Bbc news update scotland

Here's a summary of the latest news from BBC News Scotland:

Top Stories

  1. Covid-19: Scotland's vaccination programme to be accelerated: The Scottish government has announced plans to accelerate its vaccination programme, with a target of vaccinating 80% of the population by the end of March.
  2. Storm Dennis: Flood warnings issued for parts of Scotland: Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit Scotland on Saturday, with flood warnings issued for parts of the country, including the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway.
  3. SNP leadership contest: Candidates announced: The Scottish National Party (SNP) has announced the candidates standing in the leadership contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon, who is stepping down as party leader and First Minister of Scotland.

Regional News

  1. Glasgow: City centre to be transformed with £1.13bn regeneration plan: A major regeneration plan for Glasgow city centre has been unveiled, which includes the redevelopment of the city's main shopping street and the creation of a new public square.
  2. Edinburgh: Council approves plans for new tram line: Edinburgh City Council has approved plans for a new tram line that will connect the city centre to the airport and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
  3. Highlands: New ferry service launched to connect islands: A new ferry service has been launched to connect the islands of Skye, Harris, and Lewis, providing a vital lifeline for communities in the Highlands.

Sport

  1. Celtic: Neil Lennon resigns as manager: Celtic manager Neil Lennon has resigned from his position, citing the "untenable" situation at the club.
  2. Rugby: Scotland's Six Nations campaign ends with defeat to France: Scotland's Six Nations rugby campaign ended with a 35-17 defeat to France at Murrayfield Stadium.

Weather

  1. Storm Dennis: Heavy rain and strong winds expected: A spell of heavy rain and strong winds is expected to hit Scotland on Saturday, with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings for parts of the country.
  2. Temperature: Milder weather expected for the weekend: After a cold start to the week, milder weather is expected for the weekend, with temperatures expected to rise to around 12-15°C (54-59°F) in some areas.

These are just some of the latest news stories from BBC News Scotland. You can find more news and updates on the BBC News website.