Billy Connolly to reveal 'truth' behind his life in first ever autobiography

transition period.The export of food and live animals to the EU plummeted by a massive 64 per cent in January, the figures show, mainly because of strict checks by the EU.The Scottish Seafood Association has reported that sign-offs on consignments are now taking six times longer than previously.The government stats also revealed a 2.9 per cent drop in GDP, the nation’s overall wealth, in the same month and a fall in imports.Labour Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds said: “Today’s figures confirm

Video: 'Did you miss mum?': Families reunited in care homes (Sky News)Protesters carry man injured in Myanmar clashesSarah Everard vigil held outside New Scotland YardStarmer and Johnson clash over NHS payOnline dating scams cost victims millions'I'm still waiting for my money'Morgan dismisses 'diatribe of bilge' Meghan claimsSusanna Reid bids farewell to 'disruptive' Morgan'One heck of a lot worse' without test and traceLoganair boss makes case for air passenger duty cutBAFTA nominations

beach on a tiny Scottish island in the Western Isles has been named third in a list of the top 20 to visit in Europe, by a leading travel guide.West Beach on the isle of Berneray had the wow factor, swaying Lonely Planet's writers to name it ahead of the other incredible beaches in the Outer Hebrides.The travel guide described the unspoiled beach on the tiny island as "divine", as it announced its European top 20 for this year.

Outlander star Sam Heughan showing off his action star status in films like Bloodshot and SAS: Red Notice and recently hinting that he'd be interested in taking up the mantle of 007 it appears the bookies have taken notice. The Scots star, who has already starred as a British agent in the Spy Who Dumped Me, recently spoke to Esquire magazine about his desire to play James Bond.

Sam Heughan has admitted that he is ‘interested’ in becoming the next James Bond. The Scots actor has been heavily linked with the role as 007 once Daniel Craig departs from the film series.

Facebook users to treat their mums to sex toys for Mother's Day.Stunned retired prison officer Andrew Whiting, from Fife, was scrolling through his news feed when he had to 'do a double-take' at the Boots ad, which featured four colourful vibrators of various shapes and sizes below the slogan 'for every kind of mum'.The 53-year-old says while he found the campaign extremely inappropriate, he couldn't help but laugh at the racy marketing fail.Boots apologised for any 'offence caused' and

drag queen appeared to delete her Twitter account last night.The 23-year-old star’s @shadylawrence account on the social media website, which had more than 90,000 followers, currently shows as ‘not existing’.It follows the airing of last night’s episode of the BBC Three show, which showed the Glasgow queen embroiled in a row with fellow Scot Ellie Diamond.The Dundee queen was given the green light from host RuPaul to dictate the running order of a stand up comedy show on the programme after

Paisley, over fears his partner had been cheating on him.Paisley Sheriff Court heard Ponsonby, 24, had gone to his girlfriend’s work on April 25 last year and attacked Mr Kyle and damaged his black Kia Optima.Ponsonby, of Seedhill, yesterday appeared for sentencing after being found guilty after trial of assaulting Mr Kyle by headbutting him and hitting him on the body with a tyre iron.He was also found guilty of wilfully and recklessly damaging the victim’s vehicle by striking it with the tyre

Married At First Sight Australia's Mike Gunner says he is part Scottish and has the personality to prove it.His comments come as ex 29 year old virgin Matthew Bennett appeared on Lorraine to tell her he can no longer watch the show because 'it's too triggering'.

link!After learning that S Collins & Son had followed up its previous Scottish Butcher’s shop of the year coups in 2012 and 2017, senior partner of the Lindsaybeg Road shop, and third generation butcher, Stewart Collins said: “For an independent family-run butcher to win the high profile honour not once but three times is absolutely amazing, and a true testament to our craft skills, quality products and service.“I dedicate it to the entire 45-strong team, experienced and dedicated butchers and

“We’re delighted now to be launching Scotland’s first Eagle Festival so we can keep building on this support and ensure that we can see even more of this magnificent species across the south of Scotland’s skies for many generations to come.”Caroline Clark, Scottish director for The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “The Golden Eagle Festival is going to be an exciting new addition to Scotland’s wildlife calendar.

Scottish Conservatives are threatening to lodge a week lodge a motion of no confidence in Nicola Sturgeon's second in command at Holyrood on Tuesday.The Tories are giving Swinney 24 hours to agree to release the legal advice or face a vote to remove him from office.The Deputy First Minister has previously ignored two cross-party motions in the Scottish Parliament attempting to force the government to comply with a parliamentary majority telling it to publish the advice.The committee

reopen the country's tourism industry this year.He told MSPs the Highlands and Islands were "very busy" during summer months last year but "there were no outbreaks of any significance linked to tourists".The comments are a boost to Scotland's tourism industry which is desperate to reopen after months of lockdown.

Billy Connolly has appeared on video for the first time since his Covid vaccination to talk about his latest artwork and hatred of going to the gym.The legendary Scots comedian who recently got his second jag, looked in good health as he spoke of his latest portfolio of pictures and told some stories behind his artwork.Billy, 78, who wore a t-shirt as he relaxed in the garden to talk about his new Born On A Rainy Day series of artwork which is officially launched on March 7, spoke about the

coronavirus pandemic has lost her fight for life.Karen Henderson put her health worries aside to wed her long-term partner Alistair during a moving ceremony in the couple’s Midlothian garden last July.The 48-year-old was initially diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer and the faulty BRCA1 gene in May 2016.The mum-of-one then developed secondary breast cancer in September 2018 but continued tirelessly raising funds to help others.She teamed up with charity founder Lisa Flemming of Make

Aberdeen in a chilling phone threat.Locals reported seeing armed police and dog units swoop on the city's Greenburn Drive in the Bankhead area.Dramatic pictures show several police vans and cars near the Crofter's shop.It comes after a man phoned the police and said he had a knife and wanted to harm officers.Cops searched for the caller around the city and traced a man at Greenburn Drive at around 2pm.Police have said a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.A Police

Covid-19 jab with the star now fully vaccinated against the virus.The Big Yin wore a mask as he got the injection at his local supermarket in Florida.His wife Pamela Stephenson shared a picture on social media of the Scots funny man who said 'wee jab - nae bother!' as he got the jag.The couple have been left 'relieved' the 78-year-old icon has some protection as he battles Parkinsons.Billy and Pamela, who have been married for 30 years, now live in the USA while the retired comedy legend battles