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Two runaway thieves were caught on CCTV scrambling down a road in Fife with a stolen dirt bike.

The cost of living crisis is having an impact on optimism and confidence amongst businesses across Dumfries and Galloway.

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged early morning ram-raid on a convenience store in Dundee.

More than 40,000 families in Scotland raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people, could be eligible for financial help from Family Fund to cope with higher costs of living. The charity is urging carers or parents on low incomes to check if they qualify for a grant which could ease the additional pressures on household budgets this winter.

A new online petition is calling on the UK Government to extend cost of living payment support to every student in higher education. The petition indicates that around one-third of students receive just £5,000 a year in financial support through loans, grants or bursaries, a sum it suggests is two-thirds less than someone working full-time being paid the National Minimum Wage.

The RAC has warned that fuel retailers are failing to fully enclose the huge falls in wholesale costs, impacting diesel drivers the most.

A woman 'infatuated' with an MP made false claims about being pregnant with his child and ran up a massive hotel bill in his name before expecting him to run away with her.

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Almost two thirds of Scottish parents say they're suffering mentally because of the cost-of-living crisis. A new poll of parents and carers found that 64 per cent of those asked thought the rising prices of food, energy and bills had "negatively impacted" their mental health.

As Valentine's Day approaches, Aldi has revealed their celebratory one off items for the holiday, with two course meal deals starting at just £4 per person.

People struggling to pay their Council Tax during the cost of living crisis are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for money off their bill. The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme is unique to Scotland and helps people on low incomes save an average of £750 a year on their bill.

Households will be paid to switch off their electricity for a second day in a row under a new scheme to avoid blackouts.

Rescuers are currently searching for a missing offshore worker 100 miles east of Aberdeen.

A new opinion poll has found Scots fear the cost of living crisis will get even worse this year.

The cost of living crisis is set to continue impacting household budgets across the country into the first half of 2023 as a result of high inflation, soaring energy bills and ever-increasing prices at the supermarket. As the financial pressure mounts, especially post-Christmas, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Scotland is encouraging those who are unable to pay bills to get in touch for immediate help and advice.

The leader of Glasgow city council has demanded to know why the Clyde lost out in the race to win freeport status.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently announced the 2023/24 timetable for new cost of living payments aimed at helping millions of households across the country mitigate soaring inflation and ever-increasing energy bills.

Falkirk Council staff will get an extra day's holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles, after councillors rejected a suggestion that another holiday should be moved to cover it.

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