Scots council ask people to 'bag and bin it' as human waste problem gets out of hand

A Scots mum has issued a warning after been diagnosed with incurable skin cancer, despite showing no visible symptoms.

Low have cancelled their forthcoming UK and European shows due to the “recent developments and changes” in Mimi Parker’s cancer treatment.Parker, who formed the band with her husband Alan Sparhawk in 1993, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer late 2020. She first spoke about her health condition during an appearance on the SHEROES Radio podcast this January.Per their official website, Low had been scheduled to hit the road this week for a string of dates including Green Man festival in Wales (August 19), Helsinki, Finland (22) and Oslo, Norway (24).

The leader of Falkirk Council has said she is disappointed in the offer that was made to council workers on Friday at a special meeting of COSLA.

A man has died after getting into difficulty in water in a Scots canal.

Thousands of students will be going to college or university in just a few weeks time, which makes this a perfect time to make sure you know about any discounts you, or your household, may be able to claim for Council Tax.

Police are asking for the help of the public to trace Matthew Kain, reported missing from Aviemore three days ago, as his family become increasingly concerned about his wellbeing. Matthew was last seen in the town around 10pm on Monday, although it is likely he was heard leaving his house around 10.30pm the following evening, Tuesday August 9, officers said. The 27-year-old is around 6ft, of medium build with close-cropped, dark hair. Police said he normally wears casual clothing.

Bins could go a week without being emptied after refuse workers across 15 council areas in Scotland voted for strike action later this month.

An urgent search has been launched after a Scots teenager vanished last night.

A plan to build glamping pods in the heart of Burns country has sparked an uprising from residents.

Kevin Smith has weighed in on Warner Bros. Discovery scrapping the  movie starring Leslie Grace. The move made by the conglomerate has caused shockwaves in the industry and Smith, who is a comic book aficionado and writer, shared his thoughts on his YouTube series Hollywood Babble-On.

Police are urgently trying to trace a missing man last seen three days ago as concern grows for his welfare.

Scots TV darling Gail Porter has been attacked outside her home after trying to break up a fight between two women. The presenter flew into the street after hearing an argument on a street next to her London flat on Saturday night.

Emergency services have been tackling a "major" blaze at a building believed to be a former Scots care home throughout the night.

A memorial is to be held for missing Scots RAF gunner Corrie McKeague at his former base today, his family has said.

The family of a missing Dundee woman have said they are facing the ‘hardest days of our lives’ as they desperately appeal for help to find her. Sharon Hutchison was last seen on Saturday, July 30, in the Provost Road area of the city, but has failed to make contact since.

Leslie Grace takes to social media to thank her fans for the support after Warner Bros. decided to cancel the release of Batgirl across all platforms after spending 90 million dollars.

Two people have been rushed to hospital following a car crash on road in Fife which saw one vehicle completely crushed and another seriously damaged.

A paddle boarder and their dog were rescued from a Scots bay yesterday after getting into trouble in the water.

Council planners will not stand in the way of plans to change the name of a Linlithgow pub over racism fears.