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'To be clear, I expect bank rate to come down over time as the effects of the large shocks of the past continue to abate'

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2 hours ago The Big House Multibank campaigns to combat child hygiene poverty in 2025

Amazon supports with the launch of You Buy. We Donate which will donate thousands of hygiene products to local families in need The Big House Multibank is a charity initiative formed by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon, which has donated essential items to over 120,000 families in need across Scotland

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72 minutes ago Shoppers slam major supermarkets for new packaging change as they claim it affects the taste and smell of the products

Jamie Devine, who resides in Scotland, took a trip to the budget German supermarket to pick up some groceries and was shocked when he reached the beef aisle.

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2 hours ago Former Manchester United CEO credited with growing club returns to sport with new global role

Richard Arnold left Manchester United at the time of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority stake purchase

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71 minutes ago Lynx in Scotland: Here is everything we know about the wild cats being illegally released in the Highlands

At least two lynx are still on the loose in the Highlands following a successful recapture of a pair this week.

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2 hours ago ITV Love Island contestant suffers huge setback days before villa return

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21 hours ago Flu virus deaths soar compared to same time last year after 'deeply concerning' outbreak

The number of deaths is almost quadruple the number compared to the first week of 2024.

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95 minutes ago Come Fly With Me! What it's like to fly business class on Emirates new Airbus A350 to Dubai

Twenty four hours in Dubai with The Scotsman’s Lisa Ferguson. Lisa joined Emirates Airlines for the first flight of their new Airbus A350

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91 minutes ago Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear review – more revitalisation than reinvention

(Domino)The Scottish art rockers’ sixth album benefits from an infusion of fresh blood, but can’t maintain the standards of the first few songsA sparkling 2015 collaboration with Sparks aside, Franz Ferdinand’s career has felt like an exercise in diminishing returns, each successive album slightly less interesting than its predecessor. Seven years on from the paradoxically titled Always Ascending, their sixth set finally bucks that trend. Part of that could be down to an infusion of fresh blood, with frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy the only surviving members of the original lineup.From the opener Audacious on, it’s clear that revitalisation rather than reinvention is key, with Kapranos’s distinctive, arch delivery very much retaining centre stage, and the penchant for a big chorus undimmed. Indeed, there’s a long-absent freshness to the first few songs, which simply fizz with ideas: The Doctor possesses a manic energy; the standout Hooked deserves to fill dancefloors. B...

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6 hours ago Scottish family law: Why appointing an executor of your will is important

At Gibson Kerr, we have many years of supporting clients to manage their estates and want to highlight the importance of appointing an executor for your will.

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90 minutes ago Ninja kitchen essential 'perfect for cooking family meals' reduced to £18 in Argos deal

"Great for cooking, minimal effort to wash, absolutely love them"

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15 hours ago Irate Rangers fans turn on Philippe Clement and desperately poor team as fates are kind on one player

Dundee land draw at Dens Park and heap more pressure on Ibrox boss

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72 minutes ago Sir Rod Stewart's love affair with Celtic through the years as iconic rocker turns 80

The Celtic-daft rocker turns 80 today and wife Penny has "weeks" of celebrations planned.

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4 hours ago Dolce & Gabbana debut in Paris, showing Italian artistry on French soil

For the first time in their 40-year history, the Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana are showcasing their work in Paris

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21 hours ago What is HMPV? Symptoms of respiratory virus spreading in China, how it's spread and should we be worried?

The European Union is monitoring the situation 🏥

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91 minutes ago Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman review – meditations on life’s brevity

If time management is all life is, asks the author and narrator, why do we treat it as such a depressingly narrow-minded affair?The title refers to the time most humans spend on Earth, assuming they live until their 80s. When the author Oliver Burkeman first made the calculation, he felt unexpectedly queasy at our “insultingly” short lifespans. He also began thinking about how we manage our time.“Arguably, time management is all life is,” he notes. “Yet the modern discipline known as time management is a depressingly narrow-minded affair, focused on how to crank through as many work tasks as possible, or on devising the perfect morning routine, or on cooking all your dinners for the week in one big batch.” But what is the point of all that “doing” when life is so short? Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Dear Coleen: I fear a family fall out when we drive to my sister's Scots wedding

I have been driving for a decade and so has my husband, while my mum has been driving for at least 30 years, but doesn’t drive as much now due to declining health (and certainly not long distances).

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91 minutes ago Rangers v St Johnstone injury news: Up to 11 out of Ibrox clash as Philippe Clement dealt fresh injury blow

Here is the latest injury news ahead of Rangers vs St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox this weekend.

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19 hours ago Do FA Cup third round games go to extra time or replays? Competition rules explained

There will be no replays in the third round of the FA Cup after the Football Association agreed a controversial deal with the Premier League over scheduling

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84 minutes ago Frazer Clarke makes Fabio Wardley trilogy claim after KO defeat to British rival

Clarke suffered a brutal defeat in the sequel with Wardley, but hopes to one day get the opportunity to square-off with his British heavyweight rival for a third time

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7 hours ago Bank of Dave 2 cast: who is in Netflix film and where do you recognise actors from?

The cast of Bank of Dave 2 features many familiar faces 📺

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21 hours ago Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifyingThe past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the first time that the global average temperature exceeded 1.5C above preindustrial times over a calendar year. We could crash permanently through the 1.5C guardrail within the next five years, and shatter the 2C limit as soon as 2034. This will almost certainly result in the tipping points for collapse of the Greenland and west Antarctic ice sheets being crossed, committing us to the drowning of coastal towns and cities.In years to come, we will look back at this time and ask the same question that future generations will ask: why didn’t we stop this catastrophe?Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL and author of Hothouse Earth: an Inhabitant’s GuideRoger Hallam is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil Continue reading...

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99 minutes ago Dancing on Ice Odds 2025: Here are all 11 celebrities' chances of triumphing on skates

The hit STV show that sees celebs try to skate their way to victory is returning.

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24 hours ago Good Food Guide Awards 2025: Every restaurant named the best in the UK

Restaurants across the UK have been shortlisted for prestigious awards 🏆

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99 minutes ago Universal Credit: pay rise for millions who claim UC with rates increase of up to £10.50 coming in April 2025

Millions of people in the UK will soon see a boost in their monthly payments 💷

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19 hours ago Novak Djokovic claims he was ‘poisoned’ after being detained during Australian Open in 2022

The 24-time grand slam champion spent time in quarantine after admitting to making a false statement on a travel document in 2022

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92 minutes ago Robin Propper claims Rangers have NOT gone backwards since stunning win over Celtic

The Rangers fans fumed after the full-time whistle at Dens Park but the defender is backing Philippe Clement

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23 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

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24 hours ago Scientists pinpoint exactly how long you'll live after a dementia diagnosis

Dementia is a memory and independence robbing disorder where the brain progressively gets worse at functioning over time which is now the leading cause of death in the UK.

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1 hour ago Raducanu turns down insect bite treatment over doping fears in Australia

Raducanu snubs spray after Swiatek and Sinner sagas‘I’m going to tough it out because I don’t want to risk it’Emma Raducanu says the chance of ingesting a contaminated substance is a notable concern on the minds of tennis players at a time when Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek continue to navigate the fallout of two of the most high profile anti-doping cases in the history of the sport.Speaking at her pre-tournament press conference at the Australian Open before her first round match against the 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday, Raducanu said players must “manage the controllables” as well as they can. She had suffered a significant insect bite the previous day but declined the antiseptic spray she was provided because she did not want to risk taking a banned substance. Continue reading...

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25 hours ago Livid This Morning fans all have the same complaint as Britain's biggest family the Radfords share plans for plush holiday for mum Sue's 50th

Noel, 54, Sue, 49, their 22 children and their grandchildren joined Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on the sofa to chat about their new TV show 22 Kids And A Wedding.

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2 hours ago 'Beautiful' Debenhams makeup organiser loved by beauty fans now £21 down from £70

The discounted beauty storage container is ideal for those wanting to keep their makeup all in one handy place

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20 hours ago Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass | Robert Kitson

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviourScotland has not always been blessed with rugby players of genuine world class but prime-time Stuart Hogg was a rare exception. At the height of his powers he was the Six Nations Player of the Year in successive seasons in 2016 and 2017, mixing acceleration and attacking intent with a just-try-and-stop-me attitude that set him apart from the average workaday pro.The talented lad from Hawick was a big fish in a series of smallish pools – the Borders, Scottish rugby, Exeter – and grew accustomed to being hailed as king of his local oval-ball castle. While, behind closed doors, not being entirely the man his many fans thought him to be. Continue reading...

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92 minutes ago Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 as temperature passes 1.5C warning threshold

The last time the mercury got this high was back in 1850, according to the national forecaster

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24 hours ago Love Island All Stars twist as ITV bosses issue announcement days before launch show

12 familar faces are heading back to the Love Island villa in a bid to try and find 'the one' but the power is in the hand of the public on who couples up together

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24 hours ago How to tell the difference between the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus this winter as cases soar

These are the common symptoms you should know about 🏥

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1 hour ago Mark Selby shows true character with response to Stephen Hendry comments

Mark Selby reacted to comments made by Stephen Hendry, who believes the four-time world champion could beat any snooker player in the world in his pomp – including Ronnie O'Sullivan

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26 hours ago Netherlands icon Patrick Kluivert named as manager of international minnows

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2 hours ago Wife of millionaire killed on Titan sub left less than £80k due to invalid will

Documents suggest multi-millionaire Shahzada Dawood, who died on the sub with his son and several others, died without a valid UK will, leaving widow Christine a fraction of his fortune.

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29 hours ago Andy Murray reveals story behind Novak Djokovic coaching call: ‘My wife was surprised’

Murray could not resist the offer of teaming up with the 24-time grand slam champion ahead of the Australian Open

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1 hour ago Caroline Flack documentary confirmed by Disney+ as mum Christine will 'search for answers' surrounding her tragic death

It's been five years since TV star tragically took her own life aged 40, amid a looming court case after allegedly hitting boyfriend Lewis Burton with a lamp.

Events

24 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

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24 hours ago Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC Radio after 'tricky time' following cancer diagnosis

Lauren Laverne is stepping down from the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show after six years as presenter and will be replaced by Nick Grimshaw, after having a "tricky time" last year due to her cancer diagnosis.

Science

1 hour ago Rylan Clark jokingly tells EastEnders legend to 'pipe down' after three

The BBC Radio 2 star has had a busy festive season and now appears to be enjoying a break with his mum

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28 hours ago Graham Potter reveals why he accepted West Ham job in first words as new manager

Former Brighton boss is back in management for the first time since being sacked by Chelsea

Society

3 hours ago Sainsbury's jobs: how much are staff paid as UK supermarket announces 5% pay rises

From higher hourly rates to full-time pay boosts, supermarket staff will benefit 🎉

Economics

29 hours ago Andy Murray on Novak Djokovic chat that convinced him to become rival's coach – 'I couldn't think of anything worse'

The Scottish superstar makes his Grand Slam debut as a coach at the Australian Open

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1 hour ago Driver killed and another man in critical condition after horror crash on Scots road

The man died after his Suzuki Ignis was involved in a crash with another vehicle near Annan on Thursday, whilst the driver of the other car is in critical condition.

Events

26 hours ago Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC 6 Music breakfast show after taking time out for cancer treatment

Nick Grimshaw, who has been covering her since August, will be taking over the slot full-time as she moves to mid-morning

Culture

25 hours ago Charged up: What needs to be done to get more Scots into battery electric vehicles

“The biggest concern we have is increasing the sales mix of battery electric vehicles” – Alan Gall, SMTA

Science

1 hour ago Should you be worried about your mortgage? Gilts are volatile and the answer is: it's complicated

Financial markets are turbulent, ministers say don’t panic, but households are worried - what is going on with UK bond volatility?

Politics

29 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.

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3 hours ago Home Bargains shoppers swoon over 'lovely' £12 matching Valentine's Day pyjamas

Shoppers shared high praise for the new Valentine's Day loungewear set, with fans commenting on the "cute" designs and "soft" fabric

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29 hours ago Mallorca’s Cyle Larin: ‘Some players dive with the pressure but I like it’

Club’s top scorer has his sights set on the Spanish Super Cup but harbours ambitions of playing in the Premier League“Pair of extra socks, pair of extra boxers”, and that, Cyle Larin says, is pretty much that. Well, it is normally. This time, it is a little different. There is a smile and Real Mallorca’s top scorer this season, Canada’s top scorer of all time, says: “Win that first game and you got to stay longer.”More boxers, more socks, maybe more history too. Win that first game, Thursday night’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final, and they will still be there on Sunday night, 5,000km from home and 90 minutes from the third trophy in their 108 years. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Shock Hearts exit on cards amid release clause revelation as clubs circle

26 y/o international has suitors in UK and abroad

Events

37 hours ago I was a contestant on The Traitors and here are some secrets from the show bosses don't want you to know

Alex Gray was a contestant on series one of the show and remained a faithful throughout her time in the game.

Culture

25 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

1 hour ago Scottish Labour MP will vote against UK Government on Waspi compensation

EXCLUSIVE: Brian Leishman said he will back an opposition party's motion to pay women impacted by changes to the state pension age if it comes to a vote.

Politics

32 hours ago Love Island star's health battle sees doctors share alopecia signs to look for

Two doctors have shed light on the symptoms of a little-known health condition, after Kaz Crossley's heart-breaking experience

Society

3 hours ago Creatives, organisations and businesses invited to apply to Go See Share fund for small grants

Supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland, this initiative provides individual awards of between £3000 and £10,000.

Economics

2 hours ago CCTV captures twin sisters walking near Scottish river before disappearance

Police have issued an appeal in the search for missing sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who were last seen in Aberdeen city centre on 7 January 2025, three days ago.

Events

2 hours ago Scots slimmer who could 'hardly walk' is now pain free after dropping four dress sizes in six months

Hazel Milligan has gone from a size 18 to a comfortable size 10, telling how she is no longer needing to take medication to help with ankle pain.

Politics

5 hours ago One million NHS Scotland waiting list backlog projections branded ‘terrifying’

The analysis produced by the University of Edinburgh has revealed the full scale of what it would take to clear the Covid-19 pandemic backlog

Economics

2 hours ago Parents warned over strict school holiday rule that could see them fined £160

Since August 2024, parents who remove their children from school for five days during term time can expect a penalty fine of £160 per child, reduced to £80 if paid within 21 days.

Events

2 hours ago New Caroline Flack documentary sees star's mum probe into 'unanswered questions'

A new documentary about the final months of TV presenter Caroline Flack's life will stream on Disney+, with her mother Christine taking a central role.

Politics

6 hours ago Cheapest heated jackets: Buy a baking hot body warmer for less than £25

Wearables that warm you up are becoming extremely popular - here are the best options for harnessing technology to heat you up

Economics

2 hours ago Students issued urgent warning as popular studying method 'sets you up to fail'

Exams can take place at any time of year, but January is a common time where people have to test their knowledge. It turns out a popular technique may not be doing you any favours

Events

2 hours ago Tyler from BBC's The Traitors reveals 'secret' plan he put in place before show exit

The Traitors star Tyler has reflected on his time in the BBC castle, after he was sent packing in the latest episode of the new reality show

Politics

9 hours ago MSPs 'must back private jet tax' as super rich 'burn through carbon budget in 10 days'

Oxfam Scotland says shocking milestone highlights the need for Holyrood budget to rein in lavish private jet culture amongst super-rich.

Economics

3 hours ago RuPaul makes his first public statement since The Vivienne's tragic death as he pays tribute to the entertainer who was 'all about love' while opening DragCon London

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner's death last week at the age of 32 has plunged the drag community into mourning.

Events

2 hours ago How Bromley earned ‘game of a lifetime’ at Newcastle in FA Cup third round

After more than a century in non-league, ex-Arsenal coach Andy Woodman led Bromley into the Football League for the first time last summer. Now the League Two club face a dream FA Cup tie against Premier League giants Newcastle

Politics

11 hours ago Why Man City are spending £50m on Omar Marmoush: The Mo Salah similarities, his free

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Marinakis should feel very happy with his recent transfer business but the Nottingham Forest owner must wince every time he hears the name of City's next £50million striker.

Economics

3 hours ago Tom Hanks' $26M cliffside Pacific Palisades mansion narrowly avoids LA fire

Tom Hanks' $26million home in the Pacific Palisades narrowly avoided the raging LA wildfire wreaking unimaginable havoc on the celeb-loved enclave.

Events

2 hours ago Famed restaurant where Harry Styles' mum married makes major announcement on future

It's one of Cheshire's most famous fine dining restaurants, and owners have made a major announcement

Politics

13 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 Russell Howard breaks silence to say TV is 'not as fun' as he quits 19

The comedian has announced his retirement from television after nearly two decades, and has no plans to return to the small screen any time soon

Events

2 hours ago Love Island All Stars first dumping 'confirmed' as cast's fate already decided

The new series of Love Island: All Stars will be hitting screens next week with a host of former Islanders hoping to find love - but what might happen may already have been decided

Politics

19 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

Economics

3 hours ago Drug consumption room ‘significant step forward’ in tackling deaths – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister visited the Thistle Centre in Glasgow, which will open on Monday.

Events

2 hours ago Love Island's Curtis Pritchard suffers major setback days before All Stars debut

Curtis Pritchard is heading back to the Love Island villa to appear in the All Stars edition of the ITV2 dating show but he's suffered a major setback days before the series debuts

Politics

20 hours ago Ayrshire residents struggling to pay energy debt urged to seek help as cold snap continues

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown is urging people worried about energy debt to seek support following a Warm Homes event at the Scottish Parliament.

Economics

3 hours ago Hottest year on record sent planet past key global warming limit of 1.5C for first time in 2024

‘This is a rude awakening to politicians to get their act together’

Events

2 hours ago I’m not one for new year’s resolutions – except when it comes to my garden

With a new year comes new plans, but don’t forget to relax in and enjoy your garden at this time of year, tooI don’t love gardening to-do lists – they make it feel too much like work – but I do think there’s value in thinking about what you’d like to do with your garden this year. Perhaps you haven’t been out in it for weeks, or maybe just for a few minutes here and there, to add the sprout leaves to the compost bin. But while January might be the sleepiest time in the garden – perhaps a snowdrop swelling somewhere, but otherwise fallen leaves and perennials tucked well beneath the earth – it’s still the start of a new year.I have never been a huge one for new year resolutions, but I make gentle exceptions for my garden. Gardening is a practice that exists in the temporal space of hope. At this time of year, we imagine warmer days and flick through seed catalogues (if you want something more substantial, I recommend Katharine S White’s Onward and Upward in the Garden, a&nb...

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20 hours ago Another Celtic exit, Rangers eye 29y/o, Hibs deal, debut clear, grim reality for one club

The latest transfer stories across Scottish football

Economics

3 hours ago Two men sought in connection with missing boy not seen since last June

Adam Glanville was last seen with his mother on June 3 in Richmond.

Events

2 hours ago I always wanted to play with Marcus Rashford – now Man United can make my dream come true

Marcus Rashford's time at Manchester United looks set to come to an end, but while many fans will feel sad, one player may yet be particularly pleased if he joins him this month

Politics

20 hours ago Why Sting, Bob Geldof and £200 billion of British businesses are teaming up in Edinburgh

“The British Business Awards is a vital event. For one night, the leaders of British business will come together in Edinburgh to celebrate success and make a difference. I look forward to seeing you on the night” - Bob Geldof

Economics

3 hours ago Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party fireworks won't be replaced by drones due to cost

Business leaders called for a "Plan B" after severe weather left the celebrations cancelled.

Events

2 hours ago Spencer Matthews admits it feels like they're 'first dating' again as he and wife Vogue Williams enjoy child free getaway after he stepped down from podcast and admitted to arguments

The couple, who share three children, are currently on holiday as part of a New Year's Resolution to spend more time just the two of them.

Politics

21 hours ago Prestigious Scottish university cuts deficit to £8.5m after 'swift and decisive action'

‘No plans’ for further voluntary severance scheme at ancient Scottish institution

Economics

4 hours ago Delta Airlines pilot holds plane for delayed passenger flying to see dying mum

Realising she wouldn't make it to see her mum, she began to cry and the flight attendant spoke to the pilot who held the next flight so she would make it.

Events

2 hours ago Is Drew McIntyre Scottish? WWE wrestler's background, net worth, real name, wife, career and titles

WWE looks likely to reach new levels of popularity thanks to a new TV deal - so get ready to meet your favourite wrestler.

Politics

21 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.

Economics

4 hours ago St Columba’s Hospice Care set to receive a donation of up to £162K from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

To celebrate 75 years of the iconic event, the Tattoo donates 75p from every Show ticket sold for 2025

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