West Lothian volunteers fear National Insurance surge will hurt charities
West Lothian’s Voluntary Sector Gateway (VSG) has added its voice to calls to the Chancellor to fund the increases in National Insurance Contributions. Local charities, already under pressure from growing…
First Minister’s apology for woman’s 50-hour A&E wait at University Hospital Wishaw
John Swinney has apologised to a woman who faced a 50-hour wait in A&E, amid angry clashes in Holyrood on the performance of the NHS. The First Minister said he…
Hamilton 0 Raith 3: Accies ‘humiliated’ by early goal blitz and I take the blame, says John Rankin
Hamilton Accies boss John Rankin admits his side were left ‘humiliated’ after Raith Rovers blew them away in the opening half hour – and says he shoulders the blame for…
Critical chip firm ASML posts quarterly bookings surge on heated AI demand
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML on Wednesday reported better-than-expected net sales and profit results for the fourth quarter. Here’s how ASML did versus LSEG consensus estimates for the fourth quarter:…
FC Haka chance for Clyde hero, who saw red before Finland adventure
Jordan Houston saw red before heading to Finland, but Clyde held on for a 0-0 draw at home to Elgin City. Houston is heading for a new life and full-time…
Albion Rovers boss: It’s like we’re in pre-season after so long on sidelines
Albion Rovers boss Sandy Clark quipped it feels like the club are in pre-season as they head into a sixth week without a competitive game. Storm Eowyn caused damage to…
James Wilson has Hearts asset that amazes me and there’s one word that sums up why I love to watch him – Ryan Stevenson
Fearless. That’s what I like most about watching James Wilson’s emergence at Hearts at the age of just 17. The schoolboy wonder has obviously got bags of ability but it’s…
Jota’s iconic Celtic song found Paulo Bernardo BEFORE he joined Hoops and now he’s ready to turn up the volume
Paulo Bernardo was humming along to the Celtic Jota tune even before he followed the Portuguese favourite to Parkhead. And the midfielder is convinced the returning Hoops ace will be…
Police accuse mom of setting house fire that killed daughter
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan woman is accused of setting a house fire that killed her 12-year-old daughter who was trapped in a bedroom. “This is a…
Ilya Sorokin’s 30 saves backstop the Islanders to a 5-2 win over Avalanche
By Denis P. Gorman Simon Holmstrom scored twice and added an assist, and Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves to lead the New York Islanders to a 5-2 win over the…