Falkirk patients urged to look at options as demand for GP appointments rises
As demand in Falkirk for GPs is continuing to rise ‘month on month and year on year’, members of the public are being urged to consider other options for healthcare…
Vicious brawl erupts at funeral and birthday as men ‘stamped on heads’
A vicious brawl at a Conservative club in Manchester, which left four men hospitalised, has led to orders from local councillors to increase security measures at the venue. The altercation…
Long tailbacks over Perth’s Friarton Bridge as bus breaks down on A90
A broken down bus caused long tailbacks south of Perth’s Friarton Bridge on the A90 this morning. Traffic Scotland announced at 9am on social media that the breakdown had occurred…
One-off £58 winter heating payment due to be issued to nearly 240,000 people across Scotland
Social Security Scotland has confirmed that by December 15 over 218,000 eligible households had received a payment of £58.75 to help cover the costs of higher winter fuel bills. The…
Arran ferry cancellations enter third day as bad weather continues
Passengers are being warned of more disruption after CalMac cancelled sailings from Arran to the mainland. Recent bad weather has forced the ferry operator to cancel several sailings from Ardrossan…
Defiant Peter Wright roars ‘I can can nuke the Lukes’ as Scot has Humphries AND Littler in his cross hairs
Defiant Peter Wright is adamant he’s not done and can still can nuke the Lukes. Snakebite is into the post-Christmas business stage of the Paddy Power World Championships after beating…
Scots schools reviewing iPad rules amid fears of kids accessing porn
Scots school pupils using council issued iPads have been given limited access to search engines following shock reports they could access porn. Council chiefs have been forced to shut down…
Virgin River’s Kandyse McClure reveals ‘old friend’ co-star helped with ‘intimidating’ scenes
The highly anticipated sixth season of Virgin River is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly awaiting the return of beloved characters Mel Monroe (played by Alexandra Breckenridge) and…
PHSO ‘disappointed’ by DWP decision not to pay WASPI women State Pension age compensation
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), Rebecca Hilsenrath, has said the UK Government’s apology to 1950s-born women affected by changes to their State Pension age is “very significant” but…
Three-vehicle crash closes A70 at Coylton as motorists told to avoid area
Three vehicles have been involved in a crash on the A70 near Coylton. Police have warned motorists to avoid the area and take an alternative route while the road is…