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Parties push home key messages as polls open for local elections

SCOTLAND'S parties have been pushing home their key election messages as they head into polling day.

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

Màiri McAllan: SNP has 'laser focus' on tackling rural poverty, says minister

A MINISTER is putting the spotlight on rural poverty ahead of the local elections ...

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

When a Star Wars spin-off was filmed in a remote Scottish glen

Back in 2021, news arose of a Star Wars spin off focusing on Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor fans, clutch your lightsabers!) and Scotland was included in filming.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2022

Starting gap between Yes and No 'narrower' thanks to Brexit, says pollster

Prof John Curtice said that the starting position of both sides is now much closer together than it was in 2014, when No had an advantage

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

Abortion law: Which countries have the strictest laws and what are the punishments?

The US Supreme Court appears poised to overturn the landmark ruling that led to the constitutional right to abortion in America

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

HRT drug for women in menopause to be reconsidered for use in Scotland

A documentary by Davina McCall on Channel 4 this week revealed that the drug Utrogestan was not generally prescribed by GPs in Scotland.

Daily Record · May 4, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon 'more open' to legalising assisted dying in Scotland

NICOLA Sturgeon has said she is "more open" to legalising assisted dying in Scotland while admitting she still "really struggles with…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

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 · May 4, 2022

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 · May 4, 2022

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 · May 4, 2022