30 h. ago Workers at Inver House Distillers in Airdrie voting on strike action after pay talks broke down

GMB Scotland union balloting workers as "managers refuse to reopen negotiations after a three per cent pay offer was rejected".

Society

47 h. ago GMB Scotland warns overtime cuts risk community care in East Ayrshire

The Crest team, which works across East Ayrshire, provides crucial support to adults with a range of needs including physical and learning disabilities.

Events

59 h. ago Could microdosing Ozempic or acne pills work BETTER and cut your risk of side

Could taking tiny fractions of the normal prescribed dose of a medication offer a brilliant way to benefit from the drug, without suffering its usual side-effects?

Events

3 d. ago Dundee care home reunites former lecturer with University of Dundee colleagues in heartfelt visit

Dr David Stansfield had expressed a wish to pay a visit to Life Sciences to see how it had changed since he left

Politics

5 d. ago 'I'm a doctor and one relaxing activity could cut your risk for diseases'

Relax and get healthier? Say no more!

Events

6 d. ago Attacks on emergency workers drive up violence in East Ayrshire

A massive leap in attacks on police, paramedics and fire fighters come as other assaults see a fall.

Events

8 d. ago Edinburgh care home residents enjoy ‘truly heartwarming’ football quiz at Hibernian Football Club

Three Murrayfield House residents are dedicated Hibernian Football Club fans

Society

9 d. ago The Latest: Federal workers face mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms

Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek Monday facing a deadline from President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting chief, Elon Musk, to explain their recent accomplishments or risk losing their jobs

Events

1 week ago Eight per cent Council Tax rise plan for East Ayrshire residents

Toilet closures, school meal increases and job cuts have also been proposed.

Politics

1 week ago Council chiefs making fire and rehire threats should be sacked, union suggests

GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour has spoken out after two local authorities allegedly made threat in pay negotiations.

Events

1 week ago SNP gains council seat from Scottish Labour in Kilmarnock by

The Nationalists won the Kilmarnock North by-election for East Ayrshire Council, with Caroline Barton securing victory.

Politics

1 week ago SNP take Kilmarnock North seat from Labour as votes for axed Reform candidate surge

The SNP have now secured their joint-highest number of councillors ever on East Ayrshire Council.

Politics

1 week ago Renfrewshire Council pledges £600,000 to help most vulnerable amid cost

The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for people on low incomes through crisis and community care grants.

Economics

2 w. ago East Whitburn care home resident’s dream comes true with special trip to Celtic Park football stadium

At HC-One Scotland’s Redmill Care Home, in East Whitburn, West Lothian, the care team helped make a resident’s wish come true to visit Celtic Park football stadium to watch his beloved team play.

Events

2 w. ago Trump administration cuts off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

Snatching funds from vulnerable minors will endanger those already at risk of being abused, advocates sayThe Trump administration abruptly cut off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children on Tuesday, telling government-funded attorneys across the country they should immediately stop their work.Advocates called the decision shocking and warned that taking away legal aid programs would endanger minors already at risk of child trafficking, an issue that Trump and Republican members of his administration repeatedly highlighted as a concern during the 2024 election. The order to “stop all work” affects US non-profits that provide legal counsel for about 26,000 unaccompanied minors. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago First Minister John Swinney in Kilmarnock ahead of crunch East Ayrshire by

John Swinney attacked Labour policies on winter heating payments and National Insurance contributions during visit to Kilmarnock.

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish rugby legend toasts the launch of care home facility

Care home residents scrum together for brand-new pub opening

Politics