5 h. ago ScotRail branded 'deeply unfair' as transport giant imposes fares hike on passengers

The largest rail operator in Scotland was told by a union it could not justify the increase in fares.

Economics

1 week ago Fearless and Network Rail Scotland campaign encouraging youths to speak up about violence and weapon possession

Initiative will feature a series of impactful videos on Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok.

Events

2 w. ago Warning issued about social media and email account hacking after reports jump

Action Fraud has launched a campaign, supported by Meta, to encourage people to enable two-step verification.

Events

2 w. ago Israeli attacks on Gaza maternity wards and IVF clinic ‘genocidal acts’, says UN

Israeli forces have used sexual violence as weapon of war to ‘dominate and destroy’ Palestinian people, report also saysIsrael’s systemic attacks on women’s healthcare in Gaza amount to “genocidal acts”, and Israeli security forces have used sexual violence as a weapon of war to “dominate and destroy the Palestinian people”, a UN report states.The 49-page report on sexual and gender-based violence was drawn up by the UN’s independent international commission of inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and presented to the UN human rights council. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Dove launches inspirational campaign #ShareTheFirst in bid to capture 'real moments'

Dove's latest campaign is encouraging people to #ShareTheFirst on social media, rather than spending ages trying to decide which picture you're going to post on Instagram

Politics

3 w. ago Hay Fever kicks in weeks early for millions of people as hot weather encourages an explosion of tree pollen

Fine weather with warm breezes has created ideal conditions for the release of sufficient tree pollen to have people reaching for handkerchiefs and antihistamine tablets already.

Events

3 w. ago The Sir Chris Hoy effect: Olympian, 48, inspires thousands of men to get cancer checks after revealing terminal diagnosis

The Olympian (pictured) started a campaign two weeks ago to encourage men to check if they are at risk of England's most common cancer, after announcing his own diagnosis last year.

Science

3 w. ago Rail passengers face nine weekends of train disruption between London and Scotland

Trains will not run north of Carlisle on dates including Easter weekend and the first May Bank Holiday

Politics