Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launched a stunning attack on her predecessor Alex Salmond yesterday as an open war erupted between the two big beasts of the SNP. Miss Sturgeon accused her former friend and mentor of creating an ‘alternative reality’ to paint himself as the victim of a conspiracy. She said Mr Salmond peddled … Read more
Scotland’s ski slopes are seeing the best conditions in years after weeks of ‘high quality’ snowfall – as they remain shut due to to lockdown rules. Glencoe Mountain has reported its best snowfall ever – while Cairngorm Mountain has seen ‘high quality snow’ on its popular slopes in recent weeks. But snow sports enthusiasts are unable … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon banned Scots from drinking outside and making non-essential click-and-collect orders today as she tightened Scotland’s lockdown still further. From Saturday people picking up takeaway meals will be barred from entering eateries, instead having to wait outside, she told the Scottish Parliament. And new laws will be brought in to put a legal requirement … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon escapes fine for mask blunder: Scotland’s First Minister will avoid police action for breaking her own coronavirus rules Scotland’s First Minister has long preached of the importance of face coverings She was spotted talking to people without one at venue in Edinburgh last week Later told parliament at Holyrood that she was ‘kicking myself very … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland’s lockdown could get even TOUGHER to save Christmas as she warns coronavirus hot-spots they could be plunged into top Level 4 in a bid to rescue the festive period She said areas where cases remain ‘stubbornly high’ could be placed in Level 4 Told press conference step would be a short, … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland’s lockdown could get even TOUGHER to save Christmas as she warns coronavirus hot-spots they could be plunged into top Level 4 in a bid to rescue the festive period She said areas where cases remain ‘stubbornly high’ could be placed in Level 4 Told press conference step would be a short, … Read more
Pub and restaurant closures across Scotland and Wales are not backed by ‘sound evidence’, according to a top academic. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today unveiled her nation’s new tiered lockdown approach while Wales begins a 17-day ‘firebreak’ at 6pm this evening. The rules mean the shutters are coming down on many sections of the … Read more
Extinction Rebellion have blocked the gates of a large oil refinery in Scotland with boats in a protest against pollution. Climate activists claim Ineos is the country’s biggest polluter and is staging the blockade at Grangemouth as part of a programme of action. Small groups of no more than six people have locked themselves together at … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon EXTENDS Scotland’s circuit breaker by a week: Leader announces curfew and closure of pubs and restaurants in central belt will last until November 2 after Scotland records highest number of coronavirus deaths since May Closure of pubs and restaurants in central belt being extended to November 2 Nicola Sturgeon said extension will allow … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon announces closure of pubs and restaurants in central belt will be EXTENDED until November 2 after Scotland records highest number of coronavirus deaths since May Closure of pubs and restaurants in central belt being extended to November 2 Nicola Sturgeon said extension will allow for smooth shift to new tier system Came as … Read more