Stirling solicitor issues challenge to summary sheriff powers The challenge could have a major effect on convictions across Scotland. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022
Joe Marler felt ‘like Eminem in 8 Mile’ after costly mistake against Scotland The veteran prop’s botched lineout throw to Alex Dombrandt failed to travel five metres The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Latest Public Health Scotland Covid infection rate data as 7,640 new cases recorded There are currently 934 patients with Covid in Scottish hospitals. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022
Six Nations: England prop Joe Marler felt ‘like Eminem in 8 mile’ after line-out trouble England prop Joe Marler says he felt like “Eminem in 8 Mile when he chokes on stage with his rap”, after failing to nail his throw into the line-out during Saturday’s defeat to Scotland. Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2022
'Stealth Omicron' Covid symptoms that could confirm infection before testing positive There are now 103 confirmed cases of the sub-variant in Scotland. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022
Exact places snow will hit Scotland today as Met Office warns of 19-hour flurries Around four inches of the white stuff is expected on areas of higher ground, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022
Boris Johnson announces end to covid restrictions in England by end of February The Prime Minister made a dramatic Commons announcement to distract from his political troubles and despite a warning from Scotland's top covid adviser that the country 'is not close' to being out of the pandemic. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022
Glasgow named one of the funniest places in the UK The city is well known for its comedians, such as Billy Connolly, Frankie Boyle and Kevin Bridges, while The Stand Comedy Club is considered to be one of the best in the UK. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022
Scotland’s big recent away wins give them belief ahead of Wales test Gregor Townsend’s side triumphed at Twickenham a year ago and then went on to win in Paris The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Bishop Nolan leaves Galloway for a higher calling Bishop Nolan has been named as the new Archbishop of Glasgow, succeeding Archbishop Philip Tartaglia who died last year. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022
Covid deaths in slight fall to 118 in weekly update Ten of those who died were aged under 65. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Wales rip up U20s team after coach's scathing verdict on players Wales U20s have made eight changes to the side to play Scotland after they were humiliated in Ireland Wales Online · Feb 9, 2022
Scotland’s GDP fails to grow as much as predicted, figures show Scotland’s onshore GDP grew by 0.7% in the third quarter of last year, but remained 2.2% below pre-pandemic levels. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022
Beautiful Highland town named one of the UK's most romantic staycation destinations With the most romantic day of the year approaching, nothing says ‘I love you’ more than exploring the best of what the UK has to offer. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022
Bristol Post · Feb 9, 2022 UK weather: Met Office's warning for four inches of snow as extreme -3C freeze hits The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in the UK
Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022 Livingston boss David Martindale explains decision to substitute loan star after seven minutes - but predicts bright future at the club The 20-year-old Aston Villa forward has found life on the park difficult in Scotland so far but Martindale believes he can get the best out of him.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022 Jason Leitch: Omicron wave is ending but pandemic is ‘not close’ to being over Scotland’s national clinical director has said the position is much more positive but the Covid pandemic has not yet run its course.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022 UK snow forecast: Met Office warning as four inches set to fall in -3C freeze Up to 10cm of snow forecast in some areas of Scotland
Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2022 West Lothian zoo gives a home to Russian bear who was kept as a pet and fed milk A Russian bear who was kept as a pet and fed milk, water and bread has found her forever home at a West Lothian zoo and will arrive to Scotland in the coming weeks.
Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022 UK weather forecast: 75mph winds to batter Brits as fresh danger warning issued Gale force winds are expected to develop over the Western Isles during the early hours with the Outer Hebrides likely to see the strongest gusts
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022 Seven in ten Scots worried about affording energy bills, poll finds The Survation poll for Advice Direct Scotland also found that almost two-thirds of people in Scotland said they have already limited their energy use.
Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022 Met Office issues snow yellow weather alert across Scotland as 4 inches to fall today The caution comes into place from 4PM this afternoon and remains until later tomorrow morning.
Wales Online · Feb 9, 2022 The three Wales changes Pivac needs to make for Scotland showdown including throwing in dynamic youngster Lions and Wales legend Graham Price looks ahead to the Six Nations clash with Scotland and outlines where Wayne Pivac needs to be ruthless
Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022 UK snow forecast: Urgent warning for 2 days of snow showers causing travel chaos The yellow weather warning covers parts of Scotland - with travellers being warned road and rail journeys could be affected
Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022 Charity's plea to Lanarkshire community groups to help spruce up Scotland Keep Scotland Beautiful want groups to find new ways to look after and enhance the places they care about