Thunderstorms to hit Scotland for second day as Met Office warns of more lightning strikes

Today marks National Cinema Day in the UK, celebrating one of the most popular hobbies there is. Cinemas all over the UK will be taking part in this celebration of everyone's love for films, and some cinemas have even slashed their ticket prices right down so that everyone can take part.

The managing director of under-fire train operator Avanti West Coast has stepped down from his role, it was confirmed tonight. Phil Whittingham will leave his position on September 15 to 'pursue other executive leadership opportunities'.

Dumfries and Galloway is set to be hit by bin collectors strikes after unions rejected a new pay offer.

Autumn appears to have arrived early this year as stormy weather will batter Scotland this weekend as summer bids farewell.

Councillors fear a surge in fly-tipping reports following days of strikes which have stalled bin collections and shuttered recycling centres.

A torchlight procession will brighten the streets of Perth in October to mark the opening of this year’s Royal National Mòd.

Waste and cleansing services in Edinburgh are to resume after nearly two weeks of industrial action.

Talks aimed at ending a council worker strike that has seen rubbish pile up in Scottish streets are continuing amid warnings over the impact on public health. Bosses at Public Health Scotland have told local authorities the “decontamination of public areas where bins have overflowed may be required”.

If you're an Outlander fan, then you'll already have a love affair with Scotland and know some of the bigger filming locations we've covered, such as Blackness Castle, Culross and Falkland Palace. And who can forget, fan favourite and soon-to-be whisky distillery Midhope Castle?

Deputy First Minister John Swinney is to hold an urgent meeting today with council bosses in a bid to stop national bin strikes by helping reach a pay deal.

School and nursery staff are set to walk out in nine local authorities next month as unions have rejected a five percent pay offer.

Supermarket giant Aldi has made an announcement that will affect everyone who shops there. Aldi has said it will be changing the opening hours for hundreds of UK stores, so it's important to take note.

People are proud of our NHS and proud of those that work for it. The ultimate expression of public thanks were evident during the pandemic, the outpouring of love and support was warmly received by all staff.

A wave of criticism has emerged following the official appointment of a man as Scotland's first "period dignity officer".

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared new guidance for people due to attend a face-to-face health assessment for benefits in Scotland, England and Wales. The DWP and assessment providers have put a range of measures in place so that consultations can take place safely while the nation learns to live with coronavirus.

A Scots photographer has captured the epic moment lightning lit up the sky above the Wallace Monument in Stirling.

This weekend has seen the return of the UK heatwave with temperatures climbing to highs of 35C in some parts of the country. It comes as the southern half of the UK has been hit by drought conditions this weekend, while the northern half braces for thunderstorms on Sunday and an amber heat warning has been issued by the Met Office.The amber weather warning for extreme heat is in place until 11.59pm on Sunday for large parts of the south, east, west, midlands and north of England.The Met Office has put the warning in place saying that people could experience “adverse health effects”, such as sunburn or heat exhaustion, and delays to transport during the hot weather.