THE first of the Scottish Government’s long-delayed ferries is to undergo last-minute repairs just days ahead of entering service, it emerged tonight. Operator Calmac confirmed the hi-tech Glen Sannox boat – already six years late – needs “snagging” type work. 4 The Glen Sannox is facing more… Long-delayed ferry to undergo last-minute repairs just days … Read more
THE opening date for Scotland’s first drug consumption room has been revealed after multiple delays. The controversial ‘fix room’ is due to be opened in Glasgow but has been hit by a number of setbacks. The facility aims to allow addicts to inject drugs in a safe environment, protecting users from… Exact date controversial drug … Read more
THE Traitors are barely two days into their mission to boot out the innocent Faithful contingent – and they are already showing signs of friction. The all-female trio – who made a pledge to be the sole allegiance in the BBC One show’s Scottish Highlands castle – are back-tracking just 48 hours… Watch the moment … Read more
HOUSEHOLDS with Ring doorbells are warned their battery may be affected by the bitter cold snap sweeping across the UK. Last night temperatures plummeted as low as minus 8C in rural Scotland and northern England. 2 A yellow weather warning covers much of EnglandCredit: MET Office 2 Ring batteries… All Ring doorbell owners warned of battery issues … Read more
A SCOTS hiker was arrested and detained in India – for wearing a GPS tracker. Heather Mackins was headed to the Rishikesh mountains for a yoga and meditation retreat when she was stopped by security at Indira Gandhi International Airport and handed over to cops for carrying a Garmin inReach… Scots hiker arrested in India … Read more
VANDALS have daubed sick graffiti mocking Ibrox Disaster victims in a on the anniversary of the tragedy hours before the Old Firm clash. Thugs targetted a brick wall near a Tesco store in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, before the Rangers and Celtic match kicked off at Ibrox, in the Govan area of… Sick graffiti mocking Ibrox … Read more
SCOTS singer Amy MacDonald boosted the value of her personal companies to over £6.3million last year, new figures have revealed. Accounts for the firms which handle the star’s income show the cash has continued to roll in from her hit records. 2 SInger Amy MacDonald has grown the value of her… Amy MacDonald’s huge fortune … Read more
WETHERSPOONS is selling pints for as little as 99p across Scotland from today. The chain launched a January sale with a total of 770 venues across the UK taking part in the event. 3 Wetherspoons is selling pints for as little as 99p from todayCredit: Getty 3 The cost of some pints will drop from… … Read more
THE NHS has warned Brits not to go outside in the morning or evening after health alerts were issued for the whole of England amid a -8C freeze. Public health bosses have issued amber alerts for the whole of England from now until January 8. 5 A cold start this morning in Bushy Park, south … Read more
A FAIRYTALE Scots wedding venue is set to shut for a major refurbishment – leaving punters hoping it won’t lose its ‘magic’. The Brig O’Doon House Hotel in Alloway, South Ayrshire, will receive a “complete makeover” in 2025. 2 The Brig O’ Doon House Hotel is a very popular wedding venueCredit:… Popular Scots wedding venue … Read more