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1. Housebuilder launches second year of Calderwood Community Promise to support local charities

   Up to £10,000 remains committed across the three-year initiative, with a mix of financial donations and staff volunteering available.

2. Over 4,000 children and young people in West Lothian are receiving essential disability support

   Social Security Scotland data shows that at the end of December 2025 the families of 4,350 children and young people in the council area were receiving Child Disability Payment.

3. Snow maps show Scottish city in line for snow over Easter weekend

   Weather maps show snow could fall in Belfast, Manchester and Glasgow on Sunday, with the Met Office warning of unsettled wet and windy conditions across the UK over the Easter weekend.

4. Pupils at Cumbernauld school hailed by inspectors following visit

   Inspectors highlighted the strong, vibrant and nurturing culture that has been created across the school and nursery, praising children, staff and leadership for their commitment, enthusiasm and high standards.

5. Wishaw MSP welcomes new funding to support Scottish-based musicians

   A £300,000 pilot fund will be delivered through Creative Scotland to help artists cover increasing expenses such as travel, freight and visa applications, which have made touring abroad more difficult in recent years.

6. Teenager stabbed inside Birmingham McDonald's boy, 15, arrested

   A teenage boy was stabbed in the lower back at a McDonald's restaurant on Ventura Retail Park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on Monday evening

7. NASA Artemis 2 launch weather update as historic Moon mission prepares for lift-off

   Four astronauts including Christina Koch and Victor Glover are set to launch from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening, but weather conditions in Florida will determine if the historic Moon mission goes ahead

8. Girl, 8, kept uncle's sperm in order to prove she was raped after family dismissed her

   The abuse first came to authorities' attention in 2025, when the girl, from Anápolis, Brazil, confided in her school's pastoral care team. The suspect, 25, is now in police custody

9. East Kilbride community service is proving beneficial

   Young people, adults and families in the town are benefiting from a wide range of innovative learning and community support services according to the latest update.

10. King Charles and Queen Camilla won't meet with Epstein survivors during US visit

    The monarchs are unable to meet with the survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their visit to the States in April