Nicola Sturgeon says there is 'no need for alarm' as Scotland records 88 new virus cases

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Amazon Studios Inclusion Policy and Playbook released last June in the U.S. is reverberating in the streaming giant’s productions around the world.That is the main takeaway of a panel at the European Film Market on Amazon’s diversity, equity and inclusion panel where it emerged that, though it is U.S.-specific, Amazon’s teams in Europe are starting to create their own adaptations of the Playbook, including the German unit led by head of German Originals Philip Pratt.“We are inspired by what the U.S.

Marta Balaga As global consumers turn towards series produced in their own countries and other non-US content, developing authentic stories for local markets might be the key to global success, pointed out participants of the Berlinale Series Market opening on Monday.“Great successes can come from anywhere. That’s the biggest learning,” said Jens Richter, CEO at Fremantle Media International, calling South Korean surprise smash “Squid Game” – repeatedly mentioned throughout the event – another “steppingstone towards creating more openness,” – also when it comes to the European market.As pointed out by executive director at Ampere Analysis Guy Bisson, kicking off the “Mission: Europe.

Christopher Vourlias A quirky, colorful murder mystery set in the South African outback will be served up in “Recipes for Love and Murder,” which premieres its first two episodes Feb. 15 as part of the Berlinale Series Market Selects lineup at the European Film Market.Based on the best-selling novels by Sally Andrew, the series follows recipe advice columnist Tannie Maria and her colleague, rookie journalist Jessie September, who spring into action when a woman who was seeking advice about an abusive husband is found dead.Between cooking rich mutton curry and decadent chocolate cake, answering letters, and getting in the way of the local policemen, Maria and Jessie are determined to solve this murder mystery and catch the killer.

She said that Kempton (played by Jim) would be fighting to save the BBC.The dame said: “If Kempton was around now, he’d have been fighting to save the BBC.“He’d be on the side of the BBC against the Government.”Commenting on her great working relationship with Jim Broadbent and reacting to hearing that he was more proud of his The Duke role than anything before, she said: “And he’s right, because he’s absolutely wonderful in it.“I’d always known at the back of my mind that Jim and I would be a pretty good pairing, although it’s an unlikely pairing – but sometimes the best pairings are the most unlikely.”Helen also recently spoke about her relationship with husband Taylor Hackford on The Graham Norton show.She said: “For the first time in 30 odd years of marriage we sat at the table opposite each other and had dinner together every night for six months.“It was fantastic, brilliant.”The full interview can be read on www.radiotimes.com  

Strictly Come Dancing Live with a heartfelt tribute to the cast and a huge thank you to the legions of fans who came out to watch.The professional dancer shared the emotional message with her 502,000 Instagram followers.She said alongside a photograph of a packed O2 Arena: “What a ride.Still pinching myself that Strictly Come Dancing Live has happened!“Thank you to every single one of you that came out to support dancing.“I looked out into the audience every single day and savoured the fact that arenas were selling to support a dance show.“Some of the biggest names in showbiz played our venues in the past, and here we are, dancers and fans of dance in the same places.“It’s truly magical and makes my heart sing.“Keep supporting live entertainment, keep supporting the arts, and as always...’keeeeeeeeep dancing’!” (sic)Janette also posted a clip of the Strictly cast dancing and cheering to La Vida Es Un Carnaval, the song former winners Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse performed their iconic Samba to.The stars, including Luba Mushtuk, Katya Jones and Nancy Xu jumped and clapped as Giovanni Pernice and Nikita Kuzmin danced topless on stage.A post shared by Janette Manrara (@jmanrara)Janette and Dan Walker’s partner, Nadiya Bychkova, then hugged each other before planting a kiss on each other’s lips.Dozens of Strictly fans took to the comments to express their sadness that the tour was over as well as congratulate Janette on her “incredible” performance.Katie penned: “I’m so sad it’s over! You did such an amazing job Janette! There really is nothing you can’t do!”Becca echoed: “We went on Sunday evening and it was incredible.

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coronavirus in Scotland registered in the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government confirmed the total number of positive cases now stands at 20,632.

Lorraine Kelly, who returned to front her ITV show on Tuesday after a summer break, spoke to Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Mum of Cameron House victim begs for answers to end '1000 days of torture'Cases in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, which covers West Dunbartonshire, made up almost 100 of the figures reported over two days from Saturday to today.Nicola Sturgeon said: “The figures in Greater Glasgow and Clyde seem to reflect a number of small clusters rather than one or two more significant outbreaks.“The circumstances of them and any connections and patterns between them are being very carefully examined.“We are considering whether any significant response may be required.”She told how there were “quite high numbers of new cases at the weekend particularly as a result of greater numbers of people being tested”.And the First Minister advised that the

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Bonfire Night events and Christmas light switch-ons run by the council have been cancelled this year.Councillors agreed at a full council meeting last week to take the early decision to cancel them now rather than spend money and time preparing for them.It follows a recommendation by officers who say the events wouldn’t be able to be held until phase four of the Scottish Government’s route map out of the Covid-19 crisis, which could still be some time away.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland will remain in phase 3 because coronavirus remains a significant threat to public health.Christmas lights will still be displayed in the area but there

The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by four, with all of the fatalities occurring in England.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAyrshire and Arran has recorded 16 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours - part of 123 detected across Scotland.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted that the new figures were 'a worry' but said it was important to note that the positivity rate remains below one per cent.No new deaths from the disease have been reported with the pandemic total remaining at 2,494.A total of 20,318 people across Scotland have now tested positive.In Ayrshire and Arran, the total number of confirmed cases stands at 1,340.The symptoms of coronavirus are:But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.The symptoms are similar to other

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterSixteen new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Ayrshire during the past 24 hours.It takes the total number of positive tests in the region since the outbreak began to 1,340.Across Scotland, a total of 123 people have tested positive during the last day.No new deaths have been reported, with the number of people in Scots hospitals at 251, five of whom are in intensive care.Nicola Sturgeon said the rise in positive tests was "worrying" but said the percentage of positive tests remained below one per cent.The First Minister also said today that Test & Protect teams are "working hard to break transmission chains".It comes as record numbers

First Minister vowed to look into the rise in cases over the last 48 hours. There were 123 new cases of coronavirus in Scotland registered overnight - after the 88 announced yesterday.

Ayrshire Live tested the system by attempting to book a test from a South Ayrshire postcode, to which we were told our nearest centre was in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, over 125 miles away and a mere four-and-a-half hour trek, each way. Nicola Sturgeon said 'technical issues' with the online booking system were being resolved.The First Minister said three new mobile testing units would be deployed this week, with the first operational in Glasgow later on Tuesday, and she added the number of tests that can be carried out at regional testing centres will also be increased.Ms Sturgeon said: "We have always known that there will be fluctuations in demand for testing.

coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Scotland - the highest rise in cases since May 16.But there have now been no new deaths related to the killer virus since July. Latest figures show the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across the country now stands at 15,096.

Nicola Sturgeon has made a renewed call for the UK Government to extend the furlough scheme beyond October amid fears unemployment will rocket when it is removed. The First Minister said the Treasury should follow the example of France and Germany by extending economic support for businesses which were forced to close during lockdown.

Nicola Sturgeon has said she was not aware of female civil servants being advised not be alone with her predecessor Alex Salmond.But she said MSPs probing the Scottish Government’s handling of sexual harassment allegations made against the former first minster were “perfectly entitled” to take up this issue.She vowed she was “absolutely committed to fully complying with the inquiry”.Her comments came after concerns were raised about “huge swathes” of information provided by the Scottish Government being “heavily redacted”.The First Minister was pressed on the issue after the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints held its first evidence session on Tuesday – with the country’s most senior civil servant,

Motherwell.

NHS Tayside has said. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described the 43 positive cases identified so far, as part of an outbreak at the 2 Sisters food processing plant, as "a significant cluster".