58 h. ago Chicago teachers reach contract deal for the first time in more than a decade without a strike

For the first time in over a decade, Chicago’ s public school teachers have a new contract without a strike or threat of a walkout

Economics

7 d. ago Scottish Water staff in Dumfries and Galloway set to strike for second time

Workers in the Unison union will down tools on April 22 and 23 due to a pay dispute.

Events

8 d. ago Omer Riza says Cardiff City were 'nowhere near it' at Preston but praises team's fight to salvage point

The Bluebirds had to strike in stoppage time to earn a 2-2 draw against Preston North End

Politics

8 d. ago More than 1,000 Scottish Water staff to stage fresh strike in pay dispute

Unison members will walk out on April 22 and 23, following a one-day strike on March 28.

Events

8 d. ago Tariffs driving India to strike trade deals, finance minister says ahead of UK talks

Nirmala Sitharam says turmoil forcing countries to seek accords beyond old ideological and political tiesIndia is seeking to strike more trade deals with other countries at a time of “global uncertainty”, its finance minister, Nirmala Sitharam, said before talks with the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves.Sitharam, who serves as finance and corporate affairs minister in Narendra Modi’s government, said she was hopeful the UK and India would finalise a free trade deal “sooner rather than later”. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago WH Smith name set to disappear from two Dumfries and Galloway town centres

The firm has sold all 480 of its high street branches to Modella Capital, with stores set to be rebranded as TG Jones.

Events

2 w. ago Scottish Water staff walk out on strike in dispute with bosses at publicly owned firm

Members of both the GMB and Unite unions walked out today in protest at the "arrogance" of well-paid bosses

Economics

3 w. ago Fortnite OG Season 3 start time – here's when you can play the returning Meteor Strike season

The latest update to Fortnite OG is almost here, and it is set to kick off a new era for the throwback mode.

Events

3 w. ago Section of major Dumfries and Galloway road set for full weekend closure for resurfacing

A series of overnight closures are also planned for the A75 at Drummore Roundabout.

Politics