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Russell Grant's horoscopes as Sagittarius encouraged to help a friend in need
Today's horoscope for May 30 sees one star sign experience tension in the work place, while another needs to be kind to those who seem irritable and edgy. Today's daily horoscopes for each star sign can be found below. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant who has been reading star signs for more than 50 years. Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20) Keep team meetings lively and interesting. Highlight any inconsistencies in a colleague's work if this is likely to contribute to the overall success of a project. If you're the one in charge, encourage your team to stay on their toes. They need to be at their best. Taurus (Apr 21 - May 21) You don't have to cave in to other people's demands because you want to keep them happy. Suggest a compromise that might work for you both. When entering into contracts, be certain that everything is clear and you understand what you are letting yourself in for before signing the dotted line. Gemini (May 22 - June 21) If you sense someone close is starting to doubt you, make it your mission to prove you are deserving of their trust. Also, it isn't words or gifts they want. They need to spend more time with you to feel you really care. Be sincere about your feelings. Cancer (June 22 - July 23) Stay optimistic. Discuss ideas with creative friends and you will start to sense there are limitless possibilities. There may be obstacles ahead but overcoming these challenges will help build your confidence in yourself. Not everything you see, this evening, is as it appears. Leo (July 24 - Aug 23) A friendship you have not been enjoying will soon reach an end and this could be because of trust concerns. You have tried to make it work but if someone is proving to be unreliable time and time again, you can't keep forgiving them as if it doesn't matter. It does. Virgo (Aug 24 - Sept 23) If you sense you have lost direction and each day feels like a repeat of the last, it is time for you to think about what you really want and then set new objectives. Looking for ways to achieve these goals will give you a renewed sense of purpose. Libra (Sept 24 - Oct 23) Keep an eye on your budget. Try to curb any impulse buys. Before you buy anything, ask yourself whether it is a want or a need. It might also be worth taking a look at a partner or housemate's spending habits especially if they owe you money. Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) You're dealing with some clever people who aren't telling you it all. Contracts can be changed even after you've made an agreement. Having a witness present to confirm you signed a deal and your signature is authentic could be useful for the future. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) You will quickly realise you are able to help a friend in need. This will be a great way to show them how much they mean to you so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity. You're starting to realise how well a partner understands you. Being able to make them happy makes you happy too. Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20) Be kind to those who seem irritable and edgy. They won't mean it when they snap at you. Someone is going through a difficult time and they are keeping this to themselves. Showing a little support can go a long way to strengthen bonds. Aquarius (Jan 21 - Feb 19) Tension in the workplace will be due to ongoing professional challenges. Tempers are rising among your colleagues and you sense increased dissatisfaction. Be certain that you communicate clearly and express yourself with kindness even when you, too, start feeling impatient with it all. Pisces (Feb 20 - Mar 20) Having specific goals in mind for the future will allow you to use your time and energy more effectively. If you're on the verge of achieving something special, then start thinking ahead and identifying your next target. That way, you will prevent any sense of stagnation.
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Dear Coleen: My son cut me off after an ex-friend spun cruel lies about us
Dear Coleen A former friend has been telling my family that I've been badmouthing them to her, which is not true. I'm confused as to why she would do this because, as far as I know, I've done nothing to upset her, but because of her lies I've lost my lovely family. I've asked my three sons what I'm supposed to have done, but they won't tell me, so I can't fight my corner. My eldest son turned 65 a few weeks ago, but I wasn't invited to the celebrations – it was kept hush-hush from me, which was very hurtful. I'm 87 and could do without this stress at my age. I lost their dad just 18 months ago and have no one in the family here to help me. My only daughter lives in France and she's angry with her brothers. This former friend, who's caused all this trouble, often asked me about my family and would say how lucky I was to have such caring children around me. She has two boys and two girls, but said only one of the children speaks to her. I'd love your opinion on all of this. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Coleen says I think it's very disappointing that your family believed this woman and not you, and didn't even give you the opportunity to tell your side. And what's so frustrating is they won't tell you what this friend has said. They're basically ghosting you, which is horrible. It could be a case of good old-fashioned jealousy – maybe this friend was jealous that you had your children around you and she's messed it up for you. Now you're in the same situation as she is with only one of your kids talking to you. If you have no idea what it's all about then try writing to your family, explaining how hurt you feel and that you're baffled by how this all came about. They might not answer, but at least you'll feel like you've got it off your chest. You could ask your daughter to mediate too – maybe your sons would tell her what it's all about. I know she's in France, but maybe you could encourage her to visit over the summer. It's sad that it's just 18 months since you lost your husband, so I imagine your grief is still raw and you're still getting used to living and coping on your own. You can reach out to friends and local community groups for support and companionship. I understand how hard this is, not knowing what's been said and why you've been cut off. I had something similar with two friends, it tormented me for a long time because I had no clue what I'd done. I hope you get your answer and I hope your sons realise that whatever was said, it's not worth losing your mother over.
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- Health
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Anas Sarwar is right to say Scots want treatment, not apologies when it comes to the NHS
Anas Sarwar is right to say Scots want treatment, not apologies, when it comes to the NHS. One in six people are currently stuck on a waiting list of some kind, a dire insight into the challenges that continue to plague our health service years after the Covid pandemic. Outpatient waiting times only worsen, with more than 5000 Scots left waiting more than two years for some procedures. The First Minister again apologised when pressed on the matter at Holyrood yesterday, something that is becoming a regular occurrence. But it's action, not words, that patients need. The SNP government points to the fact that a record £21billion will be spent on the NHS in Scotland this year. But it's how that money is spent that counts. Chucking money at problems will not make them go away. It won't solve staff retention issues when nurses report feeling burned out and overworked. There is also no denying Scotland, like the rest of the UK, is still living with the intolerable burden of the pandemic. Health chiefs are warning of the risks of measles after more cases were recorded in Scotland in the first five months of the year than all of 2024. Too many adults have bought in to internet conspiracies in recent years about the safety of vaccinations. Two years ago there was just one case of measles in Scotland but last year that rose to 24 laboratory-confirmed cases. It is vital every child receives every vaccination they are entitled to. We can all play our part in getting the NHS back on track. Getting vaccinated is part of that national effort. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Old bill blunders rack up huge bill Police bosses will no doubt be lobbying for greater resources the next time Scottish Government budgets are being set, with a strong case for a bigger slice of the pie. More frontline cops are certainly needed to combat Scotland's youth violence epidemic. And officers are currently engaged in a massive operation to nail the culprits responsible for the recent war between crime gangs. So it is frustrating that the force has shipped out £18million in compensation claims in the last six years. That money could have been spent on frontline officers, new equipment or community outreach programmes. Instead, it has been paid out to members of the public and former officers after a variety of blunders. If Chief Constable Jo Farrell wants more public cash, she has to make sure her force stops making so many mistakes.
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Scot who smoked while watching dad die of lung cancer backs calls for 'smoke free' Scotland
"I realised then that if I didn't stop smoking, I would end up in the same position as my dad" A Scot who took up smoking at the age of just 13 - and continued despite watching his dad die from lung cancer - has backed calls for Scotland to become "smoke-free". Gower Tan took up the habit while he was still at school. And he is now campaigning for an end to the harms caused by tobacco, and supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. This afternoon MSPs voted to back UK legislation which aims to create a "smoke-free generation", with a minister hailing it as a "landmark" law. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is UK-wide legislation which would create a 'smoke-free generation' by banning tobacco products for anyone born after January 1, 2009. It would also bring in restrictions on the advertising and sale of vapes, as well as reviewing the packaging of e-cigarettes. Gower was among the campaigners gathered at the Scottish Parliament. The 55-year-old, of Glasgow, supports a team of dedicated Cancer Research UK volunteers in Scotland who have been campaigning for an end to tobacco harms, Glasgow Live reports. He said: "It wasn't long after taking up smoking as a teenager that I realised I was smoking not through choice but addiction. I wanted to quit not long after I started. But it was incredibly difficult. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "I was only able to do so in the end at the age of 40 and with the expert help of a smoking cessation service. Even as I watched dad die from his lung cancer, without thinking, I stepped out into the garden and lit up a cigarette. "I realised then that if I didn't stop smoking, I would end up in the same position as my dad – dying from lung cancer. I was scared my children would have to go through the same thing, to watch me die from lung cancer. Despite repeated attempts, I couldn't quit." Gower's dad Michael, who grew up in Glasgow, also started smoking as a young teenager at Kelvinside Academy. He sadly died at the age of 66. Gower recalled: "I can still picture the thick haze of smoke in our living room. I can see the stacks of cigarette cards dad would collect with every purchase piled up in rubber bands in our dining room sideboard. "I would also go on to collect the cards inserted in each packet of cigarettes I smoked. Trapped in a toxic loyalty scheme, I'd swap the cards in for household items, including two silver candle holders I gifted to my mum. "The irony is I was also trading in years of my life. Secretly smoking in the garden, I knew things needed to change. I was no longer the fit, sporty kid I used to be. "A common cold would knock me out for weeks. Worse still, my children Olivia and Will were old enough to start piecing together my habit. "Anyone who has grappled with addiction will understand that the years which followed were far from easy. What came next was a constant battle: gum, patches, pills, a hypnotherapy session that was over before it began. "My brother later recommended a stop smoking service, which I put off again and again, until years of denial resulted in a 30 second call that changed my life. The hardest part was picking up the phone." Almost 15 years on from quitting smoking, Gower is dedicated to campaigning for an end to the harms caused by tobacco. Today's debate and vote in the Scottish Parliament will pave the way for legal cigarette sales to be phased out for good. Gower said: "When I look back to the day my dad died, I no longer feel guilt. It was the spark – not just of that cigarette, but of my journey to quit. That moment spurred me to cut ties with a product that was stripping away my health. "Our politicians now have the chance to protect the nation's health – and raising the age of sale for tobacco would help do just that. This historic legislation will mean that my children's children will never be able to legally be sold cigarettes. "When it comes to saving lives and making avoidable deaths like my dad's a distant memory, we can't afford complacency. If we've got the chance to stub out smoking for good, we must take it." Once the Bill has completed its journey through the House of Lords and receives Royal Assent, it can become law in Scotland. Following the vote Gower said: "What a gift for future generations".
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2 hours ago
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Scots knifeman caught with huge machete by police dog getting trained nearby
The blade of the machete is over one-and-a-half feet long. An unlucky knife thug was caught armed with a huge blade by a police dog - while the pooch and dog handlers were in the middle of a training exercise. The male in question had been seen acting suspiciously in Larbert, near Falkirk, and the alarm was raised, resulting in officers being asked to attend the scene. That meant that the four dog handlers who were training close by attended the scene. A Police Dog named Foss was utilised and the animal helped recover the blade. The black-handled machete measures more than two feet and has a blade which is more than one-and-a-half feet long. A picture of the deadly weapon was shared on social media. The weapon looked like its handle is metal and has been covered with dark electrical tape, and the weapon had what appeared to be string at the bottom. The string seems to act as a wrist strap and the logo for American knife manufacturing firm Mtech USA can be seen at the base of the blade on the weapon. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A post on the Police Scotland Forth Valley Facebook page read: "When a male was reported acting suspiciously close to Larbert he clearly wasn't expecting 4 dog handlers to be training around the corner. "They diverted to the scene & after #PDFoss"spoke" to him they recovered this large knife he had concealed. #Pawsome #KnifeCrime." A picture of the dog was also published as part of the post, and we have contacted Police Scotland for further information on the incident. Earlier this week we reported how a was mother leading a campaign against youth violence and pleading with parents and kids to talk about the issue in the wake of Kayden Moy's death. Lynsday McDade, manager of Crimestoppers youth service Fearless, said conversations about attacks involving young people are "more important than ever". Ms McDade old the events that took place at Irvine Beach last weekend made her "feel ill" as a parent. She said that youngsters must tell an adult if they know of someone carrying a weapon, involved or violence or any other crimes. Her calls come after 16-year-old Kayden died after he was stabbed in an incident at the Ayrshire beauty spot on May 17. Kayden, from East Kilbride, was rushed to hospital but was sadly pronounced dead the following morning. Lyndsay said: 'In the wake of the devastating incident in Irvine at the weekend - and other recent events involving young people across Scotland - it's more important than ever to talk about the power of speaking up. "Encouraging young people to share what they know about crime can be a life-saving conversation and one we all need to be having."
