Scotland’s councils face £530m budget shortfall
The Accounts Commission has warned local authorities that their funding plans are not keeping pace with rising costs.
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‘Hidden house’ farmer hits back after conviction
Helen Lowe was found in contempt of court for failing to remove a house she built inside a barn.
Parents find lifeline in 50p kids’ clothes shop
A second-hand shop selling cheap baby clothes sees rising demand as families cut costs.