4 h. ago Scott McTominay makes history as Scotland star named alongside former Celtic ace on prestigious list

The Napoli talisman is the only Scottish player to make the list.

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7 h. ago Scott McTominay makes history as Scotland star named alongside former Celtic ace on on prestigious list

The Napoli talisman is the only Scottish player to make the list.

Politics

4 d. ago Half of teachers work in school with homeless kids as devastating impact set out

The major survey, organised by homelessness charity Shelter, found kids without a safe and secure home experience exhaustion, missed school days and poor mental health

Society

7 d. ago Full list of all public nuclear bunkers in the UK as Putin threatens Europe with war

From secret Cold War command centres in London to hidden nuclear bunkers in Cornwall, Scotland, Wales and beyond, discover the full list of Britain’s top-secret underground shelters

Events

7 d. ago Two Ayrshire regions 'most in need' net £40m jackpot for makeover plans

Both South and North Ayrshire were named among a list of Scotland’s ‘most in need’ places that will now benefit from UK Government funding.

Economics

8 d. ago ‘Anxiety at 14 left me unable to go to school – I couldn't get out of bed'

A young woman told about the impact her mental health had on schooling – as a poll shows nearly half of pupils aged 11 and over were off due anxiety in past academic year

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9 d. ago NHL warns top players will not show up for Winter Olympics if venue is unsafe

Construction delays have beset ice hockey arena in Milan‘If the ice isn’t ready, we’re not going,’ warns NHL deputyThe NHL says it is “disappointing” that the main ice hockey venue for the Winter Olympics will not be ready until the new year – and warned that its top players will not show up unless the ice is shown to be safe.The men’s and women’s tournaments are expected to be among the highlights of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games with the NHL stars showing up for the first time since 2014. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago South Ayrshire sports heroes honoured during glittering annual bash

The annual South Ayrshire Sports Awards celebrated those who make a positive impact in schools and communities across the South Ayrshire region.

Sport

1 week ago Wales school to close as outbreak of vomiting illness impacts hundreds of pupils

St Martin's School in Caerphilly, Wales, is to close for a short 'firebreak' following a 'significant outbreak of flu-like illness' which has impacted hundreds of pupils and staff

Science

2 w. ago Scotland’s top schools for 2026 revealed in new prestigious list

THE top schools in Scotland have been revealed in a prestigious new list. The country's highest-achieving secondary schools have been revealed in this year's The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. The survey ranks the top 100 state schools in Scotland, along with 17 under Scotland's Highers and Standards system. Douglas Academy in Milngavie near Glasgow...

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2 w. ago Scotland revealed as UK road rage capital as major city tops list

STRESSED Scots motorists are the most likely to show road rage, a study found. Some 28 per cent of the nation’s drivers have been affected by traffic fights, rising to 29 per cent in hotspot Glasgow. That compares to 25 per cent across the whole UK in the survey of 2,000 adults. Glasgow finished just...

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2 w. ago Christmas payment changes for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

2 w. ago ICE erupts after New York releases 7,000 criminal migrants without warning

The Department of Homeland Security on Monday revealed these dangerous offenders - including rapists and killers - were granted bail or released back into the community.

Events

2 w. ago Full list of Scotland’s 33 newest towns revealed – check if you live in one

SCOTLAND'S newest towns have been revealed in the latest research - and you can now check if you are living in one in our list below. Tweedbank used to be known as a small village, just south of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. Earlier this year, it opened the new Borders Railway - connecting locals...

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2 w. ago Met Office issues two new weather warnings for ice and rain for Greater Manchester

A warning for ice comes into force tonight while a warning for rain has been issued for Monday

Events

3 w. ago UK unveils bid for 2035 women’s football World Cup with 15 cities and 22 stadiums in mix

FA says 63 million people within two hours of a venueFinal stadium list will come down to between 14 and 16England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have submitted their bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup as the largest single-sport event staged in the UK.The Lionesses’ leading goalscorer, Ellen White, described the bid as “really special” and compared it to her experience of the 2012 Olympics as a part of Team GB. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Perth and Kinross councillors put off call on reduction to school exclusion zone

The school exclusion zone was introduced in a bid to improve levels of road safety around Viewlands Primary School, Fairview School and Perth Academy - but its impact has been questioned.

Politics

3 w. ago Charlotte activists met the immigration crackdown with ‘bless your heart’ resistance

ICE and CBP’s North Carolina operation faced an early-warning system run by thousands of volunteers“The operation is not over and it is not ending anytime soon.”The message from the Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin went out to Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday afternoon, in response to an announcement by Sheriff Garry McFadden that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was done with its immigration enforcement sweep. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Five cheapest ways to defrost your windscreen WITHOUT wasting any fuel this winter

TEMPERATURES are plunging across the UK, with some spots down to -7C and Met Office snow and ice warnings in force. And of course, with the bitterly cold weather also comes a problem many motorists face - as they wake up to find their cars iced over before the morning school run or commute, forcing...

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4 w. ago Stop scraping your car windscreen – 54p essential ‘instantly’ melts frost AND saves on fuel

AS a cold snap grips the nation, Brits are waking up to the unwelcome sight of a frosted over windscreen. With temperatures plummeting to -7C in some areas, the Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings across the Midlands, North West, North East, and Yorkshire and the Humber. Those without the luxury of a garage are waking up to find their...

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