25 h. ago Council leader urges South Lanarkshire families to check if they qualify for School Clothing Grant

The Early Years Clothing Grant was introduced by the Labour-led administration, but this year it will rise to £150 in line with the School Clothing Grant for primary school-aged children.

Politics

43 h. ago Lakeland slashes price of heated clothes airer that 'dries school shirts quickly' by £40

Lakeland has slashed the price of the 3-Tiered Heated Clothes Airer by £40 with shoppers praising it for drying washing like school uniforms in a few hours

Economics

50 h. ago Death threats sent to Scots council leaders after tax hikes and salary increases

One council leader has asked for increased security over the weekend following the rise in tax.

Events

3 d. ago Queen of the South makes plea to fans after 'personal abuse' of staff and players

Queen of the South is urging supporters to "be kind" after an incident involving one of their own fans during Saturday's loss at Cove Rangers.

Sport

5 d. ago London borough's war on gambling as addicts cost it over £14m a year

Brent Council has the second-highest concentration of gambling premises in London , with council leader writing to Government calling for tighter laws

Economics

5 d. ago Councillor questions whether £8m skyline project is the 'right priority'

It drew a robust response from the leader of the council who said the proposed funding would be repaid

Economics

1 week ago Students in Lanarkshire who are unpaid carers urged to check if they qualify for financial help

It’s estimated around 35,000 attend college or university in Scotland

Politics

1 week ago Lanarkshire families receive £140million in Scottish Child Payment

Parents and carers of nearly 45,000 under-16s across the two council areas have received support in the past four years

Economics

1 week ago British expats urged to ditch Majorca and Benidorm for 3 countries 'easier' to move to

Spain is one of the UK's favourite holiday destinations for a reason - but with anti-tourism movements in Majorca and Benidorm, Brits are considering other options

Politics

1 week ago Cyclone Alfred forecast: people urged to prepare for the worst as storm bears down on south

Residents warned to stock up on food and water and secure properties as BoM predicts Alfred will make landfall near BrisbaneTropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?Queensland’s Bribie Island braces for AlfredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople have been warned to leave or prepare for the worst, with a tropical cyclone on track to cross a densely populated part of Australia’s coast for the first time in 50 years.Tropical Cyclone Alfred is looming off Queensland’s coast, threatening to bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds and monster waves. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Work to fix Cardiff's St David's Hall takes major step forward after fears over roof collapse

The leader of Cardiff Council said the music venue is expected to be reopened in time for Cardiff Singer of the World in 2027

Events

2 w. ago Charity Children First urging families to call support line for free expert advice if they have money worries

With one-in-four children living in poverty across Scotland, the national children’s charity is recommending struggling families seek support - and not to suffer in silence.

Society

2 w. ago MSP says families in North Lanarkshire to benefit as Scottish Child Payment increases after Budget is passed

In North Lanarkshire over £33million has been invested over the last four years

Society

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire families will be consulted on three possible alterations to school term times

In October, councillors agreed a motion calling for a consultation to be held to explore the potential alterations, which were an early return to school after the summer holidays while expanding the February break to a week and the October break to two weeks.

Politics

2 w. ago Surrey sinkhole probe delayed because area ‘not stable enough’, council says

The leader of Tandridge District Council, Catherine Sayer, said the area around the sinkhole was ‘not stable enough for borehole testing’.

Politics

2 w. ago House builder supports West Lothian School Bank with bumper donation

Miller Homes’ donation to The School Bank West Lothian will go towards providing schools with “camp clothing packs” to ensure that every child has a chance to fully participate in school camp trips.

Politics

2 w. ago Six evacuated households allowed to return home following Surrey sinkhole

On Friday, Catherine Sayer, leader of Tandridge District Council, said that a total of six households had been permitted to return to their homes.

Society

3 w. ago The cannabis farm scandal: how a rogue lettings agency destroyed countless homes

Imperial Property Group said it rented homes to NHS staff. In fact, they were torn apart to create drug factories, causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage. Why has the culprit not been brought to justice?When Hajaj Hajaj decided to rent out his house in south London in the summer of 2020, his daughter, Kinda Jackson, urged him to use a reputable lettings agent for peace of mind. Her father had enough on his plate. Hajaj, a 79-year-old retired garage owner, is the primary carer for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The income from the rental property in Lewisham is effectively Hajaj’s pension, which he uses to pay for her care.So, when a manager from Imperial Property Group contacted Hajaj about his Gumtree listing, Hajaj arranged to meet them. A sharp-suited British Asian man named Shan Miah arrived in a sports car. He was in his late 20s or early 30s, charming and confident. He boasted of his business interests in Dubai. “He was doing very well for himself...

Politics

3 w. ago Council leader told to resign four MONTHS into job in scandal

Following the 'Trigger Me Timbers' WhatsApp scandal, there are calls for Tameside Council's Labour leader to stand down

Politics

3 w. ago Falkirk Council leader welcomes £25 million to spur on 'just transition' for Grangemouth

First Minister John Swinney says the cash will help Grangemouth play a key role in Scotland's Net Zero future

Economics