Covid-19

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

If I had had a spare few thousand pounds, says Susan Dalgety, I could have got a hearing test and devices within a few days instead of waiting nearly a year

NHS and private sector should collaborate on hearing loss treatment - Susan Dalg...

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Simulation technology could help reduce NHS waiting list backlogs

Scottish technology could help to reduce NHS backlog

Here's what you need to know about a recession

The vaccination programme will run until March.

Public urged to take up vaccines offer

The public are being urged to check their eligibility for vaccination.

Public urged to take up offers of vaccinations

From Thursday, November 30, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) will be restricting access to Yang Guang and Tian Tian’s enclosure.

Final date to see Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas revealed

In Edinburgh, for which the data goes up to October 22, 1,386 people were registered dead due to the coronavirus. Photo of the Covid wall in London, by PA.

Figures reveal local Covid deaths

The then-Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, wanted the virus to surge through the population

Pandemic proved Scotland’s elderly treated as second class citizens - Susan Dal...

The new Scottish galleries at the National Gallery in Edinburgh will open to the public on 30 September (Picture: Campbell Donaldson)

National Gallery triumph - Angus Robertson

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper before his illness

Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband’s health

Invitations to attend or book appointments are being issued now.

Winter vaccination programme now under way

What are Covid symptoms in 2023?
Cases of Covid are on the rise across the UK, with new variants such as Eris spreading.
Lauren Jack

Official guidance on wearing face coverings in hospitals, dentists and GP surgeries was withdrawn in May after being in place since June 2020. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Doctors call for return of masks in healthcare settings

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

Reactec CEO Jacqui McLaughlin says that the safer a device makes the user, the more likely they are to wear it. Picture: Peter Devlin.

Interview: Jacqui McLaughlin, CEO of workplace safety focused Reactec

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief

Dean Gibson has been manager of Hibs Women since January 2020 after moving up from his role as under-23 coach. Picture: Malcolm Mackenzie

Gibson to step down from Hibs role

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

The US Navy owned Petrel is back in the water more than a month after it toppled over in Leith Docks in Edinburgh.

Navy ship righted weeks after it tipped and injured 35

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

Hay-fever or COVID-19: Key differences you need to know as pollen season begins

Is it hay-fever or COVID-19? Key differences you need to know

Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling over the last decade, with a rise in internet shopping said to be the key contributor in the high street’s decline.

10 major stores to close for good in further blow for UK high street
Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling in recent years, with 10 further stores across two major brands to down shutters for good this weekend.
Sophie Wills

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo: MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia and in intensive care

WrestleMania will go Hollywood for one final time with Night 2 which airs on Sunday, April 2 - Credit: WWE

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 39 - full match card and UK start time

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

A test tram makes its way along Elm Row at walking pace

New tram link to Newhaven is 'on budget'? Don't be so sure – John McLellan

The NHS Covid-19 app will close after a three-year run

NHS Covid-19 app to close after three years - here’s when

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Covid-19 booster injections will be offered to some this spring

Everything you need to know about spring 2023 Covid-19 booster jabs

(Photo: BBC)

Mrs Brown’s Boys to release first series in 10 years

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek

A big crowd is expected at Prestonfield for the first competitive fixture between Linlithgow Rose and Bo'ness United since 2020 (Photo: Scott Louden)

Linlithgow Rose relishing long-awaited derby clash

A former minister has revealed the UK government considered culling pet cats in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Culling pet cats considered by UK government in Covid-19 early stages

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

Millions of Windows users will miss out on this huge Chrome update

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19

Lesley Macinnes was transport convener in the SNP/Labour administration from 2017 until 2022.

Former transport convener 'still getting threats'

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

Jeavon Lolay, head of economics and market insight at Lloyds Bank Corporate and Institutional Banking: 'The mixed performance across UK sectors is likely to remain a rolling theme in 2023.'

Number of business sectors growing doubles but trading 'remains fragile'

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118

The contact centre has been used to book vaccine appointments. Picture: Paul Maguire

Nearly 200 jobs to be axed at NHS helpline sparking fears of privatisation

Commuters on their way to work cross London Bridge in central London.

‘Worst yet to come’ for those affected by the cost of living crisis

Jane Park is Edinburgh's most famous EuroMillions winner

Jane Park: From Edinburgh council estate to millionaire

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has announced plans to give giant pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian a ‘giant farewell’ from Edinburgh Zoo as the wildlife conservation charity prepares for the pair’s return to China later this year.

Giant pandas to return home to China

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high

Spotify cancels several live audio shows in latest programming cutback

A general view of the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Benefit claimants could get £1,500 payment if court appeal successful

Camels are pictured at the camel market in the Erhaiya desert area.

Doctors warned over ‘camel flu’ as England fans return from World Cup