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Three steps everyone needs to take amid global conflict from a security expert
Former British Army Colonel Chris Gibson MBE shares three practical steps for emergency preparedness, focused on community resilience rather than panic buying or building bunkers
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Who stars in the BBC's new drama Babies as pregnancy loss series airs tonight
BBC's new drama Babies follows a couple navigating the heartbreak of pregnancy loss - but who stars in the cast of the new drama?
New weekly payment rates for PIP, Attendance Allowance and carers starting next week
DWP disability benefits are set to rise for all claimants over the 2026/27 financial year.
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North Lanarkshire residents set to benefit from £2.35m of transport improvements
The funding comes from SPT’s Capital Programme 2026/27 to 2028/29.
Canary Islands weather warning as Sahara dust cloud sparks 'close windows' health advice
A huge dust plume is set to sweep across the Canary Islands today, with locals and tourists warned to close windows as the haze could turn skies orange and impact air quality
Scott Mills sacking saw BBC boss send bombshell letter to staff over 'sudden' departure
The broadcaster's colleagues were notified of his 'unexpected' termination through a brutal message
Two more arrests after Rangers v Celtic fan violence during Ibrox Scottish Cup clash
Two men have been released on an undertaking and will appear in court at a later date.
Two men arrested following £50,000 retail thefts spree across Edinburgh and Lothians
Two men have been arrested in connection with a spate of retail thefts totalling £50,000 across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Lothian nurses win prestigious awards for contribution to profession
Linda Rumbles and Tobias Kunkel have received the RCN Award of Merit, the organisation’s highest honour, in recognition of their dedication to the RCN and the nursing profession.
Scots mum addicted to co-codamol after whiplash injury 'slept away two years of life'
Gill Owens was prescribed the medicine for pain relief after she threw her neck back on a fairground ride with her daughter and was told by a doctor she had whiplash.
Union dispute delays Midlothian's multimillion pound virtual class plans
Midlothian Council has invested millions of pounds in its digital campus but has been unable to get it off the ground after teaching unions objected to replacing face to face lessons
Scott Mills' BBC salary and husband 16 years his junior as Radio 2 star sacked
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the corporation following an allegation about his personal conduct, with his contract terminated at the weekend
Easter weather maps show wall of snow heading for Scotland over bank holiday weekend
Most Scots will have been hoping for a dry and sunny bank holiday weekend to spend with family and friends - but it doesn't look like they'll get it.
Assessment update for people on Adult Disability Payment or other devolved disability benefits
New and existing claimants of Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments may get a ‘client consultation’ instead of a face-to-face assessment.
Police probe 'unexplained' death of man after emergency service rush to call at Northfield flat
A police investigation is underway to determine a man’s cause of death after he was found unresponsive at a flat in the Northfield area of the city.
Former Hibs boss tasked with saving latest club from relegation after 'shocking few months'
The former Hibs and Scotland international has been set a key task in the EFL.
Ryanair passengers have their say as airline teases new fee for customers
Budget airline Ryanair has posted on social media about introducing a fee for passengers, sparking humorous reactions as travellers devise clever methods to avoid the potential charge
Sue Radford poses in skin-tight gym gear and looks fitter than ever after weight loss
Sue Radford has been working hard at the gym – and the results speak for themselves. When she posed in her athletic gear, everyone commented about how fantastic she looks
North Lanarkshire family golf centre receives top award
Lochview has become a busy and thriving golf hub attracting players of all ages, abilities and from a variety of backgrounds.