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Mob boss Mark Richardson's key lieutenant arrested after defending home from rival hoods Ross McGill's Tamo Junto (TMJ) gang swooped on the man's plush property in the capital earlier this year.

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Fake baby documentary makers speak out on show covering scam which shocked Scotland

The documentary makers of a show focusing on the fake baby scandal of Kira Cousins have spoken out.

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The nine flop Rangers No.9s as taxi driver saga and forgotten £18m man show how heavy jersey wears

We've taken a look back at some of the Ibrox No.9s who have crashed and burned in a cautionary tale for Youssef Chermiti

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Council worker who stole £1m from taxpayers made bankrupt with £700,000 in debt

Aberdeen City Council

Michael Patterson was jailed for four years after stealing over £1m from taxpayers.

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Next Celtic manager hunt LIVE! Martin O'Neill sticks in the hotseat but search for new boss ramps up

The search for Brendan Rodgers' permanent successor is about to be stepped up

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Barbaric birdman kept owls and birds of prey in tiny cages inside filthy home

Brandon Hodge, 28, kept 18 birds inside tiny cages in the property in Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire.

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CCTV images released of wanted man after robbery in Scots town

Detectives believe the male seen in the footage can assist them with their inquiries.

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Craig Bellamy as next Celtic manager lands emphatic response from Wales FA chief

Bellamy is among the leading contenders to permanently replace Brendan Rodgers in the Hoops hotseat

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Man arrested after Port Glasgow 'hit and run' left teen fighting for life

Police Scotland

A38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences.

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Scots gang war arrests hit 62 as five more people charged in Operation Portaledge

Organised crime

A further five people have been arrested and charged over recent months in connection with Operation Portaledge, bringing the total number of arrests to 62.

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Rangers stand accused of chronic whataboutery as fed up Hotline call out four guilty parties

Scott McDermott takes your calls as the fallout from Sunday's clash at Hampden only ramps up

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'Getting checked early was vital' - dad thanks early detection for giving him a fighting chance against cancer

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Christmas shopping The Fife town that was crowned Scotland's 'best for Christmas shopping'"The perfect place if you enjoy an old fashioned and traditional atmosphere."

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Death of Scots transgender prisoner in cell could have been avoided

Sarah Jane Riley took her own life in January 2019 after a number of "missed opportunities", a Fatal Accident Inquiry has found.

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Teachers battling violence in class given self-defence training

The training is designed to de-escalate conflict and reduce the need for physical force in potentially dangerous or hostile situations.

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Brutal Brendan Rodgers Celtic claim quoted in mega star Logan Paul's WWE rant

Brendan Rodgers

Logan Paul appeared to quote Brendan Rodgers as he challenged CM Punk on last night's TV broadcast

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Number of Scots kids carrying out murder bids soars as campaigners demand action

Our Kids ... Our Future

Shocking new figures show there were 17 cases involving 20 children between April and June compared to just five for the same period in 2024.

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Celtic sent seven ominous warnings from inside Midtjylland as Dembele replica and former target wreak havoc

Erik Sviatchenko reckons this is the worst possible time for Celtic to be facing his other old side

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Anas Sarwar challenges John Swinney to use £1 billion underspend as Holyrood braces for UK Budget

The rate of income tax paid by workers in Scotland is set by Holyrood but a hike elsewhere in the UK could still have a negative impact on public spending north of the Border.

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Homes and property Scottish petrol station and house on NC500 hits market for £700k in 'brilliant opportunity'

The property turns an annual profit of £170,000.

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Former Rangers star Joey Barton 'crossed line' with 'bike nonce' social media posts, trial hears

Barton is on trial over social media posts referencing a trio of TV personalities

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Missing girl, 13, found stuffed in a basement box after meeting creep on Snapchat

The girl, 13, was discovered along with evidence that she had been sexually assaulted, according to authorities.

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Major Celtic vs Rangers flashpoints spark 7 top FIFA referees into delivering unflinching verdicts

Premier Sports Cup

The former grade one official has conducted a poll and asked some big names to weigh in on the Hampden fireworks.

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'Hero' railman who fought off knifeman in train mass stabbing pictured for first time

Samir Zitouni, 48, is fighting for his life after "undoubtedly saving many lives" in Saturday's mass stabbing attack on a train from Doncaster to London King's Cross.

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Scots youth violence problem can only be fixed by investing in key services

Delivering a strong NHS and reducing waiting times is my guarantee to Scots

Anti-obesity injections could be game changer for Scotland’s health crisis

SNP Government can't blame Westminster for problems and then underspend budget by £1bn

Scottish 'romantic coastal getaway' at award winning hotel available for half price

The accommodation has been described as "perfect"

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'I just need Jagtar back': Wife's heartbreak after Scot's eight-year ordeal in Indian jail

Gurpreet Kaur has spoken of the pain she has endured for the last eight years in a rare statement after Jagtar Singh Johal was detained in 2017.

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Rangers boost as Roma World Cup winner, Ireland star and Europa League nuisance ruled out of Ibrox blockbuster

Roma have been rocked after three of their key men were declared unavailable.

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Lennon Miller served brutal Serie A reality as boss drops searingly honest Juventus cameo verdict

The 19-year-old has been eased into Italian football slowly but earned a crack against the Euro giants

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Derailed train removed from tracks as Glasgow travellers warned disruption ongoing

The derailment near Cumbria happened at around 6.10am on Monday.

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Child snatch murder plot suspects sent back to US from Scotland after seven years

Valerie Hayes, Gary Reburn and Jennifer Amnott were found living in Glasgow in 2018 after the FBI identified them as being behind a plot to kidnap five children and kill their parents.

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‘I’ve been given a second chance at life’ - grandmother shares powerful story of overcoming lung cancer

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Christmas Magical winter village to light up Scots shopping centre for the first time this Christmas The seasonal event has rsomething for everyone, from shopping and dining to rides and festive films.

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Rachel Reeves puts UK on notice that tax rises are on the way with Brexit and Trump blamed

Rachel Reeves could become the first UK Chancellor in 50 years to rip up a manifesto commitment not to increase income tax.

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Man 'degraded' after Asda delivery driver 'questioned disability on doorstep'

Necati Ayhan, 22, said he was left feeling 'degraded, embarrassed and terrible' after an Asda delivery driver allegedly questioned his disability while dropping off his shopping

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Footballers break down in tears on the pitch after manager dies during game

European football

Radnicki 1923 manager Mladen Zizovic, 44, died following a heart attack during their match against Mladost Lucani.

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Inside the Celtic team talk that flattened Rangers as Martin O'Neill inspires revival

There's one key message that has been ringing out in the Hoops dressing room from the interim boss and captain

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Terrified Scots passenger thought derailed Cumbria train was 'hit by terrorist attack'

A major incident was declared after the 4.28am Avanti West Coast service from Glasgow to London came off the tracks at around 6.10am on Monday.

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BREAKING! Rangers 'unsatisfied' with SFA Auston Trusty explanation as Willie Collum meeting leaves more questions

Ibrox chiefs met with refs boss Collum but remain unhappy with how the laws of the game were applied and VAR review

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Photography World's tallest and longest hedge found in Scotland seen in autumn colours

It has been named the biggest on Earth by the Guinness World Records.

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Scots mum outraged after staff member 'mocked way autistic son entered school'

Carolann Denvir claims she was left speechless by the apparent incident involving 15-year-old Logan in March.

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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies aged 84

The former US Vice President died surrounded by his family.

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Army veteran 'devastated' after returning from holiday to find home flooded with human waste

James Stubbs, 72, made the disgusting discovery in the early hours of October 2 after coming home from Spain.

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Jurgen Klopp as next Celtic manager claim triggers Rangers pair as Dermot Desmond urged to dig deeper than ever

The Liverpool legend is currently working as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer after taking a break from the dugout

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Scottish chippy award nominations suggest fish and chips is better by the sea – is your favourite included?

The Scottish Fish and Chip Awards 2025 are due to take place in Glasgow this month

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'Remains' found near where body parts of Graham Wright discovered in Loch Lomond

Police Scotland

Police have launched a probe after the discovery was made in the Arthurstone Road area of Alexandria, Dunbartonshire.

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Prison officer 'having sex with' convicted robber gushed over his rap skills

Isabelle Dale allegedly had a sexual relationship with Shahid Sharif while she was a prison officer at HMP Coldingley.

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‘Faster progress needed’ for Jagtar Singh Johal on anniversary of Indian arrest

Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was acquitted earlier this year after he was accused of financially supporting a terror group but still faces federal charges.

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Alex Salmond lived in luxury £7,000 a month London apartment despite financial ruin

EXCLUSIVE: The former SNP leader had access to "world class" facilities in the Dumont block.

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Rangers ultra punches man in street before Celtic semi-final as cops follow 'positive line of enquiry'

Police Scotland

The man was punched to the ground on Victoria Road in the south side of Glasgow on Sunday.

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Police hunt killer eight years on from man stabbed to death on night out

Adam Ellison, 29, was fatally stabbed after a night out with friends and family on November 4, 2017.

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Food Family-run Glasgow butchers crowned Best in Scotland at prestigious awards The butchers have proudly served their local community for over 40 years

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First picture of 'amazing' Scots man killed in horror road crash as tributes paid

Police Scotland

Leighton Buchanan was pronounced dead after the crash on the A92 near Inverkeilor.

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Glasgow train derails in Cumbria LIVE as four injured after hitting landslide at 80mph

The Glasgow to London train train came off the tracks around 06:10 am.

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Scots doctor convicted of sexually abusing women for second time

Krishna Singh, 76, subjected his victims to numerous sexual offences between 1984 and 2017.

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Teen girl stranded getting off bus after phone died before awful incident took place

"It turned my life upside down. Since, I have had multiple flashbacks of that night and nightmares."

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Mum who lost 'beautiful' baby girl after six days honouring her memory

Natasha Haughey welcomed her baby into the world just after Christmas last year.

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Police issue update after nine-month-old baby boy dies in dog attack horror

Enquiries are still ongoing to establish the breed of the dog, detectives said

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Discover Scotland Historic Scottish estate with adventure park and farmers' market perfect for autumn walks

One of Scotland’s oldest estates, it welcomes families and dogs, with a cosy coffee shop and scenic walks along the River Avon.

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Drugs mule Bella Culley's baby dad mystery and clues she left before jail hell

Bella May Culley claimed she was forced to transport the drugs by gangsters.

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Cops may have 'missed chance' after being called to multiple knife incidents before mass train stabbing

Police have confirmed they were called to three incidents before a knife attack on a train.

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Man appears in court charged with murder of NHS worker found dead after flat fire

Callum Miller has been charged with the murder of Natalie Egan on October 31.

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Paedo found guilty of abusing 'vulnerable children' at Scots care home

Alexander Boyd will be sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow in December.

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Luxury Scots hotel 'brimming with folklore' named among world's best for Christmas break

The five-star resort has been a symbol of Scottish luxury for over a century, offering fine dining, elegance and outdoor adventures across its vast estate.

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Edinburgh bus passengers rushed to hospital after crash sees front of double-decker 'ripped apart'

Police Scotland

The bus suffered severe damage, with both the front windscreen and the top front window of the double decker smashed to smithereens.

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Nine-month-old baby killed in dog attack after animal 'spooked by fireworks'

Cops are working to establish the breed of the dog, which reportedly attacked the child on Sunday night after fireworks were "let off" nearby.

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Man who ran over and killed girlfriend's brother at 70th birthday party found guilty of murder

Stephen Bates ran over and killed his girlfriend's brother Martin O’Donovan on the night the two men first met after a drunken brawl erupted at his mum's birthday party.

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Paranoia, conspiracies and a Rangers meltdown for the ages – Collum and Celtic the targets on a bumper Hotline

Andy Newport answers your calls as those in Light Blues erupt after a Hampden blockbuster

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Huntingdon train stabbing suspect Anthony Williams pictured for first time

Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with ten counts of attempted murder after a mass stabbing on a train which was forced to make an emergency stop in Huntingdon on Saturday night.

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Man dies at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh as police launch probe

The death is currently being treated as "unexplained".

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John Swinney condemns school violence after figures show rise in attacks

The First Minister spoke out after a trade union hit out at the dangers facing school staff

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SNP Education Secretary urged to make urgent statement on soaring school violence

Lib Dem MSP Willie Rennie said Jenny Gilruth must respond to the Daily Record exclusive on

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Police missed three chances to stop Huntingdon stabbing suspect as he waved knife around city

The alleged perpetrator of a multiple stabbing was videoed with a blade, with police confirming three incidents took place before the Huntingdon attack.

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Danny Rohl boasts glittering Rangers transfer contacts but fear is he'll be forced to rely on Kevin Thelwell

This Ibrox board might have made an astute appointment with their new head coach but the German needs more

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Cops release image of car after man hit by Ferrari on Edinburgh street

Police Scotland

The 26-year-old is fighting for his life in hospital following the serious crash on Saturday, October 25, and a car spotted in the area at the time could help the investigation.

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Scots urged to obey law on Bonfire Night as new fireworks ban kicks in

First Minister John Swinney said new firework control zones had been put in place across the country

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Beer Innis & Gunn to open rare bottle of Arctic beer after 150 years to revive recipe Innis & Gunn, based in Edinburgh, will create a new brew using a 150-year-old bottle of beer which was made for an Arctic expedition.

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Footballer among Huntingdon train stabbing victims in hospital

Scunthorpe United's Jonathan Gjoshe remains in hospital after the incident on Saturday night.

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Veteran police dog Amber retires after almost a decade fighting crime and collaring crooks

Police Scotland

A veteran police dog has hung up her collar after almost ten years fighting crime and catching crooks

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Glasgow to London train derails in Cumbria as 'major incident' is declared

All services operating on the north west coast have been cancelled.

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Craig Gordon to emerge from Scotland cold storage as Steve Clarke dismisses lack of Hearts action

The Tynecastle keeper hasn't played for the Jambos this season but it's needs must for World Cup qualifiers

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Football

Rangers FC The nine flop Rangers No.9s as taxi driver saga and forgotten £18m man show how heavy jersey wears We've taken a look back at some of the Ibrox No.9s who have crashed and burned in a cautionary tale for Youssef Chermiti

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Craig Bellamy as next Celtic manager lands emphatic response from Wales FA chief

Bellamy is among the leading contenders to permanently replace Brendan Rodgers in the Hoops hotseat

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Brutal Brendan Rodgers Celtic claim quoted in mega star Logan Paul's WWE rant

Brendan Rodgers

Logan Paul appeared to quote Brendan Rodgers as he challenged CM Punk on last night's TV broadcast

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Rangers stand accused of chronic whataboutery as fed up Hotline call out four guilty parties

Scott McDermott takes your calls as the fallout from Sunday's clash at Hampden only ramps up

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Celtic sent seven ominous warnings from inside Midtjylland as Dembele replica and former target wreak havoc

Erik Sviatchenko reckons this is the worst possible time for Celtic to be facing his other old side

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TV & Celebs

Kate Middleton Kate Middleton Remembrance Day role confirmed in Kensington Palace announcement

The Princess of Wales will play a key role for Armistice Day on November 11.

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Lewis Capaldi stuns fans on stage with surprise gig appearance as fans hail his 'confidence'

Scots sensation Lewis Capaldi had fans in a frenzy after he joined American singer Role Model on stage in London last night

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Fake baby documentary makers speak out on show covering scam which shocked Scotland

The documentary makers of a show focusing on the fake baby scandal of Kira Cousins have spoken out.

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Dick Cheney's rise to power told by Christian Bale in 'badass' movie that's free to watch

Amazon Prime Video

The 2018 film recalls the life of former vice president Dick Cheney following his rise to power and influence on American politics - and it's now free to stream

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John Lewis Christmas advert star shares major revelation 'they didn't know'

John Lewis released its annual Christmas advert on Tuesday

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Life & Style

Christmas shopping The small Scottish town hosting hidden gem Christmas market this weekend

The magical festive fair will take place between November 7 and 9.

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Weird News

Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer shopper 'breaking ban' to try 'ultimate' new festive cookies

Foodies can't wait to try the new cookie flavour, which promises the 'ultimate gooeyness'

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Lawyer says rude people 'can't stand' my one comment that 'ruins their day'

According to the trial lawyer, the response is the best comeback to use when someone is being mean

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Vet explains whether you should let your cat or dog sleep in your bed

Many pet owners love to let beloved their cats and dogs sleep in bed with them, but should you? A vet has weighed in on the benefits and risks of letting your pet share your sleep space

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People notice cheeky detail after group of pals take innocent snap together

Sometimes the most innocent-looking images might make you do a double take and this latest one is no different. Can you see why everyone's laughing over this shot?

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Temu shopper orders door bow from website and can't believe what turns up

Diana was left baffled after she ordered a door bow from Temu, but what she received was very different to what she expected, but she saw the funny side straightaway

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West Lothian News None of 260 new West Lothian Council vehicles purchased are electric The council’s Operational Services department is testing some light commercial EVs, a meeting was told, but none have entered full time service with the council.

Dumbarton animal rescue charity set for walkout over "chronic low pay" dispute

Around 140 members of staff employed by the SSPCA will go on strike for 24 hours over the pay issues - including those at the facility in Milton.

Perth theatre prepares to celebrate six decades of youth theatre excellence

The first theatre-based youth company in Scotland has started the careers of top talent including Ewan McGregor, Colin McCredie and Aron Dochard.

Death of Scots transgender prisoner in cell could have been avoided

Sarah Jane Riley took her own life in January 2019 after a number of "missed opportunities", a Fatal Accident Inquiry has found.

Rangers flop Joey Barton left female pundit 'physically scared' after Fred and Rose West X post

Joey Barton faces 12 counts of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety

technology Hundreds of Android apps infested with cyber attack with users told to delete immediately Android users are being urged to lookout for alerts from Google.

Keep eggs fresh 'for weeks longer' by storing in this one place in kitchen

According to an expert this place provides the perfect conditions for storing your eggs.

Footballers break down in tears on the pitch after manager dies during game

European football

Radnicki 1923 manager Mladen Zizovic, 44, died following a heart attack during their match against Mladost Lucani.

Warning sign your beloved pet dog is in pain that's 'easy to miss'

Owners are urged to be mindful of any warning signs and to speak to a vet as soon as possible

Full list of Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts due for pensioners

Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued by the DWP from this month.

Housing Renovation project underway in Wishaw's Phyllis Jane Court to enhance living environment for residents, staff and visitors The retirement housing complex in Drummond Drive will benefit from refurbishment works embracing dementia friendly design principles

St Johnstone hotshot set to miss QP clash after hat-trick surge in Airdrie win

St Johnstone FC

The Perth striker will once again be representing his national Gambia squad in a friendly against Kuwait during the upcoming break.

None of 260 new West Lothian Council vehicles purchased are electric

West Lothian News

The council’s Operational Services department is testing some light commercial EVs, a meeting was told, but none have entered full time service with the council.

Dumbarton striker hits goal milestone - but insists more to come as Sons slump

The Sons fell to a 3-1 defeat at Clyde on Saturday, with the loss dropping Dumbarton to second-bottom in a congested League Two table.

The nine flop Rangers No.9s as taxi driver saga and forgotten £18m man show how heavy jersey wears

We've taken a look back at some of the Ibrox No.9s who have crashed and burned in a cautionary tale for Youssef Chermiti