Hamilton dad pens fun book based on the Scottish traditions of Halloween

Dennis Canavan, who was chair of the 2014 pro-independence campaign, said an IndyRef2 could be held in the months after the Holyrood election next May.The former Labour MP pointed to the example of 1997 when Tony Blair's new government held a vote on whether to proceed with Scottish devolution in September after being elected just five months previously.The issue of when to call an IndyRef2 has become a major talking point as opinion polls have consistently shown the SNP is on course to win a

COP26 conference on the environment is held in Glasgow, SNP ministers have been told to "accelerate" its green plans.The call came from the Climate Emergency Response Group (CERG), which is made up of a variety of civic and business leaders based north of the Border.In spring 2019 the CERG published a list of 20 proposals for climate action which was subsequently backed by the Scottish Government.A report out today by the group has used a traffic light system to rate ministers' efforts to meet

Scottish Government have confirmed.

the correspondence - despite a formal request from a committee of MSPs who are investigating how the government botched its handling of the allegations made against the former SNP leader. Earlier this month a majority of MSPs backed a motion calling on the legal advice to be published.

Jeane Freeman said today the vaccine would not be made be made compulsory for Scots but added ministers would actively work to reassure the public the simple procedure was entirely safe. There has been concern among health chiefs around the world over the impact of online disinformation which makes false claims over vaccinations.

made six years ago outside Crathie Kirk - the church nearest Balmoral - when she told a member of the public that she hoped Scots would "think very carefully about the future". It came just one week after a bombshell poll found support for Scottish independence had edged ahead of those backing the Union for the first time.

Rangers look to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table. Steven Gerrard 's team will have played two games more by the close of play on Sunday but an 11-point gap at any stage of the season would border on the unassailable for Neil Lennon's charges.

Scottish Government have confirmed.The latest figures reveal the death toll now stands at 3,496.Another 887 people have also tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours bringing the total number of cases to 87,517.The latest numbers show that 1,193 people are being treated in hospital for the virus with 100 in intensive care.Of the new cases, 234 are in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 246 in Lanarkshire, and 140 in Lothian.Figures were released by the Scottish Government this afternoon as

bullying" scandal.He infuriated party colleagues north of the border by claiming this week devolution had been a disaster.It left Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross scrambling to undo the damage on the eve of a set-piece speech to activists.And it was seen as a gift to the SNP already riding high in the polls and hoping to push up support for independence.Meanwhile Conservatives have been rocked by setbacks including:Johnson blundered when he was caught out slamming devolution despite Tory

national rules to tackle coronavirus. Party leader Douglas Ross, the MP for Moray, said it was disappointing."I appreciate that he is only doing what he feels is best for his local area," Ross said.The vote was on travel rules brought in as part of the move to more strict levels of lockdown in parts of Scotland centred on Glasgow.Mundell's area borders England and is in a lower level or restriction.

Scottish TV chef, known for his fiery attitude in the kitchen, has been brutally reacting to budding cooks and amateur chefs on the social media platform. Sharing the video with his 15million TikTok followers, Gordon's latest wrath was directed at one fan who filled a whole loaf of bread with cooked breakfast items - which he described as looking like a "coffin".

Hamilton yesterday morning. The 90-year-old man had been crossing the road at Leechlee Road, near Brandon Street, when he was hit by a red Ford Kuga at around 9.25am on Friday.He was seen using a three-wheeled walker at the time of the incident.

Sam Heughan 's book Clanlands hit the shelves last week, he sent a few copies out to his celeb pals. Podcaster Rosie Ramsey was absolutely delighted when the postman arrived today with a signed copy of the book.

Neil Lennon and Shane Duffy to be given the boot. Celtic are on a run of just one win in six games after Thursday's defeat to Sparta Prague and the manager has come under scrutiny.

Harry Potter fan fears getting killed for his collection as he raffles off his rarest book. The frightened enthusiast will part with the treasured £40,000 first edition, first print hardback of the Philosopher’s Stone in a promotional prize draw for his new business venture.

Livingston. As exclusively revealed by Scotland's move to a five-tier lockdown system opened up the possibility of small crowds being allowed into stadiums in tier one areas.

dog developed sepsis from a toxic substance while on a walk at a beauty spot in Hamilton. Fifteen-week-old Alaskan Malamute Nova had been out on a local walk at Earnock Nature Trail in South Lanarkshire when she is thought to have ingested, sniffed or drank something toxic.

David, 37, reckons he’ll win – because he has the same cool head he had to beat the others in the tent last year. David, from Whitby, said: “My money is on Peter, as although he’s young, he seems like he has a very mature baking head on his shoulders.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The organisers of Scotland’s biggest indoor gin festival, which is usually held each year in Hamilton, have come up with a novel way of bringing the event to your home - well almost!With Covid-19 pushing the Hamilton Town House GinFall festival into 2021 those behind the popular event, Social and Cocktail Events, have come up with another way to keep gin-lovers involved.The company say events have become