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Pope Francis dead: John Swinney leads Scotland’s tributes to ‘voice of peace’ as major mass announced for mourners today
JOHN Swinney has led tributes to the Pope after he died aged 88, sparking an outpouring of grief around the world. In a sombre statement, the Vatican today confirmed Pope Francis, who was Bishop ...
Biker dies in tragic Easter Sunday crash on Scots road
A BIKER has tragically died following a horror crash on Easter Sunday. Emergency crews rushed to the A933 between Arbroath ...
Ally McCoist labelled ‘Scotland’s James Bond’ as Rangers legend takes an Easter dip in freezing cold loch
AFTER a hectic week covering football across Europe, Ally McCoist opted for a more chilled Easter weekend. And some fans reckon he’s just completed the perfect audition to be the next James ...
Celtic loan flop heading back to Parkhead in the summer after £3.5m star makes just two league starts for new club
A FORGOTTEN Celtic star could be on his way back to Parkhead this summer. The development comes just a few months after he headed for the Celtic Park exit door. Luis Palma was shunted out on loan ...
Scotland to bask in sunshine & blue skies this week as weather experts predict ‘above normal’ temperatures
SCOTS were in need of Easter Bonnets yesterday – to protect them from blazing Bank Holiday sunshine. The country shrugged off ...
Owner heartbroken as Scottish bakery with treats dubbed ‘best in world’ forced to close for good
THE owner of a cherished Scottish bakery, celebrated for its “best in the world” treats, has been left heartbroken after closing its doors for the final time. Écosse Éclair, a ...
Thousands of Scots can apply for new benefit worth £5.7k from TOMORROW – check if you’re eligible
THOUSANDS of Scots can apply for a new benefit worth more than £5,000 starting tomorrow. Pension Age Disability Payment helps disabled people cover care costs and is replacing Attendance Allowance ...
BBC teatime quiz flung into chaos as FLY wrecks havoc on Glasgow set
TELLY hardman Ross Kemp has been shot at by ISIS snipers, spent time in the world’s toughest jail and faced bloodthirsty cocaine cartels – but he finally met his match with a pesky housefly. The ...
I tried incredible new air styler – it gave perfect curls with no heat and its a fraction of the price of Dyson Air Wrap
ANYONE with poker-straight hair will tell you that it can be a struggle to get the perfect, bouncy curl – and my hair is no different. To have thick, luscious curls, I normally have to get ...
I’m one of Drive to Survive’s biggest stars – and it’s all down to swearing more than Gordon Ramsay
THE runaway star of Netflix smash Drive to Survive has revealed he became a TV sensation because he swears more than his pal Gordon Ramsay. Italian-born Guenther Steiner has been part of the ...
Gangland killer will have to serve extra two years on top of life sentence after appeal rejected
A MOB killer caught with a weapon in jail has had an appeal against two years being added to his life sentence thrown out. Thomas Guthrie, 29, was convicted of having a shank after being caged ...
You just can’t write off James Forrest as he gets set to pass Bobby Lennox as most decorated Celt, says Bill Leckie
THEY were born 50 years apart — but the place they hold in the hearts of countless fans is timeless. First came Bobby Lennox, then James Forrest. Two Ayrshire boys, weaving their way past ...