Callum Davidson in Kemar Roofe verdict as Rangers star gets 'no malice' defence from St Johnstone boss

best known political personalities but was among the sitting MPs to be swept aside by the SNP at a poll which saw the Nationalists claim 56 out of 59 constituencies in Scotland.Kennedy - who died aged just 55 due to complications from alcoholism - is the subject of a new documentary from BBC Alba to be broadcast tonight.The programme makers spoke to several friends and former colleagues of the well-respected Highlander, who led the Lib Dems from 1999-2006.The documentary focuses on Kennedy’s

Sea Shanty star Nathan Evans' viral debut single The Wellerman has reached new heights after a remake featured in a hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch.The former postie, 26, from Airdrie, became an online sensation this year after the song blew up on Tik Tok and saw him race to the top of the charts and land a record deal.Now the Sea Shanty craze has been picked up by NBC's SNL, with the award-wining comedy show doing a remake starring Bridgerton actor Regé-Jean Paul.The British star, who

Jackie Baillie, made the call as part of a wider campaign to improve pay and conditions after a “heroic” year of effort.She based the calculation of figures showing 206,400 people in the sector are on the median wage of £9.50 an hour.Baillie said: “Our heroic social care workers, on whom we have all relied during this pandemic, have been undervalued and underpaid for too long.“Hundreds of thousands of predominantly female social care workers are languishing on poverty pay, while many of those

Scots play park that was targeted by ruthless vandals twice in just 24 hours has told how the culprits' own parents made them apologise.Conifox Adventure Park released CCTV footage of the 13 youths believed to be responsible for causing thousands of pounds worth of damage at the Kirkliston site earlier this week.Within hours of posting the appeal for information, the centre owner said several parents had brought their sons to the park to offer their apologies and to examine the damage.Centre

Scottish Government administered child benefit that is intended to help with day-to-day living costs.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe influence of Paul PogbaManchester United's difficulties in creating clear chances against a side shorn of confidence showed how much they can miss Paul Pogba.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had little option but to go with a midfield axis of Fred and Scott McTominay instead, but this was the kind of game that didn't really require two more defensive midfielders, even if the Scot got forward more often in the second half.This was Fred's 100th game for United but

Scottish Government’s botched handling of sexual harassment complaints against him on Tuesday, but he declined to do so after it failed to publish evidence he submitted.The committee voted not to publish the submission or a redacted version of it, citing legal concerns over orders to protect the anonymity of complainers.But a judge has now amended a court order which prevents the publication of information likely to identify any of the accusers in the Salmond trial to clarify its scope.The

James Wolffe, who was not in post at the time of the prosecution, this week apologised and also backed calls for an independent judge-led inquiry into what went wrong, conceding the judge may come from out-with Scotland.Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has now also leant his support to calls for an inquiry during an appearance before the Public Audit and Post Legislative Scrutiny Committee at Holyrood on Thursday.“I did listen to the debate in the Scottish Parliament yesterday and heard from the

ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The online tool is the first to fully integrate devolved benefits, including the new Scottish Child Payment which opens next week.The calculator has been produced by Scotland’s national advice service, Advice Direct Scotland, and data analytics developer Inbest, having been brought together by the organisation FinTech Scotland.It provides a free and impartial assessment of entitlement to a range of benefits such as Universal Credit, crisis grants and support

Scottish Premiership finish line according to pundit Stephen Craigan.Steven Gerrard's side have been in imperious form this season, dropping just six points as they remain unbeaten in the league.Two of those dropped points came against Hamilton on Sunday though, with goalkeeper Allan McGregor admitting his side were "rubbish".Asked on Go Radio about that perfomance Craigan said: "They looked a little bit laboured, their play was slow."I felt as if on Sunday there was a lack of risk in their

Aberdeenshire as part of filming for the final season of Peaky Blinders.The film and TV star was seen with the cast and crew of the hit BBC and Netflix show on Portsoy Harbour earlier today.Production crews turned the north east harbour into what looked like an 'American prison' for the day of filming.The 44-year-old Irish actor, who plays the starring role of Tommy Shelby in the popular series, was dressed in his full three-piece suit as he sauntered around the town.The cast and crew donned

Taking to Instagram, The Princess Royal, who is the patron for Scottish Rugby, shared a snap of the moment when the country won against the English rugby team on Saturday.

Celtic this season - even if Neil Lennon's side were not enduring a horror campaign.The Ibrox superfan and former Scotland hero believes that Steven Gerrard's side would have cruised to Premiership title glory even if the Hoops' had mustered a stronger defence.The Light Blues are enjoying a 28-game unbeaten run in the league and sit 21 points clear at the top of the table following the draw with Hamilton.Brian Rice's side are only the fourth side to take any points off ruthless Rangers so far

Police have launched a probe after an elderly couple in Dundee were scammed out of £3000 by sick fraudsters.Cops are appealing for information after the OAPs were targeted by the callous criminals in the Lochee area of the city on Wednesday morning.Two men arrived at the home of a 76-year-old man and 74-year-old woman in Greenlee Drive and told them they were from HMRC.The pair alleged they were investigating instances of unpaid VAT for labourer work and scammed the couple of £3,000.The

iOS and Android.The installation of floodlights is in full swing with a new medical room, upgraded dressing rooms and toilets among an impressive array of works on the go.And Spence reckons it all stems back to his side’s 3-0 second round Soccer Shop Challenge Cup victory away to Broxburn in November.The Albyn Park side achieved a full licence in 2019 which allowed them to compete in last year’s Scottish Cup .They enjoyed a money spinning run to the fourth round where they were eventually