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Nicola Sturgeon was released without charge

Nicola Sturgeon statement in full after release following arrest

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill confirms she will attend coronation

Peter Murrell first met Nicola Sturgeon while he was working as a PR consultant during the Govan-by-election in 1988 (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon had ‘no prior knowledge’ of husbands arrest

Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland

What we learnt from Nicola Sturgeon's resignation speech

Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister of Scotland

Clare and Mark married in 1977, and have lived together in Cardiff for the last 30 years.

Clare Drakeford, wife of Welsh FM Mark Drakeford dies suddenly

Covid restrictions are still in place across the UK, but how do they vary across the four countries and when could they be scrapped? (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

When all Covid restrictions could be lifted across the UK

John Swinney was interviewed on Times Radio by Calum MacDonald

Why is it so hard to just say sorry?

Mark Drakeford is set to give an update on lockdown restrictions in Wales - and how and when they may be further lifted (Photo: Polly Thomas/Getty Images)

Here's what time today Mark Drakeford will give update on Covid rules in Wales -...

Nicola Sturgeon update: what did FM say in announcement - and will Scotland move to level 0 on 19th July? (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon update: what did FM say in announcement - and will Scotland move... Ethan Shone

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon to announce whether Scotland Covid restrictions will be eased

Charlie Nicolson: Government isn't listening

First Minister “not listening” on ferries

Scotland went into first lockdown one year ago - here’s everything that has happ...

All the dates Nicola Sturgeon announced during Scotland's lockdown roadmap updat...

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal Scotland's lockdown exit plan live (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal Scotland's lockdown exit plan live

Angus McNeil MP

MP is still fighting for equal rights for oil and gas workers.

The First Minister is set to appear before the Holyrood inquiry today (Photo: Andy Buchanan/Jane Barlow/Getty Images)

Watch live as Nicola Sturgeon appears before Holyrood's Alex Salmond inquiry

Every key date and phase of Scotland's routemap out of lockdown explained

Nicola Sturgeon will set out the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown this afternoon (23 February) (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal her plan to exit lockdown live from Holyrood

This is when Nicola Sturgeon will announce Scotland’s lockdown roadmap

When will schools around the UK open their doors to pupils? (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Primary schools in Wales could fully reopen from 15 March - will the rest of the...

This is when pubs could reopen in Scotland as roadmap set to be announced

The Western Isles move into lockdown from midnight tonight.

Some said it was inevitable that a move to level four lockdown was on the cards

Scotland announced a second lockdown in early January (Getty Images)

Here's when lockdown could end in Scotland - according to latest government advi...

If people fail to comply with the rules outbreaks will continue.

Serious concern as Barra cluster is spreading to other parts of the Western Isle...

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

First Minister confirms schools will stay closed until mid-February

Covid vaccinations are still being rolled out on the islands to the most vulnerable.

Barra and Vatersay move into level four lockdown from midnight tonight.

As a result of a serious and growing coronavirus outbreak on the island of Barra, the First Minister, at today’s parliamentary briefing announced that Barra and Vatersay will be placed into level four lockdown restrictions.

John A. MacInnes

This is how the new restrictions in Scotland compare to the national lockdown of...

These shops won’t close during Scotland’s January lockdown

Here's when nurseries and other childcare could reopen in Scotland - and which k...

Western Isles communities urged to mark Hogmanay safely at home

Nicola Sturgeon was pictures at the wake in the Stable Bar and Restaurant

Nicola Sturgeon apologises for breaching Covid rules at funeral wake

Tesco is temporarily limiting some essential items - but there’s no need to pani...

Nicola Sturgeon has apologised for not wearing a mask in a pub during a funeral ...

Angus McNeil MP. copyright Anthony Upton

Isles MP urges FM to reconsider travel arrangements

These are the rules for going out for Christmas dinner or drinks with your house...

The four nations could make a united plan for Christmas - here’s what we know so...

Furlough has been extended until March next year - what it means for your pay

The Scottish Government have come under fire for failing to release legal opinion.

‘Veil of secrecy must be lifted’

Could Scotland go into a second national lockdown? Everything we know so far

Level One restrictions are the second lowest available.

Western Isles are placed into level one

When is Nicola Sturgeon’s update today? the First Minister is expected to make a...

Wales is preparing to ban entry to people travelling from UK Covid hotspots - wh...

Here's when Nicola Sturgeon will review lockdown restrictions today Finlay Greig

Chief executive Gordon Jamieson announced there had been no further recorded cases.

There have been no further cases of Covid-19 recorded in South Uist

The introduction of the new system could coincide with the end of the current restrictions, on 25 October (Photo: Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images)

Scotland could adopt a ‘three tier’ lockdown system - here’s how it would work

The 2007 Act prohibits trading in most large shops on Christmas Day and gave powers to the Scottish Government to stop them opening on New Year’s Day too – but it has never been enacted.

Petition to end New Year Day shopping in Scotland receives unanimous backing

Will gyms remain open as the new rules come into force? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new rules for gyms, outdoor sport and fitness classes in central S...

(Photo by Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images)

Scotland could be gearing up for a ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown - here’s what that...

Fears for hospitality...Stephen Montgomery believes that another lockdown would see many jobs being lost forever.

House parties are bigger Covid risk than hospitality venues

Limits on social gatherings could be in place for some time (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what the First Minister has said about families being able to celebrate ...

Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson have both had their say on the potential impact of coronavirus on Christmas (Getty Images)

Here’s what Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon have said about ‘cancelling’ Chris...

Nicola Sturgeon announced a new raft of coronavirus restrictions (Getty Images)

The restrictions Nicola Sturgeon announced in her latest speech - including pub ...

Scotland could face tighter restrictions as cases of Covid-19 continue to grow (Photo: Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

This is what Nicola Sturgeon could say during today’s coronavirus briefing

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