John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has strongly criticised the Conservative Party’s opposition to providing free bus travel for asylum seekers in Scotland. The debate, led by Tories at Holyrood, questioned the subsidy for refugees to travel for free, a policy supported by other parties. The SNP Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, announced in the…

OnlyFans Faces Calls for Ban Following Model’s Emotional Response to Sleeping with 101 Men in a Day There is a growing outcry for a ban on OnlyFans after a model, Lily Phillips, broke down in tears over sleeping with 101 men in a single day. Lily, who hails from Derbyshire, gained fame on TikTok after…

North Lanarkshire cadets have been honoured with a prestigious award for their outstanding contribution to the organisation. The Cadet Adult Recognition Awards (CARAs) have been recognising the hard work and dedication of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) for the past five years. These volunteers generously give their time and skills to help young people aged…

Health Visitor Reveals ‘Key’ Strategy to Prevent Children’s Tantrums Parenting expert Ruth Watts has shared a revolutionary tip for preventing children from having tantrums, and it’s incredibly simple to implement. Ruth, a health visitor popular on TikTok as @ruthwattshv, regularly offers valuable advice to parents. Her latest tip is particularly useful for those dealing with…

BBC Morning Live’s Dr Xand van Tulleken has issued a flu warning to the viewers, highlighting a 350% increase in flu cases compared to last year. Appearing on the show, he stressed the importance of taking action against the current ‘quad-demic’ hitting the UK, which involves the spread of flu, RSV, norovirus, and Covid-19 simultaneously.…

HMRC has issued a new update for individuals who are required to file their tax returns before the upcoming deadline next month. The Self Assessments for the 2023/24 tax year need to be submitted before midnight on January 31, 2025. While many households are focused on Christmas preparations, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding…

A child was hit by a car outside a Scottish school, prompting emergency crews to race to the scene in Kirkcaldy. The incident occurred this morning at Kirkcaldy High School, leading to a swift response from emergency services as they attended to the situation. Dunnikier Way in the town of Fife was closed off to…

Keir Starmer has commended a father from Lanarkshire who is living with motor neurone disease (MND) for his courage and compassion. Mark Somerville, residing in Uddingston, received the heartbreaking MND diagnosis in October last year after experiencing symptoms in his left arm. The 43-year-old, a father of four, disclosed in July that he has lost…

The NHS has issued a “now or never” call for people to book their flu jab as a “quademic” threatens to hit the UK with a surge in hospital cases reported. Health experts in the UK are urgently urging eligible individuals to get vaccinated against the flu amid fears of a daunting “quademic” this winter.…

A generous millionaire from the scenic French commune of Tourrettes has made headlines by leaving his entire £2.06 million fortune to his hometown. Marcelin Arthur Chaix’s bequest comes with one condition: the money must be used to construct a reception centre for the elderly, showcasing his altruistic mindset. This facility, set to accommodate 10 individuals,…