9 h. ago Has the Government's electric car grant ignited an EV sales boom? September sees record registrations

EVs were snapped up in record numbers in September as the Government's Electric Car Grant boosted sales. Some 20,000 people have benefitted from the grant so far the DfT says.

Politics

11 h. ago Coatbridge school St Bernard's Primary secures tenth Green Eco

The school hosted a special day to mark the milestone and invited local councillors and representatives from North Lanarkshire Council along to share in the joy.

Politics

14 h. ago Wembley: How to beat the rush when 90,000 people leave the stadium

Our guide to the best travel options for getting home from Wembley Stadium

Politics

17 h. ago 'I did one thing every tells you not to when renovating house and have zero regrets'

A DIY enthusiast has shared how she has managed to transform her home on a £10,000 budget, and while some people have praised her work, others have shared their concerns about her methods

Politics

18 h. ago North Lanarkshire parents and carers warned over Early Learning and Childcare application deadline

Applications can be submitted until November 28 - a change from the usual January/February timescale.

Events

22 h. ago Government shares major cancer research update amid growing calls for action

Each year, approximately 13,000 people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour

Politics

24 h. ago Furious animal lovers left thousands out of pocket after 'disaster' pet show in 'ghost town' London Olympia

London Pet Show Live 2025, held at Olympia London at the weekend, was hailed by organisers as the 'UK's biggest show for pet lovers' - but vendors say only 2,000 people attended the event.

Events

29 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council approves installation of ATM at shop in Carfin

The local authority’s planning officers used delegated powers to grant an application proposing the machine on the front of a Day Today shop in Motherwell Road.

Economics

30 h. ago Winter heating payment reminder for North Lanarkshire pensioners

It is estimated that over one million pensioners in Scotland will receive Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.

Economics

30 h. ago One of Manchester's top attractions needs cash to stop 'substantial damages'

It attracts 125,000 people every year - but bosses need extra funding to stop the damage

Events

38 h. ago Tories promise young people a £5,000 ‘first job bonus’ and defend overseas aid spending cuts: Politics live

Shadow chancellor set out plan for cuts if party wins next election

Economics

38 h. ago Tories promise young people a £5,000 ‘first job bonus’ and defend oversees aid spending cuts: Politics live

Shadow chancellor set out plan for cuts if party wins next election

Economics

38 h. ago Tories vow to give young people £5k towards a first home (but only if they get a job)

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride unveiled the plan to 'reward work' in his speech to the Conservative conference in Manchester this morning.

Society

40 h. ago Young people could get £5k cash rebate towards first home under proposal – check if you’d eligible

YOUNG people could get a £5,000 cash rebate towards the cost of their first home as part of new Tory proposals. Shadow secretary Mel Stride is reportedly set to reveal plans for a "first-job bonus", that would divert national insurance payments into a long-term savings account. Under the proposals, the first £5,000 worth of NI...

Economics

44 h. ago Dacia reveals the Hipster! Striking new 'people's car' will cost under £12,000

Romanian budget car maker Dacia has revealed a supermini prototype car just big enough for four full-sized passengers. The Hipster EV will cost just £12,000 and have an electric range of 100 miles.

Economics

49 h. ago One in four UK people fear a loved one drinks too much, survey finds

Poll of 2,000 people appears to underline experts’ concerns of growing ‘epidemic’ of addiction to alcohol or drugsOne in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs.The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing “epidemic” of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis.10% worry that they drink too much and 5% that they use drugs too often.26% worry that a partner, family member or friend drinks too much.16% are concerned about a loved one’s use of illegal drugs.Families that earn more than £50,000 a year are three times more likely to contain someone with an addiction problem. Continue reading...

Politics

54 h. ago Mount Everest rescue under way after snowstorm traps nearly 1,000 people

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by blizzard on eastern face of mountain in Tibet already guided to safety by rescuersRescue efforts are under way on Mount Everest after a snowstorm trapped nearly 1,000 people in campsites on the eastern side of the mountain, according to Chinese state media.Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of the mountain in Tibet were guided to safety by rescuers on Sunday, as unusually heavy precipitation including rain pummelled the Himalayas. Continue reading...

Events

54 h. ago Mount Everest snowstorm traps almost 1,000 people as rescuers race to camps

Nearly 1,000 people are believed to be stranded on the Tibetan side's eastern slopes of Mount Everest following heavy snowfall this weekend. A rescue operation is underway

Events

56 h. ago Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bnPeople with sore joints who exercise for two hours a week have less pain, visit their GP less and take less sick leave, a study has found.The findings are from an analysis of how 40,000 people in Greater Manchester with hip, back or knee pain fared when they did two one-hour exercise classes for 12 weeks.Had on average 35% less pain.Went to see their GP 29% less often.Took almost half as many sick days from work.Needed their family to look after them 21% less. Continue reading...

Politics

57 h. ago Thousands of families missing out on more than £10,000 free cash

An estimated 758,000 young people across the UK have large sums of money stashed away in Child Trust Funds that remain unclaimed, according to new government data

Economics