YOUNG people are risking heart attacks by taking a cocaine and ketamine mix dubbed Calvin Klein. Almost 20 alerts about rising use of the lethal narcotics cocktail have been flagged to Public Health Scotland. 3 There is a risk of mixing ketamine with cocaineCredit: Getty 3 The toxic mix can cause… Urgent warning ‘Calvin Klein’ … Read more
BRITS have been issued a warning by Royal Mail as delays are set to impact more than 30 postcodes. Mail centers across four regions of the country have reported “significant disruption.” 2 Royal Mail has issue a service disruption warning to a number of postcodes across the UK (stock)Credit: Getty
A NATS pledge to scrap the two-child cap will lead to an overall benefits bill of £9billion by 2030, a watchdog warns. And ministers have been accused of risking “welfare tourism”, with families choosing to move to Scotland for up to a near £300-a-month boost. 3 SNP’s pledge to scrap… Plans to scrap two-child cap … Read more
WAITS at A&E departments across Scotland were among the worst on record over Christmas as flu cases surged. Figures show just over half of patients were seen within four hours in the final two weeks of 2024 — way below the 95 per cent target. 3 Waiting times at A&E departments across Scotland… Scots’ A&E … Read more
A WHISKY made on a Scottish island has been hailed as being the best item from the exclusive $1million gift bags handed out at the Golden Globe Awards 2025. The incredible goodie bags were given to the presenters and winners who scooped the top gongs at the glitzy event on Sunday. 3 The whisky was… … Read more
THE year 2024 was one to remember for Ryan Gauld. He finally made his Scotland debut – ten years on from his move from Dundee United to Sporting Lisbon that saw him labelled as the country’s next big thing (or rather, next little thing given his ‘Mini Messi’ nickname). 1 Drumtochty Castle in… Scotland star … Read more
AN ICONIC London burger chain is set to open its first-ever Scottish restaurant. Viral fast-food joint Smacks Hamburgers – famous for its bright pink shopfront and cheap meal deals – will open in Glasgow this weekend. 2 Smacks Hamburgers is set to open a Glasgow store this weekend The new venue is… ‘Can’t wait’, scream … Read more
A SCOTTISH hi-tech boss who was a star of TV’s Dragon’s Den is to face trial accused of masked stalking. Brian Smillie Jr is accused of engaging in a course of conduct which caused Kelly Johnstone, described on court papers as his partner or ex-partner, fear and alarm. 3 Brian Smillie Jr was a star… … Read more
A SOLDIER was killed during a live fire training exercise in the Highlands after his gun suddenly discharged, a sheriff has ruled. Lance Corporal Joe Spencer, of 3rd Battalion The Rifles, died at RAF Tain during a sniper course. 4 Lance Corporal Joe Spencer passed away during a sniper course 4 He… Soldier, 24, died … Read more
LOCALS in a Scottish village once branded the “most dismal” place in the country is bouncing back after a major transformation. John O’Groats lies on the north-eastern tip of Scotland and is hugely popular with tourists. 4 John O’Groats has had a major transformation since their Carbuncle… We live in popular tourist spot once branded … Read more