26 h. ago West Lothian Council may struggle to make savings in its school community wings

In January the 12 schools were controversially included in the £1m savings plan built around community centres.

Politics

33 h. ago Parents call on Dumfries and Galloway Council to buy buses for school for kids with additional support needs

Friends of Langlands are tired of all their fundraising efforts going towards keeping old buses on the road.

Politics

33 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s education committee approves new policy on school walking routes

This followed a motion which was passed at a meeting of the full council in October 2024 calling for review and consultation with regard to the policy, which was being updated following cuts to school transport provision.

Events

52 h. ago Council won't reveal budget details in multi million pound Cardiff school development

Cardiff Council says it's plans for a new school campus is still in budget, but it won't reveal how much it wants to set aside for a 'risk allowance'

Economics

3 d. ago Renfrewshire Council takes on robots to help clean areas in school buildings

Local authority says investment highlights "commitment" to "innovative solutions" in cleaning.

Politics

3 d. ago 'I'm a food expert and this is what you do and don't need to put in kids' lunchboxes'

Children are back to school for the new term, and parents are searching for the perfect lunchbox to pack every day. Nutrition experts have shared their top tips

Politics

3 d. ago Disabled little girl returns to school after council axed her transport to school

Jessica McMillan, who battles life-limiting condition Hurler syndrome, had to stop going to school after East Ayrshire Council stopped her transport - and her parents were furious

Politics

3 d. ago Disabled Scots youngster returns to school after council denied her transport

The Record revealed last month how Jessica McMillan, who battles a life-limiting condition, was being refused a place on her school bus for the first time in five years.

Politics

6 d. ago I'm a doctor, these are the drugs I almost NEVER take... they're not just useless, they're DANGEROUS

Two of the most common over-the-counter painkillers taken by millions could be putting people at risk of stomach ulcers, liver failure and kidney damage a leading GP has warned.

Events

6 d. ago Uncouth, haughty and entitled, Angela Rayner was an insult to working class women like me. She's let us all down: KATIE HIND

Her story is certainly impressive. Having grown up on a council estate in Stockport, and left school as a pregnant 16-year-old, Angela Rayner rose to become deputy prime minister.

Politics

9 d. ago Moment Chuck E Cheese is put in handcuffs in front of kids ‘for stealing customer’s credit card’

Watch as a Chuck E Cheese mascot is placed in handcuffs in front of children at the popular restaurant chain for “stealing a customer’s credit card”.

Economics

9 d. ago 'School uniform costs for my four kids has put our Christmas in jeopardy'

The mum-of-four is pleading for school uniforms to be abolished after spending over £900 this year

Politics

1 week ago Meghan Markle puts her kids front and center in rare snaps as she braves scathing reviews of FLOP Netflix show

Meghan Markle put on a brave face as she shared some sweet behind-the-scenes photos from filming the second season of her 'intolerable' Netflix show - putting her kids front and center. 

Politics

1 week ago Rutherglen school gets a slice of council's Local Action Fund

Money will also go towards a community defibrillator, among other projects.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council holding annual Dragon’s Lair competition for S3 school pupils

Candidates will attend an information session on September 18, where advisors from Business Gateway Lanarkshire will help them write a business plan for their idea.

Politics

2 w. ago Petition launched in bid to overturn council decision to reject dance school proposals in Ayr

We previously told how proposals to turn the now vacant Moon Star restaurant into the LJM Dance School were rejected by South Ayrshire Council planners.

Culture

2 w. ago We asked each Greater Manchester council how they are helping parents pay for school uniforms

Full list of the financial help parents can get for school uniforms across the Greater Manchester boroughs

Politics

2 w. ago Plea for return of scrapped early morning Dumfries to Moffat bus service

The 74 helped people get to work on time but has been scrapped after Stagecoach withdrew from the region.

Politics

2 w. ago Welsh village primary school set to be sold as council ignores community pleas

It has been on the market since 2024 but has so far failed to attract any offers

Politics

2 w. ago New Paisley Grammar School will be 'jewel in crown' once open, Renfrewshire Council says

Construction of facility in Renfrew Road is "well beyond the halfway point" and "on track" for completion in 2026.

Politics