Scots charity boss calls for covid-style response to Scotland’s child poverty
Covid was the biggest disaster we are ever likely to face in this lifetime. Millions of people died around the world and the global economy was put under severe strain.…
Scots jails are ‘breeding ground for organised crime’, warns prison bosses
Prison bosses fear the rise in gangsterism in Scotland is “creating the serious organised criminals of tomorrow”. Experts believe YOI Polmont – which houses young male prisoners – is witnessing…
Peter Kay makes hilarious surprise announcement – and it’s good news for Scottish fans
The legend of comedy, Peter Kay, sent waves of excitement during the return of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! with a surprise ad break revelation thrilling Scottish…
Daughters of Malcolm X sue the CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader’s assassination
NEW YORK (AP) – Three daughters of Malcolm X have accused the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others in a $100 million lawsuit Friday of playing roles…
MSPs to vote on banning ‘double jobbing’ and ending Stephen Flynn bid to sit in two parliaments
MSPs will be given a vote on banning double jobbing in the wake of the scandal involving SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn. Tory MSP Graham Simpson will resubmit an amendment…
ScotRail urged to ditch pricey first class seats with just 2% used last year
ScotRail is being urged to ditch pricey first class seats after it emerged just 2 per cent were used last year – leaving 150,000 luxury seats going spare every month.…
Beano superfan has thousands of comics in attic after buying every week since he was 10
A grandad has been buying the Beano nearly every week since he was a 10-year-old paperboy. Kevin Payne, 60, bought his first copy for 2p in 1975 and now owns…
Scots families left without ‘money for food and heating’ this winter, says charity
Scotland’s biggest children’s charity has helped deliver millions in cash lifelines to the most hard up families. Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund has given more than £3.3million directly to families in…
SNP and Labour Governments should tackle poverty like covid emergency, says top campaigner
A leading campaigner has demanded the child poverty crisis is given the same emergency response as covid. Aberlour chief executive SallyAnn Kelly said the billions spent during the pandemic should…
Man behind Anne Boleyn’s rise and fall is exposed in new portrait at her childhood home
A striking new portrait of Thomas Cromwell, dubbed the “mastermind” behind Anne Boleyn’s ascent to the English throne – as well as her sharp decline – is set to be…