4+ hour, 3+ min ago   (308+ words) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the King for his “deeply moving and exceptionally meaningful” message marking the country’s independence day. The monarch sent the war-torn country his “sincere and special wishes” to commemorate the 35th anniversary of its independence from…...

4+ hour, 22+ min ago   (233+ words) A fitness contest in Dumbarton has raised significant donations for food banks across West Dunbartonshire. Marinecraft Gym in Dumbarton hosted its second annual Ironman Contest, blending fitness challenges with a commitment to community support. The contest took place on Saturday,…...

18+ hour, 23+ min ago   (509+ words) Xabi Alonso made a winning start to life as Chelsea manager in a chaotic 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. It took only 31 seconds for Joao Pedro’s goal to bring the visitors’ new era to life, but despite an attacking…...

20+ hour, 3+ min ago   (672+ words) Palestinian residents of war-battered Gaza fled homes and businesses as Israeli strikes and tank fire killed at least four people on Monday, including two children, hospital officials said. It comes a week after a US delegation asked Israel to draw…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (255+ words) Scottish parents have been warned not to miss out on huge child benefit payments, potentially worth thousands. Scotland’s national advice service, Advice Direct Scotland, has urged parents with children between 16 and 19 in full-time education to renew child benefit claims before…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (157+ words) Community policing units in Dumbarton have launched a crackdown on speeding in Bonhill after research revealed the increased dangers. Officers were stationed on Stirling Road to carry out targeted speed checks. The operation comes after members of the community raised…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (472+ words) Problems with Scottish Labour are “systemic”, leadership candidate Michael Marra has said. Mr Marra is taking on fellow MSP, and former South Lanarkshire Council leader, Joe Fagan, to replace Anas Sarwar after he was sent to the House of Lords…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1311+ words) The mother of a British woman who was unlawfully killed after being shot by her father in Texas is preparing to travel to the US to try to persuade prosecutors to reopen the investigation into her daughter’s death. Jane Coates…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (421+ words) Glasgow suburbs known as 'commuter hotspot' are experiencing some of the sharpest price rises in the UK as homeowners look for easy access to the city without living in it. Affordable commuter locations around Glasgow are leading the growth in…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (516+ words) Richie Wellens felt Leyton Orient’s 2-0 Sky Bet League One victory at Wigan “had a bit of everything”. Wigan failed to make the most of a bright start and fell behind after 15 minutes when they could not clear a corner which…...