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Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.One of the most powerful union leaders in Britain has told how Paisley is ‘his kinda town’.Gary Smith, the new general secretary of the GMB, has stuck firm on living in the heart of the town despite instant assumptions he would up sticks and move to London.In an exclusive interview with the Paisley Daily Express, the 53 year old revealed he’s formed an incredibly close bond with the town.And he said:

celebrities were gutted as our national team were defeated 2-0 by the visiting Czech team at Hampden during Euro2020. And as soon as Schick scored the second devastating goal, they took to social media to record their responses.

Sunny Staycations campaign, the broadband team at Uswitch have crunched the numbers to reveal the top staycation spots for the best weather during the summer months.

bumper swarm of midges over the next few weeks due to an unusually cold May and warm beginning to June.The tiny terror is a regular nuisance for residents and tourists in the Highlands, and an absolute nightmare for campers and outdoor enthusiasts.Talking about rising numbers of the wee pest, Dr Blackwell, who runs the Scottish Midge Forecast, said: "The cold May kept numbers down but the last few days of hot weather has seen large numbers emerge.“In a few days, people in the Highlands will feel

Frankie's in Shetland - the UK's most northerly chippie - which is cited for its breathtaking views of the sea, and The Quayside in Gourdon, which is located close to the beautiful St Cyrus Beach. The Real Food Café at Tyndrum, which is located in some of Scotland's most stunning scenery, and the Redcloak fish bar in Stonehaven, where you can eat your fish supper while exploring this picturesque town's beautiful harbour, are also included.

NQ64, is set to make its debut in Scotland this summer with the launch of a new venue in the capital.Retro games fans will be able to enjoy craft beers and game-themed cocktails alongside a selection of retro arcade machines and classic consoles at the new bar on Edinburgh’s Lothian Road.And before it officially opens, NQ64 would like to invite the people of Edinburgh to come in to test the games and sample the drinks – all they need to do is follow their Instagram account on @nq64edinburgh and

Scotland's Home of the Year 2021. Series three of the popular BBC show has seen judges Anna Campbell Jones, Michael Angus and Kate Spiers travelling from remote pockets of the country to cities in the search of incredible homes.

coronavirus jab in Scotland. In what has been a tumultuous year of the pandemic, the discovery of a vaccine sparked hoped across the world and signalled the light at the end of the tunnel.

summer getaway abroad this year and praying for some more tourist spots to be added to the coronavirus green list, there is so much to explore right on our doorstep. Whether you are after a hobbit-like nook to escape to or perhaps the grandeur of a castle, Scotland's landscape can provide it all.

Gary Tank Commander, Jonathan Watson and Storm Huntley all make an appearance alongside veteran Scotland goalie David Marshall in the new LaFontaines video. The band released Scotland, Bonnie Scotland in time for Scotland's big matches in the Euros 2020 tournament and their celebrity Tartan Army has thrilled fans.

iOS - Android Laura told Lanarkshire Live : "I became RRS co-ordinator while completing my Masters in educational leadership and professional inquiry, so I decided to research children’s rights and it changed the whole school's values, vision and practices.

Staff at Dumbarton home were 'scared' for colleagues and residentsAt the height of the first wave of coronavirus last spring, staff at Dumbarton’s Crosslet House care home said they were “scared” for residents and colleagues.They also feared taking the virus home to their families, according to trade union Unison at the time.The trade union were calling on West Dunbartonshire Council to reveal how many residents had died at its care homes, claiming there was a lack of transparency.They told us

SNP MSP revealed a picture of the new baby girl on Twitter after she was born last night just after 6pm. He and his wife, Jennifer, have named their new arrival Flora and thanked the staff at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

expensive street after being thrown out of a party. Mahdi Mohammad exposed himself where two women party-goers inside the property in Edinburgh’s plush Regent Terrace could see him through the window.

Glasgow whlie insisting there was no political pressure put on the force during the incident or the recent deportation protest. Chief Constable Iain Livingstone defended how Police Scotland handled the policing of recent mass gatherings, including the demonstration on Kenmure Street that prevented immigration officers from taking away two men and what he described as "utterly unreasonable and unacceptable" scenes in the wake of Rangers' league victory.

Naman Ramachandran Sony family favorite “Peter Rabbit 2” and Disney’s Oscar champion “Nomadland” topped the charts as the U.K. enjoyed its first full week of box office in months.The vast majority of cinemas in the U.K.

St Johnstone in their Scottish Cup date with destiny will forever be remembered as club legends. Shaun Rooney, Zander Clark and the rest are unlikely to ever pay for a pint in Perth again after securing a momentous Cup Double - the first seen outside of Glasgow for over 30 years.

dog breeds with Cockapoos topping the list. The data uncovered by top pet brand Yappy.com found that the crossbreed (a mix of a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle) came out as Scotland's most pampered pet, with Springer Spaniels and Pugs in second and third place.

rising SNP star becomes Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, including responsibility for the Scottish Budget, fiscal policy, taxation, and economic strategy. Forbes, who only entered parliament in 2016, must now try and revive Scotland's struggling economy which has taken an unprecedented battering after months of repeated lockdowns.