Airdrie MSP backs Scottish Government's ScotRail takeover

Russell Findlay agrees he can be a very difficult man.An obsessive drive to get the bottom of things during almost 30 years as a journalist made him a few powerful enemies.His confrontational ethos brought dozens of criminals, crooked lawyers and disreputable politicians to public attention.But life was turned upside down two days before Christmas 2015 when a hitman disguised as a postie turned up at Findlay’s home and threw sulphuric acid in his face.Luckily, violent William “Basil” Burns, also

Scottish Government has confirmed. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 281 new cases have also been identified overnight.

Lewis Capaldi has recorded a message of support for his friends and past tour mates The Snuts as they continue their battle to secure the UK’s number one album.The West Lothian rockers released their debut album ‘W.L.’ last Friday (April 2), but are locked in a fierce battle for the top spot with Demi Lovato, whose comeback album ‘Dancing With The Devil… The Art Of Starting Over’ was also released last week.Now, they’ve received an high-profile endorsement from Capaldi, who sung the band’s

ecstasy has backed calls to review Scotland’s “ghastly” not proven verdict after watching the man who gave her the drug walk free from court.Grace Handling was 13 when she died after taking pills given to her by Callum Owens at his home in Irvine, Ayrshire, on the last day of school in June 2018.Owens went on trial at the High Court in Glasgow last year accused of killing Grace and admitted he had supplied the youngster with the tablets before finding her dead and fleeing.The 20-year-old was

Scotland. The First Minister made the announcement at her coronavirus briefing at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh earlier today.

coronavirus in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government released the latest figures this afternoon, revealing no new deaths in the same time frame.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionTwo additional Sheriff Solemn Courts and as many as 10 Sheriff Summary Courts are also being considered.The new Sheriff Solemn Courts are proposed for Dumfries and Dunfermline.Last September, a Holyrood committee issued the grim warning that Scottish courts could take up to a decade to return to normal after coronavirus.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionBut Ms McKelvie - representative for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse - is concerned the incinerator will put achieving reducing emissions targets at risk.She said: “Scotland is at the forefront of tackling the climate emergency."Since 1990 we have managed to halve our emissions here in Scotland, second only to Sweden in Europe.“I am concerned that incinerators, like the one

Good Morning Scotland about her predecessor's new Alba Party which was set up last Friday to fight in the upcoming Holyrood election on May 6. It was emphasised by the current First Minister that if voters want an SNP government then they should vote for one, rather than shifting their vote to another pro-independence party.

Scottish Parliament party launched itself on social media last year and aims to do what it says on the tin - ditch Holyrood and return Scotland to direct rule from London.

MP Neil Gray who is standing to become an MSP at Holyrood. As Scots go to the polls on May 6 to elect 129 MSPs there will be a tightly fought campaign dealing with locals issues on the doorsteps of the Lanarkshire towns.

Susanna Reid will reportedly be turned into Good Morning Britain's "solo star" after Piers Morgan quit the show earlier this month. It's been said that ITV bosses are keen to keep the 50 year old happy in her role as they don't want her to leave like her former co-presenter Piers, who recently confirmed he quit after refusing to apologise over his comments on the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.

Scottish Government has announced. A total of 563 new positive cases were also reported by health boards across the country as the number continues to rise.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The Scottish Government has set a date for the next hearing of a dispute involving Perth and Kinross Council and its intent to use compulsory purchase powers to acquire land to build the planned Cross Tay Link Road.Council staff will be asked why they believe they must use compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) to acquire land currently under the control of local housebuilder A and J Stephen to construct the road

First Minister was published earlier today and concluded there were "serious flaws" in the process. It also reported that Nicola Sturgeon had "misled" the parliament in some of her evidence.

responsibility for the affair that has plagued Scottish politics for more than a year. Scottish Labour MSP Jackie Baillie said two women who lodged complaints against the Scottish Government were "failed by the Scottish Government".

pandemic, should be a matter for Holyrood to decide.