24 h. ago Exam clash fears prompt change to West Lothian school holidays

The changes will see the Easter holiday moved forward, and will also take account of the council election in early May 2027.

Politics

60 h. ago John Swinney accused of planning council tax freeze 'bribe' ahead of Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: A senior council figure said the First Minister did not rule out a freeze during a meeting with local authority leaders.

Politics

7 d. ago Schoolboy's five chilling words after battering teacher and leaving her in pool of blood

Schoolboy Kieran Matthew, who has now been handed a community sentence after leaving his teacher unconscious in a pool of blood, gave a twisted five-word response shortly after throwing her like a 'ragdoll'

Events

8 d. ago Evacuation after 'potentially harmful chemical' discovered at high school

Pupils and staff were ordered to leave to 'safeguard all members of the school community'

Politics

1 week ago Massachusetts high schooler, 18, arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice leaves community reeling

An unidentified 18-year-old Milford High School student was arrested by ICE agents Saturday morning while on his way to volleyball practice in Massachusetts.

Events

2 w. ago Changes to Welsh county will leave it with fewer community councils in next elections

A number of councillors opposed the plans, which they said would "dilute" local voices, but others argued the changes are needed to improve local democracy

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council declares Coatbridge land surplus to requirements for building of electricity substation

Scottish Power Energy Networks requested the local authority declare the 37-square metre plot in Ailsa Road surplus.

Politics

2 w. ago The 10 English councils left with no overall party control and who leads them

Gains for Reform and Liberal Democrats saw some councils left under no overall control

Politics

2 w. ago The 10 councils left with no overall control after local elections

Gains for Reform and Liberal Democrats saw some councils left under no overall control

Politics

2 w. ago Which parties are leading hung councils after the local elections?

All 10 councils left with no party in overall control after ballots this month have confirmed their executive arrangements.

Politics

3 w. ago New council leader aims to be a 'unifier' despite major divisions

Independent Councillor Brian Connolly has been elected as Leader of South Ayrshire Council, replacing Conservative Martin Dowey who is accused of making promises to help a businessman secure a major contract.

Politics

3 w. ago Burger King to open first branch in Welsh county within days

The newest Burger King opening in south Wales will be the first location in Rhondda Cynon Taf and will be close to the site of a former Indian restaurant

Politics

3 w. ago Teenage stabbing in London leaves community reeling as knife crime rises 80%

Teenage stabbing in London leaves community reeling as knife crime rises 80%  Journée Mondiale

Events

3 w. ago Battle of the Deputy Mayors: council accused of 'grubby political deals'

The usually tame mayoral elections are this year stirring up drama at the council.

Politics

3 w. ago You don't elect them, but are they controlling your councils?

The Labour Party have been intervening in council affairs for years now, but it all happens behind closed doors

Politics

3 w. ago Falkirk councillor selected to stand for Labour in Holyrood elections

Siobhan Paterson has organised events to get other women to stand for political office

Politics

3 w. ago 'It means the world to me to become mayor of somewhere that has such a special place in my heart'

Councillor Paula Layton was elected as the new mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the recent annual meeting of the council

Politics

4 w. ago Labour to pump hundreds of millions of pounds into 'left behind' areas where Reform won councils at local elections to see off Farage threat

Ministers are planning action as Sir Keir Starmer fights off a rebellion against his effort to regain the upper hand over Reform, which has made gains in many former Labour heartlands.

Politics

4 w. ago Reform councillor elected in party's May landslide revealed as former policeman who was sacked for calling in sick then taking boat trip to Spain

Newly-elected Reform UK councillor Andrew Hamilton-Gray was sacked by Leicetershire Police last year after calling in sick - so he could take a boat trip to Spain.

Events

last month Peter Mandelson: 'I can't imagine Nigel Farage ever being PM'

Reform took control of seven local councils, winning hundreds of seats, in the parliamentary by-election earlier this month

Politics