25 h. ago MSP calls for joint action to deliver new secondary school and replacement health centre for East Calder

Angela Constance has written a joint letter to the Scottish Government’s Health Secretary Neil Gray, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth and the Chief Executive of West Lothian Council Graham Hope in the hope of a joint strategy.

Society

49 h. ago US envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Ukraine national security chief in Miami

Meeting comes two days after Witkoff and Jared Kushner held five hours of talks with Vladimir Putin in MoscowAnalysis: Ukraine peace deal has stumbled yet againThe US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Ukraine’s national security council chief, Rustem Umerov, in Miami on Thursday as Washington steps up its diplomatic push to secure a pathway to peace in Ukraine.Witkoff, accompanied by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, spent nearly five hours in talks with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday. Moscow later said the meeting had not brought the sides any closer to a peace agreement. Continue reading...

Events

67 h. ago Celtic confirm Wilfried Nancy’s arrival from Columbus Crew as manager

O’Neill has been in interim charge since Rodgers’ exitCeltic two points behind Hearts with a game in handCeltic have appointed Wilfried Nancy, coach of Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer, as their new permanent manager to replace Brendan Rodgers, who was dismissed in October. He has signed a two-and-a-half year contract.The Glasgow club are two points behind the Scottish Premiership leaders, Hearts, with a game in hand after winning all four of their league matches under Martin O’Neill. The interim manager also beat Rangers in a League Cup semi-final to set up a match at Hampden Park against St Mirren scheduled for 14 December and takes charge of the side for the final time tonight in the league encounter with Dundee at Celtic Park. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Council chief executive suspended over allegations of inappropriate behaviour

The allegations form part of investigation being carried out by the suspended chief executive's previous employer

Politics

6 d. ago Millions of Brits can get three MONTHS of Amazon Prime for £1 but you’ll need to claim it before deadline

BRITS can claim three months of Amazon Prime for a quid in a tempting offer. Millions of shoppers are eligible to claim the deal – and it only takes a few seconds to bag. It's available to Vodafone customers as one of the company's standard benefits. Vodafone has a perks scheme for its customers called...

Economics

6 d. ago Town 'left behind' fears shoppers 'could go to Cheshire Oaks instead'

The North West town which has seen 50 businesses close could lose more shoppers due to new parking charges, a new report says

Politics

7 d. ago Controversial car parking charges in seaside towns set to be suspended

The new parking charges could be removed within days

Politics

7 d. ago Four more men charged after steward allegedly assaulted at Celtic Park

A disturbance erupted during Celtic's league clash with Falkirk in October.

Events

8 d. ago Harrowing picture shows how girl, 2, fought for life in hot car as dad left her to die while watching porn

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Christopher Scholtes was charged with murder over the death of his daughter Parker, who was left in a car for almost three-and-a-half hours in baking temperatures

Events

8 d. ago Man, 31, is arrested at Manchester Airport on terrorism charges in connection with Heaton Park synagogue attack that left two people dead

The suspect arrived on an inbound flight at Manchester Airport today, Greater Manchester Police said.

Events

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council will allow creation of Ravenscraig retail development

The project, which will feature six commercial units, two drive through units and an electric vehicle charging hub with infrastructure including access roads, parking spaces and landscaping.

Politics

9 d. ago Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns

A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses

Politics

1 week ago Lidl shoppers can get 10 per cent off massive new toy sale this week

Shoppers have praised the latest toy sale, claiming some toys look 'better than Aldi'

Economics

1 week ago Trump team takes ‘America first’ to National Parks and charges foreign visitors three times what citizens pay

The Department for the Interior announced plans for the updated entry fee policies which start on January 1

Politics

1 week ago National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular U.S. parks

Society

1 week ago Perth and Kinross councillor claims occupational therapist shortage is delaying Blue Badge assessments

A council chief said the recruitment crisis within occupational therapy was a national issue

Events

1 week ago Retailers and shoppers braced for Black Friday scams as sales activity ramps up

Bogus refund claims are among the challenges faced by retailers while shoppers are being urged to watch out for fake adverts and websites.

Economics

2 w. ago 'UK's best motorway services' has 56 EV chargers and 13 food and drink outlets

New research examined things like electric charging points, parking costs and green spaces across Britain's motorway services

Politics

2 w. ago Drivers set to face higher parking charges in Stockport town centre

New proposals have been laid out

Politics

3 w. ago Parking charges don't put off shoppers, claims council chief

Councillors claimed a hike in charges was putting people off shopping in towns and encouraging them to go to places where parking was cheaper

Politics