First-time buyers could get up to £25k to help purchase their dream home

Kerri Watt has started selling off cherished mementos from her music career to help human trafficking victims.The performer is even parting with the T-shirt she wore at Glastonbury last year to raise funds for a charity which supports those forced into the sex trade, servitude and exploitation.Kerri, who has toured with the likes of Coldplay, Nina Nesbitt and Embrace, is flogging her vintage, high street and designer clothes in aid of Stop the Traffik.Fans will recognise some of the gear from

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will air in 2020 in spite of the coronavirus pandemic.The celebrity competition series, which traditionally films in Australia in the autumn, will return for its 20th season this year, ITV confirmed on Thursday (30 July).It had previously not been known whether the Ant and Dec-fronted series would go ahead due to Covid-19, with reports suggesting that the show could be filmed in Scotland to prevent the cast and crew needing to travel by plane.ITV will also be

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterThere have been 17 new cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Scotland in the last 24 hours.Latest figures were released by the Scottish Government as part of its daily coronavirus update to the nation – and on the day it was confirmed full-time in-school learning will return from next month.Scotland's COVID-19 death toll remains at 2,491 although 4,201 deaths had been registered up to Sunday, July

Nando’s fans will be able to sit in and enjoy their favourite dishes at huge discounts starting from next week. Scots can get their hands on half a chicken and two sides for less than a fiver as part of the incredible 66% reduction on the full menu at Nando's, reports the Mirror.

reversing over her has escaped being jailed. Francis Creedican, from Edinburgh, was instead ordered to carry out 225 hours of unpaid work and banned from driving for three years and nine months.

flavour combinations since the ‘love it or hate it’ product first hit the shelves in 1902. The spread has morphed into its own version of peanut butter and has recently collaborated with Lynx for a unique Marmite scented body spray.But now Scots are able to get their hands on hummus infused with the spread’s distinctive flavour.

the region’s beauty spots. The group is formed of Perth and Kinross Council, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, with help from local communities, and could see motorists fined or have their cars removed by police officers if they feel they are causing a dangerous obstruction to emergency services.

cooked batter, the taste of delicious cod mixed with salt and vinegar (or sauce) hitting your tongue, it's enough to get your mouth watering just thinking about it.

Edinburgh estate agency has looked into the housing landscape for Scottish first-time buyers across the past 20 years. The study by Coulters Property looked at how much would-be homebuyers need to be able to afford a 10 per cent deposit, how much this is as a percentage of average annual income, and how this has changed over the last two decades.

'Children of God' sect, now known as The Family International, had communities scattered across Scotland and still operates today.It hit the today after a paedophile cult member has admitted raping two little girls in Scotland.Derek Lincoln appeared at Glasgow High Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the children - aged nine and 11 - over a two year period between 1989 and 1991.The 74-year-old was extradited from France in 2019 on a European Arrest warrant following his

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded a sixth successive day of no new coronavirus deaths as the country prepares to take another step towards normality.The Scottish Government revealed the encouraging news this afternoon as just three new confirmed cases of the disease were reported.It comes as pubs prepare to open their doors tomorrow for the first time since March 23.The number of positive coronavirus cases

Every summer for the past 68 years, Her Majesty the Queen has decamped to her beloved Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands for 12 weeks. Her annual visit had been up in the air due to the coronavirus crisis, but tentative plans have been made to negotiate a temporary move with the Duke of Edinburgh from Windsor Castle where they’ve been self-isolating.

Outlander tour which combines photography with the show's filming locations say they are excited to be returning this week after the Scottish Government announced further easing of lockdown. James Christie, who runs the popular Outlander Photography Tour of which even Diana Gabaldon is a fan, announced on social media that the team were 'Good to Go' after qualifying for Visit Scotland's covid safety accreditation scheme.

housing market was given a shot in the arm today as Kate Forbes announced a tax break in a bid to get the economy moving. Holyrood's finance secretary announced a package of measures in response to the mini-Budget announcement by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the announcement during his summer statement on Wednesday and said the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme would provide 50 per cent off - up to a maximum of £10 per head - meals at participating businesses across the UK. Restaurants, cafes and pubs have been severely affected by the coronavirus lockdown, with many staff placed on the UK Government's Job Retention Scheme.

flocked to get in pints for the first time since lockdown.Many had to book tables in advance before heading for a socially distanced ‘swally’ outside.Those who got a pub pew celebrated their new-found freedom by tasting their first draught beers and pub cocktails for the first time in almost four months.At Glasgow’s Brel bar in the city’s West End, owner Oli Norman told The Record: “It’s quite an emotional day.“It’s been a tortuous few months, but to get to this point and for it to be a

hospital project manager today admitted killing a 92-year-old pensioner as she walked to get her morning paper. Francis Creedican, 58, from Edinburgh, failed to keep a proper lookout as he reversed out of his driveway and collided with Christina Young, who was walking with a frame.

Love Island superfans can get personalised messages from their favourite Scottish stars for as little as £16. Reality stars Laura Anderson, Jamie Clayton and Biggs Chris are all giving fans the chance to get a custom video clip tailored to them or a friend on the website Cameo.

coronavirus symptoms before flying, a consumer rights expert has warned. Alex Neill, chief executive of consumer resolution service Resolver, said travel insurance is unlikely to cover such a scenario.