sensible debate about the virus impossible. Last week, Professor Robert Dingwall, who has sat on a

younger generation have had a pretty good kicking over the past 18 months, ” said Prof Dingwall.... “ It’

The Health Secretary’s questioning comes as the weekly coronavirus deaths registered in England and Wales reach their highest level since mid-May, according to the latest figures. However, the number of deaths has been fluctuating at about 100 for the last few weeks, and it is too early to say whether the latest rise marks the start of an upwards trend.As confirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the coronavirus press conference yesterday, England is due to enter Step 4 of the Government's ro

A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy has died after a horror car crash in the Scottish Highlands. Little Iain Mackay was seriously injured in the accident on Sunday, which saw a blue Peugeot 208 collide with a blue Nissan Qashqai in Caithness.... 2 Little Iain Mackay died in hospital Credit: PA He died four days later at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, Police Scotland confirmed. Three women sustained serious injuries in the crash. Cops are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward-including

Holyrood Finance Secretary Kate Forbes will become the first member of the Scottish cabinet to take maternity leave, after she confirmed she is pregnant with her first child.Ms Forbes said she and her husband Ali MacLennan were “ absolutely thrilled ” to be expecting a baby in the summer. But she stated: “ I am equally pleased to be the first serving cabinet secretary to take maternity leave in Scotland, which I hope sends a clear and strong message that holding a senior leadership role in the p

A man is hoping to travel 1, 000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats on a scooter and set a new Guinness world record as part of a charity challenge. Stuart Jamieson, 46, from Bo’ness, West Lothian, is gearing up for the event in memory of his late wife, Eva.He is hoping to complete the challenge in just 10 days.... With the current record set at 21 days, he will have reserve days if he is behind schedule. The fitness fanatic, who owns SJ Fitness Coaching, said: “ I’m confident I can do this

THE OMICRON variant may continue to spread even if people keep wearing masks, an Oxford professor has warned amidst the rising COVID-19 cases of the new variant in the UK.... The statement comes at the time when the Government has reintroduced face coverings in public transports and in shops.So far, 11 cases of the variant have been reported in Britain, of which six have been reported from Scotland. From Tuesday, shoppers and travellers in England face fines of ￡200 for refusing to wear a mask,

Even government scientists appear to agree that this winter will not see a repeat of last year.So why is the Government considering the nuclear deterrent of Plan B?... million aid package offered by the Government to counter the record surge in Channel migrants.... Migrants are known to make multiple efforts to cross....

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BORIS Johnson has begged Brits not to go crazy next week as Covid restrictions are eased-and stressed July 19 should not be “ treated as a great jubilee ”.... If you get a positive lateral flow test you should: Follow up with a PCR testto confirm the test result.... Self-isolate immediately, along with anyone you live with Report your rapid lateral flow test result on GOV.UK If your PCR test comes back as positive, you and your household must self-isolate....