It's being claimed that Scottish cancer patients are struggling with basic living costs because of huge delays in processing a vital disability benefit.
Almost 30 percent of those surveyed for Macmillan Cancer Support have waited six months or more to find out if they quality for the new Personal Independence Payment. Peter Hastie, from the charity, is telling us the switch from disability living allowance has led to a massive backlog:
Man, 44, seriously injured in hospital after crash between Comrie and Rosyth
A 44-year-old man's seriously injured in hospital after a crash between Crombie and Rosyth yesterday (Wednesday).
John Swinney announces SNP leadership bid
John Swinney's launched his bid to become the new leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland.
Closures on A92 from TONIGHT for roadworks
There's going to be closures on the A92 from tonight (Sunday).
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