Grieving Ayrshire dad takes next step in the fight for Grace's Law

It is time for the big clean up after Christmas. And one area that might need some attention is the sink - especially if you washed away leftover gravy.

Hero Scottish Ambulance Service workers have been verbally and physically attacked more than 300 times in the last year, according to latest figures. Data from November 2021 to November 2022 shows that there were 160 physical and 148 verbal attacks by members of the public on staff, including crews and those who work in control rooms.

Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy has thanked Glasgow Royal Infirmary for taking care of him after his Boxing Day car crash.

Greg Hemphill will team up with wife Julie Wilson Nimmo for a BBC Scotland documentary about wild swimming.

Parts of Scotland are expected to be hit with up to 10cm of snow on Christmas Day as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning.

Police have descended onto a Glasgow hospital after a member of staff was reportedly stabbed this morning.

Elie Youan has promised Hibs fans they’re about to see his best now he’s been let off the leash in Leith.

Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment are new health benefits replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance for Children (DLA for Child) for people living in Scotland. The devolved benefits will provide financial support for young children and those between 16 and State Pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or have a terminal illness.

Gutted retail staff in Bathgate are losing their jobs just days before Christmas.

A struggling nurse has told how she has to work extra shifts to afford petrol to get her to work after paying other bills.

Police were called to a Kilmarnock primary school after a pupil was found brandishing a weapon.

A grieving family is begging the Scottish Government for a complete overhaul in the post mortem process to give dignity to the dead.

The heartbroken dad of tragic teen Grace Handling is ramping up his campaign for a law change targeting drug dealers. Stewart Handling will directly lobby law chiefs undertaking a review of homicide laws.

Ncuti Gatwa has shared a sneak peek of his first day on set as the new Doctor Who.

Tory Todd Ferguson has challenged North Ayrshire Council to increase the number of free laptops they give out to pupils as part of the SNP’s election manifesto promise.

An inspirational young Scots mum who "lit up the room" has lost her battle with cancer after dedicating her life to helping others fight the disease. Sarah McCann, who was a lead advanced nurse practitioner for active oncology at the Beatson, sadly died surrounded by her loving family this week.

Lee Johnson admits Hibs paid the price for taking their foot off the gas at Ibrox. But the Easter Road boss hopes his team will soon back back on the road to success once they get a clean bill of health.

Christmas will be very different this year for Paul Shepherd – a man who firmly believes that everything that’s intrinsically good about him is because of the influence of the woman he loved. This year, Paul will be gathered up by members of his loving family, and they’ll make new Christmas memories together.

Broadband speeds across the UK have been ranked - and there are huge differences between regions.

Lollipop men and women are on the chopping block in North Ayrshire.