A man who struggled with a severe gambling addiction and would empty his bank account shortly after payday every month has disclosed that he lost over £250,000 due to his betting habit. Colin Brown, 42, has bravely shared his story of battling with gambling addiction, which began at the young age of 15 with a…

Many elderly Scots are set to benefit from assistance with their fuel bills, as announced by the Labour Government at Westminster. The decision to provide all pensioners with a payment to help cover their fuel costs has been met with appreciation from older members of the community. However, some are questioning why this support was…

Nearly 8,000 former mineworkers across Scotland will today receive a boost to their pensions following a historic injustice. Updated figures from the UK Government reveal that 7,844 Scots will see an average increase of £29 in their weekly pension payments as part of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Budget that…

Russell Grant’s Horoscopes as Pisces told negative emotions could be affecting health Russell Grant has returned with his regular horoscope, and it could be a big week for Aries. Pushing yourself to the centre of events will have a strange way of removing obstacles in your life. Before you know it, everything will start to…

Thousands of former mineworkers in Scotland are celebrating a long-awaited victory, as reported in the Daily Record. The energy minister, Michael Shanks, highlighted the significance of the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme in honouring those who contributed to Scotland’s coal mining industry. Coal mining has been a vital part of Scotland’s history, providing warmth, industry support, and…

Big-hearted Scottish businessman Barry Cushley, who previously supported Glasgow’s homeless community, has launched a new charity aimed at helping young Scots in need. Last year, Cushley generously offered the use of his firm’s building in Glassford Street in the city centre to the charity Homeless Project Scotland. Inspired by this experience, Cushley has now established…

A former chairperson of the Scottish Police Muslim Association has been sentenced after embezzling £8,000 from her employers to fund a shopping spree at Harrods. Asma Ali, aged 47, misappropriated the funds while working as a solicitor between March 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019. Ali, who had been appointed Chair in December 2016, acquired…

A father whose young son miraculously survived a tragic car crash that claimed the life of his mother is sharing his hopes that the boy will be able to return home from the hospital in time for Christmas. Seven-year-old Arran Martin was left fighting for his life following the fatal collision on the M6 in…

‘Everyone is welcome’ at Janey Godley’s final Edinburgh farewell, daughter says Janey Godley’s daughter has announced that everyone is welcome to pay their respects as the beloved comedian makes her final journey through the streets of Edinburgh. Ashley Storrie, Janey’s daughter, shared an update ahead of her mum’s final farewell, which will see the funeral…

The tragic death of two-year-old Bronson Battersby has left many questioning what could have been if his father had not passed away. Bronson was discovered lifeless between the legs of his father, Kenneth Battersby, on January 9 at their home. Preliminary findings from a pre-inquest revealed that there is a possibility Bronson might have survived…