Nazi pug thug who taught girlfriend's pet salute to stand at Scottish Parliament election

Nick Nairn says Scottish hospitality has received a new blow from the latest government plans.Nick, who already faced a traumatic lockdown after his Cook School was flooded, said the new social distancing regulations could sound the death knell for some businesses in the trade.He said: "Everyone in Scottish hospitality planning to open on 26th needs to read @scotgov draft regs on distancing.

SNP, which he used to lead, he quoted late poet Edwin Morgan who said the parliament should not be a place for “fearties”.

Scottish Parliament reconvened for only the sixth time in its history. With political campaigning ahead of May's election briefly suspended due to the death of Prince Philip on Friday, MSPs returned to Edinburgh to pay tribute to the Queen's husband and his long record of public service.

ScotsBig Brother contestant Mikey Hughes says Nikki Graham ended up paying the ultimate price after being treated like a 'commodity'.

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.

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox.The Scottish Parliament will sit later today after being recalled for only the sixth time in its history to show respect to Prince Philip.Holyrood's presiding officer, Ken Macintosh, announced that MSPs would be able to return to the Holyrood chamber to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh with a motion of condolence from 11am on Monday.All of the parties at Holyrood have also temporarily suspended

Martin Compston has proved he's as Scottish as they come as he showed his fans a glimpse of his very Scottish fry-up. The actor, who plays Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in the hit BBC show, delighted fans with his Sunday scran, which featured Scottish classics.

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Anas Sarwar this week unveiled a recovery plan to boost the post-lockdown economy.

Ruth Davidson got top billing in the video, while Douglas Ross appeared after the half-way point.

children’s worker who left a young boy terrified after physically and verbally abusing him has been struck off. James Lappin was employed at St Philip's independent school in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, which provides education for vulnerable youngsters from across the country.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The full list of candidates standing for election to the Scottish Parliament on May 6 in the Stirling area has now been announced.Four candidates will vie to replace MSP for the Stirling constituency Bruce Crawford, who is retiring after 18 years at Holyrood.They are: Chris Kane (Scottish Labour Party); Dean Lockhart (Conservative and Unionist); Fayzan Rehman (Scottish Liberal Democrats); and Evelyn Tweed

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionKnown on youtube for his videos under the name of Count Dankula, Meechan will be standing for the Scottish Libertarian Party.The party's website claims: "We all know that government is a cancer."But it will not go away by simply ignoring it.

Scottish Parliament party launched itself on social media last year and aims to do what it says on the tin - ditch Holyrood and return Scotland to direct rule from London.

MP and will take place alongside a series of local elections in England and votes for the Scottish and Welsh parliaments. Prescott is standing for the Reform UK party which used to be Nigel Farage's Brexit Party.

boy with disabilities broke his nose at a Scots school and his mum claims he was 'neglected'. Kirsty Clapperton was left furious when her son, who has autism and uses a wheelchair, was in a serious accident at Braidburn School in Edinburgh.

parties hitting the campaign trail to get your vote ahead of polling day. Over the last number of elections in the UK the TV debates have tended to dominate with many leaders from some of the smaller parties getting more time in the limelight than they would normally do.