15 h. ago The 'creepy' newbuild town that still does not have a town centre EIGHT YEARS after it was built... but what is it like to live there?

At first, the lack of traffic in Northstowe is seemingly peaceful but the more you explore the maze of identical homes, the absence of residents and shops quickly becomes disturbing.

Politics

29 h. ago Warning new West Lothian banking hub in 'challenging' location for the elderly

Both Linlithgow and Bathgate will get new hubs to help residents - but there is disappointment in Bathgate that a campaign to retain the new hub in the town centre has failed.

Events

44 h. ago Travel chaos as major road by popular airport closed due to van fire

National Highways also confirmed that there was around one hour of delays expected for drivers caught in the traffic, as a van fire caused the major road to close

Events

58 h. ago Aberdeenshire crash: Ellon residential street closed after car and lorry crash

Emergency services are on the scene.

Events

59 h. ago East Lothian fire: Man, 50, arrested after farm fire near Dirleton

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

60 h. ago New £250,000 fund launched to support businesses in North Lanarkshire’s eight town centres

The council will provide 50 per cent grants up to a maximum of £20,000 to help private commercial landlords and business owners make improvements to properties, allowing new shops and other businesses to open.

Economics

60 h. ago East Lothian fire: A198 road closed as man, 50, arrested after farm set alight

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

62 h. ago Town centre though road could be closed to traffic or made one way to allow ‘markets, outdoor seating and socialising’

Two options are being consulted on with other suggestions invited from the public

Politics

66 h. ago LIVE updates as road outside busy London station CLOSED due to crash

LIVE updates as road outside busy London station CLOSED due to crash  Wandsworth Times

Events

66 h. ago Road on North Coast 500 route to close as Highland fatal crash investigators probe death of motorcyclist

Officers will be conducting investigation work in connection with fatal crash

Events

69 h. ago How new transport hub connecting tram, trains and buses in Greater Manchester town will work

The transport hub will form part of a wider regeneration of the town centre

Sport

3 d. ago Falkirk Council staff 'intimidated' while removing flags at town centre protest

Council workers were allegedly threatened with violence as they tried to remove flags from lamposts.

Events

3 d. ago Artisans take centre stage as Handmade in Ayr Market returns to town

Business was brisk throughout the weekend and organiser Leona Stewart was delighted with the turnout.

Politics

3 d. ago Drivers in Dumbarton face five weeks of disruption as road to close due to Exxon site works

The A814 Glasgow Road will be closed between Greenhead Road and the A82 for five weeks from Monday, September 15.

Transport

3 d. ago Highland crash A99: One person taken to hospital after crash north of Latheron

The road has now reopened after being closed off in both directions on Tuesday.

Events

3 d. ago The massive plan for yet more change in Stockport town centre

It could make it easier to get around and access the train station.

Politics

4 d. ago Businesses in North Lanarkshire town centres have chance to get grant funding from the council

The council is to make a total of £250,000 available to support businesses in its towns and possibly also in outlying retail areas.

Economics

4 d. ago Highland crash: A99 closed in both directions after crash north of Latheron

Emergency services are on the scene.

Events

4 d. ago A6 live updates as police and paramedics descend on major Greater Manchester road following crash

The road is partially closed

Events

4 d. ago Police and paramedics descend on major Greater Manchester road following crash

The road was partially closed

Events