New update on £100 monthly child payments due to be made to thousands of families this winter

Police say they are "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a missing Scots man who drove off in his car in the early hours of New Year's Day.

As Nicole Brown gazes at daughter Miah, it’s impossible not to see the baby boy she held in her arms for the last time a year ago. Her son Micah was born with the rare genetic condition congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and, after a six-month battle, his little body could not take any more and he passed away on New Year’s Day.

There is no shortage of Scottish Hogmanay traditions to partake in, a few of which date back hundreds of years.

Thousands of revellers returned from all over the world to welcome in New Year at Scotland’s biggest street party. Over 40,000 people flooded into Edinburgh for the world-famous Hogmanay for the first time in three years.

Still Game icon Greg Hemphill and Burnistoun's Robert Florence are returning to BBC One Scotland this weekend with their comedy sketch 'Queen of the New Year'. The programme made its festive debut last year and is making a comeback on Hogmanay to bring more mirth and merriment to the evening.

A young dad with terminal cancer has created a bucket list to make special memories with his family after he stopped his chemotherapy treatment.

The latest figures published by the Scottish Government show that 456,790 people were in receipt of a Council Tax Reduction in October 2022, meaning around one-in-five households were benefiting from the scheme. Scottish households have saved more than £3 billion in Council Tax since the Council Tax Reduction scheme was introduced almost 10 years ago.

New Year's Day falls on a Sunday this year, meaning most banks and many shops will already be closed.

Starbucks is launching a winter menu which will see returning classics as well as some brand-new additions.

The UK Government recently announced a series of new cost of living payments to help millions of households across the country mitigate soaring inflation and ever-increasing energy bills. The new cost of living support package is worth £26 billion in 2023/24, in addition to benefits uprating, which is worth £11 billion to working age households and people with disabilities.

With Christmas over and done, it is time to start thinking about Hogmanay — arguably an even bigger holiday in Scotland.

The countdown to Hogmanay is on and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have already confirmed changes to benefit payment dates over New Year as a result of the subsequent bank holidays. Social Security Scotland has also announced similar changes for those on devolved benefits.

The Met Office have clarified whether Scotland will experience a rare burst of thundersnow as the country endures unsettled conditions.

This festive period will be a different type of holiday for many households due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. Soaring energy bills and record-breaking inflation means that money matters are at the forefront of spending, prioritising practical needs and staying in the black rather than stretching household budgets to breaking point.

New Year’s Day falls on Sunday, which means days at the start of the first week of 2023 are classed as bank holidays. Monday, January 2, is an ‘observed’ bank holiday across the UK while Tuesday, January 3, is classed as a ‘substitute’ bank holiday - but only in Scotland.

, is adding another title to her Wikipedia page. On December 21, named his daughter-in-law as the new Honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards. Her predecessor in the role is her her hubby , but I'm sure Kate won't need any pointers: The 40-year-old princess has honored the regiment on since marrying into the Royal Family. Shortly after in September, King Charles named Prince William as Colonel of the Welsh Guards (he is the Prince of Wales, after all), leaving the Colonel of the Irish Guards title up for grabs.  also received a new title on Wednesday.

With Christmas just around the corner, the boss of supermarket chain Aldi has issued shoppers with an urgent warning ahead of the holidays.

New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, which means days at the start of the first week of 2023 are classed as bank holidays. Monday, January 2, is an ‘observed’ bank holiday across the UK while Tuesday, January 3, is classed as a ‘substitute’ bank holiday - but only in Scotland.

The Royal Family have announced what they'll be getting up to over the Christmas period, which will be the first since the passing of the Queen.

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.