5 h. ago West Lothian locals to get new £3m community centre in village

Councillors on West Lothian’s Executive backed a £3m plan to demolish the existing building and build a new centre as the best value option.

Economics

13 h. ago Achievements of 15 ‘No Limits’ North Lanarkshire trainees celebrated

Families, employers and partners, who offered support throughout the year, gathered at Forgewood Community Centre to mark their success.

Politics

26 h. ago Blantyre LIFE wins prestigious Integrated Care Award at Scotland’s Health Awards

Blantyre LIFE delivers a person-centred approach that combines clinical excellence with community-based support, enabling people to safely transition from hospital to home.

Events

59 h. ago Community centre paid £400 for a magician who never turned up

Dean Spruce has since apologised for missing multiple gigs across the country

Economics

7 d. ago When Trump’s aid cuts robbed them of HIV drugs, these people died. Now the UK is poised to slash funding further

Special Report: Three people have died at just one community centre on the outskirts of Senegal’s capital, Dakar, following US aid cuts to HIV care. Rachel Schraer meets the women fighting to stop more deaths

Events

2 w. ago West Lothian opposition fails in second bid to stall community centre changes

In fractious exchanges at a meeting of the council’s Executive the Labour minority-led administration faced criticism of the yet to conclude plans, branded a “desk-based exercise” which excluded volunteers.

Events

2 w. ago Asylum seeker who paid £400 to arrive in small boat stabbed man to death in bank queue

Gurvinder Singh Johal, known locally as 'Danny', was knifed to death in a branch of Lloyd's Bank in May by a failed asylum seeker who was known to police in four countries, a court heard

Economics

2 w. ago Small boat migrant jailed for at least 25 years after murdering bank customer

Somali national Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur paid 400 euros to travel to the UK last year.

Events

2 w. ago Former community centre in Paisley declared 'surplus' ahead of potential sale

The building in Blackstoun Road was marketed for sale in the summer and has been the subject of "several offers".

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioner who walked the London Bridges to fundraise for Peckham community centre, shares his experience

Pensioner who walked the London Bridges to fundraise for Peckham community centre, shares his experience  Southwark News

Economics

2 w. ago Masked Muslim protesters vow to ‘defend our community’ as UKIP march moved to central London

Video footage showed one counter-protester urging a crowd to ‘stand firm’ and to be prepared to ‘defend our community’

Events

2 w. ago 'A level of incompetence that beggars belief': Kemi rips into PM as manhunt continues after Epping asylum hotel sex attacker is freed by mistake

A police manhunt was sparked for sex offender Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu after he was accidentally released back into the community rather than to an immigration centre.

Events

2 w. ago Former community centre in Paisley will be declared 'surplus' and could be sold if Renfrewshire councillors approve move

The building in Blackstoun Road was marketed for sale in the summer and has been the subject of "several offers".

Politics

3 w. ago Former Balloch tourist information centre subject of community hub plans

The group behind the asset transfer proposals are urging the residents of Balloch and Haldane are urging locals to get behind the plans for the former station building and car park.

Politics

3 w. ago Council among London employers fined £1.6m after 7,400 paid less than minimum wage

Council among London employers fined £1.6m after 7,400 paid less than minimum wage  London Evening Standard

Economics

3 w. ago Over 65 London employers including a council fined £1.6m after 7,400 workers paid less than minimum wage

London firms have been fined £1.6million and told to backpay thousands of workers after failing to pay the National Minimum Wage

Economics

3 w. ago More than 65 London employers including a council fined £1.6m after 7,400 workers paid less than minimum wage

London firms have been fined £1.6million and told to backpay thousands of workers after failing to pay the National Minimum Wage

Economics