Poll shows SNP on course for huge Holyrood win as backing for independence also increases

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterSixteen new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Ayrshire during the past 24 hours.It takes the total number of positive tests in the region since the outbreak began to 1,340.Across Scotland, a total of 123 people have tested positive during the last day.No new deaths have been reported, with the number of people in Scots hospitals at 251, five of whom are in intensive care.Nicola Sturgeon

the BBC’s recent decision to perform an instrumental version of ‘Rule Britannia’ at the Last Night Of The Proms.The British anthem, along with ‘Land Of Hope & Glory’, will be performed without lyrics at this year’s ceremony due to their perceived associations with Britain’s past of colonialism and slavery.A new YouGov poll by The Times shows that 55% of people disagree with the decision, while 16% said that they agree with the BBC‘s compromise to perform instrumental versions.

Nicola Sturgeon has said she was not aware of female civil servants being advised not be alone with her predecessor Alex Salmond.But she said MSPs probing the Scottish Government’s handling of sexual harassment allegations made against the former first minster were “perfectly entitled” to take up this issue.She vowed she was “absolutely committed to fully complying with the inquiry”.Her comments came after concerns were raised about “huge swathes” of information provided by the Scottish

independence with 55% for Yes, a new poll suggests.The survey by Panelbase reflects a reversal of the 2014 referendum which ended 55-45 in favour of staying in the UK.It was commissioned by pro-indy organisation Business for Scotland and is the latest in a run of polls showing a majority wants to end the Union.Crucially, the latest poll shows a slim pro-indy majority when undecided voters are included in the results.It was based on the same question from 2014 when voters were asked: “Should

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorLife Below Zero cinematographers Michael Cheeseman and Danny Day came in from the cold long enough to find out that they were nominated for more Emmys this year for their Nat Geo docuseries, which is now working on its latest season in remote Alaska.Cheeseman and Day, already three-time Emmy winners for the show’s cinematography, joined on location with Emmy-nominated editor Jennifer Nelson to discuss one of Nat Geo’s most popular series during Deadline’s

who gathered in large crowds on Wilmslow Road last night to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day.Afzal Khan, the Labour MP for Gorton and Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, said those who took part had shown disrespect to the residents of Rusholme and 'put us all at risk' by ignoring coronavirus lockdown rules.Videos posted on social media showed hundreds of people gathered in the Curry Mile area blocking the road, waving flags, setting off green flares, shouting and beeping car

school results scandal.The First Minister praised Professor Mark Priestley, who came out for the SNP at the general election, for his skills and experience and said he is the right person for the job.Education Secretary John Swinney this week made a u-turn after confirming that around 120,000 downgraded results would be reversed following a backlash by pupils and parents.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood,

India will soon be celebrating its 73rd Independence Day and on the occasion National Geographic is all set to enthrall its viewers with a two-part special series titled India from Above. As the name aptly puts it, the docu-series will show Indian landscapes in a never before seen light and from up above.

Sam Faiers’ long-term boyfriend Paul Knightley has shown off the incredible results of his fitness regime, which he kickstarted during lockdown. Paul took to Instagram to share a topless snap of himself, in which he proudly showed off his new slimline look.

Millie Mackintosh said she and husband Hugo Taylor are grateful for the supportive messages they have received since revealing that their baby daughter Sienna has hip dysplasia.The former Made in Chelsea stars are "feeling much more positive” after hearing so many success stories from people who have had similar experiences with the condition.

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is "bonkers" for people to question her commitment to Scottish independence as she confirmed her intention to stand in next year's Holyrood election. The First Minister also stated she would serve another full term if elected in the 2021 vote for the Scottish Parliament.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Remember The Real World on MTV? Well, Discovery is doing something like it, but there’s no petty drama. Instead, lives are at stake….seriously.

Amazon has dropped the prices on its popular range of Echo smart speakers and Show devices. Amazon Prime Day may have been pushed back from July to September, but that hasn’t stopped the online retailing giant slashing prices on some of its most popular products.

Richard Leonard, according to a new poll. The snapshot also gave him a net favourability rating of minus 28, compared to SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon having a rating of plus 36.