Sex offender ordered Scots teen to use 'baby voice' and call him 'Daddy' in twisted grooming campaign

State Pension payment will rise by just £4.40 per week from next year should be reason enough for every elderly Scot to check if they are eligible to claim Attendance Allowance to boost their monthly income. The projected increase is the smallest rise allowed by legislation under the triple lock guarantee and means an annual increase of £228.80 for those on the ‘new’ State Pension, which will rise from £175.20 to £179.60 each week.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran patients have died in the past 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus, it can be revealed today. The death toll for the region is now at 189 with the area recording 9 deaths in the past seven days.A total of 105 fresh Covid cases have been detected in the past 24 hours in Ayrshire and Arran.

Matt Grobar Assistant Editor, AwardslineDuring a virtual screen talk today at the 64th BFI London Film Festival, George Clooney discussed the importance of journalistic integrity, the COVID-19 pandemic, his upcoming Netflix film, The Midnight Sky, and the highlights of his illustrious career.Throughout the hour-long conversation with Scottish broadcaster Edith Bowman, which centered on a selection of his iconic films—including Out of Sight, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and Good Night, and Good

Christmas may not be the ‘usual celebration’ due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Professor Jeremy Farrar said that families should be prepared for a ‘very difficult’ period over the next few months due to a rise in the virus and other infections.

Ayrshire residents have died in the past week after testing positive for coronavirus, it can be revealed today.One NHS Ayrshire & Arran patient has died in the past 24 hours, Public Health Scotland data has shown.The number of COVID-19 hospital deaths in the region now stand at 182.The person that has died in the past 24 hours was a resident from North Ayrshire.Ayrshire has, again, recorded more than 100 cases in the past 24 hours with 103 new infections bringing the region's total to 2,888.A

Trump would be snubbed by nearly 90% of Scots if they could vote in the US, a "scathing" poll from his ancestral home shows. The embarrassing results of a new survey reveal just 6% of Scots think his time at the White House has had any positive impact on Scotland.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.A TikTok clip showing an American woman attempting to pronounce Scottish words like 'Bawbag' and 'Ecclefechan' has left her Scots fans in stitches.TikTok user Angelina Fishback apologised in advance for her hilarious attempts after asking her Scots followers to submit words for her to try.In a previous clip, she had asked people to comment with a list of Scottish

Mark Millar of stealing ideas from an unknown writer has been thrown out by the highest court in the US.Michael Bennett claimed that Millar had plagiarised his self-published superhero novel Owl for comic book stories and movies.Bennett, of Norcross, Georgia, claimed he had sent his manuscript to comic book publisher Marvel in 2008 and alleged it had then fallen into Millar’s hands.However, although Millar previously worked on Marvel projects, he was never an employee of the company and lived in

puppy got hold off a sex toy sent to their house by joker pal. French Bulldog Carlos was excited to see the 'new toy' and ran outside for a play in the front garden with it hanging out his mouth.

raping her has died behind bars.A probe has been launched after evil Gary Gallagher was found dead at HMP Glenochil earlier this week.The 39-year-old was jailed for a minimum of five years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting and beating three separate women in a terrifying campaign of violence.The sex beast, from Ayr, carried out his first attack when he was just 13 and carried on offending until at least 2012.In 2016, he was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh after his brave

hospital. Maureen Nicholson was just 64 when she passed away after fighting a chest infection at Glasgow Royal Infirmary last month.

coronavirus test.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the new figures at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh.It means a total of 2544 have passed away after testing positive for Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.1246 new cases of coronavirus have been announced across Scotland in the same period.397 people are currently being treated in hospital with six in intensive care.440 new cases were reported in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 306 in Lanarkshire and 192 in Lothian.The alarming trend

Gerry Cinnamon looked unrecognisable as he showcased a new 'peroxide' hair do.The 'Belter' singer posted a picture on Instagram last night where he posed with a Llama and showed off his new bleach blonde locks.But many fans couldn't believe it was him and even said he looked like American rapper EminemOne said: "Can the real slim shady please stand up."While another added: "Hair looks boss!!"Another fan wrote: "Yesss Gerry ya little blondie."One penned: "Will the real Gerry Cinnamon please stand

jailed for two years yesterday.Car company boss Matthew Kelsey, 32, posed as a teenager to gain the trust of his vulnerable 14-year-old victim, plied her with presents, and called her his “Pumpkin” and “Princess”.Then he coaxed her into the back of a van, which he had fitted out with a rug and a bed, and had sex with her twice, Falkirk Sheriff Court was told.He even met her mother and told her he was 14.When her besotted daughter told her mum what she believed was the truth – that Kelsey was a

Glasgow. Six engines raced to the early morning inferno on Elder Street at around 6.12am.

justice system in England, which is set to bring far tougher sentences for young killers.Janet, who was regarded by her grandson as his “second mum”, said: “Doherty was known for her past behaviour. We want to know what was done to monitor her before Conner died, but we can’t get any answers.“Someone like that should be watched by the system until they’re an adult.

court previously heard Meyer wrongly believed his ex was inside having sex with another man. His former partner Kelly Smith and two children were in the bedroom, the court was told.