7 h. ago Scots primary school head under fire after branding Union flag 'offensive or sectarian'

The letter which leaked on social media showed the head raising concerns about the UK's national flag being displayed at an event for parents and guardians.

Events

12 h. ago 'Deeply offensive': Scottish council apologises after school suggests Union flag is 'sectarian'

Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw had demanded an immediate apology from the council over the letter.

Politics

14 h. ago 'Deeply offensive': Scottish council told to apologise after school suggests Union flag is 'sectarian'

Jackson Carlaw MSP says the council should apologise immediately for the letter.

Politics

37 h. ago Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for description of Oasis fans

Edinburgh City Council officials described Oasis fans as ‘older’, ‘rowdy’ and ‘taking up more room’.

Politics

39 h. ago Liam Gallagher slams Edinburgh Council Chiefs after fans branded 'fat, drunk and lairy'

"To the Edinburgh council, I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f***ing stinks. I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot."

Politics

5 d. ago Falkirk council leader 'devastated' as Alexander Dennis puts 400 jobs at risk

Falkirk Council has pledged support to the 400 staff at risk of redundancy following the announcement by the bus building firm.

Politics

5 d. ago Historic buildings to be sold by Falkirk Council as listed status secured

Denny Town House is now a C-listed building which will protect its historic features

Politics

5 d. ago Falkirk council stops sale of land to golf club amid greenkeeper compensation row

The council says the sale has been called off after taking too long but GMB Scotland welcomed the news.

Politics

6 d. ago Falkirk Council has three times as many complaints as national average

By far the biggest cause for complaint was 'ongoing or incomplete repair times'

Politics

1 week ago Falkirk Council deliver final 'meals on wheels' as service axed in cost

The service was used by just seven people and alternatives will be found for the vulnerable people who depend on it.

Politics

2 w. ago Carse of Gowrie path would be a lasting legacy of Errol local hero

Perth and Kinross Council has submitted a substantial bid to the Scottish Government to make Roger Humphry's vision a reality

Politics

2 w. ago NHS Fife: Scottish council plans to order takeaways to shrink fish supper portions to tackle obesity

A raft of measures are being looked at to tackle obesity levels.

Politics

3 w. ago Anger over Falkirk Council ban stopping school rollerskating lessons

Falkirk Wheelers say there is no evidence that skating damages flooring but the council won't budge

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Key issues’ including trade discussed in talks between Starmer and Swinney

The Prime Minister met the Scottish First Minister and others at the Council of Nations in London on Friday.

Politics

3 w. ago Clyde Gateway wins Regional Committee Chair Award at British Council for Offices (BCO) Scottish Awards Lunch

Scotland’s largest and most ambitious regeneration programme, has played a transformative role in revitalising South Lanarkshire.

Society

3 w. ago Edinburgh City Council to buy 17 properties at risk from concrete

Officials have found 72 current and former council flats used RAAC roof panels

Events

3 w. ago Edinburgh City Council to buy 17 properties at risk from Raac concrete

Officials have found 72 current and former council flats used RAAC roof panels

Events

4 w. ago Clyde Tunnel ‘could close’ as workers vote to strike for better pay

The workers rejected a 3% pay offer from Scottish council umbrella body Cosla.

Politics

4 w. ago Community council chair throws hat into ring for Ayrshire MSP seat

Denise Sommerville, chair of the Fort, Seafield and Wallacetown Community Council, is bidding to unseat Scottish Government minister Siobhian Brown next year.

Politics

4 w. ago More than £1m a year to help families with school clothing costs paid out by West Lothian Council

The council offers among the biggest grants in Scotland in administering the Scottish Government scheme.

Economics