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System change to allow pregnant women to book specific Covid-19 vaccines

System change to allow pregnant women to book specific Covid-19 vaccines

The change comes after a charity said pregnant women have faced confusion, delays and wasted trips in their struggle to get preferred jabs.

Salmond: Register of Alba’s success is being part of Scottish politics

Salmond: Register of Alba’s success is being part of Scottish politics

The former Scottish first minister also took a swipe at Prime Minister Boris Johnson after the shock Tory by-election win in Hartlepool.

Man in image of ‘crucial importance’ in PCSO murder probe, say police

Man in image of ‘crucial importance’ in PCSO murder probe, say police

Popular community support officer Julia James was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on April 27.

Greater risk of clots in young people after AZ jab ‘reflection of immune system’

Greater risk of clots in young people after AZ jab ‘reflection of immune system’

Healthy under-40s are to be offered either Pfizer or Moderna as an alternative.

Kate praises the ‘power’ of lockdown photography

Kate praises the ‘power’ of lockdown photography

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the National Portrait Gallery’s archive and a London hospital as she marked the release of her book Hold Still.

SNP holds Glasgow Anniesland constituency

SNP holds Glasgow Anniesland constituency

Bill Kidd thanked his activists after winning more than 17,000 votes.

Boris Johnson meets 30ft inflatable doppelganger on visit to Hartlepool

Boris Johnson meets 30ft inflatable doppelganger on visit to Hartlepool

The Prime Minister said the replica reminded him of Superintendent Ted Hastings from Line Of Duty.

Government taskforce set up to tackle ‘deplorable’ pet theft

Government taskforce set up to tackle ‘deplorable’ pet theft

The price for five of the UK’s most sought-after breeds grew by as much as 89% during the first lockdown, DogsTrust said.

SNP set for ‘historic’ fourth term at Holyrood, John Swinney says

SNP set for ‘historic’ fourth term at Holyrood, John Swinney says

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said it was still too early to say if the party would win an overall majority.

Allegations against predecessor didn’t cross my mind, says new SNP MSP

Allegations against predecessor didn’t cross my mind, says new SNP MSP

Jackie Dunbar has taken the Aberdeen Donside seat with a large majority.

Dalian Atkinson ‘confused and agitated’ before being Tasered, court told

Dalian Atkinson ‘confused and agitated’ before being Tasered, court told

Two police officers are accused of unlawfully attacking Mr Atkinson in Telford in 2016.

UK still on track to ease pandemic restrictions – Government advisers

UK still on track to ease pandemic restrictions – Government advisers

Advisers are not expecting people to go back to pre-pandemic levels of contact with others as restrictions ease in May.

Removing face masks from classrooms ‘unwise when infections remain in schools’

Removing face masks from classrooms ‘unwise when infections remain in schools’

Union leaders and scientists have warned against lifting the face covering requirement in secondary schools in England from mid-May.

First result of Senedd election sees Tories hold Montgomeryshire

First result of Senedd election sees Tories hold Montgomeryshire

There was a 0.75% swing to Plaid Cymru.

Colonel-in-chief Camilla dons regimental coat dress for Rifles visit

Colonel-in-chief Camilla dons regimental coat dress for Rifles visit

The Duchess of Cornwall met soldiers from the 5th Battalion, who have recently returned to their base in Burford from a tour of duty in Estonia.

Indian coronavirus ‘variant of concern’: Everything you need to know

Indian coronavirus ‘variant of concern’: Everything you need to know

B16172 is thought to be at least as transmissible as the variant detected in Kent last year.

Anti-vaccine party made ‘beeline’ towards me because of my skin colour – Yousaf

Anti-vaccine party made ‘beeline’ towards me because of my skin colour – Yousaf

The Scottish Justice Secretary said he was confronted by Liberal Party supporters at the Glasgow election count.

Labour’s Starmer faces backlash after ‘shattering’ Hartlepool defeat

Labour’s Starmer faces backlash after ‘shattering’ Hartlepool defeat

Boris Johnson said the results are ‘very encouraging’ after early Tory gains in English council elections.

Taking ibuprofen does not increase Covid-19 death risk – study

Taking ibuprofen does not increase Covid-19 death risk – study

Research suggests NSAIDs do not result in worse Covid-19 outcomes.

First Holyrood result sees Liberal Democrats hold Orkney

First Holyrood result sees Liberal Democrats hold Orkney

Liam McArthur has been returned to Holyrood.

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