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Devastated mum diagnosed with cancer after thinking she was doing 'too much' at the gym

A fundraiser has been launched to get Arlene Blane over from Australia to be by sister Victoria Wallace's side when she goes through treatment.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

Top 10 cheapest places parents pay for nursery costs in Scotland - and most expensive

The average daily cost of childcare for under-twos could rise to £58.60 from April.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

Scots treated to second dazzling display of Northern Lights

THE Northern Lights could once again be seen in Scotland on Monday evening following a stunning display on Sunday night.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

What it was like watching Westminster get rich from Scotland’s oil

IN the 1970s, the discovery of oil changed the landscape of Scottish politics ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited village hails community buyout success

RESIDENTS of what is thought to be Scotland’s oldest continuously inhabited village are celebrating after fulfilling the dream of bringing their…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

'Conspiracy' to hide extent of oil wealth from Scotland's people, Tom Devine says

THE secrecy around the McCrone Report formed part of a “conspiracy” to keep the public from knowing the extent of the oil riches in the North…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

What is the Norwegian oil fund and how does it work?

IN 1969, one of the largest offshore oilfields in the world was discovered off Norway and, suddenly, the country had a lot of product to sell.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

How Scotland's oil funded Thatcher's devastating transformation of Britain

THE first thing you ought to know about Scotland’s oil money is that it was never officially recognised as such when it was swallowed up by…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

How the McCrone Report influenced the creation of the Scotland Act

CONTROL over North Sea oil and gas was reserved under the Scotland Act due to “nervousness” in the UK Government of the time that the boost to…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

People claiming Universal Credit could also be due up to £627 each month on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023