Claire McKim

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that new rules to stem the tsunami of coronavirus cases will begin this week, with hospitality, adult sport and large gatherings, including Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, all affected.

Matthew Phillips, 39, works at the British Antarctic Survey’s remote Rothera Research Station and his post is the furthest south coronavirus vaccines have been administered.

Foundation Scotland, Scotland’s community foundation, awarded £1,101,420 in crisis support grants to 263 local community projects across the last 18-months.