Annan Academy entrepreneurs heading to Young Enterprise Scotland finals

A West Lothian children’s nursery has proved third time’s the charm as it was again voted among the top 20 in Scotland.

Councillors will scrutinise Police Scotland’s Dumfries and Galloway local policing plan for 2023-26 on Wednesday.

A young Scots woman has told how she was left bed-bound with endometriosis for two years.

The best and worst locations in Scotland for car crimes have been laid bare in a new report.

Scotland is facing water shortages as dozens of areas have been placed under scarcity alerts while dry weather continues.

Eva Vik’s ‘Serpentine’ Starring Barbara Palvin To Make European Premiere at TaorminaEva Vik’s short film Serpentine, starring supermodel Barbara Palvin, will make its European premiere at the 69th edition of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival, running from June 23 to July 1. Czech writer and director Eva Vik explores the possibilities of interspecies development in the film, which was previously nominated for the X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. Set within a mysterious snake cult, the stylistic body-horror follows attempts to initiate a snake-human hybrid through genetic engineering – creating an extraterrestrial higher power intelligence as a new influential force. Palvin is joined in the cast by Soo Joo Park, and Luke Brandon Field. The film’s official partner is Bulgari brand, and it was produced by Evasion Pictures. The film will play in Taormina’s Influential Shorts program, a special gala event curated by Bella Thorne. “I look forward to welcoming both Eva Vik and Barbara Palvin to the Taormina Film Festival later this month. The short is thought-provoking and we are excited to be presenting it as part of our Influential Shorts evening,” said festival co-Artistic Director Barrett Wissman.

Annan is set for a jobs boost with two trade suppliers moving in to the town.

Ella Thomas joined the cast of Love Island and quickly revealed that her biggest claim to fame was starring in a music video.The model, 23 starred in the video with Headie One and Burna Boy when she was 12 years old and has also met Brad Pitt. "I’ve been in a Headie One and Burna Boy music video and I was once an extra in World War Z," she explained.

One of Scotland's biggest employers is hiring - and you can find out more at a series of special open events this month.

A pair of Ayr-based filmmaking graduates have shared they are “honoured and shocked” to be in the running for the top award for their moving documentary.

Forecasters have given their verdict on whether Scotland will see temperatures soar to 30C this weekend thanks to a plume of warm air rising from the south.

A Scots man has been caged for four years after being convicted of historic sexual abuse against young people in Edinburgh.

Perth’s Cerys Cairns has been selected to represent Scotland at the Netball World Cup.

Roti, the Scottish-Indian restaurant which mashes up Scots and Indian cuisine with its unique fusion menu, is heading to Urmston. It’ll be setting up shop on Flixton Road, bringing with it its haggis pakoras and signature Irn-Bru Negroni.

This week marks Carers Week and Social Security Scotland is encouraging young people aged 16, 17 or 18, to check if they are eligible for the Young Carer Grant, an annual payment worth £359.65. The devolved benefit is for young people who spend an average of 16 hours each week caring for someone with a health condition who is in receipt of a disability benefit.

Scotland's Home of The Year search has ventured to the south of Scotland as judges Anna Campbell Jones, Banjo Beale, and Michael Angus secured the final home.

A Scots mum has accused her local council of ignoring her pleas after they refused to move her family from a house infested with bed bugs. Samantha, 29, from Edinburgh, has said that the insects are making her and her sons aged 10, eight and six, life a living hell.

Earlier this year, the Royal Bank of Scotland welcomed back its annual Food and Drink Conference after a short hiatus and Kevin Havelock, the regional director of commercial mid-markets, reflects on the conference and the country's economic position over the past few years. The following words are from a statement issued by Kevin Havelock himself.

Young Sheldon star Wendie Malick in her new film Mother of All Shows has been released. The upcoming musical feature follows a woman named Liza (played by Melissa D’Agostino), who is struggling to deal with the imminent death of her estranged mother, Rosa (Malick). In an attempt to work through her turbulent past and cope with what lies ahead, Liza retreats to a '70s variety show in her head, which is hosted by none other than Rosa, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Scottish Government has been urged to help a mum and her son to find lifesaving treatment for Lyme disease.