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All the things you can do today...but not tomorrow

As of 12.01am on Saturday, new coronavirus restrictions will come into force across Scotland.

They will affect how you order takeaways, click and collect services, and drinking alcohol outside.

We've put together a handy list of all the things which are changing, as well as some which are not. 

Read all about these new rules and how they could affect you here. 

 

'Amazon can deliver, so why can't I?'

Speaking of takeaways and deliveries, one Scottish shop owner says she was contacted by the police for breaking lockdown rules by delivering customers' orders.

Kerrie Guiney was shocked to be reported by a Facebook user who saw her advertising the service. 

What do you think of this? Read the full story here.

 

Meet the people soothing millions to sleep with 'brain tingle' videos

Since it's Friday, we thought we'd throw something a bit unusual your way. 

ASMR is a phenomenon which has been quietly taking over the world. 

We spoke to Scottish YouTubers about 'brain tingles', relaxation in the time of Covid, and how their videos have become a tonic for many in stressful times.

Read all about this unusual community in our feature here.

More stories for you to sink your teeth into

>> Don't miss the latest breaking coronavirus news as it happens on our LIVE blog.

Thank you for reading and have a great weekend,

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Glasgow shooting: Man arrested and charged after Tollcross Road incident
 
A man has been charged after two people were injured in a shooting in the east end of Glasgow.
 
     
 
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Health secretary accused of breaching ministerial code over vaccine blunder
 
The health secretary has been accused of breaching the Scottish Government’s ministerial code after she named the location of vaccine storage in Holyrood on Wednesday.
 
     
     
 
 
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Video: The former Edinburgh cinemas that been given a new lease of life
 
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Huge increase in number of rounds on Edinburgh's municipal golf courses
 
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Celtic clash with St Mirren among 4 Scottish Premiership matches moved to last weekend in January
 
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