8 h. ago Perth and Kinross Council set to give financial support after Perth fatal fire

The move was unanimously agreed by councillors this week

Events

26 h. ago They planned to seek asylum. Trump’s policies have left them stranded at the US

Five months after the president closed the border, many who planned to enter US legally don’t know where to turnDonald Trump’s crackdown on immigration upended lives on inauguration day when he abruptly closed the border for many who were just on the Mexican side of the border planning to cross into the US legally. Five months on, some hold on to hope, others are giving up.A family from El Salvador seeking asylum was left stranded at the border within sight of Texas only three days into the second Trump administration. A grandfather, his daughter, his niece, her husband and two of his grandchildren had done things “the right way”, by requesting one of the highly limited appointments with US Border Patrol, from the Mexican side using the Biden-era mobile phone app called CBPOne. But on January 20, Trump signed an executive order cancelling all scheduled appointments, including theirs on 23 January at noon. Continue reading...

Events

43 h. ago Trump administration orders LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline to close within a month

The 988 crisis line connects thousands of young LGBT+ people to counseling every month

Politics

50 h. ago Nightclub to remain closed for six months following fatal Perth fire

The building was gutted by the tragic fire at the weekend.

Events

55 h. ago Airdrie's John Smith Pool to remain closed for at least another two months as council says repair costs will reach around £1m

The popular town centre leisure venue has been shut since late December.

Economics

2 d. ago Busy road in Greater Manchester area to close for six months

It's part of a huge project

Transport

3 d. ago Perth fatal fire probe continues as building set to be flattened after man's death

Officers raised the alarm around 1.50am when they discovered a fire in the city's Scott Street. Fire crews raced out to tackle the flames.

Events

7 d. ago Full list of Poundland stores already confirmed to close as company sold for £1

Poundland has already closed more than a dozen stores over the past few months and there are several more branches that are scheduled to close this summer

Economics

8 d. ago Gardeners urged to dig out secret weed in June which looks like common flower

Gardening experts are urging gardeners to keep a close eye on weeds this month, including one which produces pretty flowers

Politics

8 d. ago Biggest great white shark ever recorded heading to new holiday hotspot

A colossal 14ft great white shark named Contender managed to evade researchers for a month after he was tagged in the Atlantic - he popped up close to a holiday hotspot

Events

1 week ago Olivia Attwood feud erupts as Maura Higgins takes drastic action with her and Pete Wicks

Maura Higgins has reportedly ditched Pete Wicks from her social media months after their split. And it appears that his close pal Olivia Attwood has also had the chop by the Irish beauty.

Politics

1 week ago British 'service person' is arrested on suspicion of rape near UK Army camp in Kenya where 'soldier murdered a local woman'

The alleged rape happened last month close to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk), near the town Nanyuki.

Events

2 w. ago Independent toy shop to close because it can’t keep up with Trump’s tariffs: ‘It’s just impossible’

Portland’s Merci Milo has been open in the city since 2021 but will close its doors at the end of the month

Politics

2 w. ago Hegseth says Nato allies ‘very close’ to raising defence spending target to 5%

US defence secretary says he expects goal of 5% of GDP in next decade to be agreed this monthThe US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, said Nato allies were “very close, almost near consensus” to an agreement to significantly raise targets for defence spending to 5% of GDP in the next decade.The Trump administration official indicated he expected the increased target to be agreed at a summit in The Hague later this month – and confirmed that the headline figure was to be split into two parts. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Perth City Centre councillor wants a national conversation on the safe disposal of lithium batteries

Cllr Drysdale made the call after several fires - including a fatal one - at a Perth waste recycling plant

Science

2 w. ago Businesses join forces for video to get out the message that Kirkcudbright is open

The social media campaign urges people to visit Dumfries and Galloway's Artists' Town even though the bridge will be closed for another month.

Politics

2 w. ago UK motorists warned after 'hated' £2.2bn tunnel to temporarily close

The controversial Silvertown Tunnel, which cost around £2.2bn, has temporarily closed due to maintenance and snagging works - just two months after its grand opening

Events

2 w. ago US firms say Trump trade war is hitting production as dollar nears three

Manufacturing survey signals third monthly decline in output in a row amid uncertainty over tariffsUS manufacturers have warned that Donald Trump’s trade war is hitting production, pushing the dollar close to a three-year low against sterling on Monday.The greenback suffered a fresh sell-off, after the closely watched ISM survey of the manufacturing sector signalled a third monthly decline in output in a row. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago JoJo Siwa reveals the reason she won't stay in the UK and details one of her favourite moments with Chris Hughes after she confirmed their romance

The dancer, 22, and the Love Island star, 32, have formed a close bond since meeting in the Celebrity Big Brother house last month, but have kept it coy when grilled about the status of their relationship.

Politics

2 w. ago India finally admits it lost fighter jets in clash with Pakistan – but refuses to say how many

Speaking candidly about the brief conflict with Pakistan earlier this month, India’s chief of defence staff says two countries never close to nuclear war

Sport