Green MSP in bid to be next Presiding Officer of Scottish Parliament

Tory councillor has been charged with alleged sexual offences against children. Fife councillor Mick Green was arrested in connection with two alleged incidents dating back to 2006 and 2011.

Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish's hit TV show 'Men in Kilts' may have just finished airing, but it hasn't stopped fans clambering for more. The travel show, which was first released last year, sees the duo travel around Scotland on the adventure of a lifetime, meeting some of the craftspeople, producers, and historians who make the country what it is.

Perthshire -based Scottish Conservative decided to pen a letter to the first minister after being contacted by several local venues concerned they may have to cancel planned events for a second year in a row. It comes after confirmation the organisers of the Rewind Festival at Scone Palace have decided to cancel this year’s intended gathering based on the government’s latest guidance for venues.

A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “Cancer treatment has been a priority throughout the pandemic and for those who have received a diagnosis with a decision on treatment the wait before that treatment has, on average, been three days.“But we know that necessary decisions to focus our NHS on responding to Covid-19 has meant delays in diagnosis and this, coupled with people’s reluctance to seek treatment for concerns, has led to a build in the numbers needing diagnosis and care.

Adam Tomkins warned Unionists the Supreme Court may decide IndyRef2 is lawful as a Bill would only be seeking the opinion of the Scottish people.

Blairgowrie and they fucking Chinese bastards fae the chip shop better watch out." She admitted calling the police on 21 May last year to utter threats of violence and make racist remarks.Perth Sheriff Court was told MacDonald - who was described by her lawyer as a 'social animal' - also admitted attacking an elderly rival over allegations about money.

sex killer who murdered her mum and escaped justice for three decades could be freed after just 14 years. Brute Graham McGill, 59, was 22 when he strangled mother-of 11 Mary McLaughlin, 58, to death in her Glasgow flat.

Outlander star Graham McTavish is set to join another glittering fantasy franchise, after he revealed he is set for a role in the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series.The Scots star is beginning to make a name for himself starring in hugely popular film and tv shows based on some of the world's favourite fantasy novels.Best known as war chief Dougal MacKenzie in Outlander, he has also starred as the dwarf Dwalin in the film adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s classic story, The Hobbit.He has also

Perth and Kinross Council after a successful Scottish election. The party polled third on the Mid Scotland and Fife regional list vote in both Perth and Kinross constituencies last Thursday - ahead of both Labour and the Liberal Democrats.

First Minister said Scotland will adopt a 'green list' to allow people to travel to and from certain destinations without having to quarantine. The traffic light system - similar to the one announced by Boris Johnson in England - will come into effect from Monday, May 17.

raw sewage and human waste floods her garden. Sarah Kelly, 79, says the stench is so overpowering she has to keep the windows of her Linwood home closed at all times.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionMs Mackay told how she and her Green colleagues will “fight for communities” and focus on a number of varied issues.She told Lanarkshire Live: “We were overwhelmed to hear my name read out and as the celebrations showed, we’re over the moon to have our first-ever Green MSP for Central Scotland.“We’ve had a great network of local activists, who have been phenomenal and put in a

on the constitution and whether the SNP leader has a mandate for another referendum on Scottish independence. Putting that argument to one side, the First Minister already faces a daunting list of domestic issues which urgently require her attention.

frustrating but oddest I've reported on. Coronavirus is the culprit and all the measures in place at the count I attended in Aberdeen were necessary to prevent the potential spread of the virus.

All for Unity ”, was snubbed by voters in South Scotland after the party only won 5,521 votes. An SNP source said: "One of the least surprising results in this election is the abject humiliation of George Galloway.

Apple - Android Mr Gray - who is moving to the Scottish Parliament after standing down from the equivalent Airdrie seat at Westminster to contest the Holyrood election - replied: "Half of Scotland ready for me to get the messages, it feels!"*Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

Neil Findlay said Sarwar’s campaign was simply a “rehash” of the 2016 election and urged Labour to recognise the right of the Scottish people to self-determination.Sarwar has been credited for the Holyrood election campaign he fought after taking over the leadership of Scottish Labour ten weeks ago.He rejected calls for indyref2 and made national recovery from covid his party’s top priority.However, although Labour held on to key constituencies yesterday, they could come third again for the

Outlander star Graham McTavish has spoken about the possible return of one of his characters to the hit show for season six. The Scots actor, who has just signed up to join the cast for season two of Netflix's The Witcher, spoke about his role as Buck Mackenzie in an interview with a British magazine.