20 h. ago Thunderstorms on cards for parts of England and Wales, forecasters say

Up to 40mm of rain could fall in a few hours in some places – more than in the entire month of May.

Events

22 h. ago East Kilbride YM join West of Scotland Fourth Division to set up derby with EK Thistle next term

The club now has opportunity to reach the professional ranks after being voted in at the WOSFL AGM

Politics

54 h. ago Rutherglen Glencairn will cope with top flight test, says boss

Joe Pryce's side have been promoted to the West of Scotland Premier Division and he insists they can make an impact

Politics

3 d. ago Leading housebuilder appoints Lanark man as its managing director for West Scotland

Andy Curran stepped into the role for Barratt Redrow.

Politics

8 d. ago Murdo MacKinnon relishing pressure of Johnstone Burgh's Junior Cup final appearance

The West of Scotland League Premier Division outfit are going for glory this weekend.

Events

8 d. ago Around 130 Dumfries and Galloway jobs under threat at Stagecoach West Scotland

The firm is considering its future in the region as it believes contracts will not be renewed following concerns about a new liability clause.

Events

1 week ago The North review – old friends’ trek through the Highlands might be the ultimate hiking film

Patiently following the progress of two pals’ reunion across Scotland, director Bart Schrijver achieves a majestic drama that never forces its epiphaniesShot on Scotland’s West Highland Way and Cape Wrath Trail and telling the story of two friends who walk those 600km, Bart Schrijver’s majestic second feature is perhaps the ultimate hiking film. Measuredly paced to let us fully sink into the experience, it understands the rhythms and mental accommodations of long-distance walking; even in its awareness of how its pair of protagonists position themselves on the trail and when they rest, it acknowledges the need for solitude and locating inner truths that often drives these undertakings. Its revelations and epiphanies arise at their own pace, never forced.Lapsed buddies Chris (Bart Harder) and Lluis (Carles Pulido) are reconnecting, backpacks in tow, after 10 years apart. Dutch and Latino respectively, life has taken them in different directions. Chris, judging by the office calls he ...

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian the first council in Scotland to set up WhatsApp news channel

The channel is one of a range of new media being used by the council’s corporate communications team to reach residents.

Politics

2 w. ago Paisley student competes in prestigious cooking competition in Venice

James McKay of the West College Scotland Paisley campus travelled to Italy last month to take part in the Unox Cookery Competition.

Society

2 w. ago Kevin Rutkiewicz reflects on Arthurlie 'privilege' as he leaves after title success

The former Striling Albion boss joined the club in March and helped lead the Barrhead outfit to the First Division title in the West of Scotland League.

Politics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire club looks forward to “best grassroots rugby facilities in the West of Scotland”

Strathaven Rugby Football Club have been awarded cash to help construct an indoor training facility.

Events

2 w. ago Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund offers Glasgow and West of Scotland clubs the chance to access £2,500 of funding

Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund 2025 has returned for its tenth year, giving local sports clubs in Glasgow and the West of Scotland the opportunity to receive a share of £50,000 in funding.

Economics

2 w. ago Threave Rovers secure West of Scotland League promotion in style with five wins in a row

The Castle Douglas side won all of their final five games to secure a top three spot in the third division.

Politics

2 w. ago Partnership project in West Lothian could be implemented in communities across Scotland

The pilot programme, run jointly by West Lothian Youth Action Project (WLYAP), Almond Housing Association and Spark – a Livingston-based social enterprise dedicated to tackling social isolation and loneliness – has been praised for its innovative approach to tackling social issues while exploiting the added value of pooling resources and expertise.

Politics

3 w. ago Shotts boss on why he'll be a Clydebank fan for next fortnight as side face relegation sweat

John McKeown's side have finished outside the relegation zone in the West of Scotland Premier Division but could still go down

Economics

3 w. ago No room for error as Threave Rovers aim to achieve West of Scotland League promotion dream

The Castle Douglas side need to win their final two games of the season to secure a top three slot in the West of Scotland League’s third division.

Politics

3 w. ago Ireland’s leading customer service and sales outsourcing partner, Uniquely announces £7million Scottish investment

A leading business process outsourcer in the field of sales and customer services is delighted to officially announce a £7 million investment in Glasgow as part of a wider £20 million investment across the UK, including the West Midlands, the Northwest and Scotland, creating 300 UK jobs.

Economics

3 w. ago Yellow thunderstorm warning issued with possible flooding and disruption

More than half a month’s worth of rain could hit some areas during the warning period, the Met Office said.

Events