32 h. ago Fact check: How much do resident doctors earn, and what do they want?

With resident doctors in England being balloted over possible strike action, Full Fact looks at what resident (formerly ‘junior’) doctors earn.

Politics

34 h. ago Tory calls for flags to be put up and taken down every day at East Ayrshire HQ

He described it as “a very British way of expressing joy and pride”.

Politics

44 h. ago Local bus services in England still declining despite investment – report

National Audit Office questions viability of many routes, with half of all operator income from public subsidyLocal bus services in England have continued to decline despite attempts by successive governments to bolster investment in services, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) report.The spending watchdog found that efforts to revive routes and attract more passengers had so far failed, with a 15% fall in the total miles operated by buses outside London since 2019 and passenger numbers still 9% below pre-Covid levels. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Fewer bus services and passengers revealed in damning report

A report warned that rural and suburban areas face a "cycle of decline" whereby services are withdrawn because of low demand

Politics

50 h. ago Bus services in a 'cycle of decline' after years of failure, watchdog warns

A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) warned that attempts to improve bus services and attract more passengers have been met by a string of failures by successive governments

Events

59 h. ago First Bus to dish out free pies to celebrate night bus relaunch

First Bus wins night bus contract with five new late-night services launching to support Aberdeen’s nightlife economy

Politics

61 h. ago Nearly 20 children injured after bus crashes through railings into river in Eastleigh

Emergency services were called after a double decker bus carrying college students crashed into the River Itchen

Events

62 h. ago Lanarkshire support staff at University of the West of Scotland balloted for strike action

These workers – who include security, cleaning, catering, IT, admin and admissions workers – are vital to the day-to-day running of the university.

Events

3 d. ago Sustainable bus service to resume in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park this summer

The Trossachs Explorer bus service is set to return to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park this summer - and will be bigger and better than ever

Politics

4 d. ago Housing developer launches West Lothian shuttle bus to help commuters get to work

Stirling Developments, the main developer of the Calderwood Core Development Area housing, has reached a deal with West Lothian Council to fund the peak time bus service.

Politics

5 d. ago Rutherglen MP launches petition to save bus that is a “vital public service”

Michael Shanks is spearheading a campaign that calls on First Bus to reverse its decision to axe a key route into the city centre.

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8 d. ago Stagecoach drivers end strike action after 11.5% pay uplift agreed

The walkout had affected buses serving passengers in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Glasgow.

Events

8 d. ago Ayrshire Stagecoach strikes at an end after drivers back new pay deal

The union has hailed the 'brave' drivers who took strike action.

Economics

9 d. ago Shoppers warned of potential shortage of popular product on supermarket shelves this summer

Fears of a shortage come after workers at a warehouse in Bristol announced strike action

Events

9 d. ago Now ANOTHER group of NHS medics could strike: Senior doctors balloted on industrial action

The move could see them join resident doctors-previously known as junior doctors-on the picket lines and add to the chorus of chaos.

Events

1 week ago Stagecoach: Almost all bus services to be axed in Dumfries and Galloway in 'hammer blow'

All but two of Stagecoach’s bus services in Dumfries and Galloway appear set to be axed.

Politics

1 week ago Bus driver walkout to be suspended after new pay offer, says union

Strike action by drivers at Stagecoach West Scotland will be suspended from 3pm on Wednesday while a new pay offer is put to an all-members ballot.

Economics

1 week ago Stagecoach drivers in Ayrshire set for ballot on improved pay offer as strike action suspended

More than 400 drivers across Ayrshire are to return to work from tomorrow.

Economics

1 week ago TfL bus smashes into Parliament Square as emergency services lock down scene

TfL bus smashes into Parliament Square as emergency services lock down scene  GB News

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2 w. ago Stagecoach bus drivers in from across the UK to cover Ayrshire strikes

Bus drivers have been brought in to help Stagecoach provide some services across Ayrshire while six weeks of strikes are ongoing.

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