Education Secretary John Swinney urged to sack board of "not fit for purpose" exams quango

groom has become a wedding photographer, 10 years after getting hitched on the hit TV show. John Clark married his wife Jackie on May 27, 2011, in one of the show's most popular episodes to date.

James Wolffe has been under fire after the Parliament redacted some of Salmond’s evidence following a warning by the Crown Office.However, he said he is “satisfied” he can be head of the Crown Office while at the same time serving as the Government’s legal adviser.Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.

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Anas Sarwar has said his party would not have "no choice" but to back a no confidence vote in Deputy First Minister John Swinney over the publication of legal advice.On two occasions, MSPs have voted to compel the Scottish Government to produce legal advice taken as part of the legal challenge brought by Alex Salmond over its harassment complaints procedure, but ministers have so far not handed the advice over.The Scottish Government went on to concede the judicial review into the investigation

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

John Barrowman has revealed the moment he embarrassed SECC panto co-star Janette Krankie on a shopping trip.The Dancing On Ice judge confessed to his misdemeanors during an online YouTube chat with fellow Scots Lulu, and he admitted that Janette Tough, who plays naughty school boy Jimmy Krankie, was less than impressed by his own naughty actions.Talking about hair styles to Lulu who admitted she was 'slightly hair obsessed', John said: "You know Janette Krankie another fellow Scot? "She was in a

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Health bosses have conceded there will be no action on a new medical centre until after the election.It’s another bitter pill for the community of Bishopton, claims Tory candidate Julie Pirone.She spoke of being astounded at the perpetual stalling in giving the village a fit-for-purpose health centre.Jane Grant, the chief executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, confirmed it will be June before any light

coronavirus in the last 24 hours.The First Minister also announced a further 885 positive cases have been detected overnight, bringing the total to 185,839.The Scottish death toll now stands at 6,916 since the start of the pandemic last March.A total of 1,222 patients are currently being treated in hospital for the deadly virus with 98 in intensive care.The new figures come as the vaccination programme continues amid threats of new variants of coronavirus.Scots comedy legend Billy Connolly has

Bridgerton hunk Rege Jean Page once stayed in a Glasgow tower block and could hear kids crying around him.The hunky 31-year-old actor sent hearts aflutter as the mysterious Duke of Hastings opposite Phoebe Dynevor's Daphne Bridgerton in the hit Netflix drama.And although he lived in stately home Clyvedon Castle on the show, it appears he had less lavish surroundings during his time in Scotland in 2014.Rege, who has just been cast as the lead character in the Dungeons & Dragons film alongside

education watchdog.The unnamed school worker has been hauled in front of the General Teaching Council for Scotland after a string of sexual incidents in 2016 and 2017.The three day hearing is set to take place next week where the teacher faces being struck off or reprimanded if the claims against them are found proved.The teacher and the school at which they were employed have not yet been named.The GTCS will hear claims that the school worker “gave a colleague a plastic or rubber penis as a

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Education Scotland were both slammed as part of the Liberal Democrat motion.A debate at the Scottish Parliament today saw it pass by 65 votes to 58 after all opposition parties voted in favour.The motion called for change in both bodies, saying there were serious concerns about their performance both before and during the pandemic.It also called for Education Scotland's inspection and policy functions to be divided up and said "neither body is fit for

John Barrowman paid a secret 'subliminal' tribute to husband Scott Gill on Dancing On IceThe Scots born Dancing On Ice judge told fans he was hiding a message in plain sight for husband Scott, who he's been with for twenty seven years, ahead of his appearance on Sunday night's show.John, who is known for his usually glamorous ensembles, wore a black jacket with lots of little red love hearts on it for Valentine's day.And he revealed there was an extra special feature within the design of the

Trump’s Treasury secretary has been savaged by critics ahead of its release.‘You, Me, Madness’, which was written by Edinburgh-born Louise Linton, and features her in the lead role, has been branded “beyond a vanity project” by scathing reviewers.Several critics have slammed the “one note” flick, with one viewer dubbing it, “the first legitimately horrendous movie of 2021”.However, 40-year-old Linton, who is married to the former United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, is no

nhsinform.scot/coronavirusThe Scottish Government says the quickest way for life to return to normal is to make an effort now to stick to the restrictions in place.Key guidance:More more information go to gov.scot

fitness coaches known for their fun outdoor workouts have shared a selfie with Joanna Lumley as they get set to appear on her new travel show.In the episode of Home Sweet Home: Travels in My Own Land, which airs tonight (Tuesday, January 9), Kilted Coaches Stephen Clarke and Rab Shields show the TV favourite their unique brand of exercise.The duo are known for their humorous work out videos which feature them working out in their traditional tartan threads (and not much else) amidst some

Nicola Sturgeon's 'anger translator' in a hilarious interview on Lorraine. The comedian spoke about providing the nation with some light relief over the months of lockdown during the Covid pandemic.

Janey Godley claims she has nine blow up men keeping her company at home for when she gets bored during lockdown.And the Glasgow born talent, who appears on Lorraine tomorrow, urged Scots to keep going as we are almost one year on since we first went into lockdown.After hearing that a Belgian restaurant owner was serving wine to mannequins to beat the boredom, Janey said: "I'm desperate to deflate all the blow up men that I've got in my house, roll them all up and give them to the charity shop."

coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours. John Swinney announced the latest figures and confirmed new 895 positive tests were also recorded.

Joanna Cherry has revealed she has been targeted with a 'vicious threat to her safety' on the day she was sacked from the SNP front bench.The MP for Edinburgh South West tweeted to say she received the threat at some point this evening, Monday February 1, and was now 'somewhere safe.'The matter is believed to have been reported to Police Scotland.Cherry said: "Action & inaction have consequences."Tonight I’ve received a vicious threat from a man to my personal safety.

Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos said he will remember John for being “very jovial” and “compassionate”, but who was “firm” in his job guarding the iconic Scottish venue.“Very sad to hear about Big John, doorman of Nice n Sleazy and loved by many in Glasgow,” wrote Kapranos. “A lovely guy and a presence that will be greatly missed.