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“Our solicitor gave us hope and told us to stay positive.“The local politicians, family, friends, the community in Dumfries and everyone who signed the petition kept us going – to them, we say a huge thank you.”

Amazon after highlighting the 'blatant sexism' in a listing for a pop-up tent that boasts it's 'easy for women' to erect. Eve Gilmour was planning a camping trip with friends when one forwarded her a picture of the 'appalling' listing, which showed an image of three women struggling to put up a tent.

Scots businessman says the only reason he is still alive today is because he was handed an 11-year prison sentence. Darren Wright was part of a hooded gang who stormed Javed Mukhtar ’s Glasgow home at gunpoint in September 2006, held him captive for 25 days hooded and in handcuffs, and demanded £2.5million for his safe return.

Queen Elizabeth II has shared a photo of herself and her late husband Prince Philip ahead of his funeral today.

Parliament term, if she is re-elected.The First Minister revealed her plans for a second vote on Scotland's future during the SNP's manifesto launch earlier today.The SNP says it is seeking permission from the Scottish people to hold indyref2 following the devastating coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 10,000 Scots.

Douglas Ross (Scottish Conservatives), Willie Rennie (Lib Dems) and Patrick Harvie (Scottish Greens) all went head-to-head against one another in a fiery debate on STV. It was the second time the candidates for First Minister got to quiz each other in the campaign.

Sarwar land Labour ahead of the Tories and what is holding him back? Nicola Sturgeon’s handling of the covid pandemic, despite the high death rate and despite the care homes scandal, has served her well. Voters look like they want to reward the First Minister for leading the nation during a very difficult year and every time she gives a covid update they are reminded of that.He’s only been boss for six weeks or so and Sarwar has gained ground.

Boris Johnson rebuffs her demand, the next Holyrood term could be marked by a constitutional standoff.

Holyrood chamber to pay their respects following the death of Prince Philip last week. MSPs will sit at around 11am today and gives speeches for about half an hour.

Greenock, said: “I was a regular blood donor so I followed the link and ­registered.”While he was not a match for the man in the appeal, in November ­JohnPaul got a call from the charity DKMS, which runs registers for stem cell and bone marrow donors, saying he was a potential match for someone else.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send

coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the Scottish Government has announced.

Kelly MacDonald could be set to play Doctor Who next, according to bookies Ladbrokes. The Trainspotting star is just 12/1 in the betting to replace Jodie Whittaker, having played a leading role in the latest series of Line Of Duty, while Kris Marshall and Michaela Coel continue to head the betting at 6/1 apiece.

five times the limit while behind the wheel on a Scots road. Police stopped the motor on the A79 Prestwick loop road near to the Monktonhead Roundabout at Monkton around 8pm on Saturday April 3.They suspected the 52-year-old to be driving under the influence.

Covid Five. First team trio Bongani Zungu, Nathan Patterson, Calvin Bassey and kids Dapo Mebude and Brian Kinnear were given six match suspensions earlier in the week.

campaign. SNP leader and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon took on her rivals in the BBC Scotland clash which took place just days into the campaign.

saving for emergencies is the most popular reason why working age households are putting money away in 2021. Scottish Widows said around one in three (34%) adults surveyed between January and March were saving for emergencies or a "rainy day" when the money might be needed amid the ongoing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

teenager has been “given back her life” by a stem cell donation from a European stranger.Abbe Ferguson, 13, who had leukaemia, is in remission after the mystery donor stepped forward.The cells were harvested at the height of the first Covid wave last spring, then flown across the Channel to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow where Abbe had the life saving transplant on June 2.Speaking for the first time to launch the Race for Life at Home campaign, the youngster, from Kilmarnock, said:

jail and pledged to return the cash. Clair and Louise Smith’s victims said they’ve not even had an apology from the pair, who had posed as their doting carers.Speaking for the first time about the betrayal, Crawford Pirrie, 73, and wife Marlene, 75, said: “We’re ashamed to be related to them.”The 25-year-olds were trusted with the frail couple’s bank card to run errands for them – but swiped £8000.

missing Scots woman who vanished in Fife. Lisa Donaldson, 37, has not been seen since leaving an address in the Hilton Court area of Rosyth at around 2.10 pm on Friday March 26.Police Scotland say extensive enquiries are underway to locate Lisa, adding that she has links to the Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes areas.

money from his bank account after calling his Edinburgh home.But he was snared after bank staff grew concerned about the large withdrawal and alerted police.Baig appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday along with co-accused Abdul Sajjad.Sajjad admitted dragging two police constables alongside his car when he tried to flee them.