2 h. ago Callander to get new £790,000 'digital business hub' as part of City Region Deal funding

The facility will be located in the same building as the Stirling Council-owned Callander Library, in the town's South Church Street.

Economics

4 h. ago Scottish fashion chain announces plans to open 10 new stores within 12 months

The womenswear retailer has reported "a strong uplift" in its sales over the summer period.

Politics

7 h. ago Stirling Council urged to halt 'tourist tax' plans until Scottish Government clarifies law

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for Stirling Council to either drop its plans for a 5-per cent overnight accommodation charge or wait until the Scottish Government clarifies the law.

Politics

13 h. ago Plans for 'pain free restraints' in jails in wake of Allan Marshall death derailed by overcrowding

The Scottish Prison Service has admitted the brutal death of inmate Allan, 30, in 2015 was unlawful after excessive force was used by officers.

Events

54 h. ago Brighton councillor calls for tourist tax powers for England’s local governments

Councillor Bella Sankey said funds raised from tourist taxes would be reinvested in the local area

Politics

55 h. ago Tourism sector issues new plea to halt Dumfries and Galloway tourist tax consultation

The Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers wants the process to be paused while the Scottish Government considers changing the legislation.

Politics

5 d. ago German tourist with plans to climb Scots mountain reported missing

Matthias Beutin was last seen at Blaven car park, near Loch Slapin, around 11.30am on Thursday, 9 October.

Events

5 d. ago German tourist reported missing after leaving to climb Scots mountain

Matthias Beutin was last seen at Blaven car park, near Loch Slapin, around 11.30am on Thursday, 9 October.

Events

5 d. ago John Swinney 'does not recall' asking questions about botched exam model during pandemic

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) developed plans that scrapped exams and based grades on a mix of teacher estimates and the historic attainment of schools.

Events

6 d. ago Plan to save activities at Falkirk community centre gets councillors' backing

The council will spend £300,000 on modular units to replace the centre which faces a repair bill of more than £3 million.

Politics

6 d. ago A84 safety 'workshop' to be set up after string of crashes near Blair Drummond Safari Park

The motion was tabled by Trossachs and Teith ward councillor Martin Earl at a full meeting of Stirling Council on Thursday.

Events

6 d. ago Popular Japan destination raises tourist tax by 900% to reduce overtourism

Japan has approved its highest-ever hotel tax which could see guests charged up to £49 per person per night.

Politics

7 d. ago Outgoing French PM says ‘there is desire’ to agree budget and talks down prospect of snap election – Europe live

Sébastien Lecornu speaks at the Matignon Palace and expresses optimism that parliament will not need to be dissolvedLecornu clarified on Wednesday that outgoing ministers from his government would not be entitled to compensation, according to Le Monde.The resigning prime minister noted in his speech that the topic of compensation for such ministers had upset “a certain number of French people”.It turns out that members of the government, when they leave office, are entitled to three months of compensation when they have no other income.It is obvious that ministers who were ministers for only a few hours will not be entitled to these compensations. I have decided to suspend them.This willingness creates a momentum and a convergence, obviously, which make the possibilities of a dissolution more remote. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago BBC Celebrity Traitors series two update as ITV star accidentally lets slip details

BBC presenter Claudia Winkleman is set to welcome a host of famous faces to the Scottish Highlands to play Celebrity Traitors and it seems like planning for a second series is already underway

Culture

8 d. ago Scottish electric car manufacturer Munro reveals plans for 300 jobs after fresh investment

Glasgow firm aims to ramp up production to 5,000 vehicles a year

Economics

8 d. ago Former Alba candidate who backed independence 'super majority' plan to stand for Scottish Labour

EXCLUSIVE: Irshad Ahmad will have stood for three different parties since 2016.

Politics

1 week ago EasyJet plane struggles to land at Edinburgh airport amid Storm Amy

Several flights attempted to land at the capital airport on October 3 but many ended up circling before heading down south for a safer option like Manchester.

Events

1 week ago Victim support group wants urgent talks over 'significant concerns' at Scotland mass prisoner release

Hundreds of prisoners will be released under Scottish Government plans, starting from next month.

Events

1 week ago Record Converge funding is ‘watershed moment’ for academic entrepreneurship in Scotland

“The multi-year Scottish Funding Council investment provides the stability we need to plan long-term support for university innovators” – Adam Kosterka, Converge

Politics

2 w. ago East Ayrshire Council set to rule out 'Tourist Tax' for time being

East Ayrshire has far fewer visitors, with officials stating that the financial benefits would be minimal.

Politics