Heartbreak for Scots parents whose daughter needs vital op to stop choking but are told surgery could kill her

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Wishaw couple have hit out at a GP practice after they and their sick five-month-old baby were stuck off.Lorraine Cooper and Scott Hunter’s daughter Bella was born prematurely at just 25 weeks in July.Bella survived and is now back home, however is deaf and requires 24-hour oxygen.Due to the traumatic birth and subsequent aftermath, both Lorraine and Scott have been diagnosed with post-traumatic

Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore have announced they are expecting their first child together next year.The couple, who married in secret during lockdown, are set to become first-time parents as they broke the exciting pregnancy news to fans on Instagram.It comes as the pair managed to tie the knot in secret last month, celebrating their love with a tiny Dublin ceremony in line with coronavirus rules.The Scottish Love Island host, 32, and the Irish TV presenter, 35, are gearing up to welcome

Paisley after a 'worrying' incident involving her daughter and two strangers. Natasha McCotter was walking with her toddler, Rowan, in Glenburn, when she noticed a couple watching them at 1.30pm on Monday.

parents still have time to make Christmas 2020 extra special for their little ones. Live Entertainment company, Underbelly have teamed up with Mr and Mrs Claus to bring the magic of Santa ’s Official Grotto online this year.

four-year-old battling a rare blood cancer are hoping it’ll be “third time lucky” for a life-saving stem cell transplant. Adeline Davidson has twice been on the brink of undergoing the procedure, which will cure her of the disease, but on both occasions there’s been a last-minute hitch.

Robyn Knox have welcomed adorable twin sons just four months after their beloved daughter was killed in a Fife car crash. Danielle Falconer, 26, and Barry Knox welcomed their wee bundles of joy on December 4 and paid tribute to little Robyn by giving the boys names beginning with the initial R The couple, of Cardenden, Fife, revealed the news on social media and unveiled the boys’ names - Robin-Junior and River - so they would have the same initials as their big sister.

missing Scots dad has sparked a re-appeal from police probing his disappearance. We told how Graham Hilton Brady was last seen by his family on the evening of Tuesday, December 1 at his home in Carluke, South Lanarkshire.

stab-proof clothing line in a bid to tackle knife crime attacks in the UK.  Craig Stirling, from Baillieston, has been working on the concept for four years and is set to unveil a prototype this week.  The 45-year-old father-of-two was left shaken after watching the horrific killing of soldier Lee Rigby, in London, on the news seven years ago.

police officer narrowly escaped serious injury after a knife-wielding man attempted to stab him with a blade. Cops were sent to a property on Abbey Park Avenue in St Andrews, Fife, at around 1.50pm on Tuesday, December 8.

dad has slammed his daughter's 'sexist' homework over gender stereotypes that other parents say are 'depressing'.William Sutcliffe shared a picture of his daughter's maths homework on Twitter saying he and his wife were 'unimpressed' but the stereotypical gender roles described in the number problems.On the worksheet one of the sums describes a woman, 'Abbie', going on a spa break, while another sees a man, Arnie doing sit-ups.Edinburgh-based William - who is the successful author of books such

care home is being probed over a retirement farewell party where staff appeared to ignore social distancing while not wearing masks. Staff at Westerfield Care Home in Paisley held the celebration for a member of the team which included surprise gifts and balloons.

knife has revealed she needs further surgery to repair damage from the attack.Siobhan Stevenson’s former partner Matthew Grady kicked in her front door and cut her face from ear to mouth – leaving her scarred for life.The 27-year-old had three hours of plastic surgery and needed more than 40 stitches after Grady carried out the assault when he was dumped for being unfaithful.Now Siobhan has been told she will need an “urgent” operation to repair damage to her salivary gland to prevent her face

newborn, who only lived for 16 hours, have shared his tragic story in a bid to help other families going through a similar ordeal. Larsson Comiskey was born on November 25, but his doting parents, Terry Comiskey and Leigh Watson, from Kelty in Fife, already knew time was precious with their little bundle of joy.

oronavirus outbreak has been identified at a Scots extra care housing development in Peebles after 28 people caught the killer bug.  A total of 16 residents and 12 staff have now tested positive for Covid-19 at Dovecot Court.

missing Scots mum have issued a desperate appeal for help to find her after she vanished from a mental health unit in Dundee. Sharon Hutchison was last seen in the Menzieshill area of the city at around 2pm on Wednesday, November 25.

parents have reacted to leaked proposals to extend the Christmas school break further into January. A two-page COSLA document details Scottish Government proposals to close schools earlier than planned and send children back a full week later on January 11, in a bid to stop the virus spreading after the five-day Christmas relaxation.

job advert saying “retards not needed”.James MacLean came under fire after putting up a Facebook message hoping to recruit five new workers to Border Eggs.The 42-year-old wrote: “Right, going to try again, retards not needed, decent hard working individuals yes!”He added applicants should tell him “a bit about yourself, not your criminal career as one d******d sent me”.The post attracted condemnation online, with some even calling for a boycott of the business based in the Scottish Borders.It

PlayStation5 from 'greedy scammers' on internet selling sites. Jamie Laurie is telling parents "not to give in" to  re-sellers who he says only bought the console with the purpose of making profit.The eagerly-anticipated PlayStation5 went on sale on Thursday, but millions were left disappointed after stocks sold out everywhere.Most of the consoles were sold on pre-order while others were snapped up as soon as they were relaesed.

emergency surgery to remove a brain tumour.Amy Hendry, 17, has been unconscious in ICU in a Glasgow hospital for 11 days after telling mum Christine Campbell she couldn’t look up earlier this month.And her family yesterday received the shattering news that what they thought was a benign tumour is now cancerous.Heartbroken Christine, from Shettleston, has been by her daughter’s bedside every day, playing her favourite music and letting her hear her friends’ voices on the phone.And with medics