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Financial advisors in Glasgow schools help hundreds of families in poverty
The advisors have been working in 50 city schools to help families claim benefits and manage debts.

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Motherwell man lied to girlfriend that his mum was dead in £15k romance scam
Andrew New, who lives in Motherwell, claimed he needed his partner's cash to arrange his mother's funeral despite her being alive and well to this day.


Airdrie thug stabbed vulnerable partner before turned the knife on himself
Airdrie Sheriff Court heard Henry McGuinness became violent during a conversation about the woman's former boyfriend. His mood changed and he grabbed her by the hair.

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Rabbit and hamster found dumped in Glasgow canal in 'act of deliberate cruelty'
The hamster and the injured rabbit were found dumped inside a box in the Forth and Clyde Canal this week. The Scottish SPCA is appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.


Parents of Kory McCrimmon 'overwhelmed' as they prepare to lead Glasgow anti-knife crime march
Neil and Elizabeth McCrimmon are set to spearhead a poignant Parents Against Knives march from Ibrox to Celtic Park. Originally planned for June 8, the family say that the march will now take place on June 22 after being blown away by the public response.

Experience Italy's 'green heart' with a fabulous five-night holiday in Umbria
AN unspoiled oasis in the heart of Italy, Umbria offers a serene escape for Scottish travellers into a landscape rich with medieval towns, verdant hills, and a culinary heritage that is certain to delight the senses.

XL Bully seized by police in Glasgow flat drug raid as man and woman charged
At around 10am on Tuesday, June 3, officers acting under a search warrant entered a flat in Glasgow's east end. Alleged drugs worth £4,000 and an XL Bully were seized from the property.

Teenager in court on attempted murder charge after boy, 15, injured in East End
A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after another teenager was found seriously injured in Glasgow's East End.

Glasgow boy, 15, in court charged with attempted murder after teen 'stabbed' in east end
The 15-year-old boy from Glasgow appeared at the city's sheriff court charged with attempted murder after another boy of the same age was found seriously injured in the east end.

UK Government HQ in Edinburgh 'targeted in vandalism attack'
Police have made one arrest following the incident at Queen Elizabeth House

Scottish Labour wins Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election after victory over SNP
It was a good night for Anas Sarwar's Scottish Labour, who has gained the Scottish Parliament seat from the SNP despite competition from Reform UK.


Loose Women's Kaye Adams hints at making major changes at home ‘now I’ve lost my job’
The presenter, 62, has been a panellist on the daytime show from its inception and has revealed she's had several 'sleepless nights' after the announcement

I'm scared of cycling Edinburgh's city centre. Here's what happened when I did
I'm a cyclist who avoids the city centre because I'm scared of traffic. Here's what happened when I faced those fears
Scottish Labour win Hamilton by-election in shock upset for SNP
The results of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election are in.
Why is Scottish Water caught up in strike costs & 'fat cat' pay row
What is Scottish Water, and what services does it provide?
Why did Scots ministers support award of £381m in ferry contracts to overseas firms
The first of a series of lifeline ferries for Scotland being built abroad at a cost of £381m is scheduled to have been completed seven years faster than the long-delayed and over budget fiasco vessels being built in Inverclyde, it has emerged.
'Laughable': Turkey ferry to be delivered seven years faster than Scots fiasco ship
The first of a series of lifeline ferries for Scotland being built abroad is scheduled to be completed seven years quicker than the long-delayed and over budget fiasco vessels being built in Inverclyde, it has emerged.
What do clubs really think of Scottish Golf?
Scottish Golf has had a tempestuous relationship with its members over the years, but there have been more recent efforts to restore rapport
Scottish Golf chief says fees may have to rise to achieve 'one player' payments
Affiliation fees paid by players to Scottish Golf could potentially go up by four times the rate of inflation to fix what is for some a contentious problem
£3m strikes cost to publicly owned Scottish Water in 'fat cat' bonus & pay row
Publicly funded national water company Scottish Water which is feeling the heat over the extent of fat cat bonuses and salaries is facing 'shameful' costs of an nearly £3m to cover 10 days of strikes in a bitter pay dispute.