13 h. ago Scots motorists driven 'round the bend' by faulty LED road signs

EXCLUSIVE: An MSP said it was up to Transport Scotland to "set out what benefits these signs provide and whether they think they are providing good value for money".

Transport

15 h. ago People across Dumfries and Galloway urged to take part in environmental BioBlitz

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership is asking people to identify as many species of animals and plants as possible.

Politics

19 h. ago Benefits cheat's scam to rake in almost £170,000 in Universal Credit payments

James Stephen Barley now faces jail after Carlisle's Rickergate court heard he used the personal details of "numerous" people to lodge Universal Credit claims, requesting advanced payments

Economics

37 h. ago Scots benefits cheat 'hijacked' identities of 68 people to rake in £170,000

James Stephen Barley made 160 Universal Credit claims over a period of three years.

Economics

4 d. ago Pensioners in Scotland claiming new benefit could get first payment before end of this month

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

5 d. ago Neil Gray, MSP for Airdrie & Shotts, encourages businesses to apply for Scottish Government funding for specialist accessible toilets

More than 25,000 people in Scotland with complex needs and disabilities, and their families, could benefit from the £10 million fund.

Politics

5 d. ago Professional cleaner reveals the 'most disgusting' item she finds in almost every home

A professional housekeeper on Reddit has identified people's toothbrush holder cups as among 'the MOST DISGUSTING things' they've encountered during 15 years cleaning homes.

Politics

6 d. ago Scots benefitting from 'economic strength' of UK as public spending remains higher north of the Border

The annual GERs report warned public finances in Scotland are "weakening" as expenditure grew faster than revenue.

Economics

7 d. ago How millions or business people are set to fall under remit of new identity rules

Companies will need to pinpoint all the relevant individuals subject to verification and undertake the process, says Gary Gray

Economics

7 d. ago Worried you smell bad? This is the everyday food you should stop eating

The smell of your body is so unique to you that it can be used to tell people apart. Trained sniffer dogs, and even specially designed machines, can identify you just by your body scent.

Politics

8 d. ago Child Benefit: UK parents warned to act within days to beat HMRC 2025 deadline and avoid losing payments

Miss the Deadline and you could wave goodbye to thousands in support 💸

Events

8 d. ago Grouse shooting’s contribution celebrated, but muirburn licensing risks benefits

Scotland’s largest shooting and conservation organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is marking the start of the red grouse season by celebrating the enormous economic, social, and environmental contributions that grouse shooting makes to Scotland.

Events

1 week ago Over a thousand families in West Lothian with more than two children will benefit from Scottish Government payment

It will be introduced in March 2026 and support low-income families affected by the UK cap

Politics

1 week ago Scots carers waiting twice as long for key benefit as people living in England

EXCLUSIVE: Average processing times for Carer Support Payment have jumped to over 50 days.

Politics

2 w. ago Urgent warning issued to people selling their identities online

People are selling their own identities, typically on the promise of attractive financial opportunities

Events

2 w. ago ‘Worrying trend’ of people selling their identities, says fraud prevention body

AI has ‘supercharged’ fraud threats, according to Cifas, whose members include banking, retail, insurance, and telecoms bodies.

Politics

2 w. ago Zambian conman who stole £3.5million in elaborate mortgage scam is finally being deported after losing 25

Conman Alick Kapikanya, 57, who has a string of convictions including identity fraud to steal people's homes has finally lost a 25-year legal fight against deportation to his native Zambia.

Economics

2 w. ago Four people shot dead in Montana bar identified as manhunt for military vet suspect enters fourth day

Authorities are searching for Army veteran Michael Paul Brown, accused of shooting dead Nancy Kelley, Daniel Baillie, David Leach and Tony Palm inside a bar in Anaconda

Events