Coronavirus

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Watch: Booking a holiday? Tourism tax and airport delays explained

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

Kate Garraway has issued an update as her husband Derek continues to battle long Covid

Kate Garraway issues career update following husband’s Covid battle

Kate Garraway has shared that she plans to take husband Derek on a trip to have pioneering treatment

Kate Garraway shares major health update on Derek Draper

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine now offered to young clinically vulnerable children

Top 10 richest people in the world & net worth including Bill Gates

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Spain, France and Turkey travel  update by Foreign Office

Coronavirus advice has changed for holidaymakers in Spain and France, and Turkey have updated their natural disasters advice

Beth Franklin

B&Q announce they will close eight of their Asda sites - here’s when

What to watch at the cinema this weekend including Babylon

The uptake of vaccines has decreased

Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils

Ant Middleton’s company reportedly goes bust

Tanya Manhenga, Love Island contestant from Liverpool

Love Island cast: Student Tanya Manhenga revealed as first contestant

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

Memorable moments 2022: Slaps, spits & snakes take spotlight this year

Pantone reveals their colour of the year as ‘Viva Magenta’

Sir Tom Moore memorial: Climate protester in court after dirty protest

Huge vaccinations drive ahead as winter ‘twindemic’ looms

Major moments from modern history have been reimagined as ‘ancient’ cave art

The Government is being urged to recognise long Covid as an occupational disease and set up a compensation scheme for frontline workers suffering from the condition (Photo: Shutterstock)

Campaigners want long Covid compensation scheme for frontline workers - here’s w...

Vaccinating domestic animals against Covid-19 may be necessary in the future (Photo: Shutterstock/Getty Images)

Scientists say pet dogs and cats may need to be vaccinated against Covid

The experts found that coughing can be as risky as simply talking (Photo: Shutterstock)

Talking can spread coronavirus as much as coughing - according to a new study

Driving in Scotland during lockdown: when and where you're allowed to use your c...

A quarter of Adults have admitted intentionally breaking Covid-19 restrictions t...

Peat & Diesel are supporting NHS Western Isles to remind islanders to stay safe and avoid unnecessary risks over the Christmas period.

Western Isles band Peat & Diesel join NHS to promote festive safety message

During the festive break, NHS Western Isles and the band Peat & Diesel are reminding islanders to keep safe and avoid unnecessary risks, particularly in light of the recently announced changes to holiday guidance from the Scottish Government.

Kevin McRoberts

A third of adults living with a disability have been unable to buy groceries at ...

A new campaign is advising you to keep windows open over winter to fight Covid

Inspiring quotes and random acts of kindness to celebrate World Kindness Day 202...

A new mutated form of Covid has been found on a mink farm - how it affects the U...

The Western Isles Council will be administering the fund on behalf of the government.

New grants are now available to businesses

Up to 50,000 people in the UK could have undiagnosed cancer - signs to watch out...

This is how to find out your 'Covid-age' - and what it means

Can you spare 15 minutes for a Covid survey?

Covid-19 project needs island input

Coronavirus can destroy two types of cells in the testicles, a study has found (Photo: Shutterstock)

Coronavirus could cause infertility in men - according to a new study

Have you ever been to Benidorm? (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could spend 7 days all-inclusive in Benidorm for £200 - here’s how

TIna May

"It's where the magic happens" - jazz star Tina May opens up ahead of live-strea...

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This is how many people die from flu each year - and how to get the vaccine

Coronavirus could be becoming more contagious, according to new study (Photo: Shutterstock)

Coronavirus could be becoming more contagious, according to new study

Author and tv presenter Cat Cubie and her kids Roar (3) and Indy (5) take advantage of a rare afternoon of sunshine to enjoy an outdoor coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Photo: Wattie Cheung Photography

Macmillan needs you to be creative to support its fundraising Coffee Morning

RNIB’s Talk and Support service invites people with sight loss across the UK to connect with others weekly

Talk and Support benefits blind people during pandemic

Featured artist Elaine Johnstone is supporting the event.

Art exhibition raises funds for cancer charity

Though not associated with the Scottish government, UK government, NHS, or any other organisation, the web page is full of vital information that is regularly being kept up to date (Photo: Shutterstock)

This website lets you keep track of current Covid-19 cases in Scotland - and tel... Alex Watson

Driving test booking system offline until Wednesday as demand crashes website

The so-called ‘groundbreaking’ vaccine is expected to be tested in the autumn of 2020. (Shutterstock)

Russia is developing a coronavirus vaccine for cats

These are the signs and symptoms to look out for (Photo: Shutterstock)

Scientists are warning that Covid-19 could cause Type 1 diabetes in children - t...

The advice recommends against kissing during sex (Photo: Shutterstock)

No kissing, face masks and hand washing - here's the latest advice on practicing...

A step forward for local dental care

Life is slowly returning to normal but there were still eight Covid-19 deaths in Scotland between July 20 and 26. Photo: John Devlin

Coronavirus now accounts for one per cent of deaths in Scotland

Coronavirus case numbers have begun to rise again, as countries throughout Europe relax lockdown restrictions and international travel steps up (Photo: Shutterstock)

Europe’s recent rise in coronavirus cases has taken experts by surprise

Forth Valley Royal Hospital has a Tree of Life to recognise and remember all the patients who were cared for on the Covid-19 ward. Each leaf represents a patient who has been discharged or sadly died. Photo: Michael Gillen

Scotland’s coronavirus deaths fall for 12th consecutive week

It's important not to take rejection personally while job hunting (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tips for job hunting, applications and interviews during a pandemic

Children have spoken to Childline counsellors about their feelings and relationships during lockdown.

Charity identifies the ‘hidden victims’ of the pandemic