Covid-19

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 Ethan Evans

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

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

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

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek Daniel Mcneil

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 Scott Thomson

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 Dennis Morton

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Read This Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages Patrick Hollis

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

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

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19 Dennis Morton

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

Former transport convener 'still getting threats' Donald Turvill

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 Will Millar

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' Scott Reid

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 Sophie Wills

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 Jolene Campbell

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 Sophie Wills

Jane Park is Edinburgh's most famous EuroMillions winner

News Jane Park: From Edinburgh council estate to millionaire Ginny Sanderson

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 Gary Flockhart

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 Rahmah Ghazali

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

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

Spotify cancels several live audio shows in latest programming cutback Ethan Evans

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

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

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

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

Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022

Elon Musk set to allow Covid-19 misinformation to return to Twitter Benjamin Jackson

Feeling the benefits: Creative Alliance co-founders Steve Johnstone (left) and Dan Hay

Alliance Creative offering free wellbeing course to staff Stephen Wilkie

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf meets Agnes Taylor, 93, at Victoria Manor care home in Edinburgh last month when the winter Covid vaccine programme was launched (Picture: Lesley Martin/pool/Getty images)

Heed Humza’s Covid warning and get your booster! – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation Nigel Booth

Edinburgh's iconic Murrayfield Ice Rink is set to reopen in October.

Murrayfield Ice Arena opening date announced Gary Flockhart

David Alexander, head of debt recovery at Scottish legal firm Gilson Gray.

Business Sequestration changes could trigger wave of bankruptcies, experts warn Scott Reid

Life expectancy in Scotland has fallen for the second year running. Photo: PA.

Scotland has lowest life expectancy in UK, figures reveal Ian Swanson

The firm says interactive and immersive display experiences 'are more in demand than ever'. Picture: contributed.

Tech firm Pufferfish aiming to 'scale at pace' with new £600k funding round Emma Newlands

ScotRail has an indefinite ban on customers drinking alcohol on its trains.

Indefinite alcohol ban extended despite ScotRail preference for relaxed rules Conor Matchett

The numbers have risen.

Confirmed Covid deaths in Scotland rise Lucinda Cameron

Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson (Photo: Sky)

Sky’s This England release date revealed starring Kenneth Branagh Patrick Hollis

Picture Michael Gillen. All adults aged 65 years or over will be contacted with a scheduled appointment for their COVID-19 booster and flu vaccination.

People aged 65 and over in Lothian to get winter booster jab as Scotland’s winte... Kevin Quinn

Medical staff preparing shots of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. Picture: PA

'Next generation' dual Covid booster jab targeting two strains approved for use Laura Parnaby

Taxi companies interested in supply and management of Edinburgh Airport’s rank are being invited to submit proposals. Photo: EN

Edinburgh Airport: Taxi firms to bid for control of rank Gary Flockhart

Thousands of postal workers to strike over pay dispute Daniel Mcneil

The UK economy contracted for the second month in a row in April in the first back-to-back fall since Covid struck in 2020, as the cost-of-living crisis brought Britain's pandemic recovery to an abrupt end. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Here's what you need to know about a recession Rachael Davies

George Square Garden is one of the most populations destinations for Fringe-goers.

Longest-running venue operator says he has ‘lost confidence’ in Fringe Society Brian Ferguson

A person simulating taking a Covid 19 lateral flow test. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

One in 20 Covid patients suffer long-term smell or taste issues Ella Pickover

The number of Scots hospitalised with Covid-19 has decreased, latest figures have revealed.

Covid-19 hospitalisation figures decrease by 6.3%, figures show Stephen Mcilkenny

A dose of a Covid vaccine. Researchers have found a hepatitis outbreak amongst children was not linked to Covid

Outbreak of hepatitis in young children ‘not linked to Covid-19’ Jane Kirby

Hair loss and a reduced sex drive are among a wider set of long Covid symptoms than previously thought, new research suggests.

Hair loss and reduced sex drive among wider list of long Covid symptoms – study Nina Massey