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Top stories today include all the updates from Nicola Sturgeon'sannouncment earlier today, tot who 'passed out from ain' following bleach burn as well as a tragic crash.
Here are the latest headlines from Scotland and beyond today.
Eight announcements Nicola Sturgeon made during her Covid update earlier today
Nicola Sturgeon announced changes to the current Covid restrictions during an address to the Scottish Parliament earlier today.
Measures on large outdoor gatherings were scrapped, while restrictions on hospitality were extended for a further short period of time at least.
We were also given an update on the progress of the vaccination programme and the latest situation at Scotland’s hospitals.
The First Minister said that there are signs of ‘encouragement’ amid the ongoing Omicron wave - but warned Scots to remain cautious.
Tot 'passed out from pain' after being burned by boiling bleach in freak incident at Scots nursery
A 10-month-old tot was left with second degree burns and may be 'scarred for life' after boiling water and bleach poured over him at a Scots nursery- while staff didn't call an ambulance.
Little Blake Nilssen suffered toppled an unattended cleaning bucket while trying to stand up at the Little Dreams Nursery in Aberdeen.
His suffering worsened after staff covered him in paper towels and when they removed them it ripped off blisters that started to form.
Scots HGV driver killed three in horror crash while trawling 'adult' sites
A Scots HGV driver has been jailed for eight years and ten months after he killed three people in a 58mph 'fireball' crash while trawling an adult site on his phone.
Romanian-born Ion Onut, 41, who lives in Galashiels, was 'looking for casual sex with strangers' on the App 'Shag Today' and another called 'Mystic Match'.
Police probe launched after two bodies found in Paisley flat
An investigation has been launched after a man and woman were found dead in a Paisley flat.
Police were called to a property in Espedair Street on Monday night where they made the grim discovery.
Emergency services swarmed the street in the town’s Charleston area around 7pm, where the bodies of the 38-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man were found.
Essential PIP review tips for people who want to keep their DWP payments this year
When someone is awarded a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) they will be told in writing at the time how long it will last.
PIP awards can be given for anywhere between three months to 10 years, however, the DWP has the right to review that award notice at any time.
Typically though, if it’s for a fixed number of years, you will be sent this review form to complete up to a year before your current award ends.
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