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The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

‘Reform is an acute threat to Scottish self-government,’ says John Swinney

Polling puts Reform, led in Scotland by former peer Malcolm Offord, neck and neck with Labour for second place

The Guardian - UK

May 7 elections in England, Scotland and Wales: What you need to know

Elections are being held for the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd in Wales and 136 councils in England.

Evening Standard

Politicians step up campaigning with one week to go until Holyrood ballot

Voters will elect 129 MSPs in next weeks Scottish Parliament elections, with polls tipping the SNP to once again be the largest party at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

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May 7 elections: Hour-by-hour guide to results

Results will be declared from the early hours of Friday through to Saturday evening.

Evening Standard

SNP majority would stop Farage at the border, Swinney says

The First Minister said an SNP majority would lock Reform UK out of power in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy

Alex Cole-Hamilton made the pledge ahead of a visit to Babcock’s site in Rosyth.

Evening Standard

Labour will show Scots ‘what change looks like’, vows Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader is setting out his party’s plans for the first 100 days, if he can defeat the SNP in next week’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

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Dave Bautista spotted hunting for Loch Ness Monster in Scottish Highlands

Dave Bautista played a visit to the home of Nessie while filming in Scotland

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 postpones huge music festival over fears it would harm other events

The event, set to take place in Stirling, Scotland, will now be held in September

The Independent UK

Dave Bautista experiences ‘mystery’ of Loch Ness as he stops in at visitor site

The Guardians of the Galaxy star met staff at the Loch Ness Experience earlier this week.

Evening Standard

2026 World Cup: Dark Horse Contenders—Ranked

An expanded World Cup means there’s an array of outsiders capable of enjoying deep runs.

Sports Illustrated

BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival pushed back due to ‘concerns’ over August dates

New dates for three-day festival and its line-up are yet to be announced.

Evening Standard

Scotland fans’ dogs left out of Adidas World Cup canine jersey line

A supporters group hopes Adidas will take notice of their disappointment.

Evening Standard

Reform’s Scottish leader called ‘tone deaf’ after boasting about his houses, cars and yachts

SNP leader John Swinney suggests Malcolm Offord and other leaders should publish tax returns before 7 May

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The Independent UK

Reform have ‘poisoned’ campaign, claims Swinney as Offord urged to apologise

The leaders of the six largest parties in Scotland clashed in an STV debate on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Scotland misses out on Adidas World Cup kit for dogs

The Scottish men’s national team are returning to the tournament for the first time in nearly three decades

Evening Standard

Duke of Edinburgh visits old school to present pipe band with royal banner

Edward visited Gordonstoun in Moray where he was formerly a pupil.

Evening Standard

SNP ‘delivered goods’ on budget says Swinney amid think tank concerns

The Institute for Fiscal Studies examined the manifestos from the six major parties running in next week’s election.

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The Guardian - UK

Swinney will call vote on referendum powers after Scottish elections

Top aide says SNP leader will seek approval to press for independence even if he fails to win majority on 7 May

Evening Standard

SNP on course to be largest party but short of a majority, poll finds

Reform would replace the Tories as the opposition, the survey found, and force Labour into third place at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Scotland’s political parties accused of ‘lack of realism’ over manifesto plans

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the parties running in the Holyrood election did not appreciate ‘just how tough the fiscal challenges will be’.

International Business Times UK

UK Paedophile Unit Warns AI Could Turn Ordinary Family Photos Into Child Abuse Images

A specialist UK paedophile unit has warned that AI could be used to turn ordinary family photos into child abuse images, as officers in Scotland reveal the growing pressure of online exploitation cases.

The Guardian - UK

Free bus travel to first-homes fund: what Scottish parties are promising on the campaign trail

Advent of Reform has radically altered the dynamics of the campaign and parties are responding accordingly

Evening Standard

Swinney vows to ‘hit the ground running’ on independence in next Parliament

The SNP leader is promising action in Holyrood on independence on the first sitting day after a new government is established.

Evening Standard

Push for indyref 2 powers would begin after government formed – Swinney

John Swinney set out his plans for the first 100 days if the SNP are returned to power.

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