Number of Perth and Kinross Council employee sick days rises to above pre-pandemic levels

As Taylor Swift fans - or Swifties - get their devices ready and anxiously await the arrival of their pre-sale codes, the American singer added some new dates to her UK and Ireland tour.

The hottest June on record killed “unprecedented” numbers of fish in rivers, eco groups have warned.

Scotland's water scarcity has worsened to the degree that four more areas face "critically" low levels, warns a government agency.

A teacher who dodged work for 20 years - and only appeared for four years of lessons in 24 years - had an interesting reply for journalists keen to hear her side of the story.

Hay fever can be a real pain, interfering with life throughout the spring and summer months.

A popular Glasgow city centre bar was forced to close after a massive swarm of bees descended outside the venue.

A rogue teacher who avoided doing any actual work for 20 years has finally been sacked. Cinzio Paolina De Lio was branded ‘the worst employee in Italy’ by her former secondary school.

A grandad had a huge growth on his nose cut off privately because he was afraid his granddaughter wouldn’t want him in her 18th birthday photos.

A superfit mum ditched takeaways and dropped five dress sizes to become a competitive bodybuilder.

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SAG-AFTRA leaders painted a sunny picture of their ongoing negotiations in a video released over the weekend, saying the talks have been “extremely productive” and promising to reach a “seminal deal.” But according to multiple sources with knowledge of the dynamic in the negotiating room, the sides remain far apart on a range of key issues. With just a few days left before SAG-AFTRA’s current contract expires on Friday, some are privately predicting that talks will be extended beyond the June 30 deadline, though such a move has not formally been broached in the negotiating room with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

Three Ayrshire chippies netted awards at the inaugural Scottish Chippy Awards earlier this week.

Plans to create a Scottish spaceport include a new hotel and visitor centre. The island of Unst in Shetland, which is the northern-most part of the UK, is earmarked for the launch site.

A grandad has been left "battered and bruised" after a bin lorry allegedly ploughed into the side of his motor. Peter Lewis, from Peterhead, was rushed to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after being pulled from his wrecked car on Thursday morning.

A restaurant manager has been left furious after four diners took off without paying their £215 bill on Father's Day.

Andrew Tate has been charged with human trafficking, rape and forming an organised crime group. Officials in Romania confirmed that the controversial influencer will face trial in an update earlier today.

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon has signalled that she may go beyond book 10 in the time-travelling saga.

Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney have navigated the world of Vanderpump Rules and beyond side by side.

After days of sunshine, Scotland's glorious weather came to a brief halt on Friday - and more rain is on the way. Following downpours and heavy flooding yesterday, forecasters predict a clear weekend, but this will once again change on Monday.

Two children are among four people found dead in a flat in west London yesterday after police were called to reports of concern for welfare of the occupants of the property.