Councillor calls for "housing emergency" to be declared in Dumfries and Galloway

British TikToker Paul Arnott, known for his Down the Rapids page with more than 153,000 followers, has joined the search for missing teen Jay Slater and is set to meet with the lad's family today. Arnott, who shelled out £400 for a flight from Fort William to Tenerife on Saturday to help in the search, has been in touch with the mum of Bradley Hargreaves, a mate of Jay's who was also holidaying with him and Lucy Mae Law.The 29 year old shared: "I'm meeting the family today.They said they wanted to meet me.They said they're really proud of what I'm doing.

An emotional plea has been made by Falkirk councillors to look at ways to protect members from abuse, intimidation and threats that have become more common in recent years.

Andrew Lincoln, famed for his role in The Walking Dead, is set to star in the new ITV thriller Cold Water.

Paolo Nutini will take to the stage of Paisley Town Hall on Tuesday, August 6, for a very special gig in aid of two charities.

EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Lincoln is returning to British TV.

George Galloway, the controversial Scottish politician and TV personality, has said he was “relentlessly” and “physically” stalked by the real-life Martha from Baby Reindeer.

Good Morning Britain star Alex Beresford has revealed when the hottest temperatures of the year are going to strike Heatwave UK. The star, famous for his on-air clash with Piers Morgan over Meghan Markle that saw the TV star quit the show, explained there’s a new high on the way - but it will be followed by rain. Alex, 43, fronting the ITV weather forecast explained that we won’t have long to wait until peak sunbathing temperatures arrive.

An “urgent review” must be carried out by council education chiefs to ensure that everything is being done to prevent bullying in Dumfries and Galloway schools.

It was a fairytale end to the season for James Forrest for Celtic – and there could be another chapter penned this summer for Scotland.

A Tory councillor has been charged with vandalism after he destroyed an autistic neighbour’s beloved hedge.

A seemingly insignificant first-half moment from Kieran Tierney showed how lessons had been learned from the Germany debacle.

There’s another twist in the tale for Emmerdale’s Tom King as his latest outburst leaves his life hanging in the balance. Evil Tom accidentally hurts himself while raging over his wife Belle Dingle lying to him about their unborn baby. In upcoming episodes, Belle decides to have a termination - and too scared to be honest to Tom, she tells him she’s had a miscarriage.

A new £130 million Eden Project in Dundee has officially been given the green light. Councillors met in the City of Discovery last night to approve the planning application at the old gas works on East Dock Street, less than a mile away from V&A Dundee.

Love Island winner Finn Tapp seems to have taken a swipe at his ex Paige Turley, just weeks after the pair nearly rekindled their romance. The couple, who won the winter edition of Love Island in 2020, were thought to be one of the strongest pairs from the show, even moving in together during lockdown and Finn, 24, getting a tattoo dedicated to Paige, 26.

There aren’t many places in the UK where you can experience opera inside a cave, see a hotel where Mary Queen of Scots reputedly stayed and drink the freshest mineral water available (although you might want to add an ice cube or two), yet you can do all of this in Buxton. You’d be forgiven if your mind first springs to the bottled water when you think of the town, but there’s so much more to this beautiful town on the edge of the Peak District.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer shared heartfelt messages of support for Liverpool legend Alan Hansen, who is gravely ill in hospital.

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it's time to dust off those chequered blankets and fire up the barbecues for some splendid summer gatherings - and what's a feast without a sweet finale?

Steve Clarke insists he and Austin MacPhee are fine after a touchline bust up in Munich.

Brits are raving about a lesser-known island that's a paradise for birdwatchers.

Phillip Schofield is reportedly in talks for a television comeback.