‘No more excuses’ as UK Treasury to hand Scottish Government £300m to cover National Insurance hike
The UK Treasury is to hand the Scottish Government around £300m to cover the cost of a National Insurance hike on employers. The cash – which will be given by…
Storm Bert continues to pummel Scotland in fresh downpours amid new weather warning
Storm Bert is continuing to wreak havoc across the country, as another weather warning has been issued following a string of alerts over the weekend. Many parts across Scotland were…
Ex-Tennent’s worker unmasked as Scots mercenary fighting for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine
A former Tennent’s Brewery worker has been unmasked as the second Scots mercenary fighting for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine. Jay Fraser, from Dunblane, Stirlingshire has told how he cut ties…
Aldi confirms new £5 fee to shoppers – for a good reason
Aldi has confirmed it will offer customers a new service, with a £5 fee for every shopper who takes them up on it – and it’s all for a good…
Doctor’s ‘common’ signs could be early red flag for low-survival cancer
Pancreatic cancer, although relatively uncommon, is a severe condition that often remains unnoticed until it reaches an advanced stage. It has one of the lowest survival rates following diagnosis. Recent…
Man avoids jail after drugs and cash were found at flat in Bothwell
A man has narrowly avoided jail after drugs and more than £13,000 in cash were found at his flat in Bothwell. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the cannabis seized had a…
ITV I’m A Celebrity 2024 winner ‘unveiled’ ahead of first public vote off
I’m A Celebrity fans have been glued to their screens as the 12 campmates from this year’s series continue to captivate viewers from the Australian jungle. The first batch of…
‘Vaping put me in hospital for three weeks, and X-ray shows why’
A mum who took up vaping because she thought it was the healthier option had to be rushed to hospital and spent three weeks on oxygen thanks to the scarring.…
Two men arrested by immigration officers in raid on East Kilbride beauty salon
A Lanarkshire beauty salon was raided on suspicion of immigration offences. Immigration Enforcement officers carried out an intelligence-led visit to Honey Bee in the Plaza mall at East Kilbride Shopping…
Dentist says 2p daily pill ‘could prevent tooth loss’ over winter
A dentist has warned that a common seasonal deficiency could increase the risk of serious dental problems and even lead to tooth loss. As winter approaches, bringing with it less…