Heartbroken Scots family face first Christmas without 'life of the party' dad

tried to play matchmaker for her daughter (Meg Bellamy) for Prince William after they met at St Andrews University.The Duchess of Cambridge’s uncle Gary Goldsmith has blasted the depiction on an episode of the Daily Mail’s podcast The Crown: Fact or Fiction.He claimed he “stopped” watching the show because it became “very difficult to watch.”“It started becoming ridiculous and fantastical,” he began. “Carole isn’t that manipulative evil person — coming up with ways by which she can force her way into the royal family,” Goldsmith continued.

A Scots fugitive has been jailed for knifing his cousin to death then fleeing to Europe in a bid to escape justice.

BBC The Traitors' host Claudia Winkleman confessed she was nervous about the second series of the show, as she really wants fans to love it. At Ardross Castle, where the show is filmed, Claudia chatted with the Mirror about the success of the show and her hopes for the new series, which started this week... Are you nervous about the second series of The Traitors? I really want the people who loved it the first time to love it for a second, and we feel very responsible.

Scotland has welcomed the first babies born in 2024 - with one family receiving their little bundle of joy just minutes into the New Year.

Vogue Williams has been making the most of her time in snowy Scotland as she and husband Spencer Matthews could be seen taking a dip in a freezing cold lake on New Year's Eve. Model Vogue, 38, and ex-Made in Chelsea star Spencer, 35, have spent the festive period with their three young children -Theodore, five, Gigi, three, and Otto, 19 months - at their sprawling Scottish family estate, Glen Affric.The family's trip has consisted of cosy family outings, lots of gym sessions and "very chilled" time altogether, as well as freezing cold lake plunges - something that Vogue isn't as keen on as her husband is. Taking to Instagram, the mum-of-three shared a string of clips of her getting into a freezing lake alongside Spencer and a pal.

Claudia Winkleman has said she originally declined to present hit reality show The Traitors to prioritise her family life. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 51, will return to hosting duties for the second series on BBC One from January 3, with 22 contestants battling it out at a Scottish castle in the psychological game show that gripped viewers last year. Claudia promised an "ultimate game of treachery for a life-changing cash prize" in the first trailer for season two.

Claudia Winkleman has said she originally declined to present hit reality show The Traitors to prioritise her family life.

Claudia Winkleman has made an admission about her position on The Traitors as she prepares to ditch the sequins for a black cloak once more. The reality show became a runaway hit last year and is set to return for a second series next month (January).

Almost 300,000 baby boxes have been delivered to expecting families in Scotland since 2017, according to figures published by the SNP. The party said the Scottish Government has delivered 283,118 baby boxes over the last six year period, stating the project was started to give children of all backgrounds an equal start in life.

The BBC announced last month that it would be releasing another new adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel this Christmas. Murder is Easy is a two-part thriller adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur which features an all-star cast including Mathew Baynton and Morfydd Clark. The drama begins in 1954 when Fitzwilliam (David Jonnson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) on the train to London.

Oldham teenager Alex Batty said he 'loved the cold weather and rain' during his first Christmas back in England.

A family has thanked the kind-hearted plumber who helped them for free - meaning they didn't have to spend Christmas Day inside a flooded flat.

The Royal Family take part in many traditions each Christmas - some of which are classic and others which are unique to them. From attending a church service, just like many of us up and down the UK to opening their presents on Christmas Eve to pay homage to their German heritage, the royals' day will be enjoyed by everyone. But every year, the family attracts huge amounts of criticism for one custom that traditionally takes place on Boxing Day.

Janey Godley has shared a snap wishing her fans a Merry Christmas and thanking the NHS amid her cancer battle.

More than 50 brave souls kicked off Christmas with a chilling dip.

Scottish families have been given the best possible gift this Christmas - a baby.

Now that it is finally here, people all over Scotland will be enjoying spending Christmas Day with their nearest and dearest. And while you are going through your usual festive rituals and traditions, take a moment to think what the end of the year would be like with no Christmas.

Scottish Love Island star Camilla Thurlow has shared a sweet snap of her pregnancy to social media.

A charity walk will take place on Christmas Day in memory of a respected Scots journalist who lost his battle with cancer last year.

The new year is nearly upon us and it’s shaping up to be a hot one in TV land as more and more countries get in on the premium drama series act. Here, we round up 15 of the buzziest titles you’re set to hear much more about over the coming year, from Doctor Who to The Count of Monte Cristo to Netflix Italy’s pornography drama Supersex.