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Calls for buffer zones around abortion clinics in Scotland have intensified in recent weeks

A large U.S. study has found that the omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is intrinsically as severe as previous variants, unlike assumptions made in earlier studies that it was more transmissible but less severe, Reuters report. "We found that the risks of hospitalization and mortality were nearly identical between periods,"…

Party leaders have been out to cast their votes as Scotland elects councillors in 32 different local authorities across the country.

Scotland's second ranked player, Colin Dalgeish, has secured his place at this summer’s games in Birmingham

Counting of votes takes place overnight on Thursday and during Friday.

Some of the key results to look for once the polls close.

AS Scotland heads to the polls to elect a new batch of councillors, there’s only one big story of the day - dogs at polling stations.

Council seats are up for grabs in Scotland, Wales, London and many parts of England, while Northern Ireland is electing its new Assembly.

Malcolm Walker, 75, lost out on his 11-day cruise because the NHS Scotland Covid Status app performed an unexpected 'security update'.

The Blue Cross is urging owners against leaving their dogs tied up outside the polling station as they turn out to vote today - as they could be putting their pets' safety and health at risk

Local representatives are being chosen in England, Scotland and Wales and there will also be an election for the Northern Ireland Assembly.