82 minutes ago Alex Salmond's body set to be flown home in plane chartered by Scottish Government

Calls for the RAF to become involved have been rejected due to existing UK Government protocols.

Politics

5 hours ago Thomas Tuchel is intense but England players will love his pure coaching | Jacob Steinberg

Former charges marvel at his tactical knowledge and the FA believes he knows what the national team needsOne of Thomas Tuchel’s old bosses calls him a “footballaholic”. The image is of a man who spends every minute of every day poring over the game’s tactical intricacies. No wonder Tuchel quickly made good on his promise to turn Chelsea into a team that nobody would relish playing after inheriting a broken unit from Frank Lampard in January 2021.They were champions of Europe four months later, stunning Pep Guardiola and Manchester City in a tense final in Porto after perfectly carrying out Tuchel’s plan. It was a remarkable achievement. Chelsea were flailing in mid-table when the German who has agreed to be England’s next manager took over. They were shipping goals a...

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5 hours ago Doctor says call 999 if you get red flags in wake of Alex Salmond sudden death

BBC and ITV expert has given advice on symptoms watch out for after the sudden death of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, who is believed to have died from a cardiac arrest

Events

16 hours ago Scotland supporters and players hold minute’s applause in memory of Alex Salmond

Former First Minister’s body now ‘ready to be brought back to Scotland’, say North Macedonian authorities

Politics

20 hours ago Alex Salmond's body 'ready to be brought back to Scotland', say officials in North Macedonia

Discussions were continuing between Alba Party officials, the Scottish Government and UK Foreign Office over the best to return the former first minister following his sudden death.

Politics

21 hours ago Alex Salmond died while 'trying to open a bottle of ketchup' in front of delegates

Director of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, Mark Donfried, said Salmond fell back in his chair.

Events

22 hours ago Alex Salmond death to spark minute's applause from Scotland fans ahead of Portugal clash

The 69-year-old passed away on Saturday and supporters will pay their respects at Hampden Park tonight.

Events

23 hours ago Rutherglen politicians pay tribute to former First Minister Alex Salmond

The former MP and MSP died suddenly on Saturday at the age of 69.

Politics

26 hours ago RAF flight to bring Alex Salmond back to Scotland 'would cost £600,000'

The Scottish Government is considering chartering a private plane

Economics