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'Broken' council tax system condemns Scots to poverty and 'protects' wealthy
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (567+ words) John Swinney and Finance Secretary Shona Robison(Image: Getty) A failure to reform the "broken" council tax system is condemning some Scots to live in poverty while "protecting" the wealthiest, a leading charity has warned. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF)…...
Council tax rises in Scotland area by area
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (78+ words) Council tax rises in Scotland area by area'Daily Record Council tax rises in Scotland area by area Households across Scotland face inflation-busting rises in their council tax bills from April 1. Council tax bills across Scotland are soaring(Image: Getty Images)…...
'I'm a driving test examiner and motorists always mix up common warning sign"
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (318+ words) Do you still remember road signs from your theory test? It can be hard to take in everything from your motoring test, but it's crucial to keep yourself and others safe behind the wheel. In the TikTok video, which garnered…...
A public inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland is a victory for survivors
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (384+ words) This marks a real turning point for the survivors of child sex abuse and exploitation in Scotland. For almost a year they were told that reviews were enough. That existing processes would look at the issue. That there was no…...
Roald Dahl’s beloved stories return to the big screen at Vue Hamilton
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (356+ words) A number of iconic film adaptations based on the work of children's author Roald Dahl are returning to the big screen at Vue Hamilton, offering families the perfect chance to relive their favourite stories the way they were meant to…...
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Sagittarius told clarity will come in time
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (752+ words) Today's horoscopes, brought to you by Russell Grant. Today's daily horoscopes for each star sign can be found below. These forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant who has been reading signs for more than 50 years. Some behind-the-scenes networking…...
Martin Lewis urges Brits to save money on medicine by looking for 'hidden' code
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (578+ words) Martin Lewis has shared a handy way shoppers can pay less for medication when shopping at a pharmacy or supermarket. With prices of medicines rising over the years, the money saving expert has revealed a 'hidden' code that Brits need…...
Accies get THIRD stay of execution as Funding Globe admin threat saga rumbles on
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (552+ words) Troubled Hamilton Accies have offered to pay up before, but have twice failed to settle their debt Hamilton Academical has been given a THIRD stay of execution by the Funding Globe after they threatened to force the club into administration…...
Cop admits Brian Low probe blunders after violent shooting not treated as murder
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (564+ words) Brian Low's murder was initially treated as not suspicious before a post mortem revealed he had been shot. Detectives have admitted that the response to Brian Low's murder in Aberfeldy "fell short" of what the public expects. David Campbell was…...
World Cup Scottish bank holiday refused by four more councils
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (477+ words) First Minister John Swinney enjoys a beer with Tartan Army fan Craig Ferguson (right) in Munich before the Germany v Scotland game at Euro 2024(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.) Four more councils have refused to recognise the bank holiday to…...