36 minutes ago Ed Sheeran surprises Edinburgh kids at community centre with free concert

Shocked locals and kids couldn’t believe it when the Thinking Out Loud singer walked into the West Pilton Community Centre this morning.

Politics

36 hours ago Simon Cowell submits plans for massive 'party barn' that is the size of a new build house to entertain A

Cowell, 64, is joining the likes of neighbours Kate Moss, Princess Beatrice and others by planning a new addition to his mansion in the fashionable rural enclave.

Society

59 minutes ago The best places to go on an extreme minibreak that'll cost you under £100

We have selected a number of destinations which are fun, family friendly and really interesting - perfect for a minibreak - that'll cost you less than £100 to visit

Economics

1 hour ago Rangers loan player 'set for surprise January recall' as possible replacement lined up

Red tape issue could see 22 y/o depart Ibrox

Sport

66 minutes ago DWP to scrap these six benefits for millions by 2026 as warning issued

Action is required to continue receiving money

Events

1 hour ago Graham Norton confirms who will replace him on his legendary talk show as he takes extended TV break

The legendary host, 61, is travelling Down Under in February to present An Evening With Graham Norton, which will see the Irish presenter discuss hilarious stories and shed light on career highlights.

Culture

25 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

45 minutes ago Car parking charges to be introduced at five popular Welsh seaside locations

Vale of Glamorgan Council's cabinet members agreed in principle to introduce parking charges to a number on-street and off-street sites

Politics

77 minutes ago Corrie star Simon Gregson forced to deny split from wife Emma Gleave after court paper error as it's revealed he 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250K loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

3 hours ago Ahsoka fans praise casting choice as Game of Thrones favourite replaces late Ray Stevenson

Stevenson, who played Baylan Skoll, died three months before the show’s premiere in 2023

Sport

95 minutes ago Warning to parents over common travel mistake they make in cold weather that could cost a child's life

Parents have been warned of a seemingly innocent but potentially deadly mistake they could make as they try to keep their child warm this winter as cold weather batters Britain.

Events

16 hours ago Photo gallery: Aerial photos show the scope of destruction from the Pacific Palisades wildfire

Street after street, there is little but dark ash and ruin where a wealthy seaside enclave favored by celebrities once stood

Culture

46 minutes ago Nicola Sturgeon 'takes a fair chunk of responsibility' for SNP election loss

The former first minister also warned "care needs to be taken in moving the party away from the position from which it won eight elections under me".

Politics

3 hours ago The two benefits that could boost your income by nearly £10,000 in 2025

Brits are being urged to check if they are eligible for the means-tested benefit

Economics

3 hours ago LookFantastic knocks 20% off 'spring in a bottle' Floral Street perfume

"The most gorgeous sweet smelling fragrance. It's the perfect fragrance for brightening up those dull days as it's such a fresh sweet smell it definitely puts me in a happy mood!"

Sport

1 hour ago Coronation Street fans point out 'missing' potential donor to save Carla Connor as they don't get 'single mention'

Carla was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with sepsis before being told she needs a kidney transplant

Events

28 hours ago Lauren Laverne quits BBC 6 Music's breakfast show: Presenter will be replaced by Nick Grimshaw as she moves to mid

Lauren Laverne has announced she will step down from BBC 6 Music's breakfast show. This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

Culture

53 minutes ago Life of da party: Snoop Dogg to host NFL Honors, which celebrates highs of the 2024 season

Grab a gin and juice, Snoop Dogg is hosting the next episode of NFL Honors

Politics

3 hours ago Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts after Oasis fans saw prices soar

The Government has announced the measures as part of a 'Plan for Change' to clamp down on touts, who are estimated to cost music fans an extra £145m a year

Economics

23 hours ago New Call of Duty report reveals staggering cost of making games in popular series

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War reportedly cost over $700 million to develop and market, as a new report suggests Activision's shooter's costs are astronomical

Sport

2 hours ago Edinburgh's Hogmanay chiefs issue 'viable' statement over pressure to end fireworks for drones

There is growing pressure to end fireworks displays linked to Hogmanay celebrations

Events

64 minutes ago Donald Trump promises huge drone announcement will come within days with six

The incoming president says the craft that have been seen in their droves across the East Coast have also spotted above his own Bedminster golf course in the state

Politics

5 hours ago Coronation Street star Simon Gregson 'SPLITS' from wife Emma Gleave and 'could be forced to sell home if he don't pay back £250,000 loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

25 hours ago Arsenal: Jason Ayto gets chance to stake claim for sporting director job after Mikel Arteta backing

Edu’s interim replacement could strengthen his hopes of permanent promotion as he leads search for much-needed attacking reinforcements

Sport

2 hours ago Trump vows to tell all on mystery drones targeting US 'one day' after taking office

The incoming president has claimed that the drones have also been spotted above his own Bedminster golf course in the state of New Jersey, and that the truth will be revealed "one day into his administration"

Events

67 minutes ago Corrie's Simon Gregson breaks cover next to 'for sale' sign day after 'estranged wife' mystery

Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson broke his cover after the Mirror revealed he could be forced to sell his house if he doesn't pay a £250k loan to his production company

Politics

6 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

27 hours ago How much energy does my games console use? Exact cost to run Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch and more

A recent analysis has revealed which gaming consoles consume the most energy.

Sport

3 hours ago DWP warns PIP claimants of 12 things they must report or risk losing payments

There are certain things you must tell the Department for Work and Pensions about

Events

81 minutes ago Coronation Street fans point out Evelyn Plummer 'blunder' as they make same statement about exit

Viewers of the ITV soap recently saw the character deciding to go to university to read law

Politics

10 hours ago State Pension payments could be increased to £549 a week under new plan

The DWP must now consider the proposed increase

Economics

4 hours ago Now Harriet Harman joins calls for a  new inquiry into grooming gangs as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer

The party grandee suggested the Government should show an 'openness' to a future probe, although she said the PM was 'right' to resist a repeat of previous work.

Events

1 hour ago Coronation Street legend 'set to leave cobbles' after four decades in devastating twist

Coronation Street's Kevin Webster will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in heartbreaking scenes but could this lead to Michael Le Vill's exit from the famous cobbles

Politics

12 hours ago Inside the £2.3m drug 'consumption room' where addicts can 'safely' use heroin while under 'legal supervision' in a UK first

The centre, the first in the UK, is aimed at ensuring addicts have medical back-up on hand when they take class A drugs, rather than risking overdose on the street.

Economics

2 hours ago Coronation Street fans 'work out' Rob Donovan's next move as he makes U

Rob was less than welcoming and open to what his son Bobby had to say during their reunion

Politics

13 hours ago Company boss flew into a rage and attacked employee with a toolbox after they cost him a £128,000 contract at Amazon for vaping, court hears

Stephen Bamrick and his team were escorted off the Fife site where they were installing fibre-optic cabling after an employee ignored a ban on smoking or vaping.

Economics

5 hours ago DWP PIP claimants must report these changes or risk payments being stopped

PIP claimants must contact DWP in certain circumstances

Events

2 hours ago 'Despondent' Corrie stars panic over brutal cull in secret WhatsApp group

Coronation Street has axed several actors over the past few weeks, and the remaining ITV stars are being 'worked like dogs' while fearing who might be booted out next

Politics

13 hours ago Coronation Street's Simon Gregson 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250,000 loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

5 hours ago Man dies after being hit by car on Greater Manchester street with woman arrested

A woman was arrested for 'dangerous driving'

Events

3 hours ago Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters snooker title defence on health grounds

Neil Robertson replaces 2024 winner at Alexandra PalaceO’Sullivan had withdrawn from Championship LeagueReigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters snooker event on medical grounds.The world No 3, who has won the competition eight times, was due to face John Higgins in the opening match on Sunday afternoon. Neil Robertson has replaced O’Sullivan in the draw for the tournament, which runs until 19 January at Alexandra Palace in London. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Coronation Street bosses 'face revolt from stars who say they're worked like dogs and fear being axed to cut costs'

All is not well in Weatherfield as some of the show's mid-ranking actors and younger stars are said to be worried they'll be axed in a bid to save money.

Economics

5 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

Events

3 hours ago Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of the Masters at short notice with replacement named

The defending champion has withdrawn ‘on medical grounds’ just 48 hours before the event

Politics

16 hours ago ITV Corrie's Simon Gregson in '£252k loan trouble with estranged wife' and could be forced to sell home

Simon Gregson, who has played Steve McDonald in Coronation Street since 1989, and his wife Emma have been ordered to repay a £252,000 loan taken from his production firm.

Economics

5 hours ago Abandoned Audi that sparked Regent Street bomb panic had been left with charging cable plugged in for a week

Frightened shoppers were seen fleeing the iconic London shopping street on Wednesday after suspicions had been raised about the vehicle.

Events

3 hours 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

21 hours ago Bloke arrested after £1m cannabis farm found in house on quiet UK street

A man in Greater Manchester was arrested after cops swooped on a property in a sleepy British street - cops conducted a search warrant in relation to a suspected cannabis farm

Economics

5 hours ago LA wildfires: Haunting drone footage shows homes reduced to ash by horror blaze

An estimated 5,300 structures have been destroyed and 10 people have died as the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, Hurst and Lidia fires continue to rip through California

Events

3 hours ago BREAKING: Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters to cast further doubt on snooker career

Ronnie O'Sullivan had been due to begin the defence of his Masters title on Sunday against John Higgins but has been replaced in the draw by Neil Robertson

Politics

22 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

5 hours ago Woman, 76, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car in Scots street

A 38-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a road traffic offence following the incident on Nethermains Road in Denny.

Events

3 hours ago Coronation Street's Sean Wilson offers Gail Platt exit assessment after return decision reversed 

The 59-year-old star had been due to return to the ITV soap as Martin Platt and reunite with Helen Worth as she left as Gail

Politics

23 hours ago Man United discover brutal Marcus Rashford transfer reality and it could cost them millions

Manchester United transfer news as Marcus Rashford, Ruben Amorim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and Ineos set to learn exit reality they didn't want

Economics

6 hours ago Eurostar trains should stop in Kent as UK seeks to repair Brexit damage, says Keir Starmer

Eurostar is also being urged to cut ticket prices as the cost of using the HS1 high speed line is reduced

Events

4 hours ago High street chain recalls shampoo and tells shoppers 'stop using it immediately'

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety recall for the Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant shampoo as it failed to meet regulatory requirements.

Politics

24 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as experts fear devastation could cost $60bn

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

Economics

8 hours ago Coronation Street's Dylan Wilson star was 'naïve' before horror of knife crime storyline

The star has spoken out following the heart-breaking murder of Mason Radcliffe

Events

4 hours ago Sainsbury's to hike wages as Taste the Difference range lifts retailer to record Christmas

The supermarket giant said its staff would receive a five per cent pay hike over the coming year, split into two separate increases to help 'navigate a challenging cost environment.'

Politics

25 hours ago MSP claims delayed discharge cost NHS Dumfries and Galloway more than £54million in last decade

Nearly 200,000 bed days have been lost to the issue across the region since 2015.

Economics

8 hours ago Coronation Street's Liam McCheyne reveals Dylan Wilson's 'escape' after Mason Radcliffe murder fears

As viewers of the ITV soap saw in recent scenes, Liam involved a knife in an attack on him and Mason by the latter's brothers

Events

5 hours ago Katie Price fuels split rumours as she and MAFS boyfriend 'keep distance' at party

Katie Price and her boyfriend, Married at First Sight UK star JJ Slater, attended the Geordie Shore series launch together but it's said they were "frosty" with one another

Politics

25 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as fears devastation could cost up to $60bm

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

Economics

9 hours ago Inside the UK's first drugs 'consumption room' where addicts can 'safely' use heroin and cocaine while under 'legal supervision'

The centre, the first in the UK, is aimed at ensuring addicts have medical back-up on hand when they take class A drugs, rather than risking overdose on the street.

Events

5 hours ago Kym Marsh supported as she tells fans 'it's time' in personal update ahead of TV return

The former Coronation Street star has been flooded with messages of support by her celebrity pals and fans as she told them 'it's time' in a personal update

Politics

26 hours ago Mortgages 'to rise' after Pound hits year low and borrowing costs soar in treble blow to Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor may have to scale back public spending or raise taxes again, economists are warning

Economics

9 hours ago ‘A risk to life and limb’: residents of Germany and Netherlands rue dangers of fireworks

Authorities are reluctant to curb excesses of a new year’s tradition that is causing life-changing injuriesSeven-year-old Necati Karki had gathered with his family as part of a crowd in their neighbourhood in northern Berlin when a treacherous new addition to the New Year’s Eve festivities went off: a “firework bomb”.Fired out of a pipe by unknown assailants and possibly deliberately aimed at the targets, the illegally imported pyrotechnic – called a kugelbombe (spherical bomb) – flew straight into the group of mainly women and children, injuring eight. Karki has undergone at least three operations and is still fighting for his life, with horrific injuries to the lower half of his body, one of his adult brothers reported on Instagram. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago How much did it cost US to acquire its territories? What to know as Trump escalates calls to take Greenland

The U.S. has purchased multiple territories and states since it’s formation

Politics

27 hours ago Popular Kirkcudbright cafe closes permanently as owners bid customers 'fond farewell'

The owners of The Belfry on St Mary Street have announced the restaurant will not be reopening this year.

Economics

11 hours ago Horrific drone footage shows hellish extent of LA inferno's wrath as 10,000 structures are razed

Aerial views from the once-bustling neighborhoods of Los Angeles showed a sorry sight - lavish homes obliterated, soot-covered streets, and eviscerated vegetation.

Events