11 h. ago New ‘Tourist’ plate lets nervous holiday drivers navigate local motorists

Robert Marshall, who is a longtime road safety campaigner in Scotland, has launched the new 'T' plate, which is designed to alert local drivers to the fact that a holidaying motorist is in their midst

Transport

12 h. ago Sandford Giving Tree launches Christmas Appeal to support local families in need

This community-led appeal has helped bring warmth and joy to hundreds of children and families who might otherwise go without during the festive season.

Politics

34 h. ago Local GP launches new home care service offering choice to families in Ayrshire and Glasgow

Local GP, Dr Martins Ihediwa has announced the launch of a new premium home care service across Ayrshire and Glasgow, designed to give families peace of mind and loved ones the very best in personalised support.

Society

38 h. ago Scottish Building Society Foundation launches sixth round of funding for local charities

Scottish Building Society Foundation has opened its sixth round of funding to support charities across Scotland, continuing its commitment to backing good causes across the country.

Politics

4 d. ago Campaigners launch petition calling for 'action now' on 'dangerous' A84 near Blair Drummond Safari Park

The Blair Drummond Safety Campaign has launched an online petition calling for Transport Scotland to "act now" to make the stretch past the safari park safer.

Politics

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council writes off £163,000 in debts relating to adult care and social work services

The local authority charges for accommodation in nursing and residential homes and community alarms. It also sends invoices to organisations such as other councils and universities.

Economics

5 d. ago ‘The musty whiff of a yard sale’: why is Morrissey attempting to sell his share of the Smiths’ catalogue?

The frontman advertised the sale of one of indie’s most significant catalogues in a shockingly cavalier manner. With estranged bandmates among the other stakeholders, legitimate bidders may be hard to findMorrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’There is a well-trodden line about assessing the trustworthiness of online bargains: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. It comes to mind when looking at the extremely unusual way in which Morrissey is apparently seeking to offload his business interests in the Smiths. This is not like the forensic and formal processes behind huge catalogue sales in recent years such as Sting, Bob Dylan, Queen, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd or Paul Simon.A post on Morrissey Solo – the outlet for all official Morrissey communiques – says the singer has “no choice but to offer for sale all of his business interests in ‘the Smiths’ to any interested party/investor” and that he wants out. ...

Politics

5 d. ago Report covering home care services in North Lanarkshire approved by councillors

An important aspect is maximizing people’s independence by working on specific tasks and confidence, which is done by various types of home support staff in cooperation with specialists such as occupational and physical therapists, social workers and also families.

Politics

6 d. ago Alejandro Garnacho offers nod to Man Utd with choice of Chelsea shirt number

Alejandro Garnacho has joined Chelsea from Manchester United this summer, but his choice of shirt number at Stamford Bridge is a throwback to his Old Trafford days

Politics

1 week ago Russian mass drone and missile attack on southern Ukraine kills 1 and wounds dozens

Russia has launched a mass attack on southern Ukraine, according to local officials

Events

2 w. ago West Lothian local launching 'ultimate foodie playground' at designer outlet

David Stein is opening Hamilton & Brown in Livingston’s Designer Outlet, and is offering up a gourmet tasting counter, artisan deli, decadent dessert station and more.

Events

2 w. ago Police probe launched after pensioner, 90, killed in road accident in Scots town

Emergency services rushed to the scene but were sadly unable to save the woman.

Events

2 w. ago Investigation launched after huge blaze at Stirling chipboard factory

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent seven fire engines to the West Fraser site, in Station Road, Cowie, shortly before 10pm on Sunday evening.

Events

2 w. ago Perlight Black Grid solar panel review: best for long warranty

These panels are an excellent choice for those wanting a long warranty – the company offers 30 years compared to the usual 25

Events

2 w. ago SpaceX scraps Starship rocket launch in Texas for second time in two days

Launch delay from Elon Musk’s company marks latest in streak of setbacks, including a liquid oxygen leak on SundaySpaceX was forced to scrap the launch of its giant Starship rocket from Texas again on Monday, this time due to weather, marking the latest in a streak of setbacks for the Elon Musk-run company.The 232ft (71-metre) tall Super Heavy booster and its 171ft tall Starship upper half – together taller than New York’s Statue of Liberty – was due to take off from SpaceX’s Starbase rocket facilities at 7.30pm local time. But the launch was called off at the last minute. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Kilmarnock children's home upgraded as progress made following previous critical report

A report in April said young people’s safety at Dunelm Care Home Service, near Kilmarnock, was “compromised.”

Society

2 w. ago Police launch urgent appeal to missing boy, 15, last seen at Nisa local three days ago

Cody, 15, was spotted at the store on the A413 in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire at around 5.55pm on Tuesday, August 19.

Events

2 w. ago AD FEATURE: Class of 2025 proves it's a great time to join NPTC Group of Colleges

NPTC Group of Colleges offers one of the widest ranges of subject choices for learners in Wales

Politics

2 w. ago Wes Streeting urged to clarify plans to fix Britain's social care crisis

Silver Voices, a non-profit which has over 10,000 members, warned a review of Britain's care service risked becoming a "farce" unless ministers outlined how it would work

Events

3 w. ago Police ‘concerned’ as urgent search launched for missing boy, 10, from Croydon

Police ‘concerned’ as urgent search launched for missing boy, 10, from Croydon  This Is Local London

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