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A disabled child died while waiting over a year to have their application for a new devolved benefit processed.

Scotland’s top performing secondary receives an 80pc discount on business rates that other state schools cannot access.

The 2024 winner of Scotland's Greatest Escape has been crowned, with an island getaway inspired by Iron Age structures taking the coveted prize.

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing man who has not been seen for almost a month. A police search is continuing to locate David, last seen in Wigan on March 21.

The Northern Lights could be visible across parts of northern England tonight (April 17), according to forecasters.

When OK! last caught up with Laura Anderson, her beautiful daughter Bonnie was just weeks old. Nestled into her mum's arms back then the tot, who was born on 2 September, was - and clearly always will be - the love of Laura's life. Now, fast forward six months from our exclusive newborn photoshoot, and the TV star - who shares the seven-month-old with ex Gary Lucy - is as besotted as ever and finally feels like she's got to grips with this 'parenting thing.' "People told me that if I had a wee girl she would become my best friend, and I sort of didn't believe them.

A high-ranking member of an organised crime group that trafficked heroin and cocaine has been convicted after he was extradited from Portugal.

Talented pianist Latisha Chan from West Calder High School has been named as West Lothian’s Young Musician of the year for 2024.

Hugh Grant has settled a High Court claim against the publisher of The Sun newspaper over allegations of unlawful information gathering, a judge has been told.

A reckless road rage driver was seen shouting and pointing out of his car window on a busy motorway during rush hour.

Rangers need a change against Dundee but it will have to be more in attitude than widespread personnel which many fans would most like to see.

Police say they are 'concerned for the welfare' of a missing Scots man who was last seen near a petrol station in the early hours.

Jon Cunliffe's line of work has taken him worlds away from his birthplace of Bury.

An SNP MP has called for a ban on high street tanning salons to help reduce the number of Scots at risk from skin cancer.

Lloyds Bank has warned that more than £1 million could already have been lost by music fans in the UK to fraudsters pretending to offer Taylor Swift concert tickets. Over 600 customers with the Lloyds Banking Group have already come forward to report being scammed.

Lexi Carson Netflix‘s “Baby Reindeer” is a new miniseries with a twist. “Baby Reindeer,” released April 11, is based on Scottish comedian, actor and writer Richard Gadd‘s own experience with a stalker and sexual predator in his 20s. Gadd stars as Donny Dunn, who is stalked by a woman named Martha he met in a bar he worked at.

A new film and TV studio funded via a portion of a £24M ($30M) government investment has become the latest to launch in the UK.

Scots beer giant BrewDog has confessed that their plan to save the world is in tatters after half of the trees they planted in the Highlands died.

Trainspotting, has died at the age of 64.The Scottish actor appeared in Danny Boyle’s 1996 film playing the father of Kelly Macdonald’s character Diane. His other credits include the 1985 cult classic Restless Natives, in which he played Will ‘The Wolfman’. The news was confirmed by his agent, who said he died “unexpectedly in hospital” on April 14.

As Baby Reindeer continues to grip audiences on Netflix by telling the story of mild-mannered Donny, who finds his life turned upside down after giving a free cup of tea to Martha, a customer at the pub where he works. Over the course of seven episodes, the series follows Donny’s life as he tries to combat an unwanted campaign of harassment and stalking from Martha, who refuses to leave him alone.

A pilot scheme to hold Scots rape trials without juries present would not go ahead until late 2028, the Justice Secretary has indicated.

A major UK airport is currently closed to aircraft movements due to a suspicious device found on a flight.

Scotland’s most senior trade unionist has said it is “dangerous” for pro-UK parties to block all routes to independence.

began outpatient treatment in February, and has since taken a slight step back from official duties to focus on his health.“I am hearing that he’s actually responding genuinely, really well to cancer treatment,” royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths told “GB News.”“And everyone in the royal household is feeling positive and upbeat about how he’s responding,” Griffiths said.It appears as though the king really is hitting his stride when it comes to his recovery, as he recently returned from a quick trip to Scotland with his wife, Queen Camilla.The couple, who last week celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, spent a few days at Birkhall, their Highlands retreat located on the Balmoral estate, to mark the occasion.Charles’ love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.Charles has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since news of his ailing health came to light.Just days before jetting off to Scotland, the King was seen waving to well-wishers from the car as he headed to church at Sandringham.The previous week, he was seen joining other royals for Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.While he’s made an effort to avoid commenting on speculation about his health, Charles did speak out about his own battle just days after going public with the news.The King said that well wishes from the public are “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” he said in a statement.“My lifelong

Baby Reindeer fans have called for Jessica Gunning to win 'all the awards' for her portrayal of a sinister stalker in the new Netflix series. The drama, which has received a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, released on April 11.

Energy supplier Scottish Power is set to refund and compensate customers a total of £1.5 million after overcharging them during the peak of the energy crisis.

Social media star Kyle Marisa Roth has suddenly died.

Furious parents have claimed a man was filming their children at a Scots shopping centre.

A man is in hospital after being seriously assaulted on a Scots street earlier today.

Two shrews were found dead at a beauty spot in Glencoe after being discovered stuck inside a discarded beer bottle.

Hundreds of employees at a Scots nuclear power station are set to go on strike amid a row over pay.

Selena Kuznikov Last year saw the release of the Beatles’ new song: “Now And Then,” which was promoted as the band’s final single — but there’s a new McCartney/Lennon pairing. Paul and the late Linda McCartney’s son (and youngest offspring), James McCartney has released a new song with his close friend and John Lennon‘s son, Sean Ono Lennon.

Kerry Katona has opened up about her own experience with cruel comments in the past as she discusses how she feels about the Met being urged to reopen its investigation of Caroline Flack’s arrest case before her death. The former Atomic Kitten singer also opens up about her last-minute experiences in panto in Nottingham, after she was called in to take the place of Louie Spence - and how she can't wait to find the time to sit down and watch new Netflix film Scoop, about the notorious interview Prince Andrew gave to Newsnight's Emily Maitlis. Elsewhere in the column, Kerry discusses her eldest, son Max turning 16, who fans say looks incredibly like his famous mum - and what he was planning to do to celebrate the important milestone.

Willie Limond has tragically died ahead of his return to the ring following a seizure while driving.

Scots Love Island star Laura Anderson has given fans an update and admitted that she's 'tried everything' to make her family work after splitting with her daughter's dad, Gary Lucy.

The shores of Loch Ness and the foot of Ben Nevis are among the UK’s top 20 idyllic camping destinations.