Young carers encouraged to check if they are entitled to a second benefit payment

Bake Off star Peter Sawkins has sailed through to the final after an outstanding semi-final bake. The 20-year-old had such a fantastic week that he received a hand shake from Paul Hollywood who was totally impressed with his technical challenge.

ectopic pregnancy has issued a plea to other mum’s not to ignore warning signs. Jade Dalrymple was shocked to discover she was pregnant in September after going on the contraceptive pill just the month before.

Alex Salmond ’s criminal case could be handed over to the Holyrood inquiry, it has emerged.The legislation which established the Scottish Parliament could lead to the Crown Office disclosing relevant documents, according to a procurator fiscal.A Holyrood committee is examining how the SNP Government botched the investigation of sexual misconduct allegations by two female officials against Salmond.The former First Minister challenged the Government in a civil court and it was agreed the 2018

first aid skills she learned with the Army cadets to help her partner’s mother when she stopped breathing and went into anaphylactic shock after eating the honeycomb flavoured treat.

ment shows we can’t rely on them.

dad lost his life when he was crushed by a huge magnet as a result of his employer's health and safety failings. Martin Kane's son will grow up without his "popular, conscientious and capable" father after Enva Scotland Limited's negligence had tragic consequences.

coronavirus pandemic.

Glasgow. The thug threatened staff at a Royal Bank of Scotland branch in Shawlands with a 'bladed weapon' yesterday at around 1.30pm during the 'terrifying' ordeal.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the home of a 75-year-old man was robbed by heartless thieves in Dumfries. The culprits forced entry to his property on Portland Drive between mid-October and Tuesday, November 3.

Scottish Government administered child benefit from next week which is intended to help with day-to-day living costs. Nicola Sturgeon said the new payment will help families struggling as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.

hospital after serious drug and booze problems.Latest figures show a 63 per cent increase in patient rates for the 15-25 age group from 2013 to 2019, after several years of decreases.The revelations in the Public Health Scotland figures for those where inpatient treatment was needed show an increase from 126 in 2013 to 206 last year.New figures back up strong anecdotal evidence from doctors and drug workers that more youngsters are mixing booze and benzos - street drugs - as Scotland continues

racial abuse by a gang of youths. The 22-year-old was subjected to the horrendous comments in the Kirriemuir Circle area of Bishopton in Renfrewshire on Sunday October 25.

Social Security Scotland that will soon replace Attendance Allowance. The new benefit will support older people who have a disability that means they need assistance with looking after themselves, or supervision to keep them safe.

Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is a new benefit from Social Security Scotland that will replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in 2021. The new benefit will provide additional financial support to people of working age across Scotland with a disability or long-term ill-health condition.

childcare following her move to Scotland.Janice McAleese was given a suspended sentence last year after admitting misconduct in public office while heading up the Northern Ireland Events Company.The NIEC folded shortly after her resignation in 2007, leaving taxpayers to settle debts of £1.6million.The 56-year-old was chief executive of the company, which used public money to promote events, when she committed the offences between 2004 and 2006.