HMPV expert gives verdict on virus’s connection to Covid-19 as China faces new outbreak
China is currently experiencing a HMPV outbreak, but Beijing has stated that respiratory infections are “less severe” and “smaller in scale” than last year. The Covid-19 pandemic was more severe…
Opinion | America’s taxes mock the American Dream
We’ve been told all our lives that America is a land of equal opportunity. We’ve been told that everyone has an equal chance of getting ahead — of landing a…
Opinion | NYC can both support families & address equity
The child welfare system exists to both protect vulnerable children and create conditions to enable them to grow up in safe, stable environments. Recent media stories have suggested that these…
Perth city kickboxer’s gym dream to give back to community
A champion Perth kickboxer has launched an appeal to establish a gym to give something back to the North Muirton community where he grew up. Nathan Bartlett, who holds a…
Lonely pensioner living in poverty leaves emotional note after being given free burger
A poverty stricken elderly woman with no family gave a touching note to staff in a burger restaurant after they gave her free food on Christmas Day. She said without…
Coronation Street’s Daisy Midgeley actress Charlotte Jordan quits after four years
Coronation Street‘s Charlotte Jordan, known for her role as barmaid Daisy Midgeley, is gearing up to leave the ITV soap later this year. Having joined the cast in 2020, Charlotte…
Ruben Amorim open to Man United transfer firesale as 3 ‘untouchables’ free to go
Manchester United are reportedly open to offers for their three ‘untouchables’ as ruthless Ruben Amorim leads a transfer firesale. Portuguese boss Amorim is ready to clear out his underperforming squad…
Perth and Kinross pupils with additional support needs rises to 39 per cent
Almost 7000 Perth and Kinross pupils have been identified as having additional support needs; rising from 34 per cent the previous year to 39 per cent. Councillors have confirmed the…
John Swinney says he could not refuse a meeting with Donald Trump in Scotland
First Minister John Swinney has said he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump if he visits Scotland, after the Scottish Greens urged ministers not to do so. The US…
Major search for Scots OAP who vanished overnight during sub zero temperatures
A desperate search is underway to trace a Scots pensioner who went missing overnight during sub zero temperatures. Norma Sinclair, 71, has been missing from Dunfermline since around 5.55pm on…