4 h. ago Police issue appeal to trace missing Alexandria man amid 'growing concern' for his welfare

Police Scotland has issued an appeal to trace missing Alexandria man Brian Potts, who was last seen in the Main Street area in the early hours of Tuesday.

Events

25 h. ago BlackRock’s Larry Fink warns US economy is ‘weakening as we speak’

Head of world’s biggest asset manager says market ructions are ‘impacting Main Street’

Events

32 h. ago When is Easter and full list of UK bank holidays 2025 including four in April and May

When exactly are the UK bank holidays this year?

Politics

55 h. ago 'Traumatic' moment woman and her children evacuated from their home by boat

United Utilities had been fixing a small leak at the scene when the main burst, flooding the street

Society

2 d. ago Didsbury floods LIVE as 30 homes 'under threat' after water main bursts on street

Emergency services are on the scene in Borrowdale Crescent

Events

4 d. ago The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s tariff ultimatum: tribute for access to America’s empire | Editorial

As the White House retools US imperialism with import duties, others must resist dependency – deepening regional ties and reducing exposure to chokepointsWhen Donald Trump stood before union auto workers in the Rose Garden he declared “Liberation Day”, promising to stand up for Main Street. Whether that pledge will be fulfilled is moot. He will declare victory either way. What the US president offered was not just an economic programme, but an imperial one.Mr Trump’s logic, if it exists, lies in the 397-page report on “foreign trade barriers” he brandished on Wednesday. Its message is brutally simple: you may sell your goods to Walmart shoppers, but only if you let US cloud services hoover up your data, US media flood your screens and US tech monopolies operate on their terms – not yours. TikTok is the test case for Trump’s platform nationalism: only US firms may mine data, reap profits and rule the digital empire. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Main high street to close for ‘public safety’ over two weekends including during bank holiday

Roads and footpaths will be closed while new tracks are installed on the Saddleworth viaduct.

Politics

7 d. ago Grand National 2025: Olympian sees 'unruly' horse banned from running at Aintree

James Manclark's horse Mr Incredible will not be allowed to race in the Grand National at Aintree this weekend after the British Horseracing Authority cited safety concerns

Events

8 d. ago Rutherglen's £116k crossing upgrade helps pedestrians and cyclists

The new toucan crossing is based on Main Street in the town.

Economics

1 week ago Specsavers Wishaw marks 17 years of community care with £90,000 in

The store, located on Main Street, has recently undergone a refit as part of the investment, including new illuminated frame displays and a fresh new look to the store’s interiors.

Economics

2 w. ago New Callander Post Office location opens doors after period of temporary service

The new spot at a firewood store in the town's Main Street will offer a six-day service.

Society

2 w. ago Stirling MSP backs Buchlyvie community pub fight amid holiday let plans

A planning application for a change of use of the vacant Main Street pub to holiday lets was rejected by councillors in December - with an objection against that decision now being launched.

Politics

3 w. ago Police hunt man who exposed himself twice in Kilwinning in 'disturbing' incident

Police have appealed for information after the "disturbing and upsetting incident" in the Main Street area of Kilwinning on Sunday, March 16.

Events

4 w. ago Every confirmed UK Bank Holiday in 2025 and exactly when they fall

Find out when bank holidays are in England- including past and future ones - as the UK is weeks away from celebrating Good Friday and Easter Monday. How can workers make the most of their time off from work?

Economics