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NewsYahoo News UKIn pictures: University sets up mass testing centre before students head home for Christmas
Mass coronavirus testing centre set up at University of St Andrews to check students before they go home for Christmas.
LifestyleYahoo News UKFriends beat lockdown rules with cup of tea either side of council border
These two friends found an innovative way to meet up without breaking Scotland's lockdown rules.
NewsYahoo News UKMcCluskey riding high after National Lottery recognition
When a young Syrian asylum seeker turned up in Glasgow four years ago and asked for help, he could have had no idea what he'd started.
LifestyleYahoo News UKGlasgow resident celebrated for inspirational voluntary work throughout pandemic
Glasgow’s Bene Briggs-Mckinlay is being celebrated this week for her volunteering during the pandemic as part of a new initiative from The National Lottery and STV.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentScottish debut novelist wins the Booker Prize
He was revealed as the winner of the prize in a virtual ceremony held on Thursday evening.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentStanley Baxter to receive outstanding contribution award at Scottish Baftas
The 94-year-old entertainer will be presented with the prize at a digital ceremony next month.
SportYahoo News UK'We're on our way!' Scottish joy sweeps social media after sealing historic Euro 2020 spot
Praise has poured in for Scotland's football team after they qualified for Euro 2020 - their first major tournament since 1998.
NewsPA Media: EntertainmentGame of Thrones star creates video in support of charity fundraiser
Rose Leslie has given her backing to Children 1st's Banchory Bangle raffle.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentTheatre and dance companies to stage shows outside homes as Christmas gift
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have unveiled their festive programme, which includes surprise pop-up events entitled PRESENT.
CelebrityPA Media: EntertainmentJohn Sessions hailed as a ‘true talent’ following his death aged 67
Comedy stars paid tribute to the Whose Line Is It Anyway? regular.
NewsPA Media: EntertainmentLeslie ‘never crossed line between behaving gregariously and criminal behaviour’
Former Blue Peter presenter John Leslie denies grabbing a woman's breasts at a Christmas party in London's West End in 2008.
NewsPA Media: EntertainmentJohn Leslie tells court sexual assault allegation is ‘crazy’ and ‘ludicrous’
The former Blue Peter presenter denies the charge.
NewsYahoo News UKRecord backing for Scottish independence in fresh referendum, shock new poll finds
The poll found 58% of Scottish people would now vote yes in an independence referendum.
BusinessPA Media: EntertainmentDuncan Bannatyne: I ‘probably broke even’ with Dragons’ Den investments
Duncan Bannatyne told Ruth Davidson he broke even with his Dragons' Den ventures and that the Covid-19 crisis has cost his businesses £30 million.
NewsYahoo News UK4 key differences between Scotland and England's lockdown rules
There are some key differences in how people’s freedoms are being restricted in Scotland and England. Yahoo News UK takes you through them...
NewsYahoo News UKNicola Sturgeon rules out 'circuit breaker' national lockdown in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon has ruled out a 'circuit breaker' lockdown in Scotland which would have seen the country undergo a temporary shutdown.
NewsPA Media: EntertainmentCultural organisations receive £2.5m donation to ‘support learning programmes’
The money has been donated by the Clore Duffield Foundation.
NewsYahoo News UKScottish police break up 300 house parties during university lockdown chaos
Three of the parties required officers to force entry.
NewsYahoo News UKMinister accuses Nicola Sturgeon of inflaming tensions at English-Scottish border
Scotland secretary Alister Jack said the first minister’s inaccurate claim that COVID-19 was five times more prevalent in England than Scotland led to 'bad feeling'.
NewsYahoo Celebrity UKEwan McGregor says 'it's time' for Scottish independence because of Brexit
The actor, who previously backed Scotland to remain a part of the UK, said that after the "Brexit vote I’ve changed my tune".
NewsYahoo News UKNicola Sturgeon says children do not count in Scotland's rule of six in major difference to England
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has said people will only be able to meet in groups of six or under as the country tries to keep its COVID-19 cases down.
NewsYahoo News UKShetland council votes overwhelmingly to explore independence from Scotland
Shetland's council voted 18 to two in favour of exploring independence options as they've grown increasingly frustrated with the Edinburgh government.
NewsYahoo News UKPartner of asylum seeker mum found dead next to starving baby says it’s a ‘miracle he’s still alive’
Mercy Baguma was found dead in her flat, with 16-month-old Adriel so malnourished he was unable to stand up in his cot.
NewsYahoo News UK'COVID has been mentioned a few times': Hundreds apply to live on remote Scottish island
The Isle of Rum, Inner Hebrides, put out a call for tenants to join the population of around just 30 people.
ScienceYahoo News UKHospital workers' cars wrecked after flooding following torrential rain in Scotland
Workers at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife, found their cars underwater after their staff car park flooded in torrential rain.
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