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A replacement for the "grossly unfair" council tax system should be agreed upon before the next Holyrood election in 2026, a Green MSP has insisted.

Three US citizens accused of plotting to snatch kids and kill their parents have spent £180,000 of taxpayers’ cash trying to stay in Scotland.

A Rutherglen comic book artist is set to chat about his varied career at an upcoming Scottish themed event.

A man has been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after he received a delivery of two bags of white powder instead of a £2,400 camera. Jakub Sokolowski, from Leith, ordered a Sony mirrorless machine from the Jessops store that was delivered by DPD on November 25 last year.

People struggling to pay their Council Tax during the cost of living crisis are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for money off their bill. The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme is unique to Scotland and helps people on low incomes save an average of £750 a year on their bill.

Lorraine Kelly was embroiled in a heated debated with Prince Andrew's ex-girlfriend Lady Victoria Hervey as she defended the royal.

State Pension currently provides essential financial support for nearly 12.5 million older people across the country, including some 981,399 retirees living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years of National Insurance contributions.

Homesick GAL Floripa co-founder Alessandra Ambrósio shared an old snap of herself in bed with her 10-year-old son Noah Phoenix Mazur while visiting her native Brazil on Sunday.The 41-year-old CAA Model - who boasts 19.2M social media followers - captioned her Instagram post with the Portuguese phrase for 'my cuddle.'Alessandra's ex-fiancé Jamie Mazur had custody of little Noah, and they enjoyed a Korean meal together in Los Angeles on Sunday. Homesick: GAL Floripa co-founder Alessandra Ambrósio shared an old snap of herself in bed with her 10-year-old son Noah Phoenix Mazur while visiting her native Brazil on Sunday 'Meu chamego': The 41-year-old CAA Model - who boasts 19.2M social media followers - captioned her Instagram post with the Portuguese phrase for 'my cuddle'Ambrósio and the 41-year-old Re/Done denim co-founder - who ended their decade-long romance in 2018 - amicably co-parent Noah and their daughter Anja Louise Mazur.On January 9, Jamie uploaded a video of his cover of the Pixies' 1988 hit Where Is My Mind? sang by their precocious 14-year-old.Mazur strummed the acoustic guitar while little Anja showcased her impressive pipes for the clip.

An estimated 1.7 million Scots have been forced to turn down their heating this winter amid soaring energy costs, a leading charity has found.

More than 1.4 million people over State Pension age are receiving regular financial support for a health condition from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Attendance Allowance is a benefit which currently provides 123,786 older people living in Scotland with daily living expenses of either £61.85 or £92.40 each week.

An iconic Ayrshire pub is on the market at a knockdown price to whet your whistle.

Gatehouse Community Centre coffers have been topped up by £1,590 – courtesy of Gatehouse Carpet Bowling Club.

The price of a brand of porridge has almost trebled in the last year as food prices soar.

More than a million struggling Scots are putting heating over eating in a desperate attempt to pay soaring energy bills.

Ukrainians settling in Scotland after fleeing the Russian invasion are being given a helping hand by an employment support service, based in Ayrshire.

So far, it looks like Elijah Wood has one of the more astute quotes from Yellowjackets’ second season.

Citizens Advice is calling for a ban on 'forced' switches to prepayment meters until more protections are introduced.

Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has announced an additional £2.4 million in funding to help people struggling to afford food and other essentials.

EXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, veteran producer Clark Peterson (Monster, Rampart) and his Story and Film, Inc has optioned Sara Foster’s thriller novel The Hush for development as a television series.

Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness, disability or mental health condition. Successful claimants will receive either £81.85 or £92.40 each week depending on the level of support they need, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £247.40 and £369.560 respectively.

State Pension provides essential financial support for nearly 12.5 million older people across the UK, including 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years worth of National Insurance Contributions.