11 areas of Scotland with the most new Covid cases

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The 11 areas with the most new Covid cases in Scotland

As coronavirus rates continue to rise, these are the 11 areas with the most new cases in Scotland.

It comes after a record number of cases were reported on Wednesday.

Data from the Scottish Government shows the areas which recorded the most new positive cases in the last seven days.

Green members urge party not to deal with 'transphobic' SNP

More than 150 members of the Scottish Greens have spoken out about the party entering a potential coalition with the SNP.

In an open letter to party leaders, Green members have accused the SNP of being 'transphobic'.

Talks between Nicola Sturgeon and the Green co-leaders are due to start soon.

How to watch Nicola Sturgeon at FMQs

The First Minister will face questions from MSPs in Scottish Parliament this afternoon.

It is the final time Nicola Sturgeon will have FMQs before the summer recess.

She's expected to be asked about the worrying rise in Covid cases, Manchester travel ban, and delay of easing restrictions in Scotland.

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