Youth who threw petrol in Wishaw man’s face during row over drugs avoids jail term
A youth who threw petrol in a man’s face during a row over drugs has avoided a custodial sentence. William McAslan and his accomplices had turned up at a flat…
Long-awaited ferry the Glen Sannox to enter service within weeks, says CalMac
A long-awaited ferry will enter service in January, CalMac has said. The Glen Sannox was built at the beleaguered Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow and was initially due to…
Kilmarnock pantomime under threat as yellow weather warning issued
Kilmarnock’s pantomime is under threat as a stormy weather front looks set to batter Ayrshire this weekend. Organisers say they’re “carefully monitoring the situation” for Saturday and Sunday performances. A…
George Ezra welcomes first child with girlfriend amid career break
George Ezra has become a father for the first time after welcoming his newborn with his girlfriend earlier this month. The Shotgun singer was recently seen in public for the…
ITV Emmerdale fans uncover Denise Welch character’s ‘true identity’ in DNA twist
Emmerdale fans reckon they’ve spotted a link between Denise Welch’s character and a well-loved village resident. Welch made her Emmerdale debut this week, playing Heidi, a juror in the gripping…
Spain’s major new travel rules sparks chaos as tourists issued with urgent warnings
New laws that require tourists travelling to Spain to register extensive personal information for each guest descended into chaos on the first day when the system crashed. The new system,…
Aldi Irish cream ‘nicer than Baileys’ under £5 in last minute Christmas deal
Bargain hunters are in for a treat, as Aldi has reduced the cost of its popular Baileys ‘dupe’ for Christmas – but it won’t be around for long. With the…
Older people with health issues could be due up to £1,362 each month from April
New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now 12.9 million people claiming the State Pensions, including over 1.1m in Scotland. Some 4.1m are on…
Ex-Stirling Albion legend makes Forthbank return in Stranraer dugout for clash
It could have been so different, but Stirling Albion legend Chris Aitken will finally make his return to Forthbank this weekend – in the opposition dugout. The former Binos skipper,…
Search underway for woman, 66, missing in Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — Officials are asking for the public’s help as crews search for a woman who went missing at the South Rim of Grand…