2 h. ago Scores of children to get puberty blockers on NHS in UK from 2026

The first patients are expected to be available for recruitment in the new year, with researchers hopeful that more than 200 children could eventually join the study

Sport

2 h. ago Radiohead’s music about alienation makes feeling alienated feel less alienating

Standing in the crowd at the sold-out reunion tour, long-time Radiohead fan Lucy Jones is reminded once again of what it is that makes this band so special

Politics

3 h. ago Scots private hire driver caught with £20k dirty cash allowed to keep licence

Glasgow cabbie Raja Sadiq was given a warning by the city's licensing committee after police objected to his licence renewal.

Economics

3 h. ago Add 1 ingredient to tomato soup to reduce acid more effectively than sugar

Although tomato soups and sauces are delicious and warming dishes, they can wreak havoc on those with acid reflux issues. But adding one item to the pot could solve that problem

Events

3 h. ago Edinburgh crime: 'Emaciated' dog and her eight starving puppies found in bathtub at Edinburgh flat

A warrant was executed by the SSPCA and Police Scotland

Events

5 h. ago Kerry Katona shares true feelings over Katie Price after 'don't go near her' warning

Kerry Katona has spoken about the beginnings of her friendship with Katie Price after the pair complete a UK-wide tour speaking about their lives and careers

Events

5 h. ago Cruel man who left dog and eight puppies to starve is spared jail

Keenan Watson, from Edinburgh, left the dogs with protruding rib cages and a string of untreated health problems after failing to provide proper food or veterinary care.

Events

6 h. ago Putin’s 2026 calendars hit shops with no sign of war, secret family or topless pics but there are plenty of BIZARRE tips

VLADIMIR Putin has unveiled four ego-stroking calendars for 2026 brimming with a bizarre mix of awkward smiles and smug suit snaps. Glaringly absent are any signs of the war in Ukraine - and we're mercifully spared the skin-crawling topless shots that have previously featured heavily. Vlad seems to have twigged that Russians are tired of...

Events

6 h. ago Martin Kemp admits 'it was mounting up' as wife Shirlie turned to him after 'trauma'

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star Martin Kemp found himself supporting wife Shirlie following a 'traumatic' tour when she was a backing singer for pop band Wham!

Events

7 h. ago Martin Kemp says ‘it was mounting up’ as wife Shirlie turned to him for help after ‘trauma'

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star Martin Kemp found himself having to support wife Shirlie after a 'traumatic' tour when she was a backing singer for pop band Wham!.

Events

8 h. ago Rockers Biffy Clyro pen Scotland's Tartan Army football song for the 2026 World Cup

Rockers Biffy Clyro have already written a Tartan Army football song for the World Cup and contacted the Scottish FA. The chart-topping trio also paid tribute to their pal Mani from The Stones Roses who passed away, recalling messy times at Leeds and Reading festivals together. Biffy also tease a collab with Villanelle - fronted by Liam Gallagher's son Gene.

Politics

9 h. ago Tartan Army fans told to sell Scotland at 2026 Fifa World Cup by tourism boss

Thousands of Scotland fans are due to fly out to the world cup in 2026.

Politics

9 h. ago TV festival 'did not contact' Edinburgh council ahead of plans to open relocation bids

The Edinburgh TV Festival said earlier this week it would open bids from other cities to host the event

Culture

9 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress in January amid fallout with Trump

Decision by Georgia Republican and leading Maga figure to give up House seat comes after dramatic break with Trump, lately over the Epstein files billReaction: Trump calls resignation ‘great news for the country’From staunch Trump ally to ‘traitor’: key takeaways of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s careerMarjorie Taylor Greene announced on Friday evening she will be resigning from office effective 5 January 2026, in the wake of souring relations with President Donald Trump, mostly recently over a vote to force the release of files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein.In a four-page statement, the Georgia congresswoman said the legislative branch had been “sidelined” and accused Republican leaders of refusing to advance conservative priorities such as border security or “America First” policies. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall

Leading past donors including France, Japan and European Commission fail to contribute at pledging summitControl of the deadly infectious diseases HIV, tuberculosis and malaria “hangs in the balance” after a shortfall in donations to a leading global health fund, advocates have warned.Only $11.3bn of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria’s $18bn (£14bn) targeted budget for 2026 to 2028 has been confirmed so far. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Celebrity crib sheet: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are back on the red carpet – here are seven things you need to know

As Wicked: For Good premieres in the UK, find out just how close its costars are, why so many of the cast are vegan and the truth about Grande’s move away from popIt doesn’t matter if you’ve never seen the musical, have no interest in the film or are left cold by red carpets: Wicked season is here again, and you will be made to pay attention. After last year’s chaotic press tour for the first instalment, giving rise to some of 2025’s biggest and most bizarre pop culture moments, all eyes are now on the rollout of the sequel Wicked: For Good and the theatre-kid capers of its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Here’s what you need to know.1. They are still ‘holding space’ for one another Last year’s Wicked press tour was an infamous love-in for Grande and Erivo. Such was the intensity of their connection and mutual affection, both were frequently moved to tears in interviews. The enduring image was of Erivo stroking Grande’s index finger in response to a journalist’s unintelligib...

Politics

15 h. ago Edinburgh Airport lounge's rating downgraded for 'work canteen' lunch menu

Plaza Premium to “actively review” improvements for being below standard

Politics

15 h. ago Peter Kay forced to halt Liverpool show following mishap just minutes into performance

Peter Kay's record-breaking Better Late Than Never tour kicked off with two nights at the MandS Bank Arena in Liverpool on Friday and Saturday - but the first show was disrupted by a technical issue

Politics

15 h. ago Dua Lipa shows off her washboard abs in a skimpy bikini as she poses with lookalike sister Rina during a trip to Brazil

The singer, 30, is currently in Brazil as part of her Radical Optimism tour and will take to the stage at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday evening.

Culture

16 h. ago Bill Ackman plots IPO of hedge fund Pershing Square in early 2026

Billionaire investor seeking to take investment group public as early as the first quarter of next year

Economics