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  Nov 18, 2020  
     
 

Good morning, 

Welcome to your daily breaking news bulletin from The Scotsman.

Many of you will have woken up today with the news fresh in your mind that where you live will be placed under tougher coronavirus restrictions from next week. 

We are living in strange times and we'll do our best to keep you informed of the latest developments. Read on and learn how the restrictions will impact you. 

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'I think it's important people help each other' 

More than two million people across Scotland will be facing the strictest level 4 restrictions from next Tuesday.

Non-essential retail will be closed, as well as restaurants, pubs, and bars (with exceptions for takeaways). 

We asked the people of Glasgow how they felt about the situation. 

Watch how Glasgow reacted to the news here

And for a full breakdown of the new rules wherever you live, read this.

Covid travel bans a 'recipe for confusion'

New legal restrictions on travelling between level 3 and level 4 areas have been criticised as 'unenforceable'.

The travel ban between these areas has 18 exemptions and police have said there will be no routine stopping of vehicles during the three-week period.

Find out more about the restrictions and when they will start to be enforced here.

Alex Salmond inquiry latest 

A union chief has raised concerns about the behaviour of MSPs investigating the Scottish Government's botched handling of complaints against former First Minister Alex Salmond.

Dave Penman of FDA Union said it "falls below standards" expected of those involved in such an "important inquiry".

What do you think? Read more about what he has said here. 

More news this morning

>> For the latest coronavirus updates as they happen, see our live blog.

Thank you for reading, I hope you have a good day.

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