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Sir Patrick Vallance hits back at Rishi Sunak over claim covid scientists were too 'empowered'
Coronavirus
The former chief scientific adviser also admitted that he considered resigning during the pandemic due to the threats and abuse he was getting.
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Primary school teacher jailed after sexually abusing young child with paedo boyfriend
Courts
A court heard how Zoe Williams, who has been locked up, filmed and took part in the abuse during drink and drug fuelled binges with partner Thomas Surtees.
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'Hit team' who shot Ashley Dale dead lied in faces of grieving family at court
Courts
James Witham told tales in the witness box at court that bordered on the comedic.
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Woman 'does runner' from beauty salons after £500 Botox, highlights and facials
Hair and beauty
The woman bolted after racking up a massive bill from a range of beauty treatments.
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Man sent text saying he had 'punched' and 'killed' 11-year-old sister, inquest hears
Courts
Young Falaq Babar died in hospital in March last year just three weeks after suffering an injury while in the bathroom of her home.
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Serial rapist posed as taxi driver to lure women into his car before attacking them
Courts
Nazim Asmal managed to get hold of one of his victim's phone numbers and called her the following month asking she wanted to 'do something'.
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Mum of tragic Ashley Dale blasts boyfriend for 'ridiculous scenarios' he gave after murder
Organised crime
Heartbroken Julie Dale told how she approached her daughter's partner to ask for answers 10 days after the 28-year-old was gunned down in her own home by gangsters.
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Man punches air in celebration as he's cleared of Ashley Dale's murder at court
Courts
Ian Fitzgibbon was cleared but four men were convicted of the murder this afternoon, November 20.
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Dad who killed baby son claimed 'it's because i'm gay, Muslim and married' in custody video
Courts
The 30-year-old denies murder and manslaughter as well as inflicting grievous bodily harm to his wife and mother on the same night.
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Four men found guilty of shooting council worker Ashley Dale in her home
Justice
James Witham, 41, Joseph Peers, 29, Niall Barry, 26, and Sean Zeisz, 28, were convicted today.
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Family pay heartbreaking tribute to 'loved' dad found 'stabbed to death' in flat
Police
Paul Marsh was found dead at a flat on Friday, November 17. Detectives are treating his death as murder.
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Dad tricks child's school into thinking she's missing to prove a point
Schools
Instead of taking his daughter back inside he took her to her mum's house and kept her off school but didn't call the school because he was already late for work.
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More than 12 ways older people can top-up their income or reduce outgoings before this year ends
State Pension
List of benefits, discounts and one-off payments only available for people over State Pension age.
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More than 500 WASPI women due letter on State Pension age change investigation before end of this week
State Pension
The Ombudsman will send draft findings on injustice and financial remedy as part of its investigation into State Pension age changes.
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Tourist who paid £300 a night for Scots hotel slams 'depressing view of bins'
Holidays
The tourist said the £300-night hotel offered a "depressing view of bins".
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People claiming Child Benefit must update claim next week or payments could stop before Christmas
Child benefits
Some parents and guardians need to update their online account before November 30 or future payments could stop.
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Mum who put on 3st after having kids reveals simple rule that helped her lose weight
Healthy Eating
Lisa Rockett, 56, was a size 16 when she decided to start her weight loss journey.
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Young tourist 'trapped' in hospital abroad after being hit by 'freak' wave on holiday
Holidays
Charline Edwards is currently suffering from a nerve injury to her spine in a hospital on the Cape Verde Coast.
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People in lower Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on energy bills next year through new scheme
Fuel bills
Households can check online if they qualify for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme online.
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Drivers in these streets choose to pay fines as it's 'cheaper' than paying for parking
Motoring News
Some drivers will now pay more to park for three or four hours than they have to hand over if they don't get a ticket.
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Rishi Sunak pledges to cut taxes ahead of Autumn Statement despite SNP warnings
Taxes
It comes after SNP Deputy First Minister Shona Robison warned Tory Chancellor Jeremy Hunt against "ill-timed tax breaks" for wealthy people.
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Three groups of people over State Pension age may need to apply for Winter Fuel Payments this year
State Pension
Payments of up to £600 are set to start being made to millions of pensioners between November and January.
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Alarming clue night before couple were poisoned by bed bugs spray in Egypt hotel
Middle East
John and Susan Cooper were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning caused by fumes from a pesticide being used in their luxury hotel to kill bed bugs.
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State Pension and benefit payments annual uprating to be announced this week during Autumn Statement
State Pension
Speculation is growing about which measures Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will use for the annual uprating.
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BordersScots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air
I'm A Celebrity
As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.
Feared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times
Glasgow
Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
Woman 'does runner' from beauty salons after £500 Botox, highlights and facials
Hair and beauty
The woman bolted after racking up a massive bill from a range of beauty treatments.
EnvironmentWishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime lawJo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
Cambuslang running group wins mental health award in memory of much-loved member
Lanarkshire Charity
The group has dedicated a massive amount of time into fundraising for mental health charities after one of their members sadly died in 2021.
'My perfect boyfriend groomed me so he could abuse my kids'
Courts
Daniel Cassells, 37, appeared at the High Court in Glasgow last week where he admitted a host of child sex abuse charges against him.
Ferguson Marine workers 'deserve certainty' over shipyard's future after SNP minister rejects investment
Shipyards
EXCLUSIVE: The GMB union said workers at the Port Glasgow shipyard were blameless for the CalMac ferry fiasco.
BordersScots baby called 'Queeniana' owned Chanel bag before birth As well as the Chanel bag, the six-week-old tot owns a Louis Vuitton and a Hermes blanket, a Balmain changing bag, and outfits from Dior, Versace and Burberry.
ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new series set to air
I'm A Celebrity
As the 23rd series returns to our screens tonight, we pay tribute to the former stars of the jungle.
Feared gangland figure Paul Lyons attacked in jail by killer who stabbed victim 142 times
Glasgow
Peter Allan has pleaded guilty to attacking Paul Lyons in HMP Perth.
'I went to Edinburgh Christmas Market - and was astonished at prices of the rides'
Edinburgh
With the Edinburgh Christmas Market kicking off on Friday, Tourism Writer Alexander Smail headed over to see what it was like on opening weekend — and his thoughts were mixed.
ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond hits back at Cliff Richard 'fat-shaming' Elvis
Alison Hammond
Sir Cliff Richard appeared on the daytime talk show earlier today alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
Albion Rovers FCAlbion Rovers lost the battles in cup exit to Kilwinning Rangers, says boss Sandy ClarkThe Lowland League side were knocked out of the South Challenge Cup by a team two tiers below them
Wishaw business leader backing Lanarkshire MSP's plan for new environmental crime law
Environment
Jo Chidley, founder and owner of Beauty Kitchen was a keynote speaker at the launch of Monica Lennon’s consultation on making ecocide a crime in Scotland.
Fire crews race to huge blaze at Scots McDonald's restaurant
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Emergency services descended on the Ethiebeaton Park area in Monifieth after the alarm was raised at around 1.15am on Tuesday.
Motherwell kid Lennon Miller is like an old, experienced head already, says No.2 Stephen Frail after teen's contract extension
Motherwell FC
The Fir Park assistant boss has been impessed by 17-year-old Miller's maturity
P!NK announces return to Glasgow in summer 2024
Partner Stories
The superstar is coming back to the city for the first time in five years as her sell-out world tour, Summer Carnival, is being extended into 2024