41 h. ago More than 50 people attend skills and jobs fair at Dalry School

People had the chance to see what sorts of career opportunities are on offer in the Glenkens.

Events

6 d. ago People on Attendance Allowance may be able to boost payments by £146 every month

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through the disability benefit.

Economics

8 d. ago 'I'm a flight attendant and you must always wash hair before boarding plane'

A flight attendant has shared some important pieces of advice for people to follow before they board a flight – including some items you should and shouldn't wear

Politics

8 d. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

9 d. 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.

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1 week ago Palestine protests latest: First arrests as demonstrators gather for London rally – defying calls to cancel

Defend Our Juries say more than 1,500 people have pledged to attend the protest in Trafalgar Square in the wake of a stabbing attack on a synagogue

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1 week ago Palestine protests latest: Hundreds to rally despite Starmer and police calls to cancel after Manchester attack

Defend Our Juries say more than 1,500 people have pledged to attend the protest in Trafalgar Square in the wake of a stabbing attack on a synagogue

Events

1 week ago UK antisemitism ‘allowed to grow’ by politicians and wider society, Jewish security group says

Head of policy at Community Security Trust calls Saturday’s planned protest against ban on Palestine Action ‘self absorbed and insensitive’Antisemitism has been “allowed to grow” by politicians and across wider society, the main Jewish security group has said in the aftermath of the attack on a Manchester synagogue, which left three people dead.Speaking before planned pro-Palestine marches on Saturday, Dave Rich, head of policy at the Community Security Trust, said it was “remarkably self absorbed and insensitive” for people to attend a silent vigil for Gaza after Thursday’s attack. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Palestine protests latest: Hundreds to march despite Starmer and police calls to cancel after Manchester attack

Defend Our Juries say more than 1,500 people have pledged to attend the protest in Trafalgar Square in the wake of a stabbing attack on a synagogue

Events

1 week ago Jewish community 'risked their lives' to warn loved ones after Manchester synagogue attack

The deadly bloodshed occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It is the day when synagogues are at their busiest with many Jewish people gathering, even those who would not often attend.

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1 week ago Palestine Action protest to go ahead despite police pleas to cancel in wake of synagogue terrorist attack

Hundreds of people have said they will attend a demonstration in Trafalgar Square on Saturday

Events

1 week ago Council agrees cash grant of £435k to 'important' town centre theatre

More than 87,000 people attended the Octagon in 2024

Economics

2 w. ago New call to increase Personal Allowance to £15,597 to help people boost finances

The Personal Allowance has been frozen at £12,570 since 2021 and will remain at that level until April 2028.

Economics

2 w. ago Paisley film screening explored the human impact of drug addiction

The Tannahill Centre saw 150 people attend and watch a documentary which courageously explores the human and political dimensions of drug addiction in Scotland

Events

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves is accused of 'desperate stuff' after claiming plan to allow European youths to live and work in Britain would boost growth and stop tax rises

The scheme, which has yet to be signed off, is likely to raise very little because it is reciprocal - meaning young British people would be able to go and work in the EU.

Economics

2 w. ago NHS doctor shares common mistake people make at GP appointments

NHS doctor Shireen has shared the common mistake people make when attending GP appointments in a TikTok post as medics are restricted to just 10 minutes per patient

Politics

3 w. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics

3 w. ago Charlie Kirk’s memorial service draws huge crowds in Arizona as Trump, Vance set to speak: Live updates

Amid heightened security, people lined up before dawn to attend funeral for conservative activist shot at college event in Utah last week

Politics

3 w. ago Bridesmaid 'humiliated' by 'inappropriate' sleeping arrangements at wedding

A bridesmaid has revealed how the bride has organised a 'humiliating' and 'inappropriate' sleeping arrangement - prompting people on Reddit to suggest she drop out of the event.

Politics

3 w. ago Cabinet Secretary says John Swinney was ‘representing Scotland’ at state banquet for Donald Trump

Justice Secretary Angela Constance defended Swinney's presence after an SNP MP criticised people for attending.

Politics