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Jacob Rawley

Saturday's headlines: Tributes to Rangers-daft son and Scots mum smear campaign

Good evening and welcome to Saturday’s news briefing.

The top stories on the Daily Record website today include: parents tributing their Rangers-daft son who died just days after return from Seville

Top stories also include: Scots woman stranded in Mallorca with no medication after easyJet cancels flight home, and Terminally ill mum smeared by online campaign claming she faked illness.

Here are the main headlines.

Devastated parents pay tribute to Rangers-daft son who died just days after return from Seville

Derek 'Fergie' Ferguson died on May 20 (HANDOUT)

The parents of a Rangers fan who died from sudden heart failure just days after returning from Seville have paid tribute to their 'fun-loving' son who 'cared and looked out for everyone'.

Derek 'Fergie' Ferguson, a former soldier from Salcoats, North Ayrshire, died from a series of heart conditions that took hold 'out of the blue'.

The 32-year-old arrived home from watching his beloved team play in the Europa League Final on Friday, May 20 and passed away on Monday, May 23.

READ MORE: Devastated parents pay tribute to Rangers-daft son who died just days after return from Seville

Terminally ill Scots mum left devastated after vile online smear campaign claims she faked illness

A terminally-ill mum says she’s been the victim of a horrendous online smear campaign after raising almost £100,000 for overseas treatment.

Trudie Murphy, who has an inoperable brain tumour, has been forced to hit back at rumours her illness was exaggerated and her fundraising efforts staged to earn her cash.

READ MORE: Terminally ill Scots mum left devastated after vile online smear campaign claims she faked illness

Scots woman stranded in Mallorca with no medication after easyJet cancels flight home

A Scots woman has hit out after easyJet cancelled her flight home from Mallorca leaving her stranded with no medication.

Pamela Carmichael and her husband Derek had already boarded the aircraft at Palma last night when the captain announced their flight to Edinburgh had been cancelled, despite already taking off.

READ MORE: Scots woman stranded in Mallorca with no medication after easyJet cancels flight home

Nine ways people can automatically qualify for the Blue Badge scheme

People with dementia, autism or Parkinson's Disease may be able to get a Blue Badge to help them park closer to the places they want to go (Getty Images)

If you have a physical disability or health condition that affects your walking ability, or have a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's Disease, you may be able to get a Blue Badge to help you park closer to the places you want to go.

A Blue Badge holder travelling either as a driver or passenger can park for free in disabled parking bays and you may be exempt from other parking restrictions. You can also use your Blue Badge with any car, including taxis.

A Blue Badge costs £20 in Scotland and is valid for three years.

READ MORE: Nine ways people can automatically qualify for the Blue Badge scheme

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