Today's headlines: Highest ever new Covid cases in Scotland reported today

Sep 29, 2020

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The highest daily rise in Scottish Covid-19 cases ever

Nicola Sturgeon has announced 806 new positive coronavirus results have been recorded in Scotland - the highest daily total ever.

The First Minister says the 'particularly high number' of cases recorded yesterday may partly be down to a delay in results from the weekend.

The majority of people testing positive in Scotland are in the under-40 age group and the bulk of those are among under 25s. Follow our LIVE blog here for the latest developments.

"Where did his money come from?"

The revelatory reporting into Donald Trump’s taxes shines a light on an area of the US president’s finances that has long been shrouded in mystery.

Our investigations reporter Martyn McLaughlin delved into the numbers to ask the question, how Donald Trump’s Scottish resorts are financed given not a single one has ever turned a profit.

'Murky going-ons'

Nicola Sturgeon’s position as First Minister is being “jeopardised” by “murky goings-on” around the Scottish Government’s handling of the alleged harassment complaints against Alex Salmond, a former special adviser to both first ministers has said.


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The question of how Donald Trump’s Scottish resorts are financed just became even more urgent

The revelatory reporting by the New York Times into Donald Trump’s taxes shines a light on an area of the US president’s finances that has long been shrouded in mystery, and with mere weeks to go until the next election, some of its bombshell findings will doubtless frame the increasingly fever-pitch arguments.

NHS helpline told mother to send child to school after contact with positive case

A mother has told how Scottish health officials instructed her to send her son to school two days after being in contact with someone who had tested positive for Coronavirus - because she had not yet officially been told to isolate by the NHS Scotland contact tracing service.

Former special adviser to Sturgeon and Salmond warns of 'murky going-ons' jeopardising FM's position

Scottish mum who cannot see critically injured son posts heartfelt pleas to Nicola Sturgeon

A mother has implored the First Minister to let see her 17-year-old son in hospital after he was left in a critical condition following a collision with a car.

Cruise ships anchored in Scottish waters set to sail away for good after being sold to Turkish buyer

Two cruise ships often seen passing through the Firth and Forth will be leaving the estuary for last time after being sold to a company overseas.

14 beautifully scenic lodges in Scotland with a hot tub

Treat yourself to a little luxury and soak up some peace, quiet and relaxation at one of these stunning lodges and self catering properties around Scotland.

Scotland's richest 20 families as wealthy as the bottom 30% combined

Scotland's richest 20 families are as wealthy as the bottom 30% of the population combined, according to a report from trade unions.

What is the handball law - and was Bobby Madden right to award Rangers two penalties?

The rule has provoked plenty consternation over the weekend in Scottish and English football

Hearts' first two league matches moved for live BBC coverage

Dundee and Arbroath matches both rescheduled

Scottish Football LIVE: Ex-Rangers star set for SURPRISE Hearts move, Alfredo Morelos drops HUGE future hint, Tynecastle duo set for loan exits

All the latest news, transfer speculation and more from around the SPFL

Martin Dempster: Scottish Open still attracts strong field in Covid world

No big-name Americans on this occasion but Europeans go the extra mile for Rolex Series event

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