Labour holds on to seat in by election following popular councillor's death

A female driver who ran down a nine-year-old girl with her car told the youngster 'she'll be alright' before driving away from the scene. Officers arrived at Tile House lane in junction with The Causeway in Colchester shortly after 10am following the shocking incident on December 17, Essex Live reports.

The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of February, 2022 there were 124,081 people living in Scotland receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Across the UK, there are now more than 1.5 million people over State Pension age getting either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through the benefit.

A Scottish woman has blasted "rude" English drivers over their supposed road rage during her trip down south. Lesley Hunter Burt, 67, travelled to Scunthorpe from Falkirk, but says she won't be back.

Labour will back the Scottish Government’s gender recognition plans in a final vote despite having concerns about the Bill.

A warning has been issued that council services are at “absolute breaking point”.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the final batch of Winter Fuel Payments have now been processed and credited to eligible claimants’ bank accounts on Monday, December 12. This year’s heating bill help also includes the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, providing up to £600 in extra support.

This is the heartwarming moment an elderly couple danced a waltz in front of delighted Christmas shoppers at a Scots shopping centre.

Millions of people claiming certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have started to receive a bonus payment in their bank accounts. The £10 annual bonus is made automatically which arrives separately from a claimant’s regular State Pension or benefit payment.

Air passengers travelling to and from Scotland have been affected by the snow and plunging temperatures on Friday, with dozens of flights cancelled, delayed or diverted - and one airport closing altogether.

Alex Salmond’s Alba Party have said the next Holyrood election should be used as a “vehicle” for the Scottish people to express their view on independence.

If you're needing some rest and relaxation this festive period, the top 10 most popular spas in Scotland have just been revealed.

South Korea striker Cho Gue-sung has addressed speculation over a move to Celtic for the first time after returning from the World Cup.

Peacock has revealed the cast and premiere date for their new reality competition series The Traitors. The show hosted by Alan Cumming will drop all 10 episodes on January 12, 2023. Click on the photo gallery above to meet all of the contestants which include stars of The Real Housewives and Big Brother.

Scottish Labour support for the Government’s gender recognition bill is “very fragile” after robust discussions on the plans.

It feels like Love Island was only just on our TVs, but now the winter series will be on our screens in just a matter of weeks.

Thousands of civil service jobs could be moved to Scotland if Labour wins a majority at the next General Election, Gordon Brown has said. The former Prime Minister will set out proposals from the Commission on the UK's Future later today, which will look at different ways to devolve more power out of London in a bid to save the Union.

Martin Compston has revealed he is the culprit for his son speaking his first swear word.

The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of February, 2022 there were 124,081 people living in Scotland receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Across the UK, there are now more than 1.5 million people over State Pension age getting either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through the benefit.

Perth and Kinross Council's leader and the SNP administration has thrown its "full support" behind a councillor who "deeply regrets" liking a "deeply inappropriate" Tweet.

Alister Jack has admitted a second referendum on independence could happen in the future but insisted it was not what most Scots voters wanted at the present time.