Scotland

The union said the current pay offer from Cosla to local government workers fell significantly short of what they deserved. And they said it was “well below” the pay claim that unions submitted earlier this year. David Harrold, Unison Edinburgh branch secretary, said: “If workers vote to strike, rubbish will …

A taster of an upcoming musical spoofing the disastrous Willy Wonka experience is to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe. The event in February became infamous after angry families discovered they had spent up to £35 to attend a sparsely decorated warehouse in Glasgow and called the police. Now a stage …

A suspect has been arrested after reports that a man was spotted with a firearm in a Glasgow park. Police Scotland officers were called to Queen’s Park, on the south side of the city, at about 07:40. A 43-year-old man was traced and arrested by officers. A force spokesperson said …

Phil Goodlad, Lee Miller and Scott McDermott reflect on Scotland’s win over Gibraltar. Source link

UK general election live: Nigel Farage calls for ‘zero’ net migration as Tories pledge visa cap – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary The new Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, says the UK should aim for “zero” net migration Net migration is the difference between numbers arriving and …

UK general election live: Nigel Farage calls for ‘zero’ net migration as Tories pledge visa cap – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary The new Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, says the UK should aim for “zero” net migration Net migration is the difference between numbers arriving and …

New Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin rejected a lucrative job in Belgium because he was more interested in the project of rebuilding the Scottish Premiership side (The Press and Journal, external) Thelin has started identifying transfer targets for Aberdeen weeks before leaving Elfsborg, Pittodrie director Willie Garner has confirmed, in order …

A megapoll predicting a Labour majority and Nigel Farage entering the election fray make the front pages. Source link

A 12-year-old girl is critically ill in hospital after being hit by a car in North Ayrshire. She was struck by a blue Nissan Note on the A78 between Seamill and Saltcoats at about 15:50 on Monday, The schoolgirl was airlifted to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People …

Dawn, who was automatically strip-searched while in prison on remand four years ago, told the BBC it made her feel “absolutely humiliated”. She said she was caught in a cycle of addiction, shoplifting and poor mental health and being strip-searched made her feel even more isolated. “I’d lost all self-respect …

Jayne Saywell’s 16-year-old son Tom started having coughing fits in April and it spread to the rest of the family. Source link

These roads will be closed on 7, 8 and 9 June from midday until 00:30 the following morning: Roseburn Bridge Roseburn Street They may reopen temporarily between 20:00 and 21:30 if it is safe to do so when the main act is live. On the same days, the following roads …

The subjects for Mr Friel’s photography include cattle and sheep on crofts, and some of Skye’s famous mountains, including Sgùrr Alasdair. He hopes to exhibit his photographs in the future. When not taking pictures, the Royal Mail worker has been using his time on the road listening to podcasts to …

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross interjected, saying: “That’s a no, John Swinney and the SNP are against new oil and gas licences.” He also accused Labour of having “dangerous plans” for the industry. The Scottish Tory leader, who is standing down as an MP at the election, referenced a report …

General election live: Nigel Farage to stand in election and become leader of Reform UK – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Nigel Farage says he will stand for election in Clacton – days after ruling himself out At a campaign event in central London, Farage also confirms …

The family of a hillwalker reported missing on Rum have been informed of the discovery of a woman’s body. Mary Molloy, 68, disappeared while on a walk between Trollabhal and Bealach an Fhuarain in the south of the island on 25 May. Police Scotland said a woman’s body was found …

A woman is critically ill after her mobility scooter was involved in a crash with a BMW. Police said the 65-year-old suffered serious injuries in the incident, which happened on Waggon Road, Ayr, at about 14:15 on Friday. The woman was taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. Officers have appealed …

A grassroots football club has paid tribute to a teenage former player, as a boy appeared in court charged with his murder. Kory McCrimmon, 16, died on Sunday afternoon at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow after being found seriously injured in the city on Friday. A 13-year-old boy …

CES has urged EIS FELA to ballot its members on whether to accept the offer. CES director Gavin Donoghue said it was “deeply regrettable” that strike action was going ahead, adding students would suffer most from the walkouts. He said: “Negotiations with the EIS-FELA on its new, four-year pay claim …

Talented footballer Ethan Walker was on a scholarship in New York state, USA, when he was a hit by a car last September, causing multiple life-threatening injuries. His family was told he might not survive, but the 18-year-old defied the odds to recover. Now he is determined to cycle more …