Scots teen missing for more than two weeks sparks new appeal by police

Sir Isaac Newton's prediction on when the world would come to an end from way back in the year 1704 is causing people to fear the legendary scientist may have been right.

Around 220 people have been waiting longer than 12 months for healthcare treatment in Dumfries and Galloway – with the numbers rising every week.

More than 1,300 homeless people died across the UK last year, according to research by a social justice group.

It is approaching three months since Ross Kinghorn was first reported missing when out exploring the Highland Perthshire hills.

Scots cops are frantically searching for a teen girl who has been missing from Paisley for nine days.

Scotland's Home of the Year is returning for another series, and Scots are being encouraged to apply.

A special 50th anniversary event celebrating the release of cult folk horror movie The Wicker Man will be held in Newton Stewart at the end of the month.

A catalogue of failures led to the death of Jade McGrath, 19, when she was admitted to New Craigs Hospital in Inverness, which has now also formally apologised to her mother. Jade, who had threatened to take her own life, walked out of the hospital unchallenged.

A mum is finally to get a hip replacement op – thanks to the Sunday Mail – after waiting more than five years. Mother-of-six Joan Brown was first referred to a specialist in December 2017 by her GP but until last week was still to get a date for surgery.

Ben Croll As director Alex Ruhl’s “Rock, Paper, Scissors” continues an international festival tour, the project’s funder has sent out a message to other immersive titles considering public support: BFI Network is open for business. “We are open for all applications, and accepting narrative fiction VR projects,” says BFI Network talent exec Alexzandra Jackson. “I had such a good experience working with Alex [Ruhl] on ‘Rock, Paper, Scissor’ that I would certainly love the opportunity to work on more.” The new and emerging talent arm of the BFI, BFI Network looks to invest in filmmakers outside of London and Southeast England, keeping scouts in a number of English regions and satellite offices in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Since 2018, the development org has held an annual call for projects, offering up to £25,000 ($31,500) for short narrative fiction development titles.

West Lothian had just over 3000 people claiming unemployment benefits in January, according to new figures from the council’s Access2Employment (A2E) team.

A driver who visited Balmaha for a day trip with his girlfriend last summer is facing a £100 fine - after missing the time to register his car by less than two minutes.

The Scottish Government is urging people to check that the tax code on their first payslip after April 6 is correct, as we are now in the new 2023/24 financial year. Changes to income tax have now come into force that are estimated to raise more than half a billion pounds of additional revenue to support vital public services across the country.

Manchester is home to the biggest NHS trust in the country, employing more than 28,000 people in the region. Today, the mammoth organisation's new leader is starting - a former nurse who worked at three Greater Manchester hospitals.

A man will appear in court after he allegedly got behind the wheel while more than seven times the legal drink drive limit, police have said.

Some friendly competition is a surefire way to kick off the weekend and this Friday's pub quiz is the perfect opportunity.

A frantic search is underway to trace a missing girl, 12, last seen over a day ago.

TV personality Olivia Attwood said endometriosis “needs to be talked about more” as she posted a heartbreaking hospital snap of her sister as she recovered from another surgery. Olivia, 31, held her sisters hand as she lay in a hospital bed, and comented: “On a less fun note.

Scots cops believe missing camper Reece Rodger may have been seen the day after he disappeared from friends.

A teaching union has recommended to its members to reject a new pay offer from the Education Secretary which it labels 'insulting'. The National Education Union has put this recommendation to its members in a ballot, which could lead to more strike action.