The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill, that would give the UK Government the authority to nationalise steel companies, when necessary, is currently moving through Parliament.
Jaxon McKenzie was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive childhood brain tumour. He sadly passed away in December 2024.
Pupils from The James Young High School in Livingston joined more than 1,100 young people, educators, charities and third-sector leaders at Perth Concert Hall for the YPI National Event 2026.
The “corporate parenting” commitment details how the health board will meet its responsibility to uphold the rights, ensure the wellbeing and create and enhance the life opportunities of children, young people and adults who have experience of being in care.
The investment, announced as part of the council’s 2026/27 budget, will deliver significant upgrades to sports facilities, heritage venues, community centres and public spaces.
Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park will be transformed for 11 days to allow families and fans to gather to watch the Games on giant screens, while getting the chance to try a diverse range of physical activities – inspired by the Summer of Sport.
The project was shaped by local young people from the beginning and was delivered by North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Partnership Team in partnership with the Stepps & District Community Council.
Through one-to-one support from Business Gateway senior business adviser, John McAndrew, the hospice received guidance to navigate the funding application process and identify additional expert support to strengthen the project.
Elaine Liddle, from Bathgate, and colleague Laura Hart are both Senior Charge Nurses at Rachel House in Kinross and bravely took on a tandem skydive for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) which supports children with life-shortening conditions and their families.
St Margaret’s Academy pupil Niamh Cunneen impressed the selection panel with her enthusiasm for politics, commitment to her local community and strong record of leadership and volunteering.
The celebration formed part of Morningside Care Home’s ongoing efforts to strengthen connections between residents and the wider community while recognising the important role older people play in local life.
Simpson Primary Parent Council has been awarded the funding from Persimmon Homes East Scotland to help kick-start plans to turn an unused outdoor area into a space that promotes play, activity, and wellbeing for pupils.
From June 25 until September 1, the cost of all day wristbands will be reduced and children’s meals at all the food outlets, including the popular Monterey Jack’s diner, will also be reduced.
Scotland Loves Local Week starts on Saturday, June 13, reminding everyone of the amazing difference they can make to protecting jobs and boosting the region’s economy by spending locally whenever they can.
Kanav Jain, a student from Broxburn, has been crowned UK Young Engineer of the Year, supported by Thales, for his project ‘AeroAid: autonomous VTOL quadplane’ at the Big Bang competition.
Ian McDonald, of Cosmic Grooves CIC in Lanark, is urging everyone in the region to fly the flag for local businesses as part of Scotland Loves Local Week, which starts on Saturday, June 13.
The visit was arranged by homebuilder Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, providing funding to Scottish Book Trust for Live Literature sessions for local communities.
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