Full list of payments and benefits due early this week as a result of Christmas bank holidays

A young dad with terminal cancer has created a bucket list to make special memories with his family after he stopped his chemotherapy treatment.

New Year's Day falls on a Sunday this year, meaning most banks and many shops will already be closed.

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the “cold-blooded” killing of a 26-year-old who was shot in the head at a pub on Christmas Eve.

A family from Dumfries welcomed what could be Scotland's first baby born on Christmas Day.

Celebs Go Dating's Laura Anderson and Gary Lucy spent their first Christmas Day together as a couple.

New Year’s Day falls on Sunday, which means days at the start of the first week of 2023 are classed as bank holidays. Monday, January 2, is an ‘observed’ bank holiday across the UK while Tuesday, January 3, is classed as a ‘substitute’ bank holiday - but only in Scotland.

With the Northern Lights expected to peak on Boxing Day, Scots could enjoy a festive light show. The Met Office space weather centre said despite the aurora borealis being less visible recently, this could be set to change on December 26.

In the past Scots have tried their lottery luck during the festive period hoping to bring home a huge jackpot.

Some Scots may want to know what train services will be available over the festive period this year.

The Scottish Highlands is the only part of the UK likely to see a white Christmas, according to the Met Office. Christmas is likely to be wet and cloudy for a lot of the country with the heavy snowfall coming two weeks too early to give most people a white Christmas.

With Christmas just around the corner, the boss of supermarket chain Aldi has issued shoppers with an urgent warning ahead of the holidays.

Advice Direct Scotland is urging energy prepayment customers to prepare for Christmas shop closures by topping up their meters early this week. The charity is also advising people to reach out for support as soon as possible if they are struggling to heat their home or facing financial difficulty over the festive season.

New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, which means days at the start of the first week of 2023 are classed as bank holidays. Monday, January 2, is an ‘observed’ bank holiday across the UK while Tuesday, January 3, is classed as a ‘substitute’ bank holiday - but only in Scotland.

A farmhouse with 360 degree views in Perthshire has been named as Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year.

The Royal Family have announced what they'll be getting up to over the Christmas period, which will be the first since the passing of the Queen.

Millions of people claiming certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have started to receive a bonus payment in their bank accounts. The £10 annual bonus is made automatically which arrives separately from a claimant’s regular State Pension or benefit payment.

Royal memories! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released their 2022 Christmas card — and the holiday greeting features a glamorous photo of couple.

Shoppers popping into town to get last-minute Christmas gifts have been warned that rail services are set to be severely disrupted.

Do you think that you live in a cool neighbourhood, with loads of fun places to go out, shop and stay in?

Scots waiting on Christmas deliveries may be hit with delays as popular courier DPD has announced that Royal Mail strike action will put extra pressure onto its operations.