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Feb 19, 2021

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Holyrood election result may take days as overnight vote counting ruled out

Full results from the upcoming Scottish Parliament election may take days to be announced after a decision was made not to count votes overnight.

The counting of ballots usually begins when polls close at 10pm, with this year’s vote set to take place on Thursday May 6 – subject to any coronavirus restrictions which may be in place at the time.

Read the full story here

Young children with autism not able to return to school next week, Scottish council tells parents

Parents with young children in schools for pupils with additional needs in one Scottish council area have been told they will not be able to return to school full time next week – despite mainstream schools opening for five days for P1 to P3 classes.

Parents and autism charities have warned of the impact the disruption will have on young children with the condition, saying that autistic youngsters will be “left behind” their mainstream peers.

Read more on this story here

10 of the best Scottish drag acts to watch in 2021

Lawrence Chaney and Ellie Diamond have been flying the flag for Scotland during season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

The show has proved immensely popular with the young and old and put the spotlight on the Scottish drag scene.

We took a look at some of some of Scotland’s best drag acts to watch in 2021.

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	‘Wee jab – nae bother’: Sir Billy Connolly receives second dose of coronavirus vaccine

	Scottish comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly has received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Here are 10 Scottish queens you should look out for in 2021

Helensburgh’s own Lawrence Chaney & Dundee’s Ellie Diamond have been flying the flag for Scotland during season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, but “great Scottish drag is not limited to the telly”.

Argyll schoolboys save OAP’s life thanks to Heartstart project

Two primary school pupils who were trained in first aid by a Rotarian volunteer have saved the life of an OAP who collapsed while rushing out to buy a morning paper.

Promoted by West of Scotland Rotary

Community bid to save historic Fife hotel beneath Forth Rail Bridge from flats plan

A Fife community is preparing a bid to buy out a historic hotel to save it from being turned into flats.

Scotland should be working with nature instead of against it - Steve Micklewright

The eyes of the world will be on Scotland this November when the global climate conference – COP26 – rolls up in Glasgow, Covid permitting.

Boris Johnson calls for new vaccines to be developed within 100 days in bid to save lives

Boris Johnson has called for new vaccines to be developed within 100 days, vowing the move could prevent the UK from facing a repeat crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.

Man arrested over bid to import gun and ammunition in Fife

A man has been arrested in Fife in after an intelligence-led investigation into an attempt to bring a gun into the country, police say.

Scotland in the 1980s: Days out shopping

Shopping habits and trends were changing at a faster pace than ever before, with thousands of Scots lapping up a more American model of consumerism – or at least those who could afford it.

Schoolboy memories of monkey and guinea pig experiments off Scottish island recalled

Schoolboy memories of biological experiments conducted on monkeys and guinea pigs on a floating laboratory moored off the Isle of Lewis almost 70 years ago have been recalled.

Bob MacIntyre makes 'huge gains' in stats with new team member

Bob MacIntyre may not be in Bryson De Chambeau’s league when it comes to a scientific approach to golf but he reckons a “boffin” has helped him break into the world’s top 50 for the first time.

How Rangers showed outstanding resilience to overcome injuries and VAR controversy in dramatic 4-3 win over Antwerp

On a night when Steven Gerrard’s emotions must have ebbed and flowed in tandem with the breathless action which unfolded in front of him at the Bosuil Stadium, Rangers put themselves in pole position to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

Liam Shaw inside track: A £2m talent, 70-yard mazy, shades of a current player

The role likely to be earmarked for Liam Shaw when the 19-year-old joins up at Celtic in the summer isn’t straightforward to divine.

Edinburgh v Munster: Why Damien Hoyland is looking forward to feeling nervous again

Damien Hoyland is looking forward to the familiar feeling of butterflies in his stomach as he prepares to make his long awaited comeback for Edinburgh this weekend.

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