Lockdown

Former prime minister Boris Johnson resigned in disgrace in 2022

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Scottish people 'only too happy' to avoid work during lockdown, Boris Johnson says

Almost 700 people were rescued last year by mountain rescue teams across Scotland

Almost 700 people were rescued last year by mountain rescue teams across Scotland

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Scottish mountain rescue callouts 'increase by one-third' since pandemic

Purchases by Nicola Sturgeon and Jeane Freeman have been defended by the SNP

Purchases by Nicola Sturgeon and Jeane Freeman have been defended by the SNP

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SNP fire back at ‘grossly misleading’ Nicola Sturgeon burner phone claims

In Europe, ospreys are threatened in most of their former range and are only now recovering.

In Europe, ospreys are threatened in most of their former range and are only now recovering.

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Famous osprey lays first egg in Perthshire

A minute's silence will be held to mark lives lost during the pandemic

A minute's silence will be held to mark lives lost during the pandemic

Silence planned to mark pandemic lockdown anniversary

Professor Russell Petty said the study underlined the need for prompt diagnosis

Professor Russell Petty said the study underlined the need for prompt diagnosis

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Covid lockdown had 'very significant' impact on cancer survival rates, study finds

Not everyone is happy to leave Goblin mode behind now that Covid restrictions have been eased

Not everyone is happy to leave Goblin mode behind now that Covid restrictions have been eased

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How ‘Goblin mode’ can help us to cope with permacrisis of modern life

Martin Lewis suggested the BBC was in danger of merely repeating the Government message on Covid

Martin Lewis suggested the BBC was in danger of merely repeating the Government message on Covid

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Martin Lewis: BBC came close to looking like a 'state mouthpiece' during Covid

Reports from NS&I customers that they had been being locked out of their savings continued for several weeks

Reports from NS&I customers that they had been being locked out of their savings continued for several weeks

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Shona Craven: NS&I woes highlight the decline in customer service since pandemic

Margaret Ferrier previously pleaded guilty to breaking lockdown rules

Margaret Ferrier previously pleaded guilty to breaking lockdown rules

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Former SNP MP due to be sentenced after breaking lockdown rules

Margaret Ferrier should stand down as an MP after her conviction, but do we really want to see her behind bars?

Margaret Ferrier should stand down as an MP after her conviction, but do we really want to see her behind bars?

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Kirsty Strickland: Should Margaret Ferrier be sent to jail for breaking Covid rules?

The report suggested that flexible approaches to working from home were a key driver behind the shift

The report suggested that flexible approaches to working from home were a key driver behind the shift

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Scots fled big cities for rural areas during pandemic, report suggests

Sauchiehall Street is not unique in suffering following the pandemic

Sauchiehall Street is not unique in suffering following the pandemic

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Stuart Cosgrove: Online arguments deal only in certainties – even when they are wrong

Anti-lockdown protester Joseph Olswang received a suspended sentence

Anti-lockdown protester Joseph Olswang received a suspended sentence

Protester avoids prison after chasing BBC Newsnight’s Nicholas Watt and shouting abuse

Boris Johnson spoke at PMQs. (PA)

Boris Johnson spoke at PMQs. (PA)

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'Sir Beer Korma': Boris Johnson gives Keir Starmer a new nickname at PMQs

Boris Johnson drinking: Downing Street issues statement as fresh lockdown photos surface. (PA)

Boris Johnson drinking: Downing Street issues statement as fresh lockdown photos surface. (PA)

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No.10 issues statement over new lockdown photos of Boris Johnson drinking

Tory MP fumes over 'incredible hypocrisy' of Labour after PM fined

Tory MP fumes over 'incredible hypocrisy' of Labour after PM fined

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Tory MP fumes over 'incredible hypocrisy' of Labour after PM fined

Boris and Carrie Johnson will both receive fines for breaking lockdown rules

Boris and Carrie Johnson will both receive fines for breaking lockdown rules

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Carrie Johnson will be fined over lockdown parties on Downing Street

Masks will no longer be legally required on public transport and indoor venues in Scotland from March 21

Masks will no longer be legally required on public transport and indoor venues in Scotland from March 21

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Scots urged to consider vulnerable groups following end to face mask rules

Scots won't be legally required to wear a face mask after March 21

Scots won't be legally required to wear a face mask after March 21

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POLL: Will you keep wearing a face mask even after the legal requirement ends?

The inspiration and stars of What Would Mary Do? Left: Mary Harvie with sisters Ella and Jean. Right: Lee Craigie, Philippa Battye and Alice Lemkes of The Adventure Syndicate

The inspiration and stars of What Would Mary Do? Left: Mary Harvie with sisters Ella and Jean. Right: Lee Craigie, Philippa Battye and Alice Lemkes of The Adventure Syndicate

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Can Scottish sisters' 1936 adventure draw a new generation of Highland explorers?

Kate Cameron has been using her voice to bring happiness to others

Kate Cameron has been using her voice to bring happiness to others

THE JOY BRIGADE

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Meet the Scots music teacher bringing joy to her community during the pandemic

Labour leader Keir Starmer was cleared by police after a picture surfaced of him drinking a beer

Labour leader Keir Starmer was cleared by police after a picture surfaced of him drinking a beer

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Police clearing Keir Starmer shows 'contrast' with Boris Johnson's partygate

Michael Gove was speaking to Andrew Neil for a documentary on the Prime Minister

Michael Gove was speaking to Andrew Neil for a documentary on the Prime Minister

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Michael Gove says people must show 'Christian forgiveness' over partygate

Dame Cressida Dick is head of the Metropolitan Police and reports suggest that the force will only investigate 'finable offences'

Dame Cressida Dick is head of the Metropolitan Police and reports suggest that the force will only investigate 'finable offences'

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Fresh calls to release partygate inquiry as Met only probing 'less serious offences'

Tory MP Conor Burns

Tory MP Conor Burns

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'There wasn't a cake': Tory MP adds to partygate confusion with PM birthday claim

Boris Johnson's balloon is afloat here in this visit to Hartlepool, but polling shows support is down

Boris Johnson's balloon is afloat here in this visit to Hartlepool, but polling shows support is down

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Boris Johnson's poll ratings hit a record low as partygate plays out

‘Natural performer’ Amber Weijzig has been entertaining her neighbours throughout the pandemic

‘Natural performer’ Amber Weijzig has been entertaining her neighbours throughout the pandemic

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The schoolgirl bringing lockdown joy to her community with 100 park shows

Professor Jason Leitch is Scotland's national clinical director

Professor Jason Leitch is Scotland's national clinical director

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'Tricky moments' ahead in pandemic but Scotland unlikely to lockdown again

Dominic Cummings has claimed that Boris Johnson misled Parliament

Dominic Cummings has claimed that Boris Johnson misled Parliament

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Dominic Cummings expected to be interviewed for partygate inquiry

Sue Gray is the senior civil servant investigating Downing Street parties

Sue Gray is the senior civil servant investigating Downing Street parties

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When will Sue Gray publish report into Downing Street parties?

Dominic Cummings has said he will swear 'under oath' that the PM lied to Parliament

Dominic Cummings has said he will swear 'under oath' that the PM lied to Parliament

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Dominic Cummings urged to become 'key witness' in partygate inquiry

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) accompanied by his Principal Private Secretary Martin Reynolds (L), return to number 10, Downing Street following the weekly Cabinet meeting at the Foreign Office on November

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R) accompanied by his Principal Private Secretary Martin Reynolds (L), return to number 10, Downing Street following the weekly Cabinet meeting at the Foreign Office on November

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‘Wine-time Fridays’ and mini fridges: A timeline of Cabinet's boozy lockdown

Increased Covid cases and staff absences are putting pressure on Scotand's NHS

Increased Covid cases and staff absences are putting pressure on Scotand's NHS

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Scotland's Covid death toll passes grim milestone of 10,000 people

Boris Johnson is clinging onto power - despite most Scottish Tory MSPs demanding his resignation

Boris Johnson is clinging onto power - despite most Scottish Tory MSPs demanding his resignation

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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The REAL Scottish Politics: The Tories are finally imploding

Boris Johnson will face opposition MPs during PMQs

Boris Johnson will face opposition MPs during PMQs

LIVE: Boris Johnson fights for his job at crucial PMQs amid No 10 party scandal

Boris Johnson said he was at the No 10 party for 25 minutes, while his wife Carrie was reportedly seen there drinking gin

Boris Johnson said he was at the No 10 party for 25 minutes, while his wife Carrie was reportedly seen there drinking gin

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No 10's BYOB garden party was 'to welcome Boris Johnson back', Tory MP says

Boris Johnson in the Commons. File pic

Boris Johnson in the Commons. File pic

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Boris Johnson apologises after admitting attending lockdown drinks party

Adam Tomkins called on the Scottish Conservative Party to distance itself from the Westminster party

Adam Tomkins called on the Scottish Conservative Party to distance itself from the Westminster party

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Boris Johnson is 'finished' says Adam Tomkins as Tories turn on Prime Minister

Two polls show backing for Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister from UK voters

Two polls show backing for Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister from UK voters

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Majority of UK voters want Boris Johnson to resign over BYOB partygate

Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie both attended a party to which around 100 people were invited in May 2020, according to multiple sources

Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie both attended a party to which around 100 people were invited in May 2020, according to multiple sources

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Five details about No 10's lockdown-busting parties that make it so much worse

Douglas Ross was urged to act against the Prime Minister as yet more Downing Street party allegations emerge

Douglas Ross was urged to act against the Prime Minister as yet more Downing Street party allegations emerge

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Douglas Ross urged to submit letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson

The Met Police are being sued over its refusal to investigate lockdown-busting a Christmas party allegedly held at Boris Johnson's No 10

The Met Police are being sued over its refusal to investigate lockdown-busting a Christmas party allegedly held at Boris Johnson's No 10

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Met Police sued over refusal to investigate lockdown-busting parties at No 10

Former Tory attorney general Dominic Grieve says Prime Minister Boris Johnson should be ousted from office

Former Tory attorney general Dominic Grieve says Prime Minister Boris Johnson should be ousted from office

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‘Serial liar’ Boris Johnson should go, former Tory attorney general says

Boris Johnson's principal private secretary invited staff to 'bring their own booze'

Boris Johnson's principal private secretary invited staff to 'bring their own booze'

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Leaked email reveals mass invite to 'BYOB' lockdown bash at No 10

Dominic Cummings has made fresh allegations of rule-breaking drinks held by Boris Johnson's government

Dominic Cummings has made fresh allegations of rule-breaking drinks held by Boris Johnson's government

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Dominic Cummings claims Tories held 'rule-breaking drinks' in latest party scandal

Teachers call to reform exams to ease burden as Covid sees surge in workload

Teachers call to reform exams to ease burden as Covid sees surge in workload

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Teachers call to reform exams to ease burden as Covid sees surge in workload

The pandemic has made life difficult for almost two years now

The pandemic has made life difficult for almost two years now

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Fergus Mutch: Wishing to return to some kind of normality isn’t a failing

Dame Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has decided that no investigation into Boris Johnson’s Tory MPs is required

Dame Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has decided that no investigation into Boris Johnson’s Tory MPs is required

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Tories' Covid breaches show why there is only one way forward for Scotland

No new Covid restrictions for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon confirms

No new Covid restrictions for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon confirms

No new Covid restrictions for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon confirms

England’s approach to Omicron variant may be putting Scots at risk

England’s approach to Omicron variant may be putting Scots at risk

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Professor Andrew Watterson: England’s approach to Omicron may put Scots at risk

No new Covid restrictions to be introduced in England before new year, Sajid Javid says

No new Covid restrictions to be introduced in England before new year, Sajid Javid says

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No new Covid restrictions to be introduced in England before new year, Sajid Javid says

Scots are urged to take care over Christmas

Scots are urged to take care over Christmas

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Omicron variant is coming, warns Jason Leitch, as Christmas caution urged

Post-Christmas Covid rules will mean football will effectively be 'spectator free' in Scotland

Post-Christmas Covid rules will mean football will effectively be 'spectator free' in Scotland

'It sends a very clear signal': John Swinney defends cap on football fans