2 h. ago Families urged to apply for cost of living cash worth up to £600

The Household Support Fund is a cost of living scheme that is run by local councils - it is a pot of cash awarded to local authorities, which they then distribute to residents

Economics

31 h. ago Local councils and police can fine you £70 for parking on these road markings

There are a number of road markings that drivers need to be aware of as they indicate strict rules for that portion of the road

Economics

36 h. ago The local council trying to recruit a teacher for more than six years

Highland Council has had to readvertise 62 teaching posts

Politics

39 h. ago Andrew Tate has driving licence seized by police 'after being caught speeding at 120 miles per hour in a 30mph zone'

Andrew Tate has had his driving licence seized by Romanian police for 120 days and been hit with a £304 fine after being caught driving 120mph in a 30mph zone, officials have said. 

Events

41 h. ago Former Reform UK chair returns in new role 48 hours after resigning

Ex-banker Zia Yusuf will lead efficiency-seeking initiative for local councils

Politics

63 h. ago The dog poo bags making riverside shrubbery resemble Christmas trees

A local council has said he doesn't understand the mentality of some dog walkers

Politics

66 h. ago Ayrshire local authority recoups £31,000 in council tax fraud

Fraud investigations brought £50,000 back to the council.

Economics

67 h. ago Emergency services close road after van crashes into tree near Sale Water Park

Rifle Road was closed when the police and firefighters went to the scene

Events

68 h. ago Work to begin on Stirling Council's first new primary school in 30 years

Corbiewood PS will serve the 800-home South Stirling Gateway housing estate, with completion for the project expected in time for the 2026/27 academic term.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council set to pay nearly £9.5 million for private residential children's care

A lack of capacity means some young people are currently being placed hundreds of miles away in the north of Scotland.

Economics

3 d. ago Armed cops swarm Manchester street as school locks down amid 'man with knife' reports

Police rushed to the scene of the Manchester suburb of New Moston with officers reportedly 'all over' nearby Nuthurst Road, Moston Lane East and Parkhurst Avenue

Events

3 d. ago West Lothian Council’s headquarters used for filming of hit BBC & Netflix series

Eagle-eyed viewers may have spotted West Lothian Civic Centre was used in hit series The Bombing of PanAm 103.

Events

5 d. ago Council's 52,000 lost working days due to staff absence equates to £6million

The figures are an improvement on the previous year but, when combined, anxiety, stress and depression remain the main driver for workers staying at home.

Economics

5 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council will consider cumulative impact of multiple battery energy storage systems

The local authority has received a number of planning applications for electricity generating stations

Science

5 d. ago Councillors who quit Dumfries and Galloway Tory group want decisions 'made closer to home'

Andrew Giusti, Chrissie Hill, David Inglis and Richard Marsh all resigned from the Tory group over the weekend.

Politics

5 d. ago UK households urged to apply for new £300 cost of living payment

The money is being issued as part of the Household Support Fund, which is a pot of cash that is distributed by local councils to struggling or vulnerable residents

Economics

6 d. ago Development on Bannockburn battlefield site refused planning permission

The local council previously approved the proposals, but that decision has now been overturned by Scottish ministers.

Events

6 d. ago Perth City Centre councillor wants a national conversation on the safe disposal of lithium batteries

Cllr Drysdale made the call after several fires - including a fatal one - at a Perth waste recycling plant

Science

6 d. ago Number of empty council homes in West Lothian 'lowest in two years'

Councillors heard this week that the bulk of homes vacated come back needing thousands of pounds spent on them, with costs sometimes difficult to recoup except through debt recovery agencies.

Politics

6 d. ago Shoppers at Dumfries supermarket could be hit with £70 fine for breaking new parking rules

Anyone parking at Aldi on Annan Road must now enter their vehicle registration number when they go into the store.

Economics