Union warns 'local lives at risk' as Perth fire service cuts take effect

Perth and Kinross councillors will next week be asked to approve the consultation strategy for its bid to create a new national park in Northern Perthshire.

Scotland’s NHS is under immense pressure. From shortages across general practice to hospital consultants, there are simply not enough doctors in Scotland, writes Dr Iain Kennedy, chair of the British Medical Association (BMA) in Scotland.

Perth firefighters are "shocked" at how much fire cover has declined in the city following "savage" cuts to their service.

A storm is forecast to hit Greater Manchester later this week - with a weather warning for wind issued by the Met Office.

A senior SNP MP could be ousted from his seat by his local MSP's husband, according to reports.

Ryanair has issued a fresh travel warning to travellers today (Wednesday 20) as strong winds and rain continue to affect the UK. The airline has warned travellers that there could be delays due to high winds.

Greater Manchester is expected to have another wet day with a Met Office weather warning still in force. Much of the region is covered by a yellow weather warning for rain, which runs until 6pm today (September 20).

Scottish cousins who received heart transplants at the same age in their mid-40s have spoken of the new lease of life their procedures have given them.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that State Pension currently provides regular financial support for 12.6 million older people across the country, including nearly one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

A nine-year-old girl who died after she was struck by a tractor while riding her bike has been named locally as Naomi Ferrans.

Ryanair has warned passengers of potential delays to flights in and out of the UK today due to bad weather. It comes as the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain covering several areas across the country with strong winds forecast today and overnight into Wednesday.

It has been alleged that female comedians within the industry set up a WhatsApp group with warnings about Russell Brand.

Paramedics warn lives could be lost after they were stopped from taking “exhaustion” breaks.

Perth and Kinross Council's (PKC) finance chief has assured councillors PKC is not at risk despite investment in English councils - where some are in financial meltdown.

A prison officer's car has been firebombed outside of a Scots prison in another attack on staff suspected to be carried out by organised criminals.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men in Scotland and there can be no signs for many years.

Anyone planning to renew their home insurance before the end of the year could be in for a shock as the average quoted price for buildings and contents cover has surged by around a quarter (25.7%) annually. New research conducted by data analytics firm Consumer Intelligence, said this is the biggest jump it has seen in records going back to 2014.

A major Scots road was closed after a car burst into flames this morning. Emergency services rushed to Edinburgh City Bypass around 9.26am on Sunday to reports of a car on fire.

A thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office, as Scotland is set to be battered by rain, wind, and stormy weather.

A Labrador has been found safe after walking into a takeaway shop two weeks after she disappeared.