Simple ways to stay warm at home without having to put the heating on this winter

Fans are set to get a sneak peek at what they can expect when Love Island returns in January.

The start of a new year is a good chance to review your finances and make some quick changes which could help improve your credit worthiness within just a few weeks. Having a strong credit rating can help bring you one step closer to securing finance as it is a way for lenders to check if you are financially reliable, whether you're trying to get a loan, credit card, mortgage or car finance.

State Pension provides essential financial support every four weeks for more than 12.5 million people across the UK, including 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment of up to £185.15 per week for the Full, new State Pension or £141.85 per week for the basic old State Pension (Category A or B) is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which increased to 66 for both men and women in October 2020.

Robbie Neilson was only in his first full season as a top team regular when Hearts last secured back-to-back top three finishes. That was back in 2003-04 and the man now in charge of the Jambos reckons curing their away day blues is key to repeating the feat 19 years later and cementing their place as Scotland’s third force.

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.

Scotland's Home of the Year is back on screens tonight for a Christmas treat for viewers.

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.

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.

Those who are looking to cut energy costs this winter will be happy to hear that Aldi are re-stocking their popular heated air-dryers in time for the new year.

For many households, putting up the Christmas tree is the highlight of the holiday season, with some mega fans doing it as early as mid-November.

Sea shanty singer Nathan Evans has announced he's expecting a child with his wife Holly in sweet Christmas post.

Perth and Kinross health chiefs are anticipating a "more challenging" winter due to an increase in demand across all health and social care services.

Cold Weather Payments are set to be replaced this winter for people living in Scotland. The Scottish Government will introduce a new heating benefit from February 2023 that will give around 400,000 households on a low income a guaranteed £50 payment towards their energy bills.

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

A woman has shared a simple Christmas tree hack which can make your lights look brighter. With the festive season in full swing, many will be looking to set up their trees in the coming days, if they haven't already

Millions of households across Scotland and the rest of the UK are bracing for the first prolonged snap of colder weather this winter which is forcing everyone to tighten their spending belts at the prospect of switching on the heating. Despite this month’s £67 discount on electricity bills and the UK Government’s £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee, bills are getting higher while incomes either stay the same or get lower.

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.