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SNP named 'solid' favourites to claim victory in Hamilton and Larkhall by-election

12 hours ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Chris McCall |Chris Mccall

EXCLUSIVE: The Nationalists' are being tipped to win a crunch by-election next month despite some high profile endorsements for the Scottish Labour candidate. The SNP has overtaken Scottish Labour to be named the "solid" favourite to win the Hamilton by-election on June 5. Bookmakers told the Record that punters were tipping the Nationalists to see off Scottish Labour and a surging Reform UK when local voters head to the polls next month.
'Dream teacher' jailed after horrific 'violent sexual acts' against pupil, 11

12 hours ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Peter Davidson |Katie Francis

Anna Plakysuk, 27, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of 'violent acts of a sexual nature' with an 11-year-old boy she taught at a school. A 25-year-old primary school teacher has been jailed for nine years for her horrific abuse of an 11-year-old male pupil. The teacher, Anna Plaksyuk, committed "violent acts of a sexual nature" against the boy over several months, both online and behind closed doors.
Scots workers £15,000 a year worse off due to flatlining wages

13 hours ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Chris McCall |Chris Mccall

Real average weekly earnings in 2024 were just £8 higher than they were in 2008. Hard-pressed Scots workers are £15,000 a year worse off than they should be due to flatlining wages and the impact of "runaway inflation", a new report has warned. Research by the Future Economy Scotland think tank found workers would be £297 a week richer if wages had continued to grow "as normal" after 2007/08 financial crash.
Woman told police 'it's going to be the end for me' after boyfriend battered her

14 hours ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Peter Davidson |Adam Everett

Anthony Griffiths battered his partner in the street after a night out, but claimed to police that he wasn't 'that bad' and that the woman had been 'cheating on him and goading him'A woman feared for her life after her boyfriend attacked her outside a busy train station. Anthony Griffiths' terrified partner told officers "when you let him go, it's going to be the end for me".
Emmerdale's Michael Parr confirms girlfriend's pregnancy with stunning snaps

15 hours ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Joel Leaver |Andrew Quinn

Michael Parr, who is best known for playing Ross Barton in Emmerdale, has confirmed that he is set to become a dad for the first time as he shared some stunning snaps. Actor Michael Parr has revealed that he and his partner are expecting their first child. The Emmerdale actor broke the news to his fans this week, sharing a series of holiday snaps featuring the couple proudly displaying the baby bump.
Thug asked 'why aren't you dying?' as he beat man with beer cans in racist attack

15 hours ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Peter Davidson |David Huntley

Kevin Wood launched a 'prolonged and vicious' attack on a man, which saw him use beer cans to hit the man as he lay helpless on the groundIn a brutal and unprovoked attack, a racist man attempted to murder another by mercilessly beating him with full beer cans while repeatedly asking: "Why aren't you dying?"Following a heavy drinking session, Kevin Wood, 38, carried out what was described as a "prolonged and vicious" assault on a man in Wallsend, leaving his victim with severe facial injuries.
Helen Flanagan's emotional reunion with kids after spending time with dad Scott

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Tasha Hall

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, was delighted she had 'got her babies back' after they returned to the UK following a holiday with their dad, Scott Sinclair. Helen Flanagan became emotional after reuniting with her three kids this week. The former Corrie star, 34, was sporting a gorgeous black dress paired with stilettos at the airport where she threw her arms around her little ones.
Lewis Ferguson sparks AC Milan fury as bloody nosed Scot runs risk of Coppa Italia final disaster

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Robbie Chalmers

The Bologna captain was on the end of Rossoneri calls for a red card twice in the first halfLewis Ferguson drew anger from AC Milan players and the bench after two risky challenges in a couple of minutes left him bloodied. Red was spotted dripping from the Bologna captain's nose in the first half of the Coppa Italia final after a sliding challenge on Rafael Leao. The Scotland international lunged at the Portuguese winger but missed before his face was struck by a trailing leg.
Home attacked on mob boss Mark Richardson's street as gang war explodes

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lisa Toner

A home on the same Edinburgh street as crime boss Mark Richardson’s family has been targeted in the latest escalation of Scotland’s brutal gangland feud. A property on the same street as mob boss Mark Richardson's family home has been targeted weeks after underworld sources warned a Dubai-based Mr Big waging war on the kingpin was "desperate for a kill". The home, on Cumnor Crescent in Edinburgh, was targeted on Saturday night.
James Argent breaks silence with six-word statement after attacking girlfriend

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Daniel Bird |Rose Hill |Zoe Yvonne Delaney |Tasha Hall

Former TOWIE star James Argent, 37, has spoken out for the first time after being arrested for attacking his girlfriend Nicoline Artursson. James Argent has broken his silence after attacking his girlfriend whilst the pair were on holiday. The former The Only Way Is Essex star had been holidaying on the Costa del Sol with girlfriend Nicoline Artursson when the incident took place.