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Sturgeon, Sarwar and Ross all vote as Scots go to the polls for council elections

Party leaders have been out to cast their votes as Scotland elects councillors in 32 different local authorities across the country.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games call up for West Lothian table tennis player

Scotland's second ranked player, Colin Dalgeish, has secured his place at this summer’s games in Birmingham

Daily Record

Local elections 2022: Timetable of key results and events

Counting of votes takes place overnight on Thursday and during Friday.

The Independent UK

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Local elections 2022: the councils to watch

Some of the key results to look for once the polls close.

The Independent UK

Dogs at polling stations as Scotland votes in the local council elections

AS Scotland heads to the polls to elect a new batch of councillors, there’s only one big story of the day - dogs at polling stations.

The National (Scotland)

Party leaders among millions casting vote in local elections

Council seats are up for grabs in Scotland, Wales, London and many parts of England, while Northern Ireland is electing its new Assembly.

The Independent UK

Scots pensioner loses £4k on cruise after NHS app blocks access to vaccine certificate

Malcolm Walker, 75, lost out on his 11-day cruise because the NHS Scotland Covid Status app performed an unexpected 'security update'.

Daily Record

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Terrifying 'Dogs at Polling Stations' warning from concerned animal charity

The Blue Cross is urging owners against leaving their dogs tied up outside the polling station as they turn out to vote today - as they could be putting their pets' safety and health at risk

Daily Mirror

In Pictures: Party chiefs lead the way as UK voters head to the ballot box

Local representatives are being chosen in England, Scotland and Wales and there will also be an election for the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The Independent UK

Local elections 2022: Dogs at polling stations - the best pictures

Polls for local elections across England, Scotland and Wales opened on Thursday as millions of voters headed to their local polling booths - and took their doggy companions along for the ride.

Evening Standard

HMP Barlinnie gets first prison body scanner in Scotland in efforts to curb smuggling

Device instantly reveals contraband such as drugs, weapons and mobile phones

The Independent UK

DWP confirms exact date this summer new claims for PIP will no longer be accepted for some people

PIP is being replaced by a new disability benefit for more than 305,000 existing claimants.

Daily Record

Where is my polling station? How to find where to vote for the local elections

Thousands of councillors and mayors across England, Scotland and Wales are standing for election, while people in Northern Ireland will be voting for all 90 seats in the assembly

Bristol Post

Why is there no local election in my area - where are UK council elections taking place?

Polling stations are open across the UK today with thousands of council seats up for grabs, but not every council is due for an election. Find out whether there’s an election in your area

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Inside 'shocking' new build home left half-finished with fixings and screws missing

The viral video shows checks carried out by @newhomequalitycontol on the new build near Edinburgh, Scotland, and highlighted some appalling half-finished work by Bellway despite the property costing £265,000

Daily Record

Body of woman found at Scots high-rise flats as forensic officers race to scene

Police Scotland raced to the tower block in Aberdeen in the early hours of this morning.

The Independent UK

A very simple guide to today’s local elections

Voters will be choosing local representatives in England, Scotland and Wales and there will also be an election for the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The National (Scotland)

Independence supporters urged to 'vote till you boak' as Scots head to the polls

SCOTS are heading to the polls in what the First Minister has dubbed the most vital local elections since devolution began.

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The Independent UK

Local elections 2022: Polling stations open in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Millions of voters expected to cast ballots in council seats and Northern Ireland assembly election

The Independent UK

A very simple guide to the 2022 local elections

Voters will be choosing local representatives in England, Scotland and Wales and there will also be an election for the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Daily Record

Whatever you do, don't vote Tory

Scotland has many mainstream political parties but only one is genuinely beyond the pale – the Tories.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What to look out for in today’s crucial votes across the UK

In today’s newsletter: As voters across the country head to the polls, much more is at stake than who collects the bins. Guardian correspondents share their conclusions from the campaign trail

Wales Online

Local elections 2022 happen today - what you need to know

There are elections today across the UK in a major test for the political parties

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Sweltering 22C temperatures today will make it hotter than Malaga

The UK is set for a hot day today with a high pressure system bringing 22C temperatures although there will be plenty of cloud around mixed in with the sunny spells

Chronicle Live

Local Elections 2022: How councillors are paid in England, Scotland and Wales

Councillors in England don't get a 'salary', they are still paid, and tend to get a bit less basic pay than their Scottish counterparts

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