44 minutes ago It was a wildlife conservation triumph, then came the corpses – podcast

Biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston hears from farmers on the west coast of Scotland who claim they are losing hundreds of lambs a year in a case of rewilding gone wrong“Fair enough, if it was a select number of birds ,” one farmer said to biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston during her trip to Scotland, “but when it’s mass murder, then it’s not acceptable.”Out on the cold west coast, there is a heated dispute about one of the country’s most successful ever rewilding programmes: the reintroduce of sea eagles to their natural habitat more than 50 years ago. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago English teacher arrested for sick relationship with child she met at same school

Mika Yoneda was arrested after authorities received a report of a 'sexual' teacher-student relationship at North Monterey County High School – where she worked as an English teacher and private tutor

Society

3 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid as footballer eyes up £400K per week move'

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

3 hours ago Inside the safe consumption room tasked with helping to drive down Scotland's drug deaths epidemic

Team behind UK first centre aim to save lives and improve public health

Events

13 hours ago 15 beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

15 hours ago Flu EXPLOSION: Top nurses 'never been more worried for patients' as hospital cases spike five

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams tackled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded in a month.

Science

98 minutes ago The Traitors' Tyler Smith insists he doesn't regret going on the show and stands by every decision he made

Thursday's episode of the hit BBC show saw the dramatic moment that Tyler, 29, was banished after receiving the most number of votes at the round table.

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19 hours ago ‘Never go to bed on an argument’: Hamilton care home couple reveal secret to long and happy marriage on 73rd wedding anniversary

A couple who lives at HC-One Scotland’s Douglas View Care Home, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, have been celebrating their 73rd Wedding Anniversary together.

Society

3 hours ago Inside Scotland's £2.3million shooting gallery for addicts to inject  their heroin in comfort

A £2.3million 'shooting gallery' where drug-users can inject their own heroin and cocaine will fuel addiction and overdose deaths, it was warned yesterday.

Economics

3 hours ago Bosses at Greggs, Iceland and Oliver Bonas in major drive to help employ criminals

Prisons minister James Timpson writes below for The Mirror on how getting offenders into work can help make our streets safer and tackle the overcrowding crisis in jails

Events

14 hours ago 15 Beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

16 hours ago Energy switching checklist provides essential steps for people trying to lower winter fuel bills

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Science

2 hours ago Calls for shamed Scottish rugby star Stuart Hogg to be stripped of his MBE after putting estranged wife through five

The 32-year-old former Scotland captain, who was awarded an MBE in last year's New Year Honours list, admitted shouting at his wife, tracking her movements and bombarding her with texts.

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9 hours ago Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour's Napoli title charge could be hijacked by huge £70m deal

French giants lining up astronomical bid for Serie A sensation

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3 hours ago UK’s first safer drug consumption facility offers hope to people – councillor

Scotland has the highest rate of drugs deaths in Europe, with fatalities rising by 12% in a year to 1,172 drug-related deaths in 2023.

Events

17 hours ago School of Rock child stars tie knot after first meeting on set of Hollywood film

Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli first met at the age of 10 on the set of School of Rock; now, the pair have officially got hitched in a touching ceremony on Saturday

Culture

2 hours ago The Scottish 'Traitors' castles you can stay in for luxury 2025 getaway

As people all over Scotland continue to be hooked on another season of The Traitors, the Daily Record has rounded up some of the best castle hotels that you can stay in.

Politics

11 hours ago Sarkozy tells court he has faced 'ten years of slander' and insists 'not a cent' of Libyan money went to his campaign funds as he speaks for first time at Gaddafi corruption trial

'You will never ever find a single euro, a single Libyan cent in my campaign' funds, Sarkozy told the court in Paris.

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4 hours ago Young hospital worker charged with child abuse after multiple babies suffer 'inexplicable injuries'

Former nurse Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, 26, is in jail and has been ordered to have no contact with any child under the age of 18. She is due to appear in court on March 24

Events

20 hours ago Antiques Roadshow expert insists ‘size matters’ as he gives ‘charming’ sculpture top price tag

An Antiques Roadshow guest was in disbelief when a gift she has owned for 50 years was uncovered to be worth a small fortune.

Culture

3 hours ago ‘No one will stop our people’: Bougainville president defiant in push for independence

Ishmael Toroama tells the Guardian sovereignty from Papua New Guinea is a ‘matter of time’ as long-running process enters next phase Ishmael Toroama’s life has been dominated by a single ambition. The president of Bougainville, an autonomous island that is part of the Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea, has for decades fought for his island to claim its sovereignty.“Bougainville is for independence,” the president insists. “It is only a matter of time.” Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Thousands of Scots pensioners on DWP disability benefit to move to new devolved payment from April

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

Economics

4 hours ago Arsenal star Ben White and wife Milly Adams announce they are expecting their first child

The Arsenal defender and his model wife shared the news with followers on Instagram as they posed together and held their hands over Milly Adams' baby bump.

Events

5 hours ago Philippe Clement reacts to Rangers fans’ rage and makes surprising claim

The Rangers boss insisted he didn’t hear supporters telling him to "get to f***" after a night of more points dropped

Politics

15 hours ago Rachel Reeves faces calls to CANCEL China trip to deal with market chaos as Pound is hammered and UK borrowing costs rise again on fears of 'Stagflation'

The Tories and Lib Dems insisted the Chancellor should drop plans to head for Beijing this weekend amid mounting alarm at the situation.

Economics

4 hours ago Gang of five convicted of human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences

The group exploited vulnerable women in Dundee until they were arrested as part of Police Scotland’s Operation Recloir.

Events

6 hours ago Love Island: All Stars' Curtis Pritchard insists he's 'excited' for a post

Love Island: All Stars ' Curtis Pritchard has revealed he's 'excited' to reunite with ex-girlfriend Amy Hart once he leaves the villa.

Politics

15 hours ago Remote Scottish mansion with 15 bedrooms and waterfalls on sale for less than £300,000

A unique opportunity to purchase a secluded Scottish mansion for a bargain price has come up, with Achnashellach Lodge in the Scottish Highlands on the market for less than £300,000.

Economics

6 hours ago Free speech champ Liz Truss demands Keir Starmer stop saying she 'crashed the economy'

The 'Lettuce' sent a 'cease and desist' letter to the Prime Minister insisting he stops making the statements - but has raised eyebrows given her posturing as a free speech champion

Events

8 hours ago Danni Menzies slips into a skimpy red bikini in minus degree temperatures as she goes wild swimming in Scotland

The Place In The Sun, 36, host posted a video on social media showing her braving the frigid conditions after stripping down to a red bikini.

Politics

17 hours ago Lloyds sparks fears of more bank branch closures after announcing big change for customers

Customers of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland will be allowed to use any of its branches under a shake-up that had led to union fears

Economics

9 hours ago Drunk firefighter causes chaos in first class — forcing pilot to make emergency landing, police say

Exclusive: Robert Solesky admitted to ‘aggressively’ grabbing a flight attendant by the lapels, but insisted that “it was a kind gesture to say, ‘Thanks, man,’” according to court filings reported first by The Independent

Events

17 hours ago M&S 'easy to wear' knitted dress that's perfect for cold weather has £57 off

The Rich Knitted Crew Neck Midi Jumper Dress is ideal for cold weather and currently on sale at Nobody's Child and M&S

Economics

10 hours ago Rayner: I’d meet with Musk to challenge him on factually incorrect attacks

The Deputy Prime Minister suggested the billionaire should be ‘correcting the record as soon as possible’ over information shared on his X platform.

Events

11 hours ago When is the next total lunar eclipse? Here's how to see the celestial event this March in Scotland

It’s an event that will have stargazers looking to the skies later this month.

Politics

18 hours ago How Scotland’s fintech boom is leading innovation and creating thousands of jobs

“The remarkable growth of Scotland’s fintech sector reflects the strategic efforts by the whole cluster to develop a thriving innovative environment” – Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise

Economics

11 hours ago Ayrshire social worker sanctioned for 'reckless' and 'inappropriate' actions towards distressed child

Laura MacKinnon took the child, who was said to have been displaying distressed behaviour, off the kitchen floor and placed them on a couch in the living room - when they wanted to be left alone.

Events

11 hours ago Family of murdered banker meet First Minister two decades after shooting

Veronica Wilson spoke to John Swinney about the unsolved killing of her husband Alistair at their home in Nairn in 2004.

Politics

19 hours ago Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness reveals he's using weight loss jabs to regain 'control over food'

The hairstylist and Netflix star has made a candid confession about his use of weight loss drugs to tackle problems with 'impulsive' eating.

Economics

12 hours ago Police probe driving of London bus after passenger dies following cardiac arrest

Detectives are investigating whether the driving of the bus had any impact on what happened to the woman.

Events

11 hours ago Lucy Letby's love life from 'mystery boyfriend to married doctor she dated'

As a Tory MP demands Lucy Letby be given a retrial, the Mirror takes a look at the convicted child killer's personal life before she was put behind bars, including her alleged crush on a colleague

Politics

27 hours ago Rayner pledges to ‘make work pay’ in Scotland ahead of visit to Glasgow

Research by the UK Government found workers in central Scotland will see the biggest boost to their wages as a result of the Employment Rights Bill.

Economics

12 hours ago Glasgow Warriors deliver Scotstoun update ahead of Racing 92 Euro clash amid big freeze

French side due in Scotland on Champions Cup duty

Events

12 hours ago Labour shambles on grooming gangs probe: Andy Burnham says there SHOULD be a 'limited' national inquiry into scandal just hours after Cabinet minister insists the idea has been 'ruled out'

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham waded in just hours after Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested such a probe had been 'ruled out'.

Politics

12 hours ago Swinney condemns illegal release of lynx in Highlands after animals captured

The Scottish First Minister said he is ’emormously grateful’ to everyone involved in safely trapping the two cats.

Events

12 hours ago Scotland's North Coast 500 route is 'nightmare' for residents facing motorhome convoy

Distressed Highland residents say the area is 'degenerating into a Disneyland theme park' with frequent rallies and 'convoys of motorhomes'.

Politics

13 hours ago Baby name expert warns there's one moniker parents should never use for child

One woman was left in stitches after discovering a hilarious passage in a book of baby names, which warned parents against giving their kids a certain moniker

Events

12 hours ago Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share bank branches but union fears it means more closures

Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, said the changes were good news for customers as it gives them more choice and flexibility.

Politics

13 hours ago Snow and ice yellow alert extended into Friday as 'bitterly cold' night forecast for Scotland

The Met Office has warned of a ‘bitterly cold’ night ahead

Events

13 hours ago Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share bank branches in latest shake

Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, said the changes were good news for customers as it gives them more choice and flexibility.

Politics

14 hours ago Starmer not wavering over national grooming gang inquiry, No 10 insists

The Prime Minister will be ‘guided by the victims’, his official spokesman said, following a Commons showdown over a new inquiry.

Events

13 hours ago Former chef at 'world's best restaurant' to open new farm to table eatery in Scotland

A former chef at the globally-renowned three Michelin Star restaurant Noma is set to open a new venue in Scotland.

Politics

15 hours ago Hundreds of schools closed across northern Scotland as weather warning extended

A Met Office yellow alert for ice and snow is now in place until 10am on Friday.

Events

14 hours ago Keir Starmer skips grooming gang vote despite ordering his MPs to vote against it

Downing Street insisted the prime minister had a ‘pre-existing diary commitment’

Politics

15 hours ago Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg sentenced after admitting domestic abuse

Hogg given community payback order with supervisionSentence for 32-year-old is an ‘alternative to custody’The former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg will be supervised for a year as an alternative to jail after he admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years.He pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on 4 November. He admitted shouting and swearing, tracking her movements and sending her messages which were alarming and distressing in nature. Continue reading...

Events

14 hours ago Edinburgh Dungeon seeking actors with 'convincing Scottish accent' in job opportunity

The Edinburgh Dungeon is currently looking for "theatrical talent" to join its ranks, with the popular attraction seeking actors with a "convincing Scottish accent".

Politics

16 hours ago Graham Potter makes Chelsea job admission as he looks for West Ham bounce back

New Hammers boss in Pep Guardiola claim as he insists he is a better manager for Stamford Bridge struggle

Events

14 hours ago Woman, 40, undergoes tummy tuck without realising she is pregnant with fourth child

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The woman booked in for an abdominoplasty while pregnant, but didn't find out the shocking news until months after the surgery was performed

Politics

16 hours ago Shamima Begum won't come back to UK, insists David Lammy, after US says Britain should take back IS terrorists

The Supreme Court has ruled that former Bethnal Green schoolgirl Shamima Begum, 24, will not be allowed to challenge the decision to revoke her British citizenship

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