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Former Glasgow gangster launches charity to stop kids becoming victims of knife crime crisis
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (799+ words) The kids are growing as wrestlers under David's coaching(Image: Jamie Williamson) An ex-gang member who has turned his life around has launched Scotland's first professional wrestling charity in a desperate bid to stop vulnerable youngsters becoming the next victims…...
Mum in tears after being stopped from boarding Jet2 holiday over passport rule
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (644+ words) Jansen Porter, from Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, was due to fly to Kefalonia, Greece, with her partner and daughter Lulu Smith on May 11 when Jet2 staff at Gatwick Airport informed her that her passport did not meet the EU's 10-year rule…...
Sister of Glasgow sword attack victim calls for crackdown on knife crime
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (429+ words) The sister of a Glasgow teenager who was killed in a sword attack has demanded a crackdown on youth violence and knife crime. Amen Teklay's sister Delina's call comes after last week Jay Stewart, 18, and a 15-year-old boy who can't…...
Glasgow gang war cops have thousands of days off scrapped to tackle long-running feud
3+ week, 1+ day ago (823+ words) Thousands of frontline police officers had their days off cancelled last year as the force battled to cope with a rising wave of crime and disorder - including a Glasgow gangland feud. Figures released by Police Scotland show that 120, 146 'rest days…...
Asylum seeker shot dead after Glasgow stabbings was "not happy" and wanted to leave UK
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (529+ words) A senior civil servant told a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) that hotel accommodation could be "particularly challenging" for asylum seekers staying there for long periods. An asylum seeker who was shot dead by police after stabbing people in a Glasgow…...
HMRC Child Benefit rules you may not be aware of
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (287+ words) HMRC has issued an alert to parents Households could be losing out on hundreds or even thousands of pounds because they're unaware that Child Benefit can be claimed until the age of 20. HMRC has issued a fresh warning to households…...
More funding needed to help Glasgow women experiencing gender-based violence
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (326+ words) Further funding to help women and their families facing gender-based violence move into a secure home could be needed to help more survivors of domestic abuse. During yesterday's Operational Performance and Delivery Scrutiny Committee members were advised that the Make…...
Passport holiday warning as Scots may need to pay "235
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (348+ words) Travellers are being urged to check their passports Anyone planning to travel abroad this year is being urged to check their passports due to lesser-known rules that have been implemented following Brexit. All residents of Scotland, and the rest of…...
Scots with red passports could be turned away from airports
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (309+ words) Passport rules could mean you're refused onto the plane(Image: Scoobers via Getty Images) Ahead of the summer holidays, Scottish holidaymakers still in possession of old red passports are being issued a warning. If you're planning a sun-soaked getaway this…...