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The winter of 2026 has been anything but mild for Britain. After a succession of severe storms hammered the coastline and buried the north in snow, thousands of families have found themselves plunged into darkness, often for days at a time. The anxiety of watching a phone battery die while the heating system sits silent is a feeling too many have experienced recently. But amidst the flickering candlelight, a quiet revolution is happening. Households are no longer just hoping the lights stay on; they are taking control of their own power supply. The Changing Face of Winter Resilience Gone are…

Glasgow councillor Catherine Vallis has resigned as parliamentary aide to Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy after the MSP refused to end her decades-long friendship with Sean Morton, a twice-convicted paedophile. Sources close to the office say Vallis could no longer work for Duncan-Glancy while the MSP continued contact with the serial offender. The breaking point came just weeks after Morton was jailed again for possessing indecent images of children. Who is Catherine Vallis and Why She Walked Away Catherine Vallis, a popular Labour councillor for Victoria Park ward in Glasgow, had worked as Duncan-Glancy's senior parliamentary assistant since the MSP…

Ally McCoist has told Celtic they do not scare anyone right now and warned Brendan Rodgers' side they cannot keep living on stoppage-time miracles. The Rangers legend watched his old club hammer Hearts 4-0 on Saturday afternoon, then saw Celtic scrape past Kilmarnock with a 94th-minute Julian Araujo winner just hours later. It was the third consecutive match the Hoops needed a goal after the 90th minute to take something from the game. "They are not scaring anyone at the minute," McCoist said on talkSPORT on Sunday morning. "They are getting away with murder." The numbers back him up. Celtic have…

Police in Edinburgh have launched an urgent and widespread search for 72-year-old Brian Johnstone, who vanished from his home in South Gyle on Sunday morning. Officers describe his disappearance as "completely out of character," sparking growing fears for his safety as temperatures in the capital plummet. A significant police presence has been deployed across the city, with a specific focus on the Cramond area. Vanished Without a Trace in South Gyle The alarm was raised after Brian Johnstone lost contact with his family around 10:45 am on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He has not been seen or heard from since, leaving his…

Nathan Hageman thought he conquered the world when he won a million pounds on national television. Instead, the Ayrshire bricklayer found himself trapped in a nightmare of greed and betrayal. Today, the former champion claims that life changing moment led him straight to a prison cell. He describes the massive windfall as the worst thing that ever happened to him. From Bricklayer to Instant Millionaire on National TV The story began with a simple spin of a wheel on the hit show Red or Black. Nathan Hageman was a hard working bricklayer from Cumnock before his life changed in seconds.…

Drivers and rail passengers across Scotland are facing a chaotic start to the week as a yellow weather warning for ice remains in force, sparking hazardous travel conditions and widespread disruption. The Met Office alert, which covers large swathes of eastern Scotland, the Highlands, and northeast England, is in effect until 10:00 am today. Overnight temperatures plummeted below freezing following Sunday’s rain and hill snow, turning untreated roads and pavements into potential death traps. Commuters are already feeling the bite of the "Arctic blast," with live reports of accidents, road closures, and rail cancellations hampering the Monday morning rush hour.…

England's Six Nations title hopes took a heavy blow on Saturday as Scotland ran out convincing winners at a raucous Murrayfield. But World Cup winner Matt Dawson believes the scars from this defeat will toughen Steve Borthwick's side for the battles ahead, especially with Ireland looming this weekend. The Defeat That Still Stings Scotland 38 England 19. The scoreboard does not lie. Duhan van der Merwe scored twice, Finn Russell pulled the strings, and a red card to Henry Arundell in the 52nd minute turned a competitive contest into a rout. England shipped 31 points after the sending-off and left…

A grieving father is fighting to change the law after his son was killed in a tragic car crash. Alan Knox, a paramedic from the Highlands, is urging the UK Government to give Scotland the power to introduce graduated driving licences. His plea comes as Northern Ireland prepares to launch a historic new licensing system later this year.2 Knox believes Scotland deserves the same chance to save young lives. A Father’s Fight Born from Tragedy This campaign is personal for Alan Knox. His life changed forever in August 2025 when his 16-year-old son, Lewis, died in a heartbreaking accident. Lewis was a…

South Africa proved they are the team to beat at this T20 World Cup with a commanding performance in Ahmedabad. Skipper Aiden Markram led the charge with a blistering unbeaten 86 to crush New Zealand by seven wickets on Saturday. The victory moves the Proteas to the top of Group D and one step closer to the Super 8 stage. Markram Masterclass Lights Up Ahmedabad A crowd of over 50,000 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a captain’s knock for the ages. Chasing a competitive target of 176, South Africa never looked in trouble as Markram took control of…

Scotland roll into Cardiff riding the high of reclaiming the Calcutta Cup, while Wales remain rooted to zero points after brutal losses to France and England. Saturday's clash at Principality Stadium could define both teams' 2026 Six Nations campaigns. A roaring Cardiff crowd will demand a response from Warren Gatland's battered side, but Gregor Townsend's confident Scots smell blood. One team wants to build momentum. The other simply needs to stop the bleeding. Current Form: Two Teams Heading in Opposite Directions Scotland stunned England 30-21 at Murrayfield two weeks ago, with Finn Russell pulling the strings and Duhan van der Merwe…