19 h. ago Scots support service for young victims of crime reaches 22 council areas

Glasgow saw the highest number of referrals to Kibble’s pioneering SAFE Project.

Events

25 h. ago Pensioners who challenged winter fuel payment decision in court lose case

Peter and Florence Fanning, from North Lanarkshire, lost their entitlement to financial support and became worried about paying their bills.

Economics

42 h. ago South Africa have ‘massive belief’ they can stun Australia, insists David Bedingham

Batter confident despite 218-run deficit in WTC finalPat Cummins hails ‘brilliant’ Alex Carey for rescue actThe destiny of the mace may still be in the balance but David Bedingham admitted Australia’s bowlers had already “shown they’re the best in the world” in bowling South Africa out for 138 on the second day of the World Test Championship final. Pat Cummins claimed six wickets to put his team in the ascendancy but on a whirligig day of constantly oscillating fortunes, the Proteas promptly bowled themselves back into contention, with Australia reaching stumps on 144 for eight, nursing a lead of 218.“It’s an amazing chance, and we’re all excited about the opportunity to win,” said Bedingham. “It could go either way but us as a team are very, very excited and there’s a lot of belief in the dressing room. We’re very confident. When they started batting in their second innings we would definitely have taken this score. So very confident, there’s massive belief in this team.” Continue ...

Politics

5 d. ago Move to give more financial support to Hamilton groups is defeated at council

The motion to award the recommended grants defeated the amendment to allow the full amount requested by 10 votes to eight.

Politics

5 d. ago Sam Thompson says 'I've got to stop crying' as he debuts new look after gruelling 260

The TV and radio star seemingly debuted a new look while offering a debrief on his gruelling charity challenge

Politics

7 d. ago Dad killed after being attacked on lads' Benidorm holiday as family left 'in the dark'

Mike Rydings, 47, was on a lads' holiday of a lifetime to the Spanish resort of Benidorm when he was set upon by a brute – his family are still waiting for answers

Events

7 d. ago Dad dies on 'holiday of a lifetime' following sickening Benidorm attack

Mike Rydings' attacker has never been traced

Events

9 d. ago Share your cat’s mischievous moments for your chance to win a FELIX hamper

Enter the Mischief Moments competition today

Politics

1 week ago Britain's Got Talent final sparks MORE Ofcom complaints as Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon's 'revealing' dresses deemed 'too much for family viewing'

Viewers watched the remaining acts battle it out for the top spot and saw magician Harry Moulding win a chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance and £250,000.

Society

1 week ago Montrose veteran hails Sight Scotland Veterans’ Centre Without Walls event

Sight Scotland Veterans is set to host its first-ever ‘Centre Without Walls’ event in Montrose this June, offering local veterans with sight loss the chance to explore the wide-ranging support the charity has to offer.

Politics

1 week ago CHAS supporters given chance to win 'trip of a lifetime' in holiday prize draw to support charity

The prize draw has been organised thanks to funds given by a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous, with all proceeds from the ticket sales going directly to CHAS

Politics

1 week ago Motherwell school will get extra support from Education Scotland after recent inspection

Officials visited Logans Primary School in March and have now written to the families of pupils with their findings.

Politics

1 week ago Charity offering Lanarkshire supporters chance to win holiday of a lifetime

The draw on behalf of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) has been organised thanks to funds given by a generous anonymous donor.

Politics

1 week ago Hamilton business support agency Inspirent launching initiative to produce next generation of successful female entrepreneurs

Starting this Thursday, June 5, Women Can Grow Community will offer peer-to-peer support on a monthly basis for female business owners in Lanarkshire and Glasgow looking to take the next steps in their journeys.

Politics

1 week ago MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six

MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video reality competition series into millions of dollars for charity

Politics

1 week ago Elina Svitolina saves three match points before knocking out Jasmine Paolini

Last year’s runner-up Paolini had three chances to win in straight sets before losing 6-1 in the decider.

Politics

2 w. ago 'I've seen every series of Britain's Got Talent and this is who will win this year'

The Britain's Got Talent final will see 10 acts perform for the chance to win £250,000 and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance on Saturday

Politics

2 w. ago Celebrity Traitors to ‘dial into established relationships’ of famous cast

The nine-part series will give contestants the chance to win a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice

Politics

2 w. ago Lanarkshire Armed Services Advice supporting veterans in local community

The LASA has announced that, with the generous support of the Veterans Foundation, it will successfully continue to deliver its specialist services to the Armed Forces community in Lanarkshire.

Events

2 w. ago Almost 25,000 children in North Lanarkshire supported by Scottish Child Payment

The relative child poverty rate in Scotland is four percentage points lower than it would be without the policy in place.

Politics