How to prevent bird flu as protection zones extend across England and Scotland
A strain of bird flu capable of infecting humans has been detected in recent outbreaks across Scotland and England. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has implemented extended…
Alice Cooper announces 2025 UK tour including Edinburgh date
Rock legend Alice Cooper has announced two exclusive UK shows for 2025 – including a performance in Scotland. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee is set to play…
Two Stirling schools remain closed as the clean up after Storm Eowyn goes on
Two primary schools battered by Storm Eowyn are to remain closed as one finally gets set to re-open. Stirling Council closed Borestone Primary, Bridge of Allan Primary and Fintry Primary…
Young writers invited to enter Rutherglen MP’s short story competition
Budding young writers in the Rutherglen constituency are being invited to enter a short story competition being run by the area’s MP. Michael Shanks is asking pupils in primaries five…
Former SNP MSP criticised John Swinney after solidarity message to Ukraine over Robert Burns
A former SNP MSP has been criticised after she pulled up John Swinney over a solidarity message to Ukraine. Sandra White accused the First Minister of “taking sides” after he…
Thugs high-fived each other after beating Scots dad to death outside Travelodge
A pair of twisted thugs laughed and high-fived each other after they brutally beat a Scots dad-of-two to death outside a Travelodge hotel. Falkirk man Andrew Main, 33, was repeatedly…
Full list of drinks recalled along with Coca-Cola due to high levels of chlorate
Coca-Cola has announced a large-scale recall of several of its drinks after excessive levels of the chemical chlorate were found in some products. The recalled drinks were due to be…
Opinion | Matt Gaetz got a pass on anti-trafficking laws
As the nation concludes the observance of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month this week, it is appropriate to remind Congress that the legislation it passed to end this crime applies…
Trump signs flurry of military executive orders on Pete Hegseth’s first day as defense secretary
Trump had tried to impose a ban on transgender troops during his first term, but it was tangled up in the courts before being overturned by then-President Joe Biden. WASHINGTON…
Celtic fans left bemused as Aston Villa announce ‘counter terrorism strategy’ in place for Champions League clash
Celtic fans have reacted with bemusement after residents near Villa Park were told a “counter-terrorism” strategy is in place for Wednesday’s Champions League Battle of Britain encounter. The English Premier…