7 h. ago People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment can unlock access to extra benefits

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 37 working days to process.

Politics

7 h. ago Experts on how to talk with kids about violence in the news: ‘No topic is off limits’

The Guardian spoke with therapists, media experts and journalists about helping kids process bad news and develop healthy media habitsWhen rightwing commentator Charlie Kirk was killed last month, footage of his shooting spread rapidly across social media. Today, anyone with a smartphone can access gruesome videos and images – as well as troves of misinformation. Though some experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential harm of smartphones on children and teen’s mental health, the fact is most young people still have access to phones – and the often disturbing content that flows out of them.The Guardian spoke with seven experts on how best to speak with kids about upsetting content and news, at what age to start those conversations – and what to avoid.Anya Kamenetz, journalist and publisher of The Golden Hour newsletterEugene Beresin, MD, psychiatrist and executive director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts general hospitalTara Conley, assistant ...

Events

8 h. ago New energy advice and retrofit service for South Lanarkshire householders

The new Changeworks programme offers a helpline, planning tool and community events

Politics

30 h. ago Three major banks shutting 10 branches this week with full list revealed

Charities say vulnerable people risk being left without access to banking services as more branches continue to shut their doors for good

Politics

4 d. ago Legendary sleeper train service launches new route linking major UK cities

People will be bale to easily access picturesque views of Scotland easier from the Midlands as the popular Caledonian Sleeper Train has announced a brand new route

Politics

6 d. ago Should trans people be able to access Hampstead Heath ladies' pond? Survey launched following Supreme Court ruling

The ladies’ pond at Hampstead Heath currently admits biological women and transgender women

Events

7 d. ago Survey launched on whether trans people should be able to access Hampstead Heath ladies' pond following Supreme Court ruling

The ladies’ pond at Hampstead Heath currently admits biological women and transgender women

Events

7 d. ago Stroke survivor climbs historic Wallace Monument to celebrate recovery

Jake MacDonald has been an active participant in an Active Stirling programme designed to help people living with health conditions.

Events

1 week ago Volume of US YouTube shows ‘weakens UK children’s ties to their own culture’

BBC’s head of children’s TV says YouTube’s algorithm takes children to US-based content, rather than UK showsThe amount of American content children are consuming on YouTube risks weakening their connection to British culture and language, the BBC’s head of children’s television has warned.Patricia Hidalgo, the director of children and education at the BBC, said the algorithm of the all-conquering video-sharing site diverted British children on to US-based content, rather than “nourishing” British programming that helps cement their cultural identity. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago ‘Evil’ pastor’s son held four people captive in ‘basement of horrors’ with no access to food and water, police say

A PASTOR'S son held four people captive in his "basement of horrors" with no access to food or water for up to 10 years, police say. Donnie Birchfield Jr., 36, is accused of keeping a vulnerable married couple and two women in his terrifying basement in South Carolina. The two women who were allegedly held...

Events

1 week ago Welsh council intends to fight High Court decision on second homes

The council said it will 'do everything in our power to ensure that the people of Gwynedd have access to suitable homes in their communities'

Events

1 week ago Student carers across Lanarkshire told not to miss out on vital financial support

As thousands of students begin their college or university studies, those with caring roles are being urged to check they’re getting all the financial help they’re entitled to.

Politics

2 w. ago Jack McConnell’s charity which sends impoverished girls to school in Malawi raises £35,000 with kilt walk

The programme helps 200 girls in the east African country with scholarships to attend secondary school.

Economics

2 w. ago Expert names 1 scenario that could allow people to access state pension early

The proposals would let first-time buyers use their retirement pot to put down a deposit, whether it comes from a state or private pension

Politics

2 w. ago Medical cannabis on NHS could unlock £13.3bn for economy and get thousands back to work

A new report has suggested that increasing access to medical cannabis on the NHS could help thousands of people with long-term health conditions return to employment

Economics

3 w. ago More than 1,000 people helped into employment in North Lanarkshire over past 12 months

The number of people claiming JobSeekers Allowance in August stood at 6,800 - a reduction of 1040 on the previous 12 months which is a 13 per cent reduction.

Politics

3 w. ago Programme helping people access employment in North Lanarkshire may face financial pressures

Councillors discussed a report on the performance of North Lanarkshire Council’s NL Academies programme, which provides summer placements and training for young people and adults

Events

4 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway’s NHS dental crisis raised at Scottish Parliament

More than 40,000 people across the region lost access to NHS dentistry in just three years.

Politics

4 w. ago Motor financing platform CarMoney to create up to 40 jobs at Lanarkshire academy

“By growing the academy, we are building the next generation of specialists who will drive both our business and the wider industry forward” – Alastair Grier, CEO

Economics