17 h. ago There may be trouble ahead, but Labour should stick to the plan for national renewal

Editorial: With the Brexit reset, new trade deals and planning reforms, the chancellor’s spending review could result in a stronger economy with a better long-term growth rate. But it will take time

Events

27 h. ago Scottish Government urged to come up with plan B after Galloway National Park rejected

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth wants Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon to act and ensure Galloway isn't forgotten.

Politics

69 h. ago California to sue Trump over national guard deployment, Newsom says, as more protests planned in Los Angeles – live updates

Gavin Newsom says lawsuit to challenge Trump’s federalizing of the California national guard without the state’s consent, a move with little precedent in US historyLA braces for fourth day of protests against immigration raidsAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UK man has emergency surgery after being 'shot' in LA protests

It comes after US President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to California

Events

6 d. ago DOGE finds an unlikely new cut as $47m plan for nation’s largest migrant detention center put on hold

Pause in detention contract process comes as administration seeks massive expansion to ICE detention system

Events

7 d. ago Talks planned over Scottish Government backing for Galloway after national park plans ditched

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson is due to meet Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon today.

Politics

7 d. ago ICE operation calls for 5,000 federal agents and 21,000 National Guard troops to make deportation arrests

‘Operation at Large’ calls for thousands of federal agents from across law enforcement agencies to join the Trump administration’s mass deportation effort

Events

8 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council will consider cumulative impact of multiple battery energy storage systems

The local authority has received a number of planning applications for electricity generating stations

Science

8 d. ago Call for tougher legislation to tackle "dirty camping" issues in Perth and Kinross

At Loch of Clunie 354 bags of discarded rubbish were collected in just five weeks

Politics

8 d. ago Differing reactions from farming and tourism bosses as Galloway National park Plans scrapped

NFU Scotland has welcomed the move but the South of Scotland Destination Alliance has been left deeply disappointed.

Politics

8 d. ago Calls for delayed West Lothian train station to be funded by Scottish Government

As the council and Winchburgh Developments prepare to meet potential funders of the long delayed station, Labour’s Linlithgow councillor Tom Conn called on the SNP government to “stop ducking and diving.”

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8 d. ago Criminal cases review body ‘must win back trust’ as interim chairwoman announced

Dame Vera Baird KC will carry out an urgent review into the running of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Events

9 d. ago Locals win war with National Trust by stopping 'abhorrent' building planned for internationally important nature reserve on Norfolk coast

The charity insisted the 85x27ft facility would improve the experience for visitors. But over 150 objections were received, many accusing it of commercialising the spot.

Society

9 d. ago Winter fuel cuts could be reversed as Starmer hints 'which pensioners are eligible'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a raft of cuts to the winter fuel payment and the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as part of a plan to address the nation's £22billion 'black hole'

Politics

1 week ago Prolonged efforts to close Perth port compared to getting man on the moon

Perth and Kinross Council voted to stop operating Perth Harbour as a commercial port in February 2023 but it remains open

Politics

1 week ago Feedback on visitor levy proposal could help shape Perth and Kinross' tourism policy

In 2023 tourism generated £641 million for the Perth and Kinross economy

Events

1 week ago London mayor reverses TfL ban on ads calling for abortion decriminalisation

Sadiq Khan seeking ‘urgent review’ of decision to ban adverts from British Pregnancy Advisory ServiceThe mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in to reverse a ban on adverts on the London transport network calling for abortion to be decriminalised.It is understood that the mayor is seeking an “urgent review” of a Transport for London (TfL) decision to ban the adverts from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) charity on the grounds they may bring the Metropolitan police into disrepute. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Bulgarian nationalists protest government plans to adopt the euro currency

Thousands of Bulgarians have protested government plans to adopt the euro and are demanding a referendum on the new currency

Politics

1 week ago Galloway National Park opponents and supporters react to Scottish Government scrapping plans

Opponents say they are 'very relieved' the bid won't move forward but supporters say it is a 'big loss'.

Politics

1 week ago Carse of Gowrie path would be a lasting legacy of Errol local hero

Perth and Kinross Council has submitted a substantial bid to the Scottish Government to make Roger Humphry's vision a reality

Politics