Presiding officer Alison Johnstone announced the June date for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse vote on Tuesday.

The availability of jobs worsened further, with vacancy numbers dropping to 781,000 for the three months to March, the ONS said.

People who had been planning to implement measures under the sustainable farming incentive now say they cannot afford to.

Sir Keir Starmer had pledged to introduce the law before this year’s anniversary of the tragedy, which took place at the FA Cup semi-final in 1989.

UK pay growth remained elevated after recent public sector pay increases, official figures have revealed. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said average weekly pay grew by 5.9% for the three ...

The US is “working very hard” with the UK on negotiating a “great” trade deal, vice president JD Vance has said. US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports to the United States ...

One of the northeast’s biggest music events is returning for the last time this weekend - here is everything you need to know.

A shortbread company has warned of an “ever-tightening squeeze” on profits after reporting a six-figure loss despite a growth in sales.

Veterans were joined by members of the community to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of Buckie’s war memorial in Cluny Square. Leading the service, which began at 12 noon on Saturday, April ...

Police issued a 24-hour dispersal order in Salford spanning Cheetham Street West, Littleton Road, Poppy Lane, Langley Road South and Lissadel Street.

Campaigners who are fighting for a law to prevent cover-ups, in honour of the Hillsborough victims, say they are “in the dark ...