Hamilton Grammar pupils become school's first ever winners as they scoop national debating title

schools across the country later this month after a much-deserved break comes to a conclusion. Schools broke up for the summer holidays after months and months of stop-start education amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Celtic WAG Helen Flanagan said she plans to return to Glasgow in two weeks time after becoming homesick. Former Corrie star Helen lived in Scotland for four years while Scott Sinclair played with Celtic, and brought up her family in Glasgow.

Julianne Moore revealed she changed nationality in order to honour her Scottish mum. The Hunger Games star, 60, took up British citizenship in 2011 to embrace her Celtic roots and pay tribute to her Greenock-born mother after her death.

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Falkirk councillor and anti-drugs campaigner has called for the creation of a national centre for addiction rehabilitation, as drug deaths in the area and across Scotland hit a new high.

High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, a judge told Alexander: "You have brought lasting shame on the Order of which you were a member." Lord Burns said: "You plead guilty to the sexual abuse of two young boys who were between 12 and 14 in 1973 until 1976.

The X Factor has been cancelled after 17 years on TV, ITV has confirmed. There are no plans for another series of Simon Cowell’s iconic talent show, the broadcaster said on Thursday (29 July).

Parents have backed opposition leaders for an end to compulsory facemasks in schools.

he is the strong favourite to replace Willie Rennie as the next leader of the smallest party in the Scottish Parliament in terms of seats. The vacancy arose after the resignation of Rennie, who had led the Lib Dems north of the border for a decade.Cole-Hamilton was born in Hertfordshire in 1977 and moved to Scotland with his family at the age of seven.

Alex Cole-Hamilton will not face a contest and he could be in line to take over from next month. The vacancy arose after the resignation of Willie Rennie, who had led the Lib Dems north of the border for a decade.

missing from home as police become increasingly concerned for his welfare. David Nelson, 47, was reported missing from the village of Bonnybridge, near Denny in Falkirk.

iOS - Android It was an emotional moment, admits Paul, who thought the band's time had been and gone, but the reunion has earned them a record dealNow, the indie rock outfit, made up of Paul Devlin (lead vocals/lead guitar); Stevie McBride (drums); James Clifford (Bass); Paul Fitzpatrick (acoustic guitar); Tommy Shaw (keyboard); and John McPartlin (backing vocals) look forward to their new album releasing in September, as well as an upcoming host of live shows all over Scotland.

Scots beach. Chilli was splashing around in the water at South Queensferry when she ran over a huge jellyfish.

Still Game star Gavin Mitchell has praised Covid vaccines after becoming ill with the virus since receiving both jags. The Scottish actor, who is famed for his role as Boaby the Barman, came down with symptoms of Covid after recording a positive test.Gavin, who is 56-years-old, was lucky to have been given both doses of the vaccine at this point.

West Dunbartonshire has the highest rate of households assessed as homeless in the whole of Scotland points to the need for urgent action at the highest level. “We are all aware of the awful impact that Covid-19 has had on household finances and individuals’ ability to pay rent and bills.

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