Mental health patients left waiting more than 1,000 days for psychological therapies in Scotland

A family from Edinburgh have been left 'flabbergasted' after they were forced to cancel their first holiday in years after their energy bills rose from £199 a month in January to a whopping £756 per month.

An “animal-loving” family in Glasgow had an unexpected visitor when an injured fox took refuge in their home.

Scots radio DJ Ewen Cameron has opened up about his mental health struggles in an emotional video on social media and has urged others who are struggling to go and get help.

Darius Danesh has been laid to rest in Scotland following his untimely death at the age of 41.The star was found dead in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota, on Tuesday 11 August. And on Thursday 25 August, a private service for family and friends was held at Bearsden Cross Parish Church in Darius' hometown of Glasgow. A lone piper played one of the singer's favourite songs, Caledonia, during the procession.

for the past two years know, it’s pretty difficult to be charming over a . Consider this another way that Scottish actor Thomas Doherty is not like the rest of us. He’s doing a press junket for his new movie, The Invitation, via the pandemic’s favorite WFH tool, and even through the small screen, his and self-assured vibes have me flustered at my dining room table several thousand miles away.That kind of charm is a useful tool when playing (slight spoiler alert) a vampire at the head of a centuries-old family.

Soap star Iain Robertson has issued a plea to his fans after ending up in hospital after ignoring an infection “for years”. Iain Robertson, 41, who plays Stevie O'Hara in BBC Scotland soap River City, took to social media to share a snap of him lying in a hospital bed, warning his followers not to ignore worrying symptoms and thanked the hospital for looking after him. Sharing a photo of himself in a hospital gown, Iain urged fans to “go see yer doctors” as he explained how ignoring a health issue had left him needing surgery.The actor wrote: “Found myself an unexpected guest of the NHS this week.

Council bosses are set to meet union representatives in a last minute bid to stop strikes that could leave rubbish piling up around West Lothian.

Christina Hendricks has clearly developed a taste for Scotch after her role in Mad Men, with the Hollywood actress being spotted visiting the Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh.

Ryan Giggs sent his ex a "deeply offensive" email after she uninvited him from a holiday to Scotland, a court heard.The 48 year old former Manchester United star is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards Kate Greville during their six-year relationship – all of which he denies. Jurors at Manchester Crown Court have seen dozens of messages and emails between the pair during the trial, which is now in its second week.

A Conservative councillor in Falkirk says he is now backing Liz Truss to become the next Prime Minister because of her determination to "hold the Scottish Government to account".

People are proud of our NHS and proud of those that work for it. The ultimate expression of public thanks were evident during the pandemic, the outpouring of love and support was warmly received by all staff.

before his sudden death aged 41. Darius tragically died today, his family confirmed. In his final photo , the Pop Idol star was with Scottish actor Gerard Butler.

The Scottish Government will host a second summit on buffer zones around abortion clinics later this month. Nicola Sturgeon chaired the first event at the end of June, describing it as “constructive and helpful”.

's Maria Doyle Kennedy as Tannie, a native South African who moved to Scotland when she was a child but returned to her hometown 10 years prior following the death of her husband. According to the network's press release, «she is often thought of as an old lady before her time, mostly keeping to herself, and focusing on food, gardening and showing kindness to others.»Newcomer Kylie Fisher plays Jessie, a rookie journalist at the paper but a fiery sidekick for Tannie, and Tony Kgoroge () plays Chief Detective Khaya Meyer. In the trailer, Tannie accepts the job as an advice columnist as a last-ditch effort after nearly being fired from the local paper.

An Ayrshire teen has raised over £600 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) last month.

New figures have revealed West Dunbartonshire has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in Scotland.