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School staff held at "bomb" point for 16 hours before gunman shot dead
19+ min ago (601+ words) More than 100 FBI personnel were drafted in, for the operation A gunman who seized ten school employees and claimed he had strapped explosives to his body has been shot dead after a dramatic hostage siege in California. Armed officers stormed…...
Human remains found after member of public makes grim discovery on busy Bristol road
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (196+ words) The remains were found on the Portway in Bristol A member of the public made the grim discovery of human remains close to a busy major road on Tuesday evening (June 2), as police continue to search for a missing man....
Lanarkshire MSPs speak out as Scots private health admissions hit record levels
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (568+ words) Two Lanarkshire MSPs have spoken out following new stats revealed the number of private healthcare admissions in Scotland hit record levels. Statistics released by the Private Healthcare Information Network (Phin) show about 54, 000 admissions to private settings in 2025, an increase of…...
Universal Credit changes people must report or DWP payments could stop
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (356+ words) There are nearly 20 changes in circumstances which must be reported to the DWP as soon as possible. The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that by the end of February, some 8. 3 million people in and…...
'Tardis' backpack perfect for music festivals falls to "20 on Amazon
6+ hour ago (556+ words) Festival season is almost here(Image: Getty Images) As festival season kicks into high gear, seasoned music fans are ditching bulky, heavy rucksacks for a viral, budget-friendly alternative. The "19. 99 Waterfly Ultra-Lightweight Foldable Backpack is fast becoming the must-have piece of…...
Veteran makes return to Wishaw hospital to thank staff who saved his life
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (408+ words) Wullie Fisher thanks Ward 6 staff at University Hospital Wishaw(Image: WSH) A Lanarkshire veteran has made an emotional return to University Hospital Wishaw to personally thank the staff who helped save his life during a lengthy and challenging hospital stay....
Scotland's best hotels to 'live out your Highland fantasies' named by Vogue
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (708+ words) Just in time for a luxurious summer staycation. The best hotels in Scotland that allow visitors to "live out your Highland fantasies" have been named by Vogue. Among the venues praised by the magazine are a luxury hotel that has…...
Court reprimands Scottish Government over FOI response delay on Salmond files
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (546+ words) A freedom of information request was filed by campaigner Benjamin Harrop in relation to the Hamilton probe, but never fully complied with by the Government. The Scottish Government has been admonished by the Court of Session for failing to respond…...
Andy Murray's new Channel 4 show about life after tennis and running Scots hotel
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (492+ words) Andy Murray and his wife Kim(Image: Cromlix Hotel/Instagram) A new fly-on-the-wall style documentary will follow around two-time Wimbledon winner Andy Murray as he navigates his new life after leaving professional tennis behind. The 39-year-old sportsman, who officially retired…...
Latest round of public consultation opens today on Stirlingshire wind farm plan
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (349+ words) The new wind farm will feature four 180m turbines with up to 30 MW capacity and a community fund of up to "150, 000 per year. A third round of public consultation gets underway today for a major wind farm development near Fintry. Eurowind…...