3 h. ago Grieving parents say teen son's death on farm leaves 'huge void' in lives

15-year-old Will Pedley was reported missing on August 27 and was tragically found dead on his family's farm in Barbon near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, the following day.

Society

11 h. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes proposals which could see unpaid carers receive greater financial support

The Carer Additional Person Payment, worth around £520, is expected to benefit around 18,000 people across Scotland and will form part of the SNP Scottish Government’s new Carer Support benefit package.

Politics

30 h. ago People in certain Council Tax bands could save up to £400 a year on energy bills

People can check online to see if they qualify for support through the Great British Insulation Scheme.

Economics

34 h. ago Support for monarchy hits record low, poll shows ahead of Trump state visit

Support for the British royal family has fallen from 86% to just 51% in recent years

Politics

47 h. ago Lanarkshire MSP shows her support for Back British Farming Day

Meghan Gallacher says that farmers in Central Scotland are facing huge challenges right now and are extremely concerned at the prospect of Labour’s family farm tax coming into force.

Politics

5 d. ago British police arrest more than 400 at a London Palestine Action support rally

British police arrest more than 400 at a London Palestine Action support rally  France 24

Events

5 d. ago British police arrest more than 400 at London Palestine Action support rally

British police arrest more than 400 at London Palestine Action support rally  France 24

Events

7 d. ago 10 farms in Scotland you can pick your own pumpkins this Halloween season

As autumn nears, farms across Scotland are turning their fields into pumpkin patches, with many also adding family activities, trails, and farm shops for a festive day out.

Politics

9 d. ago Labour MSP voices concerns over ongoing pressures facing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Lanarkshire

Central Scotland list MSP Monica Lennon spoke out following the release of the latest statistics on waiting times to access mental health services.

Society

9 d. ago Clydesdale MSP highlights businesses during Scotland Loves Local week

Mairi McAllan visited enterprises in Biggar, Lanark and Strathaven to learn more abut their work

Politics

1 week ago Airdrie & Shotts MSP Neil Gray welcomes £1.8m funding support for arts and cultural festivals

The politician says this will help to "put the spotlight on artistic talent" throughout the country, including in his constituency.

Economics

1 week ago Voices: Trust me, splitting up refugee families is not the answer to the migrant crisis

As the Home Office seeks to revert back to the 28-day move-on period for asylum-seekers and pauses reunions, Alex Fraser of the British Red Cross explains how the government needs to better support refugees – starting with a focus on family

Events

1 week ago Lanarkshire MSP says party can bring 'hope and optimism' under her new leadership

Gillian Mackay was elected at the first stage of the Scottish Greens vote with 34 per cent

Politics

2 w. ago Russian missiles will not stop our support for Ukraine – the British Council’s vital work goes on | Scott McDonald

Our colleagues deliver educational and cultural programmes in some of the world’s most dangerous places. And they don’t give up when things get toughScott McDonald is chief executive of the British CouncilOn Wednesday night, our office in Kyiv was damaged in a Russian missile attack. It was a stark reminder of the risks that an organisation such as ours faces in conflict-affected areas. I was relieved to hear that all colleagues were safe and accounted for. One colleague was injured and admitted to hospital but thankfully he is in a stable condition.Working under such conditions around the world is challenging, and yet, time and again, our colleagues and partners demonstrate courage and commitment in carrying on despite the dangers. Their resilience is extraordinary. We are working to find ways to minimise disruption and continuing to support our team there.Scott McDonald is chief executive of the British Council Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sally Rooney could be arrested under Terrorism Act after pledging royalties to Palestine Action

The bestselling novelist promised to financially support the group proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the British governmentThe Irish novelist Sally Rooney could be arrested under the Terrorism Act after saying she intends to use proceeds from her work to support Palestine Action, which was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK last month, a legal expert has warned.Meanwhile, No 10 said that supporting the group was an offence under the act, after Rooney had made her pledge. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Rutherglen MSP highlights support to help families with cost of learning

Clare Haughey spoke as children went back to school.

Politics

4 w. ago Worker 'beats colleague to death and "eats his brain" on first day in job'

The brutal killing took place on August 12 at Fazenda Baixinha, a rural property in Ilheus, in the far south of the Brazilian state of Bahia.

Events

4 w. ago Farm worker 'beats colleague to death and 'eats his brain' on first day in the job'

The brutal killing took place on August 12 at Fazenda Baixinha, a rural property in Ilheus, in the far south of the Brazilian state of Bahia.

Events

4 w. ago Lanarkshire gym group ties in with British Heart Foundation to support lifesaving research

New Age Fitness has pledged to raise £10,000 over a 12-month period.

Politics

4 w. ago Neil Gray, MSP for Airdrie & Shotts, encourages businesses to apply for Scottish Government funding for specialist accessible toilets

More than 25,000 people in Scotland with complex needs and disabilities, and their families, could benefit from the £10 million fund.

Politics