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Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of blaming shamed former SNP minister Derek Mackay for the ferry fiasco at Ferguson Marine.

Energy giant Shell is reportedly reconsidering its decision to pull out of the controversial Cambo oilfield off the coast of Shetland.

The majority of covid restrictions have been lifted in Scotland today, nearly two years since some of them were first introduced.

P&O has been slammed by trade unions and politicians in Scotland today amid reports the ferry operator is on the verge of sacking its entire staff in a cost-saving move.

Humza Yousaf has claimed this week is the ‘toughest’ yet for the NHS since the pandemic struck.

The first Ukrainian refugees fleeing Vladimir Putin's bloody war of aggression could arrive in Scotland as soon as this weekend, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today took a step back from scrapping remaining covid restrictions - as cases soared by nearly 50 per cent in West Lothian.

Scotland stands ready to take 3,000 Ukrainian refugees “as an immediate step”, Nicola Sturgeon has said as she called on the UK government to accelerate the numbers allowed into the country.

Wearing a mask has been part of a daily routine for nearly two years now.

A hero Scots police dog who had a chunk of his ear ripped out by a vicious thug and had to get a titanium took fitted has retired.

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Nicola Sturgeon has accused the Tory Government of not playing its part in taking in a greater number of Ukrainian refugees after Russia’s invasion.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will be in town today as Paisley Book Festival comes to a close.

Scotland will scrap its covid vaccine passport scheme on Monday as the country moves towards living with the virus.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of pretending the problems with the NHS were all caused by the pandemic.

Alex Salmond has ignored the Ukraine crisis on a Russian state-backed broadcaster and instead focused on a book by a former Lib Dem leader.

The abolition of covid restrictions in Scotland can't come soon enough, say leaders of Renfrewshire's hard-hit hospitality sector.

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has fired back at a "Unionist troll" on Twitter after he was accused of not paying his taxes.The Scottish actor, 37, who played Anti-Corruption Unit Detective Inspector Steve Arnott in the hit BBC show, didn't hesitate to fire back at the remarks on the micro-blogging platform yesterday.In view of his 538,000 followers, the star claimed he's paid more than £250,000 to the government over the last six months.Martin wrote: "Hey Eddie since last July alone I’ve paid over a quarter of a million pounds to HMRC Cumbernauld."I don’t get credit for that it’s what I owe."It should earn me the right not to listen to unionist troll p**h every time I’m announced to appear at an event in my home country," he ended the post.The star was responding to a comment that Twitter user @emfgf1 left on Scottish newspaper The National's account, before restricting who could see it.Replying to a tweet from The National, the troll branded Martin and fellow Scottish actor Alan Cummings, "Indy (non-taxpayers) Luvvies!"Martin has previously been very vocal in his support for an independent Scotland.He backed First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon and the campaign for a second vote on Scottish independence.Following Martin's tweet, his fans were quick to rush to his defence.Twitter user @jakki_may wrote: "Man pays his dues & uses his celebrity status to do good for people in his home town & elsewhere because he can...the 'Eddie's' on here need to think about that for a minute & ask themselves what they're doing." (sic)@colinmccredie penned: "Well said, Martin."You are a good honest man who does so much for @ArdgowanHospice."While @jerseyboyslady wrote: "Keep on doing what u are doing mate many more appreciate

Renfrewshire children between the ages of five and 11 are to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine.

Regretful Raith Rovers have issued a fresh apology over the signing of David Goodwillie, asking fans for their patience as they bid to restore their "family club" reputation.

A controversial Scottish Government measure aimed at improving ventilation and cutting covid risk in schools will not go ahead in Renfrewshire.