NHS Louisa Jordan will be one of the mass vaccination centres in Glasgow
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Nicola Sturgeon 'not raising parents’ expectations' on schools

Don't get your hopes up too high today if you're a parent hoping the schools will reopen next month.

Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that schools are unlikely to reopen in early February as she is set to announce the decision of a review of restrictions around schools to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

All schools are currently closed to all pupils – apart from children of key workers – until at least January 29.

Here's what we expect from today's announcement.

 

DNA breakthrough of two men buried in a Scottish cave 6,000 years ago

A DNA breakthrough has found that two men laid to rest in a cave on the west coast of Scotland were immigrants from the Continent who settled here around 6,000 years ago and were most likely brothers.

The remains from Macarthur Cave were analysed by a team led by Professor David Reich of Harvard University, who established the men were close relatives.

 The new information has been called “fantastically valuable” to our understanding of the transition from the Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) to the Neolithic – or New Stone Age – period in Scotland.

Read the full story about the origins of the men here.

 

Mass vaccination centres across Scotland

The Scottish Government has pledged to vaccinate 1.4 million vulnerable Scots by mid-February.

To help with the rollout, the locations of the country’s first mass vaccination centres were recently revealed when the government published Scotland’s coronavirus vaccine strategy.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new mass vaccination centres - and where they might open.

 

Almost half of young Scots say their mental health has worsened

A new report published today warns that 47 percent of young people in Scotland, aged between 16 and 25, say the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health.

The research suggests that young people who are not in education, employment or training are even more likely to feel that way and are more likely to be experiencing anxiety. The report also reveals that over a fifth of young people in Scotland do not feel confident about their future work.

If you feel overwhelmed and are struggling with your mental health visit SAMH to find a range of services which can offer support.

 

Thanks for reading,

Sam Shedden

 
     
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Tributes to Andy Gray after legendary Scottish actor and comedy star passes away
 
Tributes are being paid to the much-loved actor and comedy star Andy Gray after he passed away.
 
     
 
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Scottish industry tax breaks may be scaled back over budget clash, says Kate Forbes
 
Scotland's finance secretary has warned that Covid-related support for retail, hospitality and leisure may be scaled back in next week’s budget over a “gap” in fiscal information from Westminster.
 
     
 
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New Stone Age: DNA breakthrough of two men buried in a cave near Oban 6,000 years ago
 
A DNA breakthrough has found that two men laid to rest in a cave in the centre of Oban were immigrants from the Continent who settled in Scotland around 6,000 years ago and were most likely brothers.
 
     
 
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A new study suggests that almost half of young Scots say their mental health has worsened during the pandemic
 
A Prince’s Trust report published today warns that 47 percent of young people in Scotland, aged between 16 and 25, say the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health.
 
     
 
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These are the 12 places in Scotland that recorded the lowest coronavirus rates between January 9 and January 15
 
Data from the Scottish Government shows the breakdown of coronavirus rates according to area between January 9 and January 15.
 
     
     
 
 
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North Coast 500 plans for rush of post-lockdown holiday makers
 
Almost three-quarters of tourists who cancelled their trip on the North Coast 500 due to the pandemic said they will embark on driving route as soon as they are allowed to travel once again.
 
 
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Scottish first as all homes in new Linlithgow development get top eco rating
 
All the homes in a new development in Linlithgow will be built to the highest binding energy-efficiency standards in what is thought to be a first for a major housebuilder.
 
 
     
     
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  Six Nations: No fans at Scotland v Wales but Ireland and Italy games ‘to be reviewed’  
     
  The Scottish Rugby Union has written to Murrayfield debenture holders to confirm that Scotland’s first home match in the Six Nations will be played behind closed doors.  
     
     
 
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Celtic job link for Barcelona and Real Madrid legends, ex-Parkhead striker says 'push the boundaries' in manager hunt
 
Neil Lennon is still the Celtic manager but names and alternatives continue to be linked to his job at Lennoxtown.
 
 
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Rangers raise £3m defender's value; Celtic striker's Serie A move doubt but 'recommended' by Zidane: Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
 
The latest Scottish football news, transfer rumours, and gossip in the January transfer window.
 
 
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Bob MacIntyre not planning to copy 'absolute monster' Bryson DeChambeau
 
Bob MacIntyre insists he has no desire to become an “absolute monster” like Bryson DeChambeau and try to tame courses with sheer power.
 
 
     
     
   
     
   
     
     
     
   
   
   
 
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