Strike action in Falkirk schools remains a possibility as GMB members vote for industrial action

College support staff are set to strike next week in a dispute over pay, terms, and conditions.

Perth and Kinross schools could close in the autumn after support staff voted overwhelmingly to walk out over pay.

A motorcyclist is fighting for life in hospital after a horror collision with a campervan in the Highlands. Emergency services were called to the scene on the A87 at Glen Shiel at around 5.20pm on Friday, August 25.

Essential school staff across Scotland have voted in favour of strike action which is expected to start in autumn if a pay deal is not struck.

Irn-Bru workers are to resume strikes after union bosses accused A.G. Barr of 'illegal activity' during industrial action at the company’s Scots distribution centre.

Plans to raise council tax by charging people in higher bands around 24 per cent more are not being supported by Falkirk councillors.

The number of deaths in Stirling linked to drugs have more than halved in the past two years, according to new figures.

A woman who lived with her killer fiancé to help detectives gather vital evidence against him is to launch legal action against police.

Children across Scotland returned to school last week, with many starting their education journey for the first time. But pictures shared by one mum of her wee girl's first day last year will be etched in our memories forever.

A Falkirk landlord has warned that Scottish Government legislation designed to control rents is instead causing private landlords to sell up, leading to a shortage of properties and soaring rents.

Death Cab For Cutie have released new single ‘An Arrow In The Wall’ along with a B-side remix from Chvrches.The new track, produced by John Congleton, is available to listen to now or order on a two-side, 12-inch single vinyl from here.“‘An Arrow In the Wall’ is about the warning signs all around us in the 21st century that society-at-large is in decay,” said vocalist and guitarist Ben Gibbard in a press statement. “The arrow lodged in the wall might have missed this time, but it would be naive to assume the next one won’t also.”He added of the synthy remix from the Scottish trio: “We have been good friends with Chvrches since touring together in 2019.

An "amazing" and "great value for money" spa in Perthshire is currently available to stay in for a bargain price.

A legal challenge against a UK Government decision to block Holyrood gender reforms will go ahead next month, it was confirmed today.

A play written by a former Castle Douglas High School student is being staged at the Edinburgh Fringe.

More than 11,400 people from across the UK have signed an online petition calling for the concessionary bus travel scheme to include free country-wide train journeys. In Scotland, people over 60 are eligible to apply for the National Entitlement Card, it’s the same age in Wales and those living in London.

Depeche Mode have announced the acts joining them as support on the North American leg of their ‘Memento Mori’ tour.Announced today (August 11), the band – which is comprised of Martin Gore and Dave Gahan – shared the three acts that will be joining them for their string of tour dates across North America starting next month.On Instagram, the duo shared that Kelly Lee Owens, Young Fathers and DIIV would be the acts joining them across all 35 upcoming shows.Kicking off their North American tour with three dates in Mexico on September 21, 23 and 25, the band will then head out to Austin, Texas. From there, Depeche Mode will make stops in major cities such as Miami, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Vancouver, Seattle, and San Diego.A post shared by Depeche Mode (@depechemode)The tour will wrap up with four dates in Los Angeles, California in December.

A mum of three who was made an MBE for her passionate commitment to parental involvement in schools says she hopes her award will inspire others to volunteer. Margaret Wilson says she still can't quite believe that she "had a chat with the King" - despite having the medal to prove it happened.

Hearts have been dealt a European blow with red tape denying them the chance to unleash Japanese striker Kyosuke Tagawa on Rosenborg.

Five people have been rescued from a fire at flats in Falkirk.

Parents across Greater Manchester could receive help with the cost of buying new school uniforms. With the summer holidays now well underway, some parents will already be thinking about their children's uniform requirements for the upcoming school year.