Scotland

Russell is one international appearance away from his 50th cap. The 27-year-old played under Gregor Townsend for Glasgow before the latter left Warriors to become Scotland head coach in 2017. … [Read more...] about Finn Russell banished from Scotland squad for breach of discipline

Tests are being carried out and none of the patients have yet been confirmed as having the disease. They all travelled to Scotland from Wuhan, where the outbreak is thought to have originated, within the past two weeks and are showing symptoms of respiratory trouble – a red flag for the virus. … [Read more...] about Four people in Scotland ‘being tested for coronavirus’

Ebola killed at least 11,000 people across the world after it spread like wildfire through Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in 2014, 2015 and 2016. More than 28,000 people were infected in what was the worst ever outbreak of the disease. Almost 4,000 people were struck down with the killer virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo last year. … [Read more...] about FOUR patients are tested for suspected coronavirus in Scotland after returning from Wuhan with flu-like symptoms – as Health Secretary is urged to order checks on passengers on ALL flights from China

The Scottish Tories held six of the 13 seats they won in 2017. Among those they lost to the Nationalists were Gordon, Angus, Ochil and South Perthshire and Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock. The Lib Dems won four seats but Labour held only one of the seven they won two years ago. … [Read more...] about Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland cannot be kept in the UK against its will

Western Isles Council closed all schools and nurseries to pupils as a precaution for the day, though schools are open for staff who are expected to attend "when they deem it safe to do so". … [Read more...] about Schools forced to close and ferries cancelled as Storm Brendan rips through Scotland