85 m. ago 'My manager keeps scheduling meetings at irritating time so I got revenge'

A man was baffled to learn in his new job that staff were expected to stay late for a team meeting, and when he got his wage slip, he learned the overtime was unpaid – so he decided to take action

Politics

88 m. ago In Pictures: Bearskin caps in the luggage rack as Coldstream Guards return home

Soldiers from the famous regiment arrived in Berwick-upon-Tweed, on the England-Scotland border by train on Tuesday.

Politics

95 m. ago Echo Valley review – Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney suspense thriller stretches credulity

A mother and her drug-abusing daughter are entangled in a far-fetched crime plot involving scary dealers and hastily disposed bodiesBrad Ingelsby, creator of TV’s Mare of Easttown, has written an enticing-looking suspense thriller which Michael Pearce directs and Ridley Scott co-produces. And with the acting A-team of Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney in the leads, and rock-solid support from Fiona Shaw and Domhnall Gleeson, things look promising. But Sweeney is absent from the drama for too long for the central relationship to be satisfyingly dramatised. And after an intriguing opening, the convoluted narrative doesn’t merely jump the shark but lies down and lets the shark jump over it before the pair of them charleston their way across the rolling Pennsylvanian farmland where the film is supposed to be set.Moore plays Kate, a lonely and unhappy grieving woman who trains horses and gives riding lessons on the farm she now precariously owns. She is divorced from a testy and judgemen...

Politics

1 hour ago Expert warns against popular summer drink which can cause dehydration as Scotland to hit 20C

There are certain things people should be avoiding during hot weather, as it could worsen the effects of dehydration.

Events

1 hour ago The US men’s national team has more of the last thing it needs: sports dad drama

The continued fallout from Christian Pulisic’s decision not to join the USMNT this summer has exposed the incestuousness of elite soccer in the United StatesThe United States men’s national team need a number of things. Some wins, after losing three straight games from March’s Concacaf Nations League through Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Turkey. A bit of momentum or indeed excitement for next year’s World Cup on home soil. A clear identity, or at least a rediscovery of the kind of grit that once made this team competitive. A goalscorer.The one thing the Americans do not need is another episode of parent-driven drama. But that’s what they have.Leander Schaerlaeckens is at work on a book about the United States men’s national soccer team, out in 2026. He teaches at Marist University. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Wales international searching for new team as he leaves club

Cory Hill is on the lookout for a new club

Society

2 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan and TV star ex Laila Rouass reach agreement after 'painful' split

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass have agreed to sell their former home as the snooker legend reportedly looks to leave the UK and move to the Middle East

Politics

2 h. ago Scotland's best fish and chips crowned as Edinburgh restaurant tops list

Six restaurants across the country have been "standouts".

Politics

2 h. ago Universe was not formed in big bang but ‘bounced’ out of black hole – new study

Prof Gaztanaga explained that the theory developed by his team of researchers worked within the principles of quantum mechanics.

Politics

2 h. ago Turkish hidden gem with neon pink skies just became easier to reach, with new flights starting at just £175

It's 6am in Pigeon Valley, Cappadocia, and apart from the seam of neon pink rising by Mount Erciyes, the scenery is cloaked in darkness.

Economics

2 h. ago Tottenham in talks over second Brentford arrival with Thomas Frank targeting Bryan Mbeumo

Tottenham are closing in on the appointment of Thomas Frank but are set to raid the Dane’s former club Brentford for both his backroom staff and some players this summer

Events

2 h. ago The performance of Police Scotland officers rated in major Scottish Government survey, as sharp fall revealed

Confidence in the police in Scotland has fallen over the past decade.

Events

2 h. ago Former TV presenter David Bull named new chairman of Reform UK

His appointment comes after businessman Zia Yusuf resigned from the position last week.

Politics

2 h. ago The Rangers cull starts now as just four stars sealed off for Russell Martin and the rest face oblivion

There are 27 first-team players in the Ibrox squad and Martin and sporting director Kevin Thelwell are going to be ruthless

Politics

2 h. ago Peregrine falcon chick in Glasgow Uni tries to soar on its first flight with limited success

Recently hatched Peregrine falcon chicks Jack and Victor, nesting at Glasgow University, are starting to test their wings.

Politics

2 h. ago Liverpool blow as Jurgen Klopp's 'unbelievably important' football 'brain' joins Man City

Liverpool have suffered a blow at the hands of Manchester City after ‘the brain’ behind Jurgen Klopp’s success joins Pep Guardiola’s coaching team

Politics

3 h. ago Newest distillery in smallest Scottish whisky region celebrates 'dream to reality' moment

The team behind a new Scotch whisky distillery are celebrating a milestone in their journey to open.

Politics

3 h. ago UK drivers told to prepare for new 'blanket' speed limit that could see fines spike

Transport Scotland has revealed that road fatalities across the country increased to 160 in 2024. The transport secretary has warned that she would take action to prevent this from happening again

Politics

3 h. ago Martin Keown calls out ITV's Sam Matterface live on air – 'There's an undercurrent with you'

Tottenham Hotspur appear to be on the verge of appointing Thomas Frank as manager, but the proposed appointment led to a disagreement between Arsenal icon Martin Keown and commentator Sam Matterface

Society

3 h. ago Major warning as UK cases of Victorian 'bleeding disease' reach record high

Health officials warned the number of people in the UK with the highly contagious-and potentially deadly infection-is now at an all-time high.

Events