American family ‘devastated’ after spending £8,000 on Edinburgh Hogmanay visit as events cancelled
An American family has been left “devastated” after spending $10,000 (£8,000) and travelling 4,000 miles from Georgia to visit Edinburgh’s Hogmanay festival, after many events were cancelled due to inclement…
National Politics | Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace
By TIFFANY STANLEY, Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — It was her last day in session as a Delaware state senator, and Sarah McBride sat in her tiny office at…
Mum and baby left homeless on Scotland’s streets at Christmas as shelter workers share “heartbreaking” image
A mum and her eight-month-old baby were left wandering the streets of Glasgow on Christmas Day, facing a night of rough sleeping, until a homeless charity stepped in to help…
Children in parts of West Lothian waiting 1,000 days to be seen by mental health specialists
Children in parts of West Lothian are waiting more than 1,000 days to be seen by mental health specialists, figures have revealed. Statistics, released under freedom of information requests by…
Doctors withdraw key overnight service from Girvan Community Hospital
Doctors have withdrawn their twilight service from a key hospital. GPs operating in Girvan say they are no longer prepared to work out of hours at the town’s community facility.…
‘I’m a personal trainer – I recommend these items from M&S if you want to lose weight’
Many individuals are turning their attention to fitness and aspiring to lead a healthier lifestyle in 2025. However, it can be hard to know where to start when you are…
Scotland battered by wild weather as rail lines closed and dozens of flood warnings issued
Scotland’s wild weather is set to make it a tough end to the year for many of us. Many parts of the country are being battered by strong winds and…
Which? experts share myth-busting secrets on popular products from air fryers to oven cleaners
Consumer champions Which? test thousands of products every year in their quest to inform buyers to make good choices when shelling out their hard-earned cash. Their product testers tried out…
Why steak pie is New Year tradition in Scotland – and why it won’t die out anytime soon
Scotland is known the world over for being one of the best countries to usher in the new year. There are plenty of customs and traditions surrounding Hogmanay making Scotland…
Never forget to mop key part of your home – failing to do so can make it smell
Should you find yourself faced with a foul stench upon returning from work, TikToker @thegoiworld may have a simple solution that’s right in your cupboard. The TikTok user advises that…