43 m. ago Ayr set for return of Pavilion Festival featuring Ewan McVicar and Happy Mondays

More than 13,000 people are expected to take in the 120 artists across four stages at the Pavilion Festival on Ayr's Low Green

Politics

45 m. ago West Lothian pensioners helped to get vital winter fuel payments

More than 100 OAPs in the county were able to claim more than £28,000 in winter fuel payments following targeted advice from the council’s Anti-Poverty Service.

Economics

58 m. ago Teacher union must pay £78,000 in legal fees over appointment of firebrand leader with no classroom experience after it was forced into U

An emergency High Court hearing convened yesterday after the NASUWT made Matt Wrack its general secretary while wrongfully blocking another candidate.

Economics

85 m. ago McDonald's rejected by 'Britain's Beverly Hills' with locals sharing the same fear

A petition with over 34,000 signatures has stopped a McDonald's opening up in one of Britain's poshest neighbourhoods, as residents cite obesity, traffic and 'poor employer culture'

Politics

86 m. ago Injured Marcus Rashford expected to miss remainder of Aston Villa’s season

Manchester United loanee suffered hamstring injuryVilla object to Spurs’ request to change date of league gameMarcus Rashford is expected to miss the rest of Aston Villa’s season because of the hamstring injury that forced him out of their FA Cup semi-final defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday. The on-loan England forward will have a scan but is not thought to require surgery.There is a slim possibility Rashford, whose injury rehabilitation will take place at Villa, could return to face Tottenham on 18 May, but he is ineligible for their final game of the season against Manchester United, his parent club. Continue reading...

Events

89 m. ago Labour freezes NHS prescription charges in England amid calls for 'sickness tax' to be scrapped

UK Government insists nine out of ten people in England should already be exempt from NHS prescription charges - FULL LIST of who should be getting them free

Politics

91 m. ago John Gosden says ‘everything to play for’ as he seeks first 2,000 Guineas win

The leading trainer is set to saddle the favourite for the big race, Field Of Gold, in the first Classic of the 2025 Flat season at Newmarket on Saturday

Politics

93 m. ago Martin Boyle has Hibs transfer interest from 3 countries as key man still sweating over Easter Road contract extension

The Easter Road club can trigger a 12 month option and have until next month to inform the top scorer of their plans

Events

1 hour ago School uniforms costs: Why are they set to become cheaper and by how much?

More than four million children to be helped by new scheme

Politics

1 hour ago Leading children’s charity announces funding support of £40,000 to schools across West Lothian

This initiative will enable 20 local schools to provide enriching experiences, resources and well-being projects designed to improve the lives of children who need it most.

Economics

2 h. ago Marcus Rashford to set new target at Aston Villa as Man Utd loanee 'out for season'

Marcus Rashford could have seen his season ended by injury but the Aston Villa loanee is hoping to return in time for England's set of fixture that take place in June

Events

2 h. ago British lorry driver denies murdering wife after remains found at Co Cork home

Richard Satchwell, 58, is charged with the murder of Tina Satchwell in Youghal on March 20 2017.

Events

2 h. ago 1% Club's Welsh winner's surprising plan for prize money that left Lee Mack speechless

Llantrisant local, Gareth Rees, scooped up a £32,000 prize and a place in the 1% Club

Politics

2 h. ago Tax warning issued to thousands of Brits ahead of major HMRC change

From April 6, 2026, taxpayers earning over £50,000 from self-employment or property income will need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax

Events

2 h. ago Bids from voluntary groups seeking help from West Lothian Council topped more than £1m

And with more than half the Third Sector services total budget of £944,000 going to just five organisations there have been calls from the local Voluntary Sector Gateway for the budget to grow to meet rising demand.

Economics

2 h. ago Escape To The Country buyer breaks down in tears and walks off camera as 'unbelievable' reveal leaves her 'speechless'

A recent episode of the BBC show saw train engineer Hemi enlist help from Nicki Chapman as she tried to find the perfect property in Dorset for £800,000.

Politics

2 h. ago Trio of Lionesses pick their side in Ian Wright vs Eni Aluko row with clear show of support

Ian Wright appears to have been backed by several England women's stars, Mary Earps among them, after he was criticised for blocking opportunities for females by Eni Aluko

Politics

2 h. ago Dog owners face risk of £1,000 court fines for breaking rules from this week

Dog owners who flout the law could be slapped with a £100 fine, which could rise to a maximum of £1,000. The restrictions will run from May to September

Events

3 h. ago Kyle Walker caught watching Netflix show about cheaters as he catches Ryanair flight to UK

England defender Kyle Walker jumped on a budget flight from Milan to Manchester and his choice of on-board entertainment didn't go unnoticed by his fellow passengers

Society

3 h. ago Dog owners could face £1,000 court fines from this week as new bans rolled out

Dog owners are being warned to check rules before they head out with their pets, as many popular coastal spots will soon introduce restrictions

Economics