Covid in Scotland LIVE as new NHS vaccine passport app launches

Stef Reid has become the latest celebrity to be booted from ITV's Dancing on Ice, but many fans weren't happy about the decision.Paralympian Stef landed in the dreaded skate-off alongside BMX star Kye Whyte on Sunday's quarter-final (March 6).Both stars were desperate to make it to the semi-finals of the competition, but only one celebrity could make it through to next week's semi-final, and it was Stef's time to leave.All of the judges, including Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse, and expert figure skaters Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill, voted to save Kye and his skating partner Tippy Packard.Jayne also had the deciding vote in the matter, but it seemed all of the judges were in agreement during a highly competitive week.However, many fans watching at home were upset about Stef being voted off, with some mentioning the fact Kye had been in the skate-off four times.One fan wrote: "Kye & Tippy have literally been in the bottom two 4 times now, so their clearly somehow still not connecting with the public. "How the hell do the judges still not realise that seriously? Poor Stef, literally just missing out on a place in next week's semi final"A second said: "Don’t agree with that result Stef should have stayed"A third wrote: "Stef should of stayed this week.

Robert Pattinson is reflecting on what happened when he tested positive for COVID early into filming back in September of 2020.

A rapist who groomed a 15-year-old girl, took her to the cinema and attacked her in a hotel. A man who stabbed his stepfather six times in an 'utterly astonishing' attack.

theft took place in Denver in the US state of Colorado after the criminal broke into truck and nicked a box which was marked "exempt human specimen".Police say someone broke into the truck near 23rd and Syracuse Street in the city's Central Park neighbourhood on Thursday morning (March 3).The human heads were in the custody of Science Care, a body and body parts donation company used to help improve scientific research and education.Local resident Isaac Fields commented on the "shocking" situation to Fox21. He said: "I guess I don't see too many strange things happening around here usually, but you never know." Isaac says he was walking his dog, Margot, in the area when the theft took place.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola purred over the way his team played with Manchester United in the second half of the derby.

Former midfielder Roy Keane has suggested that Manchester United's players are not giving their all for Ralf Rangnick due to his status as interim manager.

Ukraine has 'prophetic significance.' Evangelical pastor Greg Laurie from the Harvest Christian Fellowship in California claims the Bible predicts the coming of war and plagues when Jesus is meant to return to Earth - which he claims is related to the current conflict and the coronavirus pandemic. In a bizarre social media video following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Laurie said: "Is there any prophetic significance to what is happening in Ukraine right now?“The answer is…Yes! I believe that Christ could come back at any moment.“There are signs of times the Bible tells us to be looking for.

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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has contacted nearly six million benefit claimants across the UK confirming their Universal Credit payment will be cut by £20-a-week from October 6, 2021. Despite many vocal objections to the ending of the uplift, including First Minister Nicola Sturgeon who has joined with the First Minister of Wales and the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland to demand Prime Minister Boris Johnson “do the right thing” by reversing the decision to withdraw the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit, the DWP plans to go ahead with the monthly reduction.

Scottish Conservatives, the Prime Minister congratulated the Scottish Tories on blunting Nicola Sturgeon’s ambitions for an SNP majority at the Scottish elections in May.To cheers at an evening reception, he said: “It is the first time I’ve been able to thank you all in person for the heroic act of depriving the SNP of the majority they so craved.”Johnson went on to launch an outspoken attack on the independence movement, claiming “ the gilt is coming off the gingerbread of the Scottish nationalists” and that “the lustre is coming off old twinkle toes”.Johnson insisted afterwards, with a twinkle in his own eye, that he was referring to Alex Salmond and not First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.The Prime Minister raised the Tory spectre of a

COVID vaccine passport scheme.Earlier this week First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that the Scottish government would be delaying its plans for the implementation of the passports as a requirement for entry into the country’s nightclubs, after criticism from many establishments across the country.As the BBC reported, the delay came after a legal challenge from the Scottish nightlife industry who said the proposal was “discriminatory” and “disproportionate”.It was then revealed that Judge Lord Burns refused the delay, saying that the implementation of the scheme is a “balanced way” to address “legitimate issues” surrounding the pandemic.As such, the scheme came into force at 5am yesterday morning (October 1) as planned.Businesses in

monarch, 95, will be joined by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (Prince Charles and Camila) as they meet the Presiding Officer and party leaders, including First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Following the ceremony in the Holyrood chamber members of the Royal Family will meet with Scots who have made a positive difference to the lives of others throughout the course of the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

Rangers have told their supporters they no longer require proof of vaccination to enter Ibrox on Sunday. Controversial proposals from the Scottish Government mean clubs with home attendances of 10,000 or more must provide a "reasonable number" of checks at the turnstiles.

COVID vaccine passport scheme in Scotland.Earlier this week First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that the Scottish government would be delaying its plans for the implementation of the passports as a requirement for entry into the country’s nightclubs, after criticism from many establishments across the country.As the BBC reports, the delay came after a legal challenge from the Scottish nightlife industry who said the proposal was “discriminatory” and “disproportionate”.It has now been revealed that Judge Lord Burns has refused the delay, saying that the implementation of the scheme is a “balanced way” to address “legitimate issues” surrounding the pandemic.As such, the scheme will come into force from 5am tomorrow morning (October 1) as

coronavirus vaccine passports as a requirement for entry into the country’s nightclubs.Earlier this month (September 9) Scottish MPs ruled in favour of the introduction of vaccine passports, with 68 votes for and 55 against.The plans were set to be introduced this week (October 1), with passports declaring full vaccination status needed for those over 18-years-old to enter concerts, nightclubs, venues and big sporting events.Following a significant backlash from nightclubs across Scotland, the scheme has now been delayed.Speaking to MSPs yesterday (September 28), First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she understood that venues needed more time to take appropriate measures to get ready for the new regulations.The plan for COVID passports will

Scottish Greens providing the Scottish Government with the necessary votes to see off the challenge. The debate comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that while the scheme will still come in from 5am on October 1, a grace period means that businesses will not face the threat of enforcement action if they fail to comply with it until October 18.

Scottish Government minister for failing to concentrate on “the day job” after he plugged his new book online. The spat came after Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Angus Robertson took to Twitter to promote Vienna – The ­International Capital.

Prestwick has been labelled a "world class" leader in its field.The research and development centre was officially opened at Spirit AeroSystems this morning by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.Lighter aircraft components will be manufactured on site at the new Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC).And it will explore new design techniques on products such as wings, using lightweight composite material technology to reduce flight emissions and lower costs.The 90,000 square foot facility will also be open to companies in other sectors undertaking similar research into composite solutions, such as those in the automotive or renewable energy sectors.Its opening was supported with a £4.8m research and development infrastructure grant from Scottish

Nicola Sturgeon gave a Covid-19 update to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament today and included a number of key issues. The First Minister said she was 'very encouraged' by a fall in case numbers in Scotland.However she added there is no room for complacency as the number of people in hospital and intensive care remains high.Other key issues such as vaccine passports for large events and nightclubs were also included in today's announcement as well as an update to international travel and the tests required for arrivals in Scotland.

Anas Sarwar has rejected the Scottish Government proposals, UK Labour is asking for certification to access its conference in Brighton later this week. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon recently unveiled plans for vaccine passports as a condition of entry to nightclubs and large events.