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Karen Hobbs' sister says she is in shock, and urges people to follow lockdown rules.

Betty Tovey, 94, was at a field hospital in Llanelli when her relative died with coronavirus.

As the UK records its 100,000th death from Covid within 28 days of a positive test, Catherine Burns speaks to some of the people behind the figures.

Already 100,000 people in the UK have died with Covid. This is the story of one of them.

BBC reporter Cathy Killick shares her experience after both of her parents died within weeks.

For three months, Bill Wilson lived a nightmare, trapped behind a plastic facemask fighting Covid.

Jean Sewell's husband died a few days before England's first lockdown leaving her to grieve alone.

We share the stories of some of the 12,000 people who have died with coronavirus in Scotland.

A woman who got one jab in England and one in Scotland says her vaccine certificate only confirms a single dose.

Jorja Halliday, from Portsmouth, was due to have her coronavirus vaccination on the day she died.

A woman with long Covid says she feels angry and frustrated at the lack of help in Northern Ireland.

Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.

The former Scottish first minister was a politician who rarely missed a media opportunity.

In 2014, shops started charging a minimum of 5p per bag in attempt to reduce waste.

Russell Findlay set out his stall in his first major speech since becoming party leader

Much is known about the public life of Alex Salmond - but far less about the man away from the spotlight.

Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.

The latest evidence session of the public inquiry is looking at how the delivery of education at all levels in Scotland was affected by the Covid crisis.

The Bill was passed in Holyrood with 105 votes to zero with seven Scottish Green MSPs abstaining.

The first minister's endorsement for the Democratic nominee was called "appalling" by Trump's business.

The first minister wants the Treasury to compensate voluntary bodies, GPs, universities and care providers.

The NASUWT union said that despite a year of waiting for the advice to be published, there was a "lack of practical guidance" from the government.

Dr Sandesh Gulhane, husband of TV doctor Punam Krishan, gave the man CPR at the Scottish Parliament.

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

Home Secretary Amber Rudd tells MPs David Anderson QC will oversee a review of the way recent attacks were handled. in a statement on the terror attacks in Manchester and London.

But the South African parliament's speaker will decide whether vote will be held in secret.

World leaders, scientists and activists are attending the UN's annual climate talks in Azerbaijan.

The government has announced an increase in the amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers.

The health secretary says he will come forward before Christmas with measures to aid the hospice sector.

The Tory leader attacks the prime minister over the National Insurance rise, but he says she is resorting to a "magic money tree".

The team join paranormal investigators to see if they can find a ghost

Inverness CID battle the Liverpool drug gangs threatening the city.

The Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland made famous in the Harry Potter films, from above.

A film about the marine conservation group, The Ullapool Sea Savers.

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Donald Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod grew up on the Hebridean island of Lewis.

Ten of the intricately-carved pieces have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time.

NHS Highland and Highland Council say they are progressing towards taking over Moss Park.

The tree was once common but deforestation and overgrazing has caused it to largely disappear .

Highland Council has proposed setting a 5% rate for its visitor levy.

Virgin Media O2 has installed a communications mast on South Uist as part of a £1bn UK project.

The proposals for Inverness include 30 flats and almost 40 houses.

LME has acquired the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running and Etape Loch Ness.

The Highland club had previously said the energy project could raise funds for community projects.

Bear Scotland says it is aware of complaints about congestion around improvements to a cycleway.