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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
New system for Glasgow drivers paying roadside fines
Glaswegian motorists are being urged to take note of a new system for paying roadside fines, which comes into effect this week. The Scottish Sun reports that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced that from Wednesday, May 28, drivers will now be able to pay fines using Apple Pay or Google Pay, offering a quicker and more convenient option alongside standard card payments. READ MORE: DVSA analysis reveals top 10 most common driving test faults The update applies to Fixed Penalty Notices issued for various offences, including vehicle defects, breaches of drivers' hours regulations, immobilisation fees, and court deposits. The change follows a switch in the DVSA's payment processing provider. As a result, the online payment interface for card payments will look slightly different, though the process remains the same for users. Most drivers are unlikely to notice any major changes. A DVSA spokesperson told The Scottish Sun: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone." The DVSA has the authority to issue roadside fines across the UK for issues relating to roadworthiness, driving hours, and licensing. These fines apply to both UK-based and foreign drivers. When a fine is issued, the DVSA will send a payment code via email and text, along with the amount due and a deadline. READ MORE: DVLA £1,000 driving fine warning over driving licence rule Failure to pay on time can lead to vehicle immobilisation, additional charges, or prosecution. Fines typically range from £50 to £300 per offence, and multiple fines can be issued at once. In more serious cases, vehicles may be immobilised until all issues are resolved and outstanding payments are made.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Fire erupts at Scots industrial estate and people urged to ‘avoid the area'
Roads around the area have been closed BLAZE ALERT Fire erupts at Scots industrial estate and people urged to 'avoid the area' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FIRE has broken out at a Scottish industrial estate. Emergency crews are on the scene of the blaze at the Biggar Road Industrial Estate in Motherwell. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Images from the scene show a plume of black smoke billowing into the air. Roads around the area have been closed. People have been urged to avoid the area. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services are dealing with a fire at Biggar Road Industrial Estate, Motherwell. "The road is closed at the junction with Bellside Road. "Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Knife kid told my 10-year-old son ‘I'm going to stab you', says Scots mum
The horror comes amid growing concerns over youth knife crime SCHOOL BLADE TERROR Knife kid told my 10-year-old son 'I'm going to stab you', says Scots mum Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCHOOLBOY was threatened with knives in a playpark by two classmates aged just nine and ten. Cops were called after one of the P5 kids brandished a lockback blade at the ten-year-old, leaving him petrified. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The victim's mum told how her son is too traumatised to go back to school Credit: Les Gallagher 3 Cops were called after one of the P5 kids brandished a lockback blade Credit: Les Gallagher 3 The primary age louts fled when the boy's dad arrived Credit: Tom Farmer The victim's mum told how her son is too traumatised to go back to Whatriggs Primary in Kilmarnock, yards from the park. She said: 'It broke my heart how scared he was.' The lad of ten who made the threat was traced and will be reported to authorities. His younger pal was also identified as it emerged the weapon he pulled from a bag was a toy replica. The horror on May 11 comes amid growing concerns over youth knife crime after 16-year-old Kayden Moy was allegedly stabbed to death at Irvine beach, Ayrshire, ten days ago. The latest victim's frightened mum claims one of the two tearaways had previously threatened to stab her child. She told The Scottish Sun: 'My son told me that a few weeks earlier, the wee boy who had the knife said to him in class, 'I'm going to stab you. I've got my big brother's knife'. 'Then, that Sunday, my son was out with two friends and two boys pulled out a knife each and threatened them. 'My son phoned me crying, saying, 'They have blades'. 'He sounded terrified. His voice was trembling. He said, 'They had a knife each and they've got it out at the park'. 'I kept him on the phone and his dad drove to the park. He was telling me, 'Mum, I'm terrified'.' The primary age louts fled when the boy's dad arrived and the parents called the police. Police probing death of 'stabbed' teen Kayden Moy swoop on Scots park They also contacted Whatriggs Primary — where it's claimed the boy has been the victim of bullying — the following day but claim their concerns haven't been taken seriously. The mum added: 'My wee boy didn't want to go to school in case they took the knife out again. 'He had said to me, 'What happens if they bring it in their school bag?' 'We were in the car when the radio came on about Kayden Moy having been stabbed. Then there was a notification on my phone that he had died. 'My son said, 'That could have happened to us last week when we were at the park'.' The boy's father added: 'It's terrifying to think kids as young as nine are roaming the streets armed with weapons.' Police Scotland said: 'A boy, aged 10, will be reported to the relevant authorities.' East Ayrshire Council said: 'All reports of bullying are taken very seriously by the head and her team.' We told how a boy of seven recently allegedly took a blade in to Heathfield Primary in Ayr to attack another pupil. Two boys, 17, have been charged with murdering Kayden. Another lad, 16, faces a murder bid rap over another alleged stabbing at Portobello beach, Edinburgh, a day earlier.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Price of pint in Glasgow Airport as cheapest airport revealed
WildPack American Summer Camps have studied the leading 15 airports across the UK to review how much they charge for a pint of beer, The Scottish Sun reports. They found Edinburgh Airport serves the cheapest airport beer in Scotland with the a pint of Bud Light costing £5.20 at The Sir Walter Scott. READ NEXT: When will sunshine return to Glasgow after mini heatwave ended? Glasgow Airport came in at number two, with a pint of Tennents costing £6.25 at the Pier Bar. Stats show that one in three Brits head straight to the pub once they are checked in at the airport. Edinburgh Airport also topped the list in Scotland for the cheapest cooked breakfast and cheapest hot lunch or dinner.
Edinburgh Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian singer used 'real experiences of perseverance' to pen latest release
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A West Lothian singer has said he used 'real experiences' to write and record his latest release. Fraser McLean, 22, has dedicated the past 18 months to producing new material. The Bathgate artist has plans to release three new singles and an EP this year. His latest single, The World Is Not Done With You Yet, was released at the beginning of May - coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week. Fraser sings of self-doubt and resilience, and said that he wanted to approach mental health from a 'more positive angle'. Speaking after the release, Fraser said: "In recent years, mental health has played a significant role in my life, deeply affecting my friends and family in ways that hit close to home. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "This song reflects that experience. While I've written about mental health before, this time, I wanted to take a more positive approach -focusing on perseverance and the strength to keep moving forward." Fraser, who plays multiple instruments, says he draws inspiration from artists like Lewis Capaldi, Sam Tompkins, Benson Boone and James Arthur. (Image: Supplied) He first fell in love with music at the age of 14, and graduated with a bachelors degree in music. Since 2023, he's been collaborating with artists to create material that 'reflects his growth'. He's shared the stage with the likes of Callum Beattie, Wrest, Kid Rain, Samuel Jack and Keir Gibson. Fraser's introduction to peforming came from 'crashing his dad's gigs at the pub'. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Speaking to The Scottish Sun, he said: "Dad has played the pub and club scene for as long as I can remember. "Because of him I've grown up around music and had the opportunities that some other people haven't. I started doing open mics and crashing my dad's gigs playing guitar and singing some of the songs I had written. "My dad has never taught me to play any instruments, but both my mum and dad have always encouraged me by sending me for lessons from a very early age. He says his biggest problem with me is getting me to stop practising and go to bed."
