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Local elections 2022: your complete guide to the votes happening across the UK on May 5

May 5 sees a big set of elections across the UK. In England, there are contests across 146 councils. In London, every council seat is up for election across all 32 boroughs. Elsewhere where there are elections, at least one-third of the council seats are being contested, with some authorities…

The Conversation

A very simple guide to the 2022 local elections

Every council seat in Scotland, Wales, London and several parts of England is up for grabs, while Northern Ireland will elect its Assembly.

The Independent UK

A&E waiting times at Paisley's RAH are on the rise again

Medics have renewed pleas to avoid emergency departments unless essential.

Daily Record

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Fishermen stunned after catching monster 7ft halibut off coast of Scotland

The 7ft fish weighs nearly 120kgs, or 260 pounds, and is one of the biggest ever caught by the fishermen.

Daily Record

Remembering the time a petition was launched to get Ewan McGregor Obi Wan statue placed on Scotland's highest mountain

The campaign which began life as an April Fool's joke in 2020 grew rapidly with over 20,000 people signing it.

Daily Record

Local elections 2022: When will results be announced?

Counting of votes takes place overnight and during the next day

The Independent UK

Local elections 2022: When do they begin and where can I vote?

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

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'Lost' man who met love of his life walking entire UK coastline announces birth of baby

Magnus Edward Arden Lewis was born to Kate Barron and Chris Lewis, who met while travelling in Scotland

Wales Online

'Killer worm' found in Scotland as warning issued to gardeners

People are urging others to check their garden after a New Zealand flatworm was found in a Scottish garden - and as a result, they can severely reduce the populations of some earthworm species and affect the soil ecosystem.

Glasgow Live

Gym franchise set to open two more studios in Scotland

A second Glasgow site is planned, with a location already secured in Livingston

Insider UK

10 of the most hauntingly beautiful Scottish castle ruins to check out this summer

These strongholds may be abandoned but they've lost none of their majesty.

Daily Record

Scottish politics needs an 'electric shock' claims Alex Salmond

The leader of the Alba party and former First Minister is campaigning across the east coast of Scotland ahead of tomorrow's council elections.

Daily Record

Entertaining video shows what Martin Compston 'really gets up to' while filming BBC show

The Line of Duty star has been travelling around Scotland filming for his brand new BBC Scotland docuseries 'Scottish Fling' with television presenter and co-host, Phil MacHugh.

Glasgow Live

Scottish life sciences sector the 'biggest destination' for small business tech investment

Tech-focussed smaller businesses saw investment rise 36% during the first nine months of 2021

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Daily Mirror

Local elections 2022: How to vote and find local polling station, do you need voter ID?

Voter identification laws recently passed through Parliament. Though criticised, the law means elections in the future will require people to come with their ID

Daily Record

‘An absolute privilege’ Dundee Lord Provost Ian Borthwick retires after nearly 60-years of council service

The 83-year-old - who was elected the same year John F Kennedy was assassinated - is Scotland's longest serving councillor.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway wedding industry boss urges VisitScotland to provide marketing boost

Duncan McConchie believes the national tourism agency should promote the country globally as the best place to get married

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainian Tartan Proves a Hit in Scotland

At a tartan workshop in northeast Scotland, machines slowly unwind miles of the familiar criss-cross patterns of fabric in green, red, black, blue and white. But one chequered design at the Macnaughton Holdings' giant factory in Keith stands out for its unconventional colors: yellow and royal blue, said AFP. For…

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The National (Scotland)

Man with a plan: SFWA Player of the Year Craig Gordon on proving himself with Hearts and Scotland after Celtic

BEING named the Scottish Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year for a record-breaking third occasion is an unexpected bonus for Craig…

The National (Scotland)

Path could be clear for Glasgow or Edinburgh to reach European Challenge Cup final - Martin Hannan

LOOKING ahead to this weekend’s fixtures in the European Challenge Cup, it is clear that Scotland’s two fully professional sides face daunting…

The National (Scotland)

What does my local councillor do? Your questions answered ...

Scotland has 1219 elected councillors who are elected every five years. There are usually three or four that will win a seat to represent your area…

The National (Scotland)

Break up of Highland Council is on the ballot at Scotland's local elections

THE future of Highland Council as Scotland knows will be on the line at the elections on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon on indyref2 progress, cost of living crisis and a coalition with Labour

WITH just one day to go until voters head to polling stations to elect a new batch of councillors, The National has been interviewing party leaders…

The National (Scotland)

Here's how to find out your council ward ahead of the local elections

LOCAL elections will be held across Scotland this week with more than 1200 council seats up for grabs.

The National (Scotland)

SNP and Greens hoping for gains in this independent-led council

SHETLAND is as far away from the nation’s capital as you can get in Scotland.

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