Union launches 'road map' to safety in aftermath of Elgin bus driver's death

A union has launched a campaign in the aftermath of a bus driver's death and has published a series of recommendations to help improve the safety of transport workers in Scotland. Keith Rollinson, 58, died in hospital following an alleged assault at Elgin bus station in Moray last month. A …...Read More

Car industry demands budget aid to get electric vehicle sales back on track

The UK car industry has pleaded with the chancellor to help get the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) back on track when he delivers his budget next week, accusing the government of creating an own goal. The Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said it was clear that the …...Read More

S4C: Former ITV comedy boss Sioned Wiliam to head up Welsh language channel

A former head of comedy at ITV has been named interim chief executive of Welsh language channel S4C. The appointment of Sioned Wiliam comes after ex-chief executive Sian Doyle was sacked in November, following a report into allegations of a "toxic culture" at the public service broadcaster. Ms Doyle's husband …...Read More

Woman announces own death on LinkedIn at age of 25 after battling rare cancer

A 25-year-old woman announced her own death on LinkedIn after battling a rare form of cancer. Daniella Thackray, an HR professional from Leeds, had her family post an update that she wrote in advance of her death due to cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma is when abnormal …...Read More

Full list of Body Shop closures revealed - and which will remain open

The Body Shop has published the full list of stores that are to close - and which will stay open - as it announced 489 jobs will go over next four to six weeks. While 116 shops will continue trading, 75 will shut over the next four to six weeks …...Read More

Father of boy who murdered Brianna Ghey jailed for sex offences

The father of the boy who murdered Brianna Ghey has been jailed for 15 months. Kyle Ratcliffe, 36, had admitted two counts of exposure and one count of taking an indecent photo of a child. He is the father of 16-year-old Eddie Ratcliffe, who was jailed for at least 20 …...Read More

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has died at the age of 66, less than two years after revealing his cancer diagnosis. Co-presenter and fellow chef Si King said he was with Myers when he died "peacefully at home" on 28 February. His wife, Lili, his family and close friend David …...Read More

Sarah Everard's killer 'should never have been an officer': Report demands overhaul of police vetting

Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer and there needs to be a "radical overhaul" of police recruitment to stop "another Couzens operating in plain sight", an inquiry into the rape and murder of Sarah Everard has found. The independent report - the first of three that will …...Read More

Anglesey treasure: Iron Age and Roman objects found in 'boggy' field

Artefacts dating back nearly 2,000 years ago which were found in a "boggy" field in Anglesey have been officially declared treasure. At a hearing on Wednesday, senior coroner for north west Wales, Kate Robertson, made the ruling over 16 objects which were from the Iron Age and Roman times. Ian …...Read More

Brian Low: Murder of Aberfeldy man shot dead while walking dog initially treated as non-suspicious and medical related, police say

The murder of a man shot dead while walking his dog was initially treated as non-suspicious and medical related until a post-mortem six days later. The family of Brian Low, 65, eventually discovered how he died one week after the shooting. Detective Chief Inspector Martin Macdougall, of Police Scotland's Major …...Read More