12 minutes ago Family of Brit tourist, 18, say he is stuck in a 'nightmare' and his mental health is 'declining' as he faces 20 years in Dubai prison over fling with 17

Marcus Fakana, of Tottenham, was held in a 'notorious' Dubai prison for days after the 'strict' mother of a 17-year-old girl he had sex with on holiday reported him to Dubai authorities.

Events

22 minutes ago Key Celtic man returns, major Rangers blow, Hearts and Hibs injury updates

The latest injury updates ahead of matches in Scotland’s top flight

Events

37 minutes ago Energy bills, mortgages, food: will cost of living surge again under Labour?

The government claims to be fixing the economy but households may face more pressure in the months ahead Labour swept to power in the wake of a cost of living crisis that hit households hard, with the price of food and energy rocketing alongside the impact of Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget on mortgage rates.At 2.3%, inflation is nowhere the 10% peak after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but it is creeping up, and could hit 3% in 2025, say forecasters. Continue reading...

Economics

38 minutes ago Inside Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell's life including romance with co

Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell has been a mainstay on the BBC show since 2017 and has appeared in the final twice, finishing as runner-up on both occasions

Politics

97 minutes ago Dua Lipa’s pickle drink is latest twist in growing appreciation for ‘dirty’ cocktails

Brine from pickled onions, beetroot, pickles and even oysters is now a fixture on bar menus across the UKIf Donald Trump has ruined Diet Coke for you, perhaps the answer is following Dua Lipa’s lead. In a now viral video, the pop star empties the best part of a can of it into a cup filled with ice. To this she adds the brine from a tub of pickles, followed by the brine from a tub of jalapeños. Using both hands, she sips it like it’s hot chocolate.It may seem like the latest in a series of drinks-based social experiments that only the most successful and famous can get us to try (see Tom Hanks’ Diet Cokagne, or Diet Coke and champagne). But in truth it seems the singer is on to something. Over the past few months, when it comes to cocktails, there’s been a notable uptick in all things sa...

Politics

98 minutes ago Harry Paton on the x rated Motherwell pic that made him squirm as fit again ace hails teammates

Canada international is back from a four month lay-off that he described as the toughest of his career.

Politics

98 minutes ago Lawrence Shankland drops clearest Hearts exit hint yet as he ponders factors behind transfer tumbleweed

An offer from the Tynecastle club is no longer on the table as Shankland heads into the final six months of his deal

Politics

98 minutes ago Chris Cadden reveals extra Hibs motivation to repay David Gray after boss' personal sacrifices during injury hell

Easter Road boss faces a huge night away to Dundee after being given a vote of confidence by the Hibs hierarchy with the club sitting bottom of the table.

Economics

98 minutes ago Inside Strictly stars’ wild double birthday with shots, dancing and the splits

Strictly Come Dancing stars Gemma Atkinson and Janette Manrara went all out for their birthdays, throwing a joint bash with shots, lots of dancing and even the splits

Politics

2 hours ago Travis Kelce has stolen item found thousands of miles away after house raid

Travis Kelce's $6 million mansion was raided by an international crime ring last month, and now the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has been reunited with a watch that was stolen

Politics