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The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension is providing essential financial support for nearly 12.7 million people across Great Britain, including more than one million living in Scotland. This regular payment is now worth up to £221.20 per week for those on the New State Pension (claimed after April 6, 2016), or £169.50 each week for the Basic State Pension (Category A or B).

Kate Forbes has returned to the Scottish Government for the first time since last year's bitter SNP leadership contest.

Nurses at an Edinburgh hospital have been left outraged after being told they can't take time off to attend the funeral of a beloved colleague.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of August last year, there were over 1.5 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. The data also indicated that over 136,200 people living in Scotland are currently receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through the benefit.

Rock legends Foo Fighters are heading to Glasgow this summer and there's just been some good news for any fans who haven't been able to grab tickets yet. The Everlong hitmakers, fronted by Dave Grohl, have released a final set of tickets for the 2024 sold out stadium tour.

Janey Godley has candidly opened up to fans as she shared another health update. The Scottish comedian is currently battling terminal cancer, and has vowed to continue performing.

It is almost summer and the time of year where Japanese knotweed cab infest our gardens, public areas and even our homes.

In 2006, singer Sandi Thom shot to stardom with her hit song, I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair), dreaming about rocking out with flowers adorning her hair. Fast-forward 18 years and she appears as youthful as ever, holding onto the revolutionary spirit we first fell in love with back then.The Scottish star was a sensation in the mid-2000s thanks to her foot-tapping melody, which managed to reach the coveted number one spot on the UK charts. She started out streaming via MySpace, putting on gigs right from her London flat, before being scooped up by RCA Records, after which she wowed on the music charts.

Olly Alexander has spoken out after facing backlash to his first live performance of his Eurovision Song Contest entry on Tuesday night.

The body of a man has been discovered in the water at a harbour in Orkney.

The heartbroken family of a Scots tourist who tragically died after going missing in Prague face a hefty £20,000 bill to bring him home

Human remains have been found in the search for missing pensioner Hazel Nairn.

The Traitors and Married at First Sight stars have been spotted in a popular Glasgow eatery.

The boss of P&O Ferries has been slammed after he admitted that he couldn't live on the £4.87 he pays some of his crew.

Police Scotland officers are appealing to the public over a missing man.

A five-star luxury retreat along the Ayrshire coast is set to make a return appearance to the small screen. Glanapp Castle, which first featured in last year's 'Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby' series, will have its episode aired again on BBC2 at 8pm this Thursday, May 9.

More than 8,600 people have signed a new online petition calling for Scottish tax rates to be scrapped and restored to the same levels as those administered by the UK Government. There are now six tax bands for people in Scotland, compared to just three in other parts of the UK.

The number of police officers in Scotland has dropped again to its lowest level in more than 15 years, with almost 260 officers having left the force in the last year alone.

Still Game star Jane McCarry, who is best known for playing Craiglang's nosey parker Isa Drennan, had fans in stitches over the weekend as she attended Take That's gig at Glasgow's OVO Hydro.

More than one million people over State Pension age can expect to receive a series of one-off payments worth up to £367 this year from the Scottish Government and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). None of these payments are due to arrive until November at the earliest, but it’s important to be aware of how much to expect and when.

More than 1.5 million older people claiming Attendance Allowance are set for a significant income boost this year now that the annual Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) uprating has been applied. On top of the 6.7 per cent increase, both the New and Basic State Pension have risen by 8.5 per cent.

First Minister-elect John Swinney praised a former Tory Chancellor who pushed through deep benefit cuts as a “believer” in devolution.

Massive cuts to teacher numbers are on the table over a standoff between councils and the SNP minority Government.

Cruel World Festival is returning to Pasadena, CA’s Brookside Golf Club for one huge day of throwback jams, intricately designed eyeliner and good times.Major headliners on the bill include Rock Hall of Famer Blondie, hitmakers Duran Duran, Scottish rockers Simple Minds, post-punk icons The Jesus & Mary Chain and synthpop duo Soft Cell.They’ll be joined by Adam Ant, Gary Numan, Interpol, The Faint and The Motels.Plus, Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst will be there, too.In total, 30 acts will perform at the Saturday extravaganza.And if you want to be there, it isn’t too late to score last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on single-day passes was $165 before fees on Vivid Seats.Still looking for a bit more information?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the 2024 Cruel World Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on Cruel World tickets can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Armed cops descended on a street in Glasgow on Monday night, after a man was spotted allegedly brandishing a crossbow.

A dad disappeared in Thailand while taking a solo holiday to celebrate his retirement.

Take That are fast approaching Manchester for their huge week of homecoming gigs. Although Gary Barlow couldn't resist a pitstop on the M6 on the way here.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son, Archie, is celebrating his fifth birthday on Monday, likely surrounded by school friends at their home in California.

Brits soaking up the sun in Spain are reeling from staggering booze price hikes that have pushed popular resorts like Magaluf out of reach for some holiday budgets. The cost of a tipple has doubled in some bars and cafes, leaving destinations once known for their affordability now pinching tourists' pockets.

John Swinney became the next leader the SNP yesterday after a veteran activist from Arden - who claimed he had enough nominations to stand - pulled out of a leadership challenge.