A woman accused of having an illegal abortion is “still utterly traumatised” by her experience, her barrister has said as she told jurors the facts of her client’s case “are a tragedy but they are not ...

A KILWINNING church group has confirmed plans for events which are to take place in May. First up at the Bridgend Gospel Hall is a Fairtrade coffee morning which is set to take place at 10am on ...

John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’ ...

A WATER-saving scheme is set to benefit schools across Ayrshire and Arran. The initiative, part of the Public Sector Scotland (PSS) Framework, will see water retailer Business Stream provide free ...

Nearly half of higher education institutions have been forced to close courses to reduce costs, a Universities UK survey suggests.

THE return of MV Caledonian to service could face a further delay, operators CalMac have confirmed. With both the MV Glen Sannox and MV Alfred unable to berth at the troubled Ardrossan Harbour, ferry ...

Workers in Spain may soon have 2.5 more hours of weekly rest after the government approved a bill that would reduce the work week from 40 hours to 37.5 hours.

The hearing on Tuesday came more than five years after the viral social media post at the heart of the libel dispute.

The deal follows three years of talks and is set to boost several sectors which are hit especially hard by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Friedrich Merz has finally succeeded in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round. The conservative ...

PARENTS in Ayrshire are being urged to reduce their child's screen time during Screen Awareness week. The campaign, which runs from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, aims to raise the profile of the ...