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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,…

Tragic Incident: Two Children Die After Falling into Frozen Lake In a heartbreaking incident, a 12-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl lost their lives after plunging into a frozen lake in New York. The tragedy unfolded around 4.35pm local time in Albany, New York, when the boy fell through the ice of the frozen Washington…

A new ecocide law in Scotland is set to be introduced at Holyrood following approval from MSPs. The proposed Ecocide Prevention Bill, put forward by Labour MSP Monica Lennon, could lead to severe penalties, including up to 20 years in prison for top executives of companies responsible for significant environmental harm. With the support of…

Tragedy struck the Coronation Street community when actress Carol Royle’s husband, Julian Spear, passed away in a tragic swimming accident. The 70-year-old actress shared the heartbreaking news on her Facebook page, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of her 47-year companion. Carol described Julian as a fit man who experienced a sudden massive brain haemorrhage…

A Glasgow woman, Laura Lynn, found herself in excruciating pain in her back, abdomen, and side, initially thought to be caused by kidney stones. However, thanks to a charity set up in memory of her cousin, Laura discovered it was actually a grapefruit-sized cyst in her ovaries. The 46-year-old decided to get a private scan…

Controversial cuts to Falkirk school hours have no support ahead of a crunch meeting scheduled for tomorrow. Three amendments have been submitted, indicating that there is no political backing for the proposal, including from the SNP administration. The initial decision was postponed in October, awaiting the announcement of UK and Scottish budgets for a clearer…