Percentage of Perth and Kinross Council housing meeting national standards falls from 97 to 47 per cent

Three energy firms have been given permission to once again force some customers to have prepayment meters fitted in their homes.

Fugitive sex offender Nicholas Rossi roared and cried as he left jail to be put on a flight out of Scotland heading for the US. The 36-year-old was forced on to the plane after wrestling with staff on the tarmac with his trousers at his ankles.

Russell Brand told locals in the tiny Scots village where he spent New Year that he wants to buy a holiday home next to them. The controversial comedian, who has been questioned by police over sexual abuse allegations, has stayed at seven-bedroom Brioch House in Kippen, Stirlingshire, for the last week.

A Kirkcudbright businessman has urged the Scottish Government to help Dumfries and Galloway’s hospitality industry.

Happy New Year from everyone at the Daily Record and Sunday Mail. We hope 2024 brings you all lots of treasured moments and lasting memories.

It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny on BBC Two. The show, which has aired for the past 30 years, has become a time-honoured tradition for many people as part of their end-of-year celebrations.

Lewis Capaldi has issued fans with an update on his mental health and revealed a special treat for them for New year.The singer took to Twitter to announce he will be releasing new music at midnight tonight following his six-month break from the stage due to ongoing health battles.The 27-year-old Scots superstar stepped back from performing in June while noticeably struggling with Tourette's and anxiety issues.

A frantic search is underway for two schoolboys who have been reported missing from Paisley.

Jools Holland‘s traditional New Year’s Eve show on BBC2 has been announced.Jools’ Annual Hootenanny will see the likes of Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, Olivia Dean, Paul Jones, P.P. Arnold, RAYE, Sugababes and The Mary Wallopers seeing in 2024.Other guests include Boogie Woogie Queen, Ruby Turner and as always, the Pipes & Drums of the 1st Battalion Scot Guards will feature, as the hour strikes midnight.Details of which songs the artists will perform on the night are yet to be announced.This year’s show will air from 11.30pm GMT on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer this Sunday (December 31).

Love Island finalist Paul Knops looks unrecognisable and completely different five years on from starring on the hit ITV2 dating show. Former reality star Paul found fame on the programme in 2018 when he finished in second place alongside Scottish beauty Laura Anderson. But things quickly turned sour when they decided to split and Paul accused the ex air hostess of moving on with Islander Max Morley "weeks" before he ended their romance.

The eagerly-anticipated second series of The Traitors begins on BBC One on January 3, with 22 contestants battling it out at a Scottish castle in the psychological game show that gripped viewers last year.

Michael Beale's theory that Scottish Premiership strikers weren't good enough to be on his summer wishlist has been brutally shot down by Andy Walker - who claims that there were FOUR last season good enough to don the Blues shirt.

This video footage captured the moment a plane had to abort landing at Manchester Airport as it battled strong winds from Storm Pia. The clip captured a Finnair flight from Helsinki attempted to land at Manchester this morning. It was seen 'tilting' in the strong gusts over the runway.

Experienced St Johnstone defender Andy Considine admits he was instantly impressed by the ability and attitude of rising star Fran Franczak.

Laura Anderson and her ex-partner Gary Lucy reunited to make special memories with their daughter with a trip to see Santa.

A new qualification offering young people an alternative route to university without debt will be launched in Greater Manchester in September next year, the Mayor has confirmed.

Perth ’s brand new church at Bertha Park will welcome Christmas ‘Christingle’-makers this Saturday afternoon.

Gary Lucy has sent out a stern warning regarding his baby daughter Bonnie Rose.

A plea will be made this week for all councillors to unite and demand more support from the Scottish Government to fund police and fire services in Dumfries and Galloway.

He may have put Hearts ahead, but Lawrence Shankland left the Pittodrie pitch on the losing side as Aberdeen turned it around to secure a massive 2-1 win.