Monica Lennon congratulates Anas Sarwar after he's named Scottish Labour leader

Scottish Labour leader called on the Scottish Government to do more on mental health at a time of rising stress for many.

Sarah Harding 'will have saved lives' as her new autobiography tells all about her tragic breast cancer journey. The Scots TV legend discussed Girls Aloud star Sarah's book on her show alongside Dr Hilary Jones.

police 'grabbed and manhandled' women at the Sarah Everard vigil.Huge crowds chanted 'shame on you' at cops outside of Scotland Yard today, before marching to Parliament Square this evening.It comes after demonstrators demanded greater public safety for women after the death of 33-year-old Sarah last night.Cops were seen pinning women down and dragging them away as they gathered in memory of the tragic marketing executive.Now furious protesters have walked to Downing Street to challenge the

direct to your inboxThe Metropolitan Police have defended their handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard in which four people were arrested.A crowd gathered at Clapham Common to remember the 33-year-old marketing executive but scuffles broke out as police surrounded a bandstand covered in flowers left in tribute.Four people were arrested for public order and coronavirus regulation breaches and officers were seen grabbing several women, leading them away in handcuffs.Scotland Yard said

Wigan. Police were called to reports of an assault in Scot Lane, in the Beech Hill area, earlier this afternoon (March 13).

Nicola Sturgeon has lit a candle at her home in memory of Sarah Everard and victims of male violence. The First Minister joined thousands across Scotland in paying tribute to the 33-year-old marketing executive, who was found dead in London earlier this week.

East Kilbride has a bright future – if investment in its economy is at the heart of the recovery from the COVID pandemic.Speaking exclusively to the East Kilbride News, Douglas Ross MP said far more needs to be done to protect jobs and offer people in the town hope for the future.“We need to focus on getting through the health emergency, but Parliament needs to secure people’s jobs and support businesses who have been through a difficult 12 months,” he said.“And there are more difficult times

but was removed yesterday after she gave an interview to a pro-independence newspaper in which she shared her support for an IndyRef2.Party bosses insisted she had failed to give assurances she would follow the party whip - but the decision sparked anger among rank and file members.Anas Sarwar - who took charge of Scottish Labour last month - is opposed to a second independence referendum and wants Holyrood to focus instead on the recovery from the pandemic.An open letter from the Glasgow Kelvin

SNP seat of Glasgow Kelvin but was removed following conversations with party bosses yesterday.It follows an interview she gave with a pro-independence newspaper in which she claimed Labour “respects the right” to have a referendum, and the “only quibble” in the party appears to be the timing of it.She added she would be honest about her stance on the vote if asked, but added: “It is not something I am going to be putting on my leaflets.”Anas Sarwar - who replaced Richard Leonard as Scottish

Liam Gallagher has teamed up with Glasgow venue The Priory to help it raise vital venue-saving funds.The former Oasis frontman has donated a number of items to a special prize draw, which is aiming to raise money to help ensure the survival of the influential Scottish venue which has been impacted by the coronavirus crisis.“A vital beating heart on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street, The Priory has become recognised as a hotbed of the latest and greatest sounds coming out of Scotland’s alternative

Liam Gallagher has donated a signed setlist and more to help save The Priory in Glasgow. The former Oasis rocker has donated the only setlist from his special 'Down By The River Thames' show along with a signed limited edition 7" 'Why Me? Why Not?' boxset and a £200 voucher for his Pretty Green Fashion label to help the Scottish venue survive after the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

sectarian slurs were posted on George Bowie's Twitter last night after the Scots DJ's account was hacked.A flurry of offensive messages were sent out from the Clyde 1 DJ's account in the early hours of this morning.Fans were left shocked after dozens of tweets circulated before 2am.One of the messages written was "f*** the pope", which was sent out at 1.37am.Other messages included "WATP 55", "CELTIC FANS DRINK BATH WATER PASS IT ON" and "NEIL LENNON IS SOME BOY 55" Clyde 1 confirmed the DJ's

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Modern Family star Sarah Hyland wowed her Instagram followers as she showed off a new hairstyle ahead of the Golden Globes on Sunday evening. The 30-year-old actress debuted a new red hair colour, telling her fans she was going back to her "Scottish/Irish roots" and that she was "bored and watched all of Outlander for a second time.

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 Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused the Tories of “chest beating unionism” and vowed to take on the SNP to win back lost voters.In an interview with the Record, Sarwar vowed to offer an alternative to the “Saltire waving” nationalism of the SNP and the “army tank driving” image of the Conservatives.He also called on Nicola Sturgeon to be clearer on dates for easing lockdown and said cops and teachers should be prioritised for the vaccine.Sarwar, a Glasgow MSP, defeated colleague

Sturgeon is the focus of an investigation over whether she misled the Scottish Parliament on when she knew about allegations of harassment made against her predecessor Alex Salmond.Sturgeon said she first learned of the complaints in a meeting with Salmond at her home in early April 2018, but it later emerged she had been told by his former chief of staff in her Holyrood office a few days prior, a fact she claims to have forgotten.The First Minister has referred herself for investigation by

Anas Sarwar after he became the new Scottish Labour leader.Despite being longtime political rivals the First Minister has admitted she 'likes and rates' Sarwar after he scooped the top job.It comes after he beat out Monica Lennon the Labour leader position this morning.The Scottish Labour leadership contest finally drew to a close as this morning as politicians rallied round Sarwar's win.Sturgeon tweeted: "Congratulations to @AnasSarwar- he (and his dad before him) and I are longtime political