3 h. ago Special meeting of Falkirk Council called in wake of controversial social care decision

Councilor Brian McCabe says changes that will affect councillors' wards should be made clearly.

Politics

6 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council writes off £163,000 in debts relating to adult care and social work services

The local authority charges for accommodation in nursing and residential homes and community alarms. It also sends invoices to organisations such as other councils and universities.

Economics

8 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'you're going to smash it' as they back 2025 star weeks before launch

The hit dance contest's return for 2025 is edging ever closer, with 15 new celebrities set to take to the dance floor

Politics

9 h. ago NHS cancels record number of planned operations at the last minute, data shows

The analysis by the PA news agency’s RADAR service also found more patients are waiting longer than the recommended 28 days for a new date.

Culture

12 h. ago GP surgery closure edges closer after approval from health and social care chiefs

Councillor James MacLaren has been campaigning to prevent the shutdown of Langbank Branch Surgery.

Politics

23 h. ago Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s contentious hearing before Senate lawmakers

Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan questioning over recent changes to health agencies, vaccine approvals and other priorities at a contentious three-hour Senate hearing

Politics

29 h. ago More than 100,000 patients getting faster care thanks to GP advice scheme – DHSC

The initiative, known as advice and guidance, allows family doctors to seek advice from specialists on the phone or online.

Science

47 h. ago Warning West Lothian drug deaths drop could be reversed by synthetic opioids

The head of West Lothian’s Health and Social Care Partnership Alison White said “one death is too many" after 2024 figures revealed drug deaths had fallen across Scotland.

Events

6 d. ago Alexander Isak edges closer to Liverpool move as Newcastle confirm Nick Woltemade signing

The summer’s most acrimonious transfer saga is set to go down to the wire

Politics

7 d. ago Uefa to decide in September on Real Madrid request to play in Miami

La Liga game would be against VillarrealPlan also needs approval from Fifa and othersUefa will decide in September whether to approve a request by the Spanish football federation for Villarreal and Real Madrid to contest a La Liga game in Miami in December.European football’s governing body is expected to discuss the matter at its next executive committee meeting in Tirana on 11 September and, should no move be made to block the request, a landmark move will edge closer to reality. No major league has held a domestic game on foreign territory, despite prolonged attempts from the Spanish top flight to do so. Uefa’s signoff would clear a huge section of path, although the plan also requires approval from Fifa, US Soccer and Concacaf. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Uefa to decide in September on Barcelona request to play in Miami

La Liga game would be against VillarrealPlan also needs approval from Fifa and othersUefa will decide in September whether to approve a request by the Spanish football federation for Villarreal and Barcelona to contest a La Liga game in Miami in December.European football’s governing body is expected to discuss the matter at its next executive committee meeting in Tirana on 11 September and, should no move be made to block the request, a landmark move will edge closer to reality. No major league has held a domestic game on foreign territory, despite prolonged attempts from the Spanish top flight to do so. Uefa’s signoff would clear a huge section of path, although the plan also requires approval from Fifa, US Soccer and Concacaf. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Conor McGregor's UFC return edges closer after Donald Trump talks

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the planned White House card has been given the green light after he met with US President Donald Trump

Politics

7 d. ago Arsenal agree £23m Jakub Kiwior exit as Piero Hincapie transfer edges closer

Polish defender set for Porto switch as Gunners work to secure Bayer Leverkusen agreement before summer deadline

Economics

8 d. ago Tottenham favourites to beat Chelsea to Xavi Simons deal as £60m hijack edges closer

Negotiations are at an advanced stage as Spurs look to finally secure No10 signing

Economics

8 d. ago First EVER treatment for deadly mental health condition suffered by hundreds of thousands of women gets green light: 'This will change lives'

In a move hailed as a 'breakthrough' for women's health, the UK medicines regulator has approved a 14-day pill to treat moderate or severe postnatal depression.

Society

8 d. ago Falkirk councillor demands emergency meeting over social care decisions

Councillor Brian McCabe has been told the council cannot challenge Falkirk Integration Joint Board's decision to make changes at a housing with care complex in his ward

Politics

9 d. ago Rasmus Hojlund shows true colours with Man United message as Napoli transfer edges closer

Napoli are closing in on signing Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund on a season-long loan - and the player continues acting professionally around the club

Politics

9 d. ago Social care worker struck off after allegedly making racist comments and physically taking hold of colleague

Mary Fraser received the ultimate sanction from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) following complaints on her conduct while working in Wishaw and Stirling.

Transport

9 d. ago Pharmacists ‘using personal finances and remortgaging to keep businesses afloat’

It comes as a survey found almost four in 10 pharmacies are unable to pay bills for medication on time.

Economics

1 week ago Three Rangers transfers ramp up as £12m Premier League defender 'targeted' and bomb squad pair near end game

The Ibrox side are reportedly ready to move for Bournemouth defender Chris Mephan as two exits edge closer

Sport