19 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

3 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

Society

1 hour ago Early ‘forever chemicals’ exposure could impact economic success in adulthood – study

Those who lived in regions with firefighting training areas earned about 1.7% less later in life, research showsEarly life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could impact economic success in adulthood, new first-of-its-kind research suggests.The Iowa State University and US Census Bureau working paper compared the earnings, college graduation rates, and birth weights of two groups of children – those raised around military installations that had firefighting training areas, and those who lived near bases with no fire training site. Continue reading...

Economics

45 minutes ago Aaron Ramsdale set for Premier League transfer just months after leaving Arsenal

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale could be set to join his third club in less than 12 months with the Southampton stopper wanted by Premier League rivals

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35 minutes ago Chelsea handed major double injury boost as Enzo Maresca offers Aaron Anselmino update

Influential Blues duo both set for comebacks against Morecambe in the FA Cup

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41 minutes ago ‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions“I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam Lampton. “The first time I went to Macau, fresh out of grad school, I didn’t have any money to spare – it all went on camera film. People take it all very seriously, so I was too intimidated to sit down and be the white guy who didn’t know what the hell he was doing.”As a non-gambler in Macau, the American photographer would have been an oddity – most tourists go there to “play”, hoping Lady Luck glances their way. The former Portuguese colony, now a special administrative region of China, is the world’s gambling mecca. Located on China’s south-east coast, just across the water from Hong Kong, Macau’s gambling revenues often put the US’s “Sin City” in the shade. The Macau government expects its gaming revenues to hit about $27bn in 2024, while declining Nevada looks set to fall below 2023’s r...

Culture

4 hours ago Largest ever protein study set to revolutionise cancer and dementia tests

Tens of millions of pounds in investment is being provided by the group of firms which includes AstraZenecaa and Pfizer

Science

29 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

5 hours ago Met Office weather forecast shows how cold it will get this weekend as

The weekend will be cold but it is finally set to get a little warmer, according to the Met Office

Society

1 hour ago Alliance Pharma set to be taken over by biggest investor in £349.7m deal

The deal will see investors receive 62.5p per share, which represents a 41% premium on the closing share price of Alliance Pharma on Thursday

Economics

92 minutes 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

40 minutes ago New Mexico supreme court strikes down local abortion pill restrictions

Justice rules against ordinances in counties and towns on Texas border that sought to limit access to mifepristoneThe New Mexico supreme court late on Thursday ruled against several local ordinances in the state that aim to restrict distribution of the abortion pill.In a unanimous opinion, the court said the ordinances invaded the legislature’s authority to regulate reproductive care. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago When is Babygirl in UK cinemas, can it be streamed, and what do the critics say?

The film received all the hype at the Venice Film Festival

Culture

22 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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48 minutes ago Britain suffers coldest January night in 15 years as Met Office map shows where temperatures are set to plunge even further with chance of

Overnight temperatures dropped to -14.5C in Altnaharra, a small hamlet in the Scottish Highlands,making it the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010.

Politics

22 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

2 hours ago Thousands of military homes brought back into public ownership in £6bn deal

The Ministry of Defence has bought back some 36,347 houses from property firm Annington, reversing the 1996 privatisation process

Economics

4 hours ago Abusive husband beat and strangled wife of 50 years after row over record player

Neil Palmer, 74, who had previously received a caution for assaulting his wife but had no prior convictions, was given a 12-month suspended prison sentence at Truro Crown Court

Sport

41 minutes ago From assassinations to kidnappings – moments that nearly broke the royal family

Royal commentator Jennie Bond remembers one of the most shocking events she had to cover in her career - when she saw Queen Elizabeth at her most vulnerable

Events

22 hours ago Christie’s auction showcases style of centenarian fashion muse Iris Apfel

Lots include her trademark oversize glasses as well as outfits from Miu Miu and Dior and lifesize ostrich sculptureIris Apfel, perhaps the world’s first centenarian style icon, died last year at the age of 102. Now her clothes, art and furniture are set to be sold at Christie’s later this month in an online auction titled Unapologetically Iris.Anyone familiar with Apfel and her “more is more” style would know that it began with her trademark owl-like glasses. There are 18 pairs for sale here, with square, round and sparkly designs included. Continue reading...

Culture

26 hours ago South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership appoint new associate medical director

Dr Jennifer Gibson has a "wealth of experience in primary care, cancer care, and palliative medicine".

Science

53 minutes ago Anne Reid to star as Queen Elizabeth II in By Royal Appointment stage show

The play will provide a light-hearted look at how the Queen used her dress to express what she was thinking when she was unable to say it.

Politics

22 hours ago Tyrrell Hatton paired with star set to snub PGA Tour for LIV Golf at Ryder Cup warm

The DP World Tour's Ryder Cup warm-up event, the Team Cup, could provide a window into the near future for rumoured LIV Golf recruit Tom McKibbin, who will play with Tyrrell Hatton in Abu Dhabi

Society

2 hours ago Are the £25 cold weather payments enough? Take our poll and have your say

With the cold weather payment set at just £25 as temperatures plummet and heating costs soar, we ask if you think the extra cash is really enough to help keep people warm

Economics

22 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...

Sport

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

Action is required to continue receiving money

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28 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

27 hours ago Patients in chairs ‘day and night’ and physio gym turned into ward, say doctors

The Royal College of Physicians has published accounts from doctors on the front line talking about the crisis in NHS hospitals.

Science

67 minutes ago Jets Will Return to London in 2025, Set to Host a Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Jets Will Return to London in 2025, Set to Host a Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium  newyorkjets.comBrowns set to host home game in London for 2025 season  clevelandbrowns.comLondon calling (again): NY Jets to host regular season game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2025, report says  USA TODAY

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30 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

2 hours ago Tottenham: Antonin Kinsky ready to challenge Guglielmo Vicario for Spurs No1 spot after £12.5m steal

New signing Kinsky was outstanding on debut against Liverpool and looks set for battle with Vicario

Economics

23 hours ago Erskine school pupils preparing to face final hurdle in big mental health challenge

The pupils from Park Mains High School have been participating in The Polar Academy’s programme and are set to embark on an arctic sledge-hauling expedition to East Greenland.

Sport

75 minutes ago 28 Years Later director 'eating humble pie' after ignoring Cillian Murphy warning

Fans have received some crushing news about the cast of the upcoming horror film after much speculation around the role of Cillian Murphy

Events

38 hours ago Royal Mail to issue stamps celebrating comedy show The Vicar of Dibley

The hit series starred comedian Dawn French as the chocolate-loving Reverend Geraldine Granger.

Culture

84 minutes 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

37 hours ago Environment Secretary Steve Reed set to be confronted by angry farmers at conference TODAY

Environment Secretary Steve Reed is facing into a stormy reception today as he refuses to scrap inheritance tax on family farms.

Society

3 hours ago 'This £28 candle warming lamp has transformed my mood and my living room'

This designer-looking candle warming lamp makes the aroma from scented candles last for twice as long compared to burning them, and it will only set you back £28

Economics

27 hours ago Goalkeeper's insult to Kai Rooney about dad Wayne that left Man Utd youth player fuming

Coleen and Wayne Rooney's son Kai has been on the receiving end of some brutal abuse while playing football which she revealed on the Stick to Football podcast

Sport

80 minutes ago Urgent warning issued as major network provider plans to shutdown mobile data access

O2 is set to switch off its 3G service this year, leaving many older devices without access to the internet.

Events

88 minutes ago What your holiday destination REALLY says about you. Experts reveal the humiliating truth about a very popular sunny hotspot

Madeira has plenty of charm but it doesn't exactly set the holiday pulse racing. The PM's holiday pick might just tell us something we deep down already know: he is, perhaps, a little dull.

Politics

3 hours ago Marks and Spencer's 'luxury' £165 bedding set that's perfect for spring slashed to £67 elsewhere

Hundreds of colourful petals cascade across the inky background, with a plum reverse to complete the vibe

Economics

30 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...

Sport

1 hour 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

92 minutes ago Rodrigo Bentancur reason for sudden collapse is confirmed, as Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou issues positive update on his condition

The Uruguayan was substituted in the first half of Tottenham's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash with Liverpool after a lengthy delay in which the player received treatment on the pitch.

Politics

4 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

Economics

31 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur latest as Tottenham player provides update after ‘worrying’ incident

The midfielder was strechered off the pitch after receiving around eight minutes of treatment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Sport

2 hours ago Judge will weigh holding Giuliani in contempt of court after jury's $148 million defamation award

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election workers after they secured a $148 million defamation judgment against him

Events

2 hours ago Scotland freezes in UK's coldest night of winter as temperatures set to fall further

The Met Office reported that the overnight temperatures at Altanharra, northern Scotland, were as low as minus 14C.

Politics

5 hours ago Estée Lauder fans race to buy £97 makeup gift set slashed to just £26 online

The flash deal offers Estée Lauder fans the opportunity to bag three full-sized makeup products for less than £9 each

Economics

2 hours ago ‘If you are black, you are finished’: the ethnically targeted violence raging in Sudan

Refugees tell of attacks on darker-skinned people and non-Arab groups by Rapid Support Forces and its allies in DarfurHusna Ibrahim Arbab had already lost her son in the early days of Sudan’s civil war – burned to death in his tent after it was set on fire – when she was apprehended by militia aligned with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group while fleeing west towards the border with Chad.A bullet flew by close to her head, the 24-year-old said. Five male relatives were separated from the group she was travelling with, taken to a creek, and shot in the chest. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Man City's new signings set to be barred from two crucial games as squad reality clear

Manchester City are chasing at least three transfers in January - but may have to do without them for two upcoming games that will define their season.

Politics

5 hours ago AD FEATURE: A&E doctor reveals the ideal way to get speedy treatment this winter

There are a range of NHS options available to help you access the right care in the right place

Economics

3 hours ago Emmerdale characters rumoured to leave in 2025 amid deadly car crash and lake horror

Emmerdale has teased a first look at what's to come this February, with a terrifying car crash and a frozen lake set to rock the village and put lives at risk

Events

2 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou issues Rodrigo Bentancur update as return timeline set

The midfielder was stretchered off during Spurs’ win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup

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

3 hours ago Israeli military IDs hostage killed in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue

Hamza Ziyadne, 22, was kidnapped by Hamas while working at a Kibbutz near the Gaza border on 7 October

Events

2 hours ago Kate Middleton is the perfect 'modern and relatable royal' by opting for classic 'basics' in birthday photo, style experts claim

The sweet post was shared with an unseen picture of the Princess of Wales taken by royal photographer Matt Porteous, in Windsor, last summer.

Politics

11 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford swap deal as Casemiro closes in on big

Manchester United are set for a busy January transfer window, with Ruben Amorim's squad in desperate need of a major overhaul amid an awful start to his reign as manager

Economics

3 hours ago Peter Jones and Dragons' Den judges left shocked at bizarre pitch as they ask: 'Did you actually just say those words?'

Katriona Shovlin, 32, set up Hen Weekend Chicken Boarding from her home in Upchurch, Kent, in 2023 and pitched the idea to Dragons' Den judges on last night's episode.

Events

2 hours ago Ryan Giggs breaks silence on new job as Man Utd legend set for Man City reunion

Ryan Giggs has taken on a more hands-on role at Salford City, the club he owns alongside his fellow Class of 92 members, helping the Ammies to enjoy a successful season this term

Politics

21 hours ago Jamie Lee Curtis is donating $1million to LA fire relief efforts after crying over Pacific Palisades destruction

Jamie Lee Curtis has revealed she is donating $1million toward LA fire relief efforts after fighting back tears over the destruction of Pacific Palisades.

Economics

4 hours ago Halle Berry packs up and donates her 'entire closet' to help LA fire victims

Halle Berry joined Sharon Stone and Lisa Rinna in a donation effort to help clothe the thousands who have lost everything in the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles

Events

2 hours 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...

Politics

21 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

4 hours ago Banking expert issues warning over popular balance transfer credit cards

Borrowers may only have a set timeframe to transfer the balance over to get the 0% deal

Events

3 hours ago Victoria Beckham's luxury skincare set including 'best ever serum' has money off

The Healthy Skin Set from Victoria Beckham Beauty features skincare essentials that promise to leave you with a radiant complexion - and it saves you £18

Politics

22 hours ago Dunelm reduces fleece bedding that 'gets you warm in minutes' to just £11 online

"This set is so cosy and comfortable I couldn’t believe it. Within a very few minutes of getting into bed you are warm"

Economics

5 hours ago Voices: The California wildfires are not ‘natural disasters’ – they’re man

This is the future that climate scientists have been warning about for decades, writes Asia climate correspondent Stuti Mishra – but why has it taken it being brought to the doorsteps of the some of the world’s most influential people for us to care?

Events

3 hours ago Bank of Dave 2 real life: How much of the Netflix film is actually based on a true story?

The sequel to the first film is set to hit Netflix and will see Dave Fishwick take on payday loan companies

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

5 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

3 hours ago Father Brown season 12, episode 1 cast in full with Corrie actor guest starring

Father Brown is set to return to BBC One with a brand new series and the premiere episode of season 12 will feature a number of familiar faces

Politics

23 hours ago Work and study visa applications drop 42% since restrictions introduced

Provisional Home Office figures show 547,000 applications were received between April and December 2024, down from 942,500 in the same period in 2023.

Economics

3 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

23 hours ago Debenhams £38 luxury makeup brush set now £12 with matching £30 bag for £7

Beauty fans looking to upgrade their brushes can enjoy huge savings of up to 76% thanks to Debenhams latest sale

Economics

5 hours ago ITV Masked Singer 'thrown into chaos' after celebrity storms off stage

The Masked Singer is set to be rocked by 'chaos' when a celebrity contestant 'storms off' after being unmasked in the second episode of the ITV singing competition which airs this weekend

Events

4 hours ago Claudia Winkleman says style is influenced by Anita Dobson and Demis Roussos

She will host The Graham Norton Show in February, while Norton is in Australia.

Politics

24 hours ago Expert reveals 'ideal temperature' to set your thermostat to in winter — it's not 17 degrees

A boiler expert warned against cranking up the heat when it is cold, sharing the 'ideal temperature' for keeping your pipes from freezing

Economics

5 hours ago Hollywood star Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors who tried to get him jailed over fatal movie set shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin has sued the New Mexico prosecutors who tried to imprison him for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film, Rust

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

24 hours ago Apply for Household Support Fund: how to apply online in 2025 as UK families to receive £500 DWP payment

Thousands of households can apply for help with food, energy, and bills 💰

Economics

5 hours ago WWE legend Jim Ross says disgraced Tammy Sytch offered to 'care for him' when wife died

WWE legend Jim Ross, who now commentates sporadically for rivals All Elite Wrestling, has claimed that disgraced and jailed former start Tammy Sytch made him an offer he had to refuse

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