14 h. ago Special honour for Dunblane Tragedy teacher who gave her life for others

Former Dunblane Primary teacher Gwen Mayor has been named as one of the latest names on the Elizabeth Emblem List - created to recognise those who have died in the line of duty.

Politics

19 h. ago Scots teacher murdered in Dunblane massacre to be honoured with Elizabeth Emblem

Gwen Mayor is one of eight Scots to be posthumously awarded the Elizabeth Emblem, which was introduced for public servants killed in the line of duty.

Events

23 h. ago More than 100 public servants who died in service awarded Elizabeth Emblem

The award is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross.

Events

3 d. ago Bathgate mum awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours for service to the community

Victoria Dunnett is the former Chair of the Boghall Drop-In Centre

Events

6 d. ago Arlene Phillips: ‘My biggest disappointment? Being let go from Strictly’

The choreographer on a treasured biscuit tin, the Biba dress she splashed out on and a late-night police chaseBorn in Lancashire, Arlene Phillips, 82, created the dance group Hot Gossip in the 1970s. She went on to become a world-renowned choreographer, and was a judge on Strictly Come Dancing from 2004-8. In 2021, she was made a dame for her services to dance and charity and in 2024 received an Olivier award for her work on Guys and Dolls. Her current shows include Starlight Express and A Midsummer Night’s Dream in London. She is an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society and is supporting its Forget Me Not appeal. She lives with her partner in London and has two daughters.What is your most treasured possession? An old biscuit tin, which was my mum’s jewellery box – she passed away when I was a teenager. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Vernon Kay turns down Prince William invite after wife Tess Daly granted MBE

Tess Daly was awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting in the Queen's Birthday Honours earlier this month.

Politics

1 week ago Vernon Kay brutally snubs Prince William's special invite after wife Tess Daly's MBE news

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly was awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting at the King's Birthday Honours earlier this month, two decades after she began hosting the show

Politics

1 week ago Stirling train conductor wins top accolade for exceptional service at awards ceremony

Lorna Hunter, who has been a member of ScotRail's on-train crew at Stirling since 2011, was named Frontline Employee of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards.

Events

2 w. ago Claudia Winkleman's battle with chronic condition involving various surgeries

The television presenter was awarded an MBE for her services to broadcasting in the King’s Birthday Honours

Events

2 w. ago Tiny UK airport named among Europe's best but it's nowhere near London

This small airport in Scotland has been listed as one of the best in Europe by the Airport Service Quality Awards - one of only two UK airports recognised across all categories this year

Politics

3 w. ago David Beckham awarded a knighthood and Luke Littler made an MBE

Sir David has been awarded the knighthood for services to sport and to charity in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Events

3 w. ago Caring volunteer receives award for her dedication and long service at West Lothian event

Nancy Baker was recognised as Volunteers' Week was marked

Events

3 w. ago Sir Boyd Tunnock honoured for charity work by The Salvation Army

Scotland’s most famous baker received the Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service, the organisation's highest civilian award.

Economics

4 w. ago Surviving rising bills: How you'd spend a spare £100 as household bills rise by £36bn

Watch as the public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Economics