How to bleed your radiators and save on energy bills this winter

The Minister for Work and Welfare has said that the UK Government “understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living” and has taken further “decisive action” to support households with their energy bills. Victoria Prentis MP, also said that the £37 billion in financial support includes up to £650 in cost of living payments, which have been designed to target support at around eight million low-income households on means-tested benefits and older people receiving Pension Credit.

ITVX and Viaplay four-partner Litvinenko, which will see David Tennant playing the doomed Russian dissident, has sold into 80 territories ahead of its launch. AMC+ and Sundance Now have taken rights in the U.S., while Prime Video bagged Canada from distributor ITV Studios. 

Pupils at Shawhead School have delivered make your own soup kits to the senior citizens in their village as part of The Big Scottish Story Ripple of Kindness Project.

Police chiefs have launched a survey to ask locals what officers are doing well and what they need to do better.

Millions of households are facing a challenging winter as the temperatures begin to drop and the daylight hours get shorter. Many people will be putting on an extra layer of clothing instead of central heating this year in an effort to keep energy bills down due to the rising cost of living.

State Pension currently provides essential financial support for 12.5 million older people across the UK, including some 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years’ of National Insurance contributions.

Thousands of families across Scotland with a disabled child or young person will receive a one-off payment this winter to help with energy bills. Child Winter Heating Assistance is an annual payment of £214 for youngsters in receipt of disability benefits to help with increased costs over the colder months.

A depraved pensioner who raped a 12-year-old girl over a four year period has died in jail.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of July, 2022 there were more than three million people across the UK claiming support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP), an increase of more than 52,000 since April. Just over one in three claimants (35%) are receiving the highest level of award.

Police have launched a frantic search for a missing 14-year-old Scots girl last seen yesterday afternoon.

As colder weather sets in, motorists will have to make sure that their vehicles are prepared.

If you’re planning a wedding right now, we know how stressful it can be. So, to help, we’ve rounded up some brilliant venues, photographers, and other professionals to ensure your special day is as stress-free and memorable as possible.

An imaginative programme of community events is taking place right up till the end of the year for Scotland’s Year of Stories, so there’s still plenty to discover.

Angry protestors have thrown red paint over the entrance of the Scottish Power headquarters in Glasgow during a demo against rising fuel bill prices. Activists targeted the St Vincent Street building on Friday - just hours before a separate peaceful demonstration by campaigners and trade unionists.

A pensioner has been arrested after armed police and forensic officers swooped on a street in Rutherglen.

The countdown to winter is underway and with days already beginning to cool, Scots are concerned about impending energy bills.

With hundreds of stunning beaches and expansive coastlines, Scotland is one of the best places in the UK to get out for walks by the sea. One hidden gem beach, in particular, has just been named as one of the best in the UK for taking a walk with your dogs.

As cybercrimes become more widespread, you should make sure you know the signs that your device may be compromised.

A Perth financial technology company has gained national acclaim after picking up the gong for Small to Medium Business of the Year at an awards ceremony.