Scots mum wanted ‘nothing to do with her baby’ due to postnatal depression
A brave mum said she was “trapped in a nightmare” after her postnatal depression caused her to want “nothing to do with her baby”. Victoria Hewitt was excited to become…
John Swinney has been an ever present member of this failing SNP Government
Almost 18 years of SNP Government has left every single institution in Scotland weaker. In that time First Ministers have come and gone, Cabinets have been reshuffled, coalitions have formed…
Hospitals need action not just words to come back from health crisis
Jeane Freeman could not hide her disappointment when discussing the Scottish Government’s failed plan to create a National Care Service. The former health secretary helped pave the way for a…
Scottish Water strike threat amid row over chief executive’s bumper £483,000 pay package
Around 500 Scottish Water workers are being balloted for industrial action over a bitter pay dispute with bosses. Strike action could directly impact the publicly-owned firm’s ability to respond to…
Ian Murray admits mum ‘probably’ affected by Labour winter fuel payment cut
Ian Murray has admitted his mum was “probably” affected by Labour’s winter fuel payment cut. But the Scottish Secretary said his mother “saw it as a bonus” – so has…
John Swinney warned ’empty promises’ won’t fix Scotland’s struggling NHS
John Swinney has been warned that promises of “jam tomorrow” won’t fix Scotland’s struggling NHS for patients or staff. Unions and opposition parties spoke out ahead of a major speech…
Bisexual bar worker wins £10k over degrading ‘princess’ taunt by manager
A bisexual bar worker has won more than £10,000 in a discrimination case after his boss repeatedly referred to him as ‘princess’ at work. Scott Duncan felt ‘deeply embarrassed’ over…
ITV Love Island’s Alex Bowen ‘very lucky’ as he shares life update and hints baby news
It goes without saying that not all romances in the Love Island villa have panned out beyond the ITV dating show, with that being made evident on the creation of…
Calls for lifetime ban for falconer who kept birds in ‘sickening conditions’
One of Scotland’s top eagle experts has pleaded for a lifetime ban on a wildlife centre owner who kept birds in sickening conditions. Conservationist Dave Anderson was shocked by conditions…
Violent thug who stamped on woman’s head back on dating app days after assault conviction
A dangerous thug is back on dating apps days after being convicted of assaulting a woman he met online. Christopher Bolton, 43, dated Rachel Lynch, 24, after the pair met…