Thousands of Scots face income tax hike as SNP introduce new 45p 'advanced rate' and put a penny on the top band as Humza Yousaf's government scrambles to fill £1.5billion hole in spending plans.

'Speeding' car which smashed into lamppost and flipped onto pavement CRUSHED pram, first responders reveal, after footage showed mother and toddler's miracle escape.

Norwegian who called himself 'The Eunuch Maker', 46, admits carrying out castrations and livestreaming the shocking footage to a paying audience over six-year period.

Jealous teen who viciously stabbed love rival to death - and harassed ex-girlfriend with more than 260 calls in a month - gets 17-year jail term.Bad bling! Engagement ring designer reveals the three styles you should NEVER buy for your significant other.NHS trust declares 'critical incident' affecting Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital and Evelina London Children's Hospital due to 'IT failure'.'This dog needs putting down': Terrified pet owner says he was mauled by crazed 'XL Bully' that 'broke out of a house' and attacked his puppy in the street.Richard Madeley admits to blazing rows with wife of 37 years Judy Finnigan as he details hiding their personal troubles live on air.Antiques dealer who bought African mask for £130 then sold it for £3.6million WINS legal battle with previous owners after judge rules the elderly French couple failed to appreciate its true worth.Fury over fingerprint checks and facial scans for holidays in Europe: Experts warn of 'border bottlenecks' next autumn with introduction of post-Brexit entry rules on entry into the EU.

Jeffrey Epstein associates in for New Year shock as judge orders release of sealed documents naming 177 people involved in pedophile’s sordid case – and Prince Andrew could be among them.BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Live updates and results as Mary Earps is among six sporting stars in contention to win the coveted award.

Pictured: Pony Club wife and her cattle farmer husband who were found dead with gunshot wounds in 'murder-suicide' in sleepy Leicestershire village.Major river search launched for missing 64-year-old Clare Marshall who vanished in the early hours of Monday - days after Gaynor Lord's body was found.'We've been told there's nothing left': Morrisons worker 'takes home £800-a-month less after overtime ban' and stores 'struggle with demand due to cuts to Christmas temps' - as new French boss overhauls troubled chain.She's a keeper! Mary Earps looks incredible in plunging black lace gown as she joins Alex Scott and Rebecca Adlington at BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards.

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