8 h. ago Ayrshire MSPs support calls for visitors to enjoy beaches safely

Cunninghame South MSP Ruth Maguire and Carrick Cumnock and Doon Valley MSP Elena Whitham have called on the public to enjoy our beaches safely

Politics

9 h. ago Police and councils join forces to call for Ayrshire beaches to be enjoyed safely and responsibly

Following the tragic death of 16-year-old Kayden Moy, authorities are backing calls for people to "be responsible".

Events

3 d. ago ‘I’m in love with the birds and the river’: how ecotourism helped a small Colombian town recover from war

Since the 2016 peace treaty, Mesetas has embraced its natural assets and visitors have flocked to enjoy the region’s unique biodiversity. But the threat of violence is never far awayPhotographs by Antonio CascioTen years ago, violent conflict made it impossible for tourists to enjoy the natural riches of Mesetas. The town was one of the centres of the armed conflict that ravaged Colombia for decades, claiming nearly half a million lives.But since the historic peace treaty in 2016, with efforts to uphold it now led by the leftist president, Gustavo Petro, the people of Mesetas have had their hopes raised for a better life, thanks to those natural assets. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump and Putin hold phone call but Kremlin refuses Ukraine ceasefire

Trump describes call as ‘excellent,’ despite Putin’s lack of support for ceasefire that US said was primary objectiveTrump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire discussions to start immediately but Kremlin denies timeline for talks – liveVladimir Putin and Donald Trump have held a rare phone call, which the US leader described as “excellent,” but the Kremlin refused to agree to a ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, despite pressure from Washington and European allies.Speaking to reporters in Sochi after the two-hour conversation on Monday, Putin described the call as “very meaningful and frank,” and said he was prepared to work with Ukraine on drafting a memorandum for future peace talks. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago 'Every founder should be using it': Small businesses believe AI will be vital to growth and survival

A new report from Small Business Britain and BT is calling for the UK to boost support to capitalise on the transformative power of AI and avoid smaller firms falling behind.

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6 d. ago Aberavon beach festival cancelled over health and safety concerns

Organisers running the event said they were 'absolutely gutted'

Society

6 d. ago Scots war hero left without heating for 10 years before death

Former sailor Michael Board and wife Patricia, from Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, suffered damp conditions for a decade - sparking calls for better support.

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7 d. ago ‘Grit’ no substitute for better mental health funding for pupils in England, say experts

As education secretary unveils £49m for school-based support and calls for ‘grit’, charity says many children have significant treatment needsMinisters’ efforts to promote “grit” among children are no substitute for better funded mental health support in England’s schools, according to school leaders and experts.Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and Wes Streeting, the health secretary, claimed in an article for the Daily Telegraph that more mental health support teams (MHSTs) for schools would “not only halt the spiral towards crisis but cultivate much-needed grit among the next generation – essential for academic success and life beyond school, with all its ups and downs”. Continue reading...

Science

7 d. ago Laurence Fox pleads not guilty to encouraging ULEZ camera destruction at first court hearing

Laurence Fox is accused of encouraging followers on X to support so-called ‘Blade Runners’, who were conducting a campaign of destruction to enforcement cameras

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9 d. ago Mental health strain of relocation among Scotland’s older adults sparks call for urgent housing reform

New data reveals how the emotional strain of moving home is impacting older adults in Scotland, as experts call for urgent reform around ageing-in-place support.

Society

1 week ago Call for Government to ‘recognise and support’ electronic music and club culture

Dame Caroline Dinenage will call for support at an event at London’s Drumsheds venue.

Politics

1 week ago Calls for more support for nurses dealing with ‘human cost’ of opioid abuse

Nitazenes have caused a spike in drug-related deaths in recent years.

Economics

1 week ago Strict ban across UK beaches that could land you with £1,000 fine is YOUR nearest on the list?

Dog owners heading to the coast this summer have been issued a warning as a strict ban comes into force across hundreds of UK beaches, in a bid to keep areas clean and safe during the warmer months.

Economics

1 week ago UK's 'sunniest' seaside town in May with 241 hours of sun and miles of beaches

Southend-on-Sea in Essex has been named the UK's sunniest seaside town in May - with seven miles of beaches and a host of attractions for visitors to enjoy in the good weather

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer calls out Putin and says he has Trump's support

Vladimir Putin has been warned by European leaders that he has 24 hours to accept a 30-day ceasefire or he will face a raft of new sanctions

Politics

1 week ago Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey join hundreds of creatives and leaders urging Prime Minister to enforce copyright law

They are calling on the UK Government to support proposals to protect copyright in the age of AI

Politics

2 w. ago Labour MPs must realise welfare system ‘needs reform’, says Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor responds to growing rebellion from more than 40 MPs who have written to the prime ministerMore than 40 Labour MPs have warned the prime minister that planned disability cuts are “impossible to support” and have called for a pause and change in direction.The letter from parliamentarians spanning the new intake and veterans, and from the left and right of the party, sets Keir Starmer up for the biggest rebellion of his premiership when the House of Commons votes on the measures next month.Andrew Bailey has today added his voice to what Liberal Democrats have been saying for years: that we urgently need to rebuild our trading relationship with our closest and most significant economic partners in Europe.This isn’t about revisiting the past, it’s about boosting our economy and deepening cooperation for the future. Despite the government’s US deal, Trump’s trade tariffs are still hitting key British industries and threatening the livelihoods of people across the UK. Continue r...

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2 w. ago Sue Gray calls on Starmer to support Afghan women and girls in first remarks since sacking

Sue Gray was sacked in October after losing a bitter power struggle with Sir Keir Starmer’s elections chief Morgan McSweeney

Politics

2 w. ago Disability benefit cuts impossible to support, 42 Labour MPs tell Starmer

Exclusive: backbenchers sign letter calling for change in direction on plans expected to be put to vote next month UK politics live – latest updatesMore than 40 Labour MPs have warned the prime minister that planned disability cuts are “impossible to support” and have called for a pause and change in direction.The letter from parliamentarians spanning the new intake and veterans, and from the left and right of the party, sets Keir Starmer up for the biggest rebellion of his premiership when the House of Commons votes on the measures next month. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 32 people rescued from yacht that began sinking off Miami Beach

Thirty-two people were safely rescued when a Lamborghini yacht began sinking off Miami Beach over the weekend

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