Scots booze prices rise faster under minimum pricing but cost of Buckfast tumbles

Michael Beale has promised to play an exciting, attacking brand of football that will not only get their fans off their seats but also revive Rangers’ title charge. And Rangers fans will the first glimpse of life under their new boss today when their side takes on Bayer Leverkusen in a friendly at Ibrox.

Nine Lanark Amateur Swimming Club swimmers were crowned champions, with more than 180 new or personal best times set during the club’s championships.

Lewis Smith hopes Hamilton Accies can rediscover the form from their 'best performance of the season' to sink Inverness in cup and league clashes over the next week.

East Kilbride boss Kevin Rutkiewicz says the festive fixture schedule will make for an unforgiving Christmas for someone – and he is determined it won’t be his merry men.

The swagger was there when a primary school Aiden McGeady used to keep the ball off Pat McGinlay in his back garden.

Millions of people across the UK claiming disability benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Social Security Scotland are set for a bumper payment boost next year.

A warning has been issued to pet owners after a dog fell through an ice-covered Kilmarnock pond.

Health chiefs have warned of antibiotic shortages across Scotland because of soaring Strep A infections nationwide.

A Scots school girl who caught Strep A was left fighting for her life in hospital after her GP failed to spot the symptoms - twice. Ellie Young began experiencing a sore throat and vomiting at the end of October and was given a telephone consultation by her local doctor's surgery Oak Lodge Medical Practice.

A new survey has revealed Scots' fears over sewage pollution after untreated human waste was dumped in our rivers and seas 10,000 times in a year. Nearly seven in ten believe sewage and chemical pollution poses the biggest threat to the health of our seas, according to a Survation poll shared with the Record.

A ‘miracle’ chicken destined for the Christmas dinner table is set to celebrate the festive season in style after surviving a horror lorry crash on the way to the slaughter house. The world’s luckiest bird, dubbed Mrs Senga Culfeathers, is now being cared for at the Maggie Fleming Animal Hospice after being rescued last month.

Kate Hudson looked stunning as she headed into the United Nations gala in New York City on Friday night. The 43-year-old actress wore a low-cut white gown with the fabric on top of her toned tummy cut out. A pair of metal clasps held the garment together in the middle.  Stunning gown: Kate Hudson looked stunning as she headed into the United Nations gala in New York City on Friday night.The Almost Famous actress tucked her dirty blonde hair behind her ears, revealing a pair of long silver earrings.  She applied light pink lipstick and smoky eyeshadow with red eyeliner making her peepers pop. Hudson held on to the crook of her 18-year-old son Ryder Robinson's elbow as they walked into the concert venue.  Her date for the evening: Hudson held on to the crook of her 18-year-old son Ryder Robinson's elbow as they walked into the concert venue Low-cut: The 43-year-old actress wore a low-cut white gown with the fabric on top of her toned tummy cut out Flawless makeup: She applied light pink lipstick and smoky eyeshadow with red eyeliner making her peepers popRyder, who is the son of Kate and singer Chris Robinson and her oldest of three children, wore a sleek navy blue suit jacket with a pair of matching slacks over a white button-down shirt. His dark brown hair was slicked back from his face and stopped just above his neck in the back. Hudson's other two children are 11-year-old Bingham Bellamy and four-year-old Rani Fujikawa. The Bride Wars star was married to Chris Robinson from 2000 to 2007 and was engaged to Muse singer Bellamy for several years after that.  Giving a wave: The star gave a small wave as she headed into the United Nations Gala Kids: Kate has three children: Ryder, 11-year-old Bingham Bellamy and

Nick Carter performed on-stage for the first time on Friday after a woman named, Shannon Ruth, came forward on Thursday to sue the singer of reportedly sexually assaulting her back in 2001 when she was 17-years-old, and he was 21. The performer, 42,  joined his fellow Backstreet Boys members as they took to iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball stage for their performance at Madison Square Garden. The group's appearance together also came after ABC axed their upcoming December 14 Christmas special called, A Very Backstreet Holiday, amid the rape allegations surrounding Nick, which his lawyer has vehemently denied.  Nick Carter performed on-stage for the first time on Friday after a woman named, Shannon Ruth, came forward on Thursday to sue the singer of reportedly sexually assaulting her back in 2001 when she was 17-years-old, and he was 21.

Bethenny Frankel and daughter Bryn Hoppy were each other's date to iHeartRadio's 2022 Jingle Ball in New York City.The 52-year-old former Real Housewife looked hot in a black leather outfit while her daughter, 12, donned a red dress.It comes after the businesswoman's fiery and tense appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen and Jeff Lewis. Cute! Bethenny Frankel and daughter Bryn Hoppy were each other's date to iHeartRadio's 2022 Jingle Ball in New York CityThe proud mom sweetly kissed her pre-teen on the cheek during one affectionate red carpet moment. Frankel, who founded and sold beverage line Skinny Girl Cocktails, took Bryn, her only child, along for the night of entertainment.

'Tis the season for Brooke Shields to make Z100's Jingle Ball a family affair.On Friday, the Pretty Baby star attended the annual concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City with her two daughters Rowan, 19, and Grier, 16.The lineup for the annual holiday event included the likes of Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charlie Puth, Backstreet Boys, The Kid LAROI, AJR, Demi Lovato, Lauv, Ava Max, Dove Cameron, Jax and JVKE. Family affair: Brooke Shields, 57, enjoyed a fun night out with daughters Rowan, 19, and Grier, 16, at Z100's Jingle Ball concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City on FridayAhead of all the festivities on the stage, Shields, 57, stepped over to the red carpet to strike a few poses decked out in black leather pants and a red shoulder-less top that came complete with a box in the back and train.She also donned a pair of black stiletto boots and accessorized with a couple of bracelets and a golden clutch box.

New rankings for Ayrshire secondary schools have been released.

A close call! Catherine Zeta-Jones thought she put husband Michael Douglas’ health at risk after she gave him a scare on Thanksgiving.

Leah Remini has said Kirstie Alley’s death is “very sad” after the pair spent years feuding over Scientology. The actress, 52, told Rolling Stone of her grief after ‘Cheers’ star Kirstie, 71, died on December 5 aged 71 after a brief cancer battle. Ex-Scientology member Leah said: “The news of Kirstie Alley’s passing is very sad.

Emily Ratajkowski cut a stylish figure on Friday afternoon while running some errands in New York City.The model/actress, 31, strolled the sidewalk in a cropped yellow and black cow-print jacket worn with matching baggy pants.Layered under her unique overcoat was a trendy black zip-up mock neck top.  Stylish: Emily Ratajkowski cut a stylish figure on Friday afternoon while running some errands in New York CityEmily parted her silky brown hair in the middle, and it fell past her shoulders to the middle of her back. The Gone Girl actress painted her full lips a dark pink, and her cheeks were dusted with rosy pink blush.