNP at next year’s Scottish Parliament election will force the Prime Minister into allowing another independence referendum, the party’s depute leader has said.
Scotland records another 44 coronavirus deaths
Scotland has recorded a further 44 coronavirus deaths in the space of 24 hours, Scottish Government figures show.
SNP pledges free breakfast and lunch for primary pupils all year round
The SNP will provide free breakfasts and lunches to all primary school children in Scotland all year round if re-elected next May, Education Secretary John Swinney has pledged.
Three deaths in Aberdeen as 50 new positive Covid-19 cases recorded in north-east in past 24 hours
Three Aberdeen residents are among the 44 deaths recorded by the Scottish Government in the latest daily coronavirus figures.
Universities in plea for ‘reliable’ funding in Scottish budget
Next year’s Scottish budget needs to deliver a “reliable, sustainable funding settlement” for universities to help with the country’s recovery from Covid-19, a representative body for the sector has said.
Covid-19: Aberdeen University sets out testing plans to get students home
Aberdeen University has set out its Covid-19 testing plans to ensure students can return home for Christmas.
Scrap Higher and Advanced Higher exams in 2021, say majority of parents in poll
A majority of Scottish parents believe exams for Higher and Advanced Higher should be cancelled next year.
Covid-19: Aberdeen airport backs calls for ‘test and release’ policy for passengers
The operators of the city airport have urged the Scottish Government to allow international arrivals to end their quarantine earlier if a Covid-19 test comes back negative.
More than 30 travel fines issued in week under Covid-19 legislation
Police Scotland have issued more than 30 travel fines over a week for breaches of coronavirus restrictions.
Aberdeen submit application for more than 1,000 fans at two Pittodrie Premiership clashes
Aberdeen are submitting a request to have 1,000 fans at next month’s meeting with Ross County and hope to have more than 2,000 at their Boxing Day clash against St Johnstone.
969 new positive Covid-19 cases recorded in past 24 hours, with 73 in north-east
A further 73 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Christmas school holidays extension yet to be decided, says Health Secretary
No decision has yet been reached on extending school holidays at Christmas, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said.
Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis ahead of St Mirren clash: ‘Now is the time to prove how strong our squad is’
Captain Joe Lewis has challenged Aberdeen to prove their strength during the ongoing injury crisis, as they prepare to take on St Mirren in the Betfred Cup.
Downing Street ‘demanded Union flag on Oxford vaccine doses’
Coronavirus vaccines should be labelled with the Union flag, Downing Street have reportedly demanded.
Scotland pledges £2m to feed children in some of world’s poorest nations
The Scottish Government has announced it will give £2 million to help children in some of the world’s poorest nations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Relaxing rules at Christmas is not green light to party, Leitch warns
The relaxation of coronavirus restrictions at Christmas should be used only to relieve social isolation and not to have a big party, Scotland’s national clinical director has said.
Mental health services need share of Covid funding, say psychiatrists
Mental health services are not receiving a “fair share” of government funding, a psychiatry body said as figures showed inpatient admissions are at their highest rate in over two decades.
Project launched to promote local produce in convenience stores
A new initiative launched by the Scottish Government aims to increase local produce in convenience stores.
Holyrood agrees in principle to ‘overdue reform’ of Scotland’s tied pubs
Legislation that will bring “overdue reform” to part of Scotland’s pub sector has passed a key vote at Holyrood.
Number of supporters allowed into Scottish stadiums remains unchanged
No changes are planned for the number of fans allowed in Scottish stadiums in light of changes in England, sports minister Joe FitzPatrick has said.
Brexit: Scottish fish producers hindered by recruitment ‘mess’
Scottish fish producers have been dealt a fresh Brexit blow, after it emerged SNP ministers have failed to recruit enough environmental officers to certify catches for export to the EU.
Think carefully before seeing family at Christmas, Sturgeon warns Scots
Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scots to “think carefully” before forming a Christmas bubble with family and friends over the festive season.
Sturgeon ‘unable to give details’ on Covid-19 patients discharged to care homes
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is unable to reveal how many people have been discharged from hospital to care homes without a negative Covid-19 test.
Christmas coronavirus rules relaxation ‘deeply irresponsible’, Sturgeon told
Nicola Sturgeon has been told a lack of an impact assessment for plans to ease coronavirus restrictions over Christmas “seems deeply irresponsible”.
74 new coronavirus cases in the north-east as Scottish total rises by 1,225
A further 74 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.