‘My Christmas dinner guests pay for the food – otherwise it’s so expensive’

‘My Christmas dinner guests pay for the food – otherwise it’s so expensive’

A woman has admitted to billing each of her adult family members roughly £30 to dine at her home over the festive season, claiming it’s too expensive to cook for them otherwise. Abi, whose TikTok handle is @abilourichards, shared how she is hosting 10 people – eight adults and two children – on Christmas Eve, … Read more

Whinging Scots cocaine dealer complained the Covid pandemic would cost him £400,000

Whinging Scots cocaine dealer complained the Covid pandemic would cost him £400,000

A DRUG dealer who groaned the Covid pandemic was a “f***** disaster” that would cost him £400,000 has been caged. Brandon Guthrie complained to co-accused Craig Garland about the impact the pandemic lockdown would have on his illicit trade. 4 Brandon Guthrie and Craig Garland are the latest Scots hoods to come unstuck through their … Read more

Ice hockey pro Matthew Petgrave arrested over death of Adam Johnson launches crowdfunding appeal to pay legal costs

Ice hockey pro Matthew Petgrave arrested over death of Adam Johnson launches crowdfunding appeal to pay legal costs

AN ice hockey pro arrested over an opponent’s horror death in a game has launched a crowdfunding appeal to pay his legal costs. Matthew Petgrave, 32, says he has been trapped without insurance or a visa and unable to work since being held on suspicion of manslaughter. 2 Adam Johnson bled to death on the … Read more

Romanian pro-EU parties unite to crowd out far-right candidate Georgescu – POLITICO

Romanian pro-EU parties unite to crowd out far-right candidate Georgescu – POLITICO

The coalition means that the four parties, and the ethnic minority representatives, will together hold a majority in parliament and will be able to push for a prime minister from among their ranks. There will still be further talks about what the parliamentary coalition’s governance aims will be, and who will be prime minister, though … Read more

Major update on Scottish income tax changes ahead of budget next week

Major update on Scottish income tax changes ahead of budget next week

THERE is “no appetite” among Scottish ministers for major tax changes at the upcoming Scottish budget, The Scottish Sun on Sunday can reveal. In the strongest hint yet that John Swinney will not bring in income tax increases or decreases for the first time for two years. 2 Finance Secretary Shona Robison will reveal whether … Read more

I test tech for a living and I’d buy three top Black Friday deals – but check ‘secret stores’ for better prices first

I test tech for a living and I’d buy three top Black Friday deals – but check ‘secret stores’ for better prices first

BLACK Friday is here and there’s an ocean of deals to wade through – but three have caught my eye. I’ve been testing gadgets for a living for years, and if I didn’t have these three items already, I’d be very tempted. 4 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are a great buy this Black Friday … Read more

‘We may have to turn away dying people,’ care boss says hospices are at risk of collapse

‘We may have to turn away dying people,’ care boss says hospices are at risk of collapse

SERVICES across Scotland are stretched. Everything from the NHS to local council departments are cash-strapped and struggling. 2 Hospices are at risk in cash crisis 2 Rhona Baillie speaks out And now the impact of soaring prices is hitting hospices too. Rhona Baillie, the CEO of the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, today writes … Read more

Seven countries that will PAY you to live there… including £70,000 at coastal island that wants ‘younger population’

Seven countries that will PAY you to live there… including £70,000 at coastal island that wants ‘younger population’

A TRAVEL expert has revealed the list of seven countries that will pay Brit travellers to move there and start a new life. It is a great way to start a fresh journey for those wanting to travel the world and explore different countries. 5 Beach Barley Cove in Ireland 5 Boatman pushing traditional boat on Katsura … Read more

We live near hideous £6k statue of a giant POO – woke council thinks it’s ‘modern art’ but it looks like a turd

We live near hideous £6k statue of a giant POO – woke council thinks it’s ‘modern art’ but it looks like a turd

A NEW public sculpture of a snail has been likened to a “giant poo emoji” and branded a huge waste of public money. The Periwinkle Shelter sculpture, which is woven from willow branches, is designed to imitate the tiny sea snail. 5 The work by Two Circles Design was unveiled at the weekendCredit: Brighton Pictures … Read more

Supermarket charges 18% more for key grocery essential

Supermarket charges 18% more for key grocery essential

A supermarket has been found to be selling a key grocery item for 18 per cent more than its competitors in a price comparison of basic goods. The Manchester Evening News has been tracking the prices of the same eight items at the six main supermarkets since March 2022, including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons … Read more