Grand Theft Auto millionaire set to turn Scots hotel into stunning mansion

blind after a planned op was postponed is hoping to see her family at Christmas - as her daughter starts fundraising for private surgery.Terrified Kathryn Nicoll, 64, from Whitburn, West Lothian, woke up two weeks ago to find her sight gone after developing cataracts.Devoted daughter Laura Grant, 35, began fundraising for an operation which could cost £5,000 privately in hopes it could happen before Christmas - and nearly £1,000 has been raised.Bus driver Laura said: "If we can raise enough

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.SCOTTISH farmers and enthusiast Land Rover Defenders owners are being urged to increase security measures as organised crime gangs are scouring the countryside to steal the iconic machines.The warning comes from leading rural insurer NFU Mutual, which says there has been a sharp rise in thefts across the UK after a lull during the spring/summer coronavirus lockdown.The firm says Defender thefts reported by

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.SCOTS motorists are being urged to ensure their cars are ready for winter despite current Covid travel restrictions.There are fears that many drivers may become lazy about their vehicles’ roadworthiness as they are using them less frequently.But with pandemic rules being slightly eased for Christmas, breakdown and road safety organisations are issuing a host of tips.The hope is that, if people carry out some

lottery millionaire, Jane Park is used to the finer things in life. The Edinburgh influencer has been living it up on a luxury holiday in Dubai over the past week, and making Instagram followers green with envy at her exploits.

period products has made Scotland a world-leader and hopes other countries will follow.Her legal plan reaches the final stage of its journey at the Scottish Parliament tonight and is expected to be waived through with cross-party support.Lennon said: "We are in the final miles of a long journey and I am heartened by the support for the Period Products Bill.

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Scottish TV chef, known for his fiery attitude in the kitchen, has been brutally reacting to budding cooks and amateur chefs on the social media platform. Sharing the video with his 15million TikTok followers, Gordon's latest wrath was directed at one fan who filled a whole loaf of bread with cooked breakfast items - which he described as looking like a "coffin".

Black Friday 2020 sale event. The legendary department store is helping customers decide the best ways to shop on the big day - November 27 - given that things are set to be a little different this year.

woman as told of her 10-years of hell at the hands of sadistic bullies who tortured her over a birth-defect. Jenny McGibbon, 26, says she was relentlessly bullied between the ages of seven and 17 after being born with a condition called Gastroschisis.The condition meant Jenny was born with her intestines outside of her body and she had to undergo life-saving surgery which left her with a 20cm scar across her abdomen, no belly button, and several chronic health problems.

rape claim has demanded justice.The holidaymaker says she was attacked by a hotel worker in Famagusta, Cyprus.However, officers failed to act on a statement she gave them about the alleged assault.The childcare worker has told how she has been left “shocked” and “frustrated” by the police force’s claims she did not make a formal complaint.The 18-year-old, who lives in Midlothian, contacted Police Scotland in the hope that they could investigate.They have passed evidence and statements to their

“A 28-year-old woman was arrested for threatening and abusive behaviour and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.“Following the incident we received a complaint from a member of the public regarding a Police Scotland officer and this is currently being assessed.”

hotels, including one who wanted to see the Northern Lights in their bedroom and another who wanted directions to see a unicorn, has been revealed.Hotel chain Travelodge stated that one guest even feared getting drunk on "Scotch Mist".The budget hotel chain has compiled a list of the most bizarre and fascinating requests from customers staying in its 47 Scottish hotels over the last 12 months.They stated that another wanted to see The Loch Ness Monster at Loch Lomond, while staff at the

reindeer traffic jam' in Aviemore. Becca Rankine felt like 'Christmas had come early' after spotting 25 of the creatures wandering around on the road in the Highlands.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterScottish actor John Fraser has died at the age of 89 after a battle with cancer, his family has said.Richard E. Grant was among those to pay tribute to the Dambusters and El Cid actor today, posting on twitter:My friend John Fraser has died at 89.