Rutherglen and Cambuslang locals asked to help out Scottish animal charity - by donating washing powder

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.

independence as their top priority. But the poll also found that 53% of voters believe an IndyRef2 should take place within the next five years, while 22% said a future referendum should be ruled out entirely, once people who expressed no opinion were excluded from the total.

new Alba Party combined next month, with 45% opposed, once those who did not express an opinion were excluded from the result.Nicola Sturgeon has repeatedly said there would be grounds for a new vote on Scotland's future if her party wins a majority of MSPs on its own, and has ruled out working with Salmond.The pro-independence Greens are also hostile to the Alba Party but have talked up the prospect of forming a coalition with the Nationalists if they fall short of a majority.But just 50% of

Scottish Government has confirmed. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 281 new cases have also been identified overnight.

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The Snuts enter straight in at Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart with their debut album W.L.

cycle path. A shocked biker came across the bird of prey, which are protected by law, hanging from the tree on the cycle path from Tayport to Newport near the West Lighthouse on Monday.

@scotgov and the people of Scotland - to Her Majesty The Queen and her family." The Palace said in a statement: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh."His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."Further announcements will made in due course."The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."

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

Celtic after their appeal date was set for AFTER the rivals' Scottish Cup clash. Nathan Patterson, Bongani Zungu and Calvin Bassey will eligible for the Ibrox showdown on Saturday, April 17.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionNow fronted by Tom’s children: Martin; Marion; and Caroline, the business is adapting once more as it looks to reward its nine staff by making them part of the Trust.Dazzle and Inkspot’s transition makes them the 100th Scottish business to adopt the model.Director, Martin Super, sees the move as another positive step for the ever-adapting business.Martin, said: “We have been

leader will announce the policy that he says will help people out of work, furloughed or in at-risk industries. As part of the plan, those currently on furlough or Universal Credit would receive an average of £500 to pay for training to find high-skilled jobs - with up to £750 for attendance for those unemployed.

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.

charity which provides care and support to people with a life-limiting illness or condition. James Kilgannon, 8, from Bannockburn, Stirlingshire, took on the challenge of running 5k a day in March for Strathcarron Hospice in Denny, Falkirk.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region The NHS board highlighted that those aged 40 and over should not put off contacting their GP practice if they have any possible cancer symptoms. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in Scotland, with around 5,000 people diagnosed each year.

prison pal, declaring: “Police haven’t found another body I buried in Scotland.” Tobin, who continues to battle cancer, made the revelation during a chat with another prisoner. The killer is serving three life sentences for murdering Angelica Kluk, 23, Vicky Hamilton, 15 and Dinah McNicol, 18, between 1991 and 2006 – but has also been linked to a string of unsolved deaths across Britain.

Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson, is coming under fire for skirting COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Scots entrepreneur has spoken of her horror after her washing machine blew up mid cycle. Glasgow's Laura Birrell, who is founder of Sticky Heelz heel pads to stop your shoes slipping off on nights out, was relaxing in her sitting room when she heard the explosion.

grieving family of a Scots tot who tragically passed away are raising money for the 'lifeline' team guiding them through their heartbreak.Ava Clearly was born with brain damage, severe heart, chest and lung problems and cerebral palsy at just 25-weeks-old in January 2018.Doctors initially weren't sure of the infant's prognosis as she spent the first 10 months of her life hooked up to a ventilator at University Hospital Crosshouse in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.After a brave fight for almost two