Former Celtic pub in Falkirk could become takeaway if changes allowed

The mother of Emma Caldwell has asked Humza Yousaf "what are you waiting for?" as she called for a public inquiry over the investigation into her daughter's murder.

A former museum worker in Aberdeen, who died after stepping out in front of a lorry, had been in court charged with an historic sex offence the day before.

Brendan Rodgers has defended his character after the Celtic boss became embroiled in a sexism row following a post-match interview with a female reporter at Fir Park on Sunday.

Veteran TV presenter Eamonn Holmes has leapt to the defence Brendan Rodgers as the Celtic boss comes under fire over his “good girl” comment to BBC Scotland reporter Jane Lewis.

A new weather map has shown exactly when and where it could snow in the UK this week with temperatures plummeting as we head into March. The mercury will drop to -3C in Scotland this weekend, while England and Wales will struggle to stay two or three degrees above freezing, according to WX Charts.

Former firearms officer Siobhan Callaghan is chasing her dream of becoming a midwife at Paisley university.

A British student hopes to become the fist deafblind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest after reaching base camp last year - and deciding she must make as many memories as possible before she risks losing her sight for good.

The number of people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is at an all-time high with the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) showing there are now more than 3.4 million people over the age of 16 in receipt of the disability benefit. Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has replaced PIP for all new claimants in Scotland, but an online ‘PIP test’ could also help people north of the border decide whether they should make a claim for support worth up to £691 each month.

An MSP is demanding the rollout of reusable nappy schemes across Scotland which could save new parents up to £500.

A proposed £50 charge for West Lothian residents to have garden waste collected may not last for long, it has been suggested, amid reports the Scottish Government would force councils to pick up the cost.

Falkirk councillors have backed calls for a fight to save Grangemouth 's oil refinery from closure in 2025.

A plan to demolish a house in Polmont and build three new ones in its place has been refused planning permission by Falkirk councillors.

Victims of brain butcher Sam Eljamel will gather in Holyrood to protest over “dithering” on the public inquiry into the affair. Many of Eljamel’s former patients have been left with permanent disabilities from his botched surgeries.

Free agent Anwar El Ghazi has offered to play for Celtic for FREE after the latest show of support from the Green Brigade for Palestine.

A raging Celtic fan has claimed Brendan Rodgers LAUGHED as his side were held by a late equaliser from Kilmarnock.

Mark Lawwell was in the Celtic firing line as the entire Parkhead hierarchy seemed to get it on a day of high anger.

The latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2021, 3.3 million people aged 65 years and over were living alone in England and Wales, with around 337,000 single pensioner households recorded in Scotland. Navigating the ongoing cost of living crisis can be challenging for any household, but for older people on their own it’s essential that they are claiming all the additional financial support they are entitled to.

Spring is nearly on the horizon, but before the end of February, the UK could face another spell of freezing cold and unpredictable weather.

Former Coronation Street actress Imogen Boorman has reportedly being ‘placed on the sex offenders list’ after she stripped naked in a bar during a drunken night out.The actress, who also starred in Casualty and the 1980s horror film Hellbound: Hellraiser II, has admitted to causing a scene during a drunken episode at The Picture House pub in Montrose, Scotland.The court heard that Imogen stripped naked, drank directly from the beer taps, and even sprayed a customer with a juice gun. She pleaded guilty to seven charges and is due to be sentenced in April.The mum-of-three has also been reportedly added to the Sex Offenders Register. According to Stuart Hamilton, the fiscal depute, Imogen entered the bar around 10pm on May 1 last year and "simply smiled" when asked what she wanted to order.

Anas Sarwar has made a direct pitch to SNP voters to urge them to back his party at the next general election to help kick the Tories out of power.