5 d. ago Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel announces plan to close blast furnaces

Trade unions have responded by calling this a 'dark day' for the nation's steel industry - while calling for urgent government intervention.

Events

6 d. ago Popular Dumfries restaurant to close as owners decide it's 'time for a change'

Crumb on St Michael’s Street, which was badly damaged by a fire three years ago, will serve its final meals on June 1.

Politics

7 d. ago FBI forms taskforce over rising reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships

Amid protests, White House officials close ranks around the Tesla owner leading efforts to slash federal jobsEscalating reports of vandalism at Tesla dealerships and charging stations across the US have prompted the FBI to create a taskforce to target the perpetrators.The development, announced by Kash Patel, the bureau’s director, comes as White House officials close ranks around Elon Musk, the Tesla owner and world’s richest person who has been leading efforts to slash federal jobs and budgets as head of the “department of government efficiency” (Doge). Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Kilmarnonck pizza and wings restaurant to close as owners reach 'painful' decision

Pings is set to close its doors for the final time on April 6.

Politics

3 w. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe sets timescale for Man Utd to move into 'world's most iconic stadium'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has wanted to build a 'Wembley of the North' since becoming co-owner of Manchester United and he's close to getting his wish - but will have to wait a few years

Politics

3 w. ago Fears over the future of Boots as private equity closes in on £8bn takeover of owner Walgreens

Boots-owner New York-listed Walgreens Boots Alliance is close to finalising a takeover deal with buyout group Sycamore Partners.

Economics