6 h. ago Holyrood candidate slams government inaction as adults with learning disabilities left without vital health checks

North Lanarkshire Labour councillor Ayeshah Khan, who is standing for the party in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency at the 2026 Holyrood election, called for urgent action over the Scottish Government’s failure to turn promises into reality for adults with learning disabilities.

Politics

10 h. ago Cancer screening website for learning disabled adults created by Stirling student

The online toolkit, which has won the backing of a national charity, will initially assist adults with intellectual challenges who are attending for cervical check ups.

Politics

35 h. ago ‘How to get your abnormal moles checked quickly if the GP wait is too long’

Skin cancer rates are on the rise and it's important you get any mole changes or skin lesions checked quickly. Boots now offer a Mole Scanning Service if it takes too long to see a GP

Politics

44 h. ago Cabin crew admits 'checking passengers out' but it's for your own safety

An ex-flight attendant is sharing the details of exactly how, why and when crews 'check out' passengers and the reason has more to do with health and safety than attractiveness

Politics

64 h. ago Men in their 20s and 30s urged to check for early cancer signs after a shower

A recent survey says many adults are unaware of the fact that the cancer is most prevalent among younger men

Politics

6 d. ago Austerity has hit the UK’s ability to tackle violence against women, European watchdog warns

The Council of Europe has said there is an ‘urgent need’ for more places in women’s shelters and warned cost-cutting measures have left vital services ‘underfunded and understaffed’

Events

6 d. ago Taxi boss says East Ayrshire Council red tape is driving people away from trade

Thistle Cabs' Ross Gilmour says the requirements around 'street knowledge' and health checks are too onerous.

Economics

7 d. ago Emergency services warn of wildfire risk before expected UK heatwave

Temperatures forecast to reach 32C in London on Saturday as authorities issue reminder to check on vulnerable peopleEmergency services have issued warnings over the increased risks of wildfires before an expected heatwave this weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 32C in some parts of the country.Authorities reminded the public to check in with older people and those with health conditions as forecasters predicted a burst of heat expected to peak this weekend before easing early next week. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago ‘It’s not tokenistic’: how The Assembly became an international hit

Unpredictable questions from neurodivergent audience have created perfect interview format for social media ageIt is an interview like no other. One which has seen Emmanuel Macron confronted over whether it was right to marry his former teacher and Danny Dyer probed about whether he has a joint bank account with his wife. Celebrities have been caught off guard, or left sobbing and laughing in equal measure.The Assembly, in which an audience of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people ask unpredictable, probing and often remarkably direct questions of a celebrity, has won plaudits and rave reviews since launching in 2022. It has now become an international phenomenon. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Determined mum wows to take on Scottish Government over 'Postcode Lottery' support for adults with learning disabilities

Margaret Roberts, from Ayr, claims her severely learning disabled son Brandon, is the victim of ‘discrimination.'

Politics

1 week ago Clean bill of health after unannounced spot check at Ayrshire care home

South Ayrshire Council-run Hillcrest Residential Unit Care Home Service, in the town’s McConnell Square, was graded ‘very good’ and ‘good’ across three quality indicators.

Society

1 week ago Rock legend Sting slams 'successive governments' for neglecting his home region

The Police frontman says his native north east has been ignored by governments after he gave a large donation to the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead.

Politics

1 week ago Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force for Marines in Los Angeles as governor slams ‘dictatorial’ Trump

Local officials were reportedly blindsided by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s threat to deploy military troops against protesters in Los Angeles.

Politics

2 w. ago Israeli government blasts Greta Thunberg and her ‘selfie yacht’ for ‘feeding her ego’

The Israeli government has slammed a Gaza-bound ship carrying 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg, as a “selfie yacht” that exists simply to “feed her ego”.

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2 w. ago Elton John told 'we've got your back' by minister after he slams Government as 'losers' on AI copyright

The world-famous pop star says the Government’s current plans would let AI firms to ‘commit theft, thievery on the highest scale’

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish Labour win pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating incumbent SNP and surging Reform UK

Voters in the central seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse rallied around popular local candidate Davy RussellScottish Labour has won a pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating the incumbent SNP and fighting off Reform UK’s aggressive racist campaigning, in a remarkable turnaround of fortunes that will boost the party ahead of next year’s Scottish parliamentary elections.Voters in the central Scotland seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse rallied round the popular local candidate Davy Russell after a toxic campaign that saw Nigel Farage launch an unprecedented series of personal racist attacks on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Welsh Government's £36m reserves announcement slammed 'You really couldn’t make it up'

Wales Online readers have been discussing the recent announcement by the Welsh Government concerning their plans for £36 million in reserves

Politics

2 w. ago Water sector is failing and needs much stronger regulations, independent commission reports

The Independent Water Commission slammed failures in Government strategy and planning for the future, failures to protect billpayers and a failure to act in the public interest.

Events

3 w. ago Student visas: London bosses slam 'misguided' plan for Government levy on universities' international fees

They are also calling for more investment to tackle the capital’s housing crisis

Politics

3 w. ago ICE storms nation's wealthiest island retreat to arrest dozens of illegal migrants but governor is appalled

Immigration enforcement agents have been slammed by a blue state governor after they tracked down and arrested 40 illegal immigrants.

Events