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Disposable vapes ban flouted across Scotland including shops linked to Anas Sarwar's family's firm

13 hours ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Dan Vevers

Our investigation uncovered retailers still brazenly selling outlawed devices despite the single-use vape ban coming into force on June 1. A new ban on disposable vapes is being flouted by shops across Scotland - including stores franchised by Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s family’s firm, the Sunday Mail can reveal.
Keir Starmer’s defence expansion plan 'will bring tens of billions of investment into Scotland'

13 hours ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Dan Vevers |John Ferguson

Military intelligence experts say thousands of jobs will be created as billions are ploughed into key Scots locations. Keir Starmer’s massive defence expansion plan will mean tens of billions of investment in Scotland’s economy, leading military intelligence experts have told the Sunday Mail.
John Swinney to host THIRD summit on youth violence epidemic in Scotland

17 hours ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Ruth Suter

The move comes amid the Record's applauded youth violence campaign, Our Kids ... Our Future - launched two years ago after we highlighted a worrying trend. John Swinney is to host a third summit on an epidemic of youth violence in Scotland. The First Minister has announced that the latest event will take place on Thursday, June 12.
Second UK tourist found dead and 'naked' in Albufeira after Greg Monks body find

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Natalia Penza |Ruth Suter

The latest death comes just days after Greg Monks, 37, from Glasgow, was discovered dead in the Cerro de Aguia. A "naked" British tourist has been found dead in the party resort of Albufeira just days after a Scottish man was found dead in the same town. The male, in his 20s, is thought to have died in a drunken fall after crashing down steps in the Algarve holiday resort’s Old Town of Albufeira. The alarm was raised just before 7am on Wednesday, with news of the incident only emerging today.
Drug dealer who splashed out on life of luxury ordered to pay back just £96,000

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Mark Naylor |Anders Anglesey |Ruth Suter

Danielle Stafford, 31, splashed out on tens of thousands of pounds on glitzy watches and Louis Vuitton bags. A drug dealer who splashed out on a luxury life has been ordered to pay back just £96,000 after her operation was unravelled by pure chance. Danielle Stafford, 31, formerly of Hallgate, Cottingham, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years in April 2023.
Disney's High School Musical cast and where they are now nearly two decades on

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Tasha Hall

It has been nearly two decades since one of the greatest Disney musicals ever screened. High School Musical first made its debut on screens back in 2006, with fans quickly swooning over Troy Bolton (Zac Efron). There wasn't many teenagers who didn't have a poster of the television hunk on their walls. It's no secret that High School Musical had millenials obsessed, sparking a whole movement which would hold its nostalgia nearly 20 years on.
MAFS Australia couples from all 12 seasons who are now legally married

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Georgia Burns

Over 100 couples have starred on the Australian version of Married at first Sight but how many of them are actually married in real life? Since its debut on the Nine Network in May 2015, Married At First Sight Australia has matched over 100 couples. While a handful of those relationship have gone the distance, fans might be surprised to hear that only three couples have taken the leap to become legally married.
Netflix's Dept Q actor had an ordinary job before landing life-changing role

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Georgia Burns

Netflix star Alexej Manvelov who plays Akram in the streaming platforms latest thrilled Dept Q had a very normal job before coming into the spotlight. Netflix's Dept Q has quickly become a fan favourite, captivating viewers with its thrilling storyline and standout performances.
Jeremy Clarkson's daughter made Lisa Hogan 'burst into tears' with comment

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Daniel Bird |Christopher Sharp |Rachel Cronin

Clarkson's girlfriend Lisa recently opened up about her life with the celeb and their tight-knit blended family. s partner Lisa Hogan has confessed she burst into tears after a comment made by his daughter, Emily. Hogan recently lifted the lid on her life with the former Top Gear star, revealing that although they aren't engaged, their blended family is extremely close. Emily made a touching comment that left Lisa in bits, the former model explained.
Family of Cole Cooper cancel search after body found in hunt for missing teen

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Ruth Suter

The 19-year-old's loved ones were made aware of the discovery near Kilsyth Road in Banknock near Falkirk on Friday. The family of Cole Cooper have cancelled an upcoming search as a body has been discovered in the hunt for the missing teenager. The 19-year-old's loved ones were made aware of the discovery in a wooded area near Kilsyth Road in Banknock, Falkirk, at around 4.15pm on Friday. Formal identification has yet to take place.