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Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said.

A LOVING husband and wife from Bellsbank recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary. Janet and Billy Murphy marked 60 years of marriage as they were visited by provost Claire Leitch and ...

Omega fatty acids, found in certain fish or taken as a supplement, could potentially help ward off Alzheimer’s disease in women, a new study suggests. Researchers found that lipids – fat molecules in ...

The 57-year-old will present a new podcast called A Question Of Science, produced by BBC Studios, as part of his new role.

If the process moves quickly, infrastructure work could begin in the next few months and construction of homes could start in around a year.

House price inflation accelerated last month as growth in rental prices eased back, according to official figures. The average UK house price increased by 3.7% to £269,000 in the 12 months to June.

Hundreds of Kneecap supporters waving flags and holding banners have greeted one of the rap trio’s members as he arrived at court for allegedly supporting a proscribed terror organisation. Liam Og O ...

A flotilla of hundreds of historic ships is heading into Amsterdam, kicking off a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital’s maritime history.

THE provost of South Ayrshire visited a newly transformed hospice ahead of its official opening. Iain Campbell attended the Ayrshire Hospice's homecoming reception and was given a tour of the ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering ending capital gains tax relief for people selling high-value homes.

TWO Ayr high school pupils learned to develop their leadership skills at a Rotary camp. Belmond Academy pupils Julia Callizo and Jack Henson were chosen to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards ...