5 h. ago Scots council unable to confirm when IT will be recovered following cyberattack

West Lothian Council's education network was targetted last week with a criminal investigation ongoing.

Events

7 h. ago Council worker who stole over £1m from employer ordered to repay £165k

Michael Paterson, 60, was jailed for four years at the High Court in Edinburgh last July after pleading guilty to a charge of embezzlement.

Economics

3 d. ago Fears hundreds of university student beds will 'kill' part of historic Scottish seaside town

The plans to create 703 more student beds have sparked concerns for the residential area in St Andrews

Events

4 d. ago Only 0.47% of motorbikes granted a designated space across all council car parks in Scotland

Less than 1% of Scotland’s licensed motorbikes are being granted a designated space in council car parks.

Transport

4 d. ago "My council house was killing my kids" Mum's horror as sons 'poisoned' with toxic lead

Joanne Skinner, from Falkirk, was left terrified after discovering her two young sons were being poisoned by toxic lead in their council house—after months of unexplained illness and medical mystery.

Events

6 d. ago 'Criminal' cyberattack on Scottish Council as education network hit

The authority stated that “examinations will not be affected”

Events

6 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council awaiting Scottish Government guidance on gender neutral toilets in schools

Three Perth and Kinross schools do not have separate toilets for boys and girls

Politics

9 d. ago Council offer woman forced out of home over unsafe building room in drugs death hotel

Wendy Murray was forced from her home by the council due to an adjoining building being deemed dangerous - and was told to move into a hotel where nine drug users died.

Events

1 week ago Paisley mum 'emotional' as calls for Scots council to reverse childcare policy change victorious after vote

Vahri Gemmell said the motion's success will make a "massive difference" to families across Renfrewshire.

Politics

1 week ago When are the May bank holidays in Scotland as mini heatwave set to start?

We've broken down the upcoming May bank holidays by Scotland's council areas

Politics

2 w. ago Major Scots council to increase controlled parking zones by 50% amid crackdown

Major recruitment drive sees local authority hire 100 extra parking attendants

Politics

2 w. ago Scots paying five tax hikes this year with council, booze and income taxes all hit

Household budgets are being stretched ever tighter for many Scots. Here's a reminder of some tax changes that have recently taken force.

Economics

2 w. ago Paisley care worker struck off for taking cash from service 'dishonestly'

The Scottish Social Service Council panel banned the man from the sector after several incidents.

Economics

2 w. ago Falkirk Council tighten up fuel procedures to cut £1.2 million annual spend

An audit found no evidence of fraud but found that control measures could be better

Economics

2 w. ago 'Drunk' care worker placed service user at "significant risk of harm," says industry regulator

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) placed a warning on Chirsty Mathieson’s registration for a period of 24 months.

Events

2 w. ago Campaigners win legal fight against Scots council over single

‘We just want all children to be safeguarded,’ parent stresses

Politics

2 w. ago Care worker warned after Paisley resident was injured during wheelchair lift

An investigation was carried out by the Scottish Social Services Council.

Events

2 w. ago The Scottish idioms and phrases that have helped shape the English language

A number of Scottish idioms and phrases feature prominently in a British Council list that sheds light on the evolution of English.

Politics

2 w. ago Business News: Chancellor to make case for free trade at IMF talks and third of council staff lost in a decade

Watch the business stories making the headlines today in under two minutes.

Politics

2 w. ago Plans tabled for Scotland’s first council tax revaluation in more than 30 years

The Greens said the wealthiest were ‘getting off with an absolute steal’

Politics