Met Office gives 'disappointing' heatwave update for Scotland as Europe sizzles

The Sarajevo Film Festival has long been the biggest showcase of Southeast European cinema and this year’s edition, which unspools on August 11, is on course to be its most reflective and regionally focused edition yet. 

It has been almost a year since Adult Disability Payment (ADP) rolled out nationwide across Scotland and replaced new claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Social Security Scotland administers the new devolved payment, which is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week, for successful claimants.

Aside from the heatwave that bridged May and June, this summer in Scotland has been largely damp and gloomy.

A passenger who took unwell on a flight from Spain to Scotland was helped by a nurse after quick-thinking Ryanair staff rushed to their aid.

Forecasters have predicted a return to sunshine and warmer weather following a gruelling period of wet and unsettling.

A defeated SNP leadership candidate has warned First Minister Humza Yousaf against further tax rises.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update for people on disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Attendance Allowance, who may still be waiting on the £150 cost of living lump sum. The money was made automatically to more than 6.4 million people during the two-week payment at the end of June, beginning of July.

The Met Office has provided its prediction for when the UK will finally see a picturesque summer.

The Met Office has given an update on the chances of a UK heatwave this August, following a drizzly July. It comes as the country was hit with spells of rain and gusty winds this weekend.

After a glorious June, the weather in July has been has pretty disappointing.

July has experienced an unseasonably wet month as rain and temperatures have regularly dipped below average.

Post Office facilities will open inside the new shop Seymour Discounts at Kilwinning Main Street.

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Police Scotland say they have postponed a new clean-shaven policy after taking health and safety advice and listening to officers.

Brits with holidays booked to Corfu have been reassured that the majority of resorts will be operating as usual. ABTA, the trade association for UK travel agents and tour operators, has issued a statement on the Greek wildfires.

Manchester United are set to begin their tour of the US with a friendly against Arsenal in New York on Saturday.

Erik ten Hag says he had a catch-up chat with Lyon star Nicolas Tagliafico prior to Manchester United’s friendly against the Ligue 1 club to talk about his World Cup success with Argentina.

Manchester United have named a 24-man squad for Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Lyon which includes Jonny Evans.

Warnings have intensified as a major heatwave continues across southern Europe bringing with it temperatures hotter than 40C.

A major airport in Sicily has been forced to close until Wednesday (July 19) afternoon after a fire broke out in the terminal. Flights at Catania airport have been suspended following the blaze which occurred on Sunday.