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Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Renfrewshire has ranked among the lowest areas in the UK in a new prosperity index.It was placed 342 out of 379 local authorities in the new study, which uses economic, social, health and wellbeing indictors to measure how well the area is performing.The UK Prosperity Index, published by the think-tank the Legatum Institute, shows Renfrewshire sitting in 24th place from 32 regions in Scotland.East

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Perth and Kinross SNP councillor has revealed he believes “now is not the time” for an independence vote. Strathallan representative Tom Gray made the admission following the results of last week’s Scottish Parliament elections.His thoughts came after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told Prime Minister Boris Johnson it was a matter of when, not if, for indyref2.

coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 270 new cases had been identified overnight, bringing the total number since the pandemic began to 228,693.

six-week campaign that saw her party return 64 MSPs - one short of achieving an overall majority. Scotland's recovery from the devastating coronavirus is Sturgeon's top priority but behind the scenes she will have to draw up plans to appoint new Cabinet Secretaries after several stepped down at the election.

coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 345 new cases had been identified overnight, bringing the total number since the pandemic began to 228,423.

Biffy Clyro have revealed that they finished work on their “amazing” new album “literally last week” – and that fans can expect it “hopefully out in October”.

Outlander actress Lauren Lyle will star as Karen Pirie in ITV cold case murder drama, based on author Val McDermid’s novel The Distant Echo. The new series will be adapted by Emer Kenny and will be produced by World Productions, the makers of Line of Duty and Bodyguard.True to Val McDermid’s iconic character, DS Karen Pirie is a young and fearless Scottish investigator with a quick mouth and tenacious desire for the truth.

as more results are declared. Siobhan Brown (Ayr) In what could rank as the SNP's biggest win of the entire election, Siobhan Brown gained Ayr for Nicola Sturgeon's party from the Tories in one of the closest run races of the campaign.

coronavirus deaths were recorded overnight in Scotland with 283 new positive cases. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures on Thursday, May 6, as efforts to control the virus spreading continue.

covid cases recorded in the last 24 hours in Scotland.

summer anthem. The Scots hitmaker who has been keeping fit and healthy with green juices and mountain climbing during lockdown, announced that the wait is over.

Airbnb after furious neighbours about rowdy guests. Kenneth and Margaret Kennedy used the popular site to allow visitors to use their six-bedroomed house for holidays, celebrations and stag parties.

Love Island winners Paige Turley and Finn Tapp have shared their advice to the new islanders heading into this year’s series. Scottish beauty Paige, 23,and former semi-pro footballer Finn, 21, won the last series of the show, filmed in South Africa before the pandemic locked the country down.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours across Scotland. A total of 211 new cases of the virus were recorded overnight, taking the total since the start of the pandemic in March to 223,682.

world has changed a lot since the last referendum in 2014, and that not just because of the coronavirus pandemic. During the campaign in 2014, Alex Salmond faced tough questions about what currency an independent Scotland would use if it voted 'yes'.