2 h. ago Shops 'closed' and police 'everywhere' as gunman fears put schools in lockdown

Armed officers and a police helicopter descended following the incident

Events

2 h. ago The Daily Show star schools Pam Bondi on free speech after Trump DOJ chief threatens Charlie Kirk ‘hate speech’

‘Even if you’re not a big reader, it’s the first one,’ host cracked of AG’s knowledge of the Bill of Rights

Politics

3 h. ago Stray Kids tease Yungblud collab hopes as they celebrate new milestone

The K-pop superstars have reflected on their rapid rise, teasing there’s much more to come

Politics

4 h. ago Schools in lockdown after 'firearm spotted' and emergency alert in UK town

Schools were put under lockdown after police received reports of a man with a firearm in Wigan - a number of shops were reportedly also forced to close

Events

4 h. ago Cops hunting attacker who left man fighting for his life release new info

A 21-year-old man was left battling for his life in an Inverness hospital as several streets and a takeaway were closed off.

Events

5 h. ago West Lothian pupils may be asked to use free bus pass to cut school transport costs

Conservative councillor Alison Adamson had questioned why the council paid out more than £1,200 per pupil on school buses when the Scottish Government issued free bus passes.

Politics

5 h. ago Phillip Schofield laughs off latest blow as his £60,000 Jaguar has to be towed away after sustaining sizable damage in collision with another car

The former This Morning presenter, 63, was spotted laughing and chatting with the tow operator, as his £60,000 vehicle was loaded up onto the recovery truck.

Economics

5 h. ago Troy High School to participate in London Parade and Festival

Troy High School to participate in London Parade and Festival  WYSO

Culture

5 h. ago Live: Schools 'on lockdown' in Wigan as armed police called to firearms report

A police helicopter was also called to the incident amid the major police response

Events

6 h. ago Bridging generations: Murrayfield House Care Home residents enjoy special visit from St George’s School students

Residents at HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home in Edinburgh recently had a heartwarming afternoon as they welcomed students from St George’s School, Edinburgh. The visit offered residents the chance to enjoy the home’s beautiful grounds, fresh air, and stunning views while engaging with a younger generation.

Society

6 h. ago Garmin announces historic research collaboration with King's College London

Garmin announces historic research collaboration with King's College London  PR Newswire

Politics

6 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne doc first look reveals rocker's tragic final words about his last ever show in film tracking health battle just weeks before his death

Directed by BAFTA-award winner Tania Alexander, the feature-length documentary, which is due to be released on October 7, has been produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family.

Events

6 h. ago Council scrooges plan ban on ice cream vans playing jingles for more than 12 seconds

Changes are being considered after traders complained of 'illegal or unauthorised' sellers. But some now fear the council's proposals go too far.

Politics

7 h. ago Over 54,000 students have contacted Turning Point USA to sign up in the week after Charlie Kirk’s death, organization claims

The organization says it is the “largest student conservative movement” in the U.S., with a presence on over 3,500 college and high school campuses

Events

7 h. ago Age isn't everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone

As school starts, many parents face the decision of letting their children stay home alone after school

Society

7 h. ago School spends £100k to buy all new pupils uniform to help struggling parents

Each new student received a voucher worth up to £400

Economics

8 h. ago Ice puts more than 10,000 people in solitary in a year – and figures are rising under Trump

Study shines light on growing numbers of vulnerable people being placed in solitary confinement in migrant jailsUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) put more than 10,500 people in solitary confinement between April 2024 and May 2025, and use of the practice has quickly increased under Donald Trump’s administration, according to new research.A report from Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), the Peeler Immigration Lab, and Harvard Law School experts, published on Wednesday, sheds light on what’s happening inside US immigrant detention facilities and how increasing numbers of vulnerable people are being subjected to solitary confinement for longer periods of time. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Social Security Scotland urges parents, carers and guardians to check eligibility for Best Start Grant School Age Payment

Relates to children born between March 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021.

Events

8 h. ago From broke and back with his mum to serving 8 million meals a year: Donnie Maclean’s mission to change children’s health

At 35, Donnie Maclean was broke, back living with his mum, and unable to afford petrol. Yet today, the company he rebuilt — Eat Balanced — supplies more than 8 million meals a year to schools and family venues across the UK. What looked like failure became the foundation for a mission to change the way children eat.

Society

8 h. ago 'Deep sadness' as Scottish Autism specialist school for children announces closure

Scottish Autism has announced the closure of New Struan school for children with autism, citing falling roll numbers.

Politics