Gatehouse SWI members learn how to make Harris tweed brooches
Everyone really enjoyed the practical session with Lorraine Jackson
Perth and Kinross school closures announced as strike action by non-teaching staff begins
The situation will be reviewed daily during the two weeks of industrial action planned by UNISON.
Positive progress on housing development for elderly in Old Kilpatrick
The new development is on the site of the former West Dunbartonshire Council care home, just off Dumbarton Road, which was demolished in December 2022.
West Lothian police hunt for man in snood after petrol station robbery
A three-figure sum of cash was taken but thankfully here were no reported injuries.
No more money available for local government pay, says Shona Robison
Unison called the action targeting John Swinney's seat over the next two weeks after members working in non-teaching roles in schools rejected a pay offer
West Lothian garden centre handing out free Christmas trees to schools
The aim is for nurseries and schools to have a real Christmas tree that they can decorate for the festive season
Stirling Council asks public to make their feelings known on next "difficult" budget
The council must plug its budget gap in 2025-26 despite making up a shortfall that eventually amounted to more than £18 million in the current financial year.
Perth and Kinross Council announces it will reopen some schools during industrial action
Around 500 UNISON members took to picket lines at Perth and Kinross schools today
Liam Payne 'had traces of cocaine' in system when he died
News reports from Argentina show that the former One Direction singer had 'presence of the class-A drug' in his body at the time of his death.
Police Scotland staff to be balloted on pay offer with recommendation to reject
Unison said the Scottish Police Authority's offer of a 4.75% rise on pay and allowances "falls short" of this year's pay claim.
Dumfries and Galloway Council social work bosses bracing themselves for staff exodus
A significant number workers who run adult services, housing options, and homelessness services for the region are nearing retirement age
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