29 m. ago Selling your home? Here’s how to boost your valuation – and sell fast

Whether you’re in Edinburgh, Dundee or the Highlands, here’s how to prep your home for a faster, stronger sale.

Politics

44 m. ago Wife who 'assisted' husband's Dignitas suicide in Switzerland says it was 'beautiful death'

A wife said her husband told her he wanted to die with grace in Dignitas instead of unable to move on a bed

Events

44 m. ago Debenhams slashes £506 off watch that 'reminds shoppers of Rolex' in spring sale

The STÜHRLING Original Swiss Quartz Depthmaster 40mm Dive Watch usually retails at £600 but Debenhams' sale price makes it less than £100

Economics

53 m. ago Perthshire castle with royal connections on sale at offers over £1 million

Methven Castle once belonged to Queen of Scotland, from 1503 to 1513, Margaret Tudor

Economics

72 m. ago 'I live in Scotland's most walkable city – and it has a beach tourists seem to miss'

Edinburgh is known for its beautiful medieval architecture and hilltop castle, but the capital also boasts one of Scotland's most remarkable hidden gems

Society

96 m. ago Shoppers say this discounted pillow 'prevents neck ache' and keeps its shape for years

One shopper has said: "Better than I could have wished for. Great nights sleep and held its shape for some time"

Politics

1 hour ago Toby Carvery 'could face £1million bill' after chopping down ancient oak tree 

The ancient oak tree, located near a Toby Carvery pub in Whitewebbs Park, in Enfield, north London, was felled on April 3.

Economics

2 h. ago I’m obsessed with coastal wildflowers: they look so delicate but thrive in tough conditions

From the rock sea-spurrey, which appears to grow out of solid rock, to the slender centaury that lives on a landslip, these plants exist where they do for good reasonI first encountered coastal wildflowers when I was 11. I was visiting my grandmother’s friend in Devon and a lady said: “Here, dear,” and dug up a clump of Warren crocuses – a rare plant that, at the time, was only thought to grow in the seaside resort of Dawlish Warren. She gave them to me to grow in my garden at home. But of course they didn’t grow away from the sea.That was when I realised there was something special about coastal wildflowers. They fascinate me because, as well as being beautiful flowers, they often grow in tough locations. Take the rock sea-spurrey: a delicate little plant that appears to grow out of solid rock, such as a crevice in a cliff base. It can put up with being splashed with sea spray and baked by the summer sun. And yet it seems to thrive in that difficult, harsh environment. Continue rea...

Politics

2 h. ago Gardeners warned over invasive plant that's just like Japanese knotweed

These beautiful bushes are known for their delicious smell and glorious flowers, however experts have warned that they are high invasive and can cause severe damage to your home

Events

2 h. ago Dubai chocolate fans rush to buy 'hairy' version they say is better

A new viral chocolate has gone on sale - and people describe it as having 'hair' inside it. The unique chocolate bar is pink on the outside, with a fluffy Turkish 'cotton candy' called pişmaniye in the centre

Politics

4 h. ago The £30 Marks and Spencer cardigan that 'feels like cashmere' and 'goes with everything'

"Beautiful cardigan, that feels soft like cashmere. Fits beautifully with a slightly oversized look, I choose the cream colour as it will go with most things"

Economics

4 h. ago I escaped Amalfi’s infamous traffic by travelling by bike – this is what it’s like to cycle one of the most beautiful coasts in Europe

Tired of the chaotic traffic and tourist crowds, Chiara Mapelli ditches the car to cycle ‘La Divina Costiera’, finding an authentic, beautiful – and lemon-scented – side to area

Transport

4 h. ago Pop goes the budget: Roy Lichtenstein works expected to raise £26m at auction

Forty of the late pop artist’s distinctive works will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in New York next monthForty works from the private collection of Roy Lichtenstein, one of the world’s best-known pop artists, will go on sale for the first time at auction next month.The works, comprising paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints, chart four decades of Lichtenstein’s career. They include his shift from abstract expressionism to pop art in the 1960s, his exploration of modern art in the 70s, his Reflections series of the 80s, and his interiors and nudes from the 90s. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago UK seaside town with beautiful beach is home to best fish and chips and iconic landmark

The bustling seaside resort is less than half an hour's drive from the heart of the city and is home to a famous landmark, a luxury fish and chip restaurant and one of the best places to go for ice cream in the area

Society

6 h. ago Woman's 'best spot' to keep peace lily in the home is not where you'd expect

A woman has shared the 'best spot' to keep a peace lily in your home, and it's not where you'd expect. The houseplant is known for its beautiful foliage and white blooms

Politics

6 h. ago Monty Don urges anyone growing sunflowers to do one thing in May

If you're looking forward to bright and beautiful sunflowers this summer, then pay attention to Monty Don's important gardening tip which will allow them to grow stronger and faster

Politics

8 h. ago Chaos in beautiful UK village as huge tourist ban is 'just the start'

A once-picturesque village often described as the UK's 'most beautiful' has finally had enough of tourists - who have slowly turned the area into a coach-riddled nightmare

Events

9 h. ago Insanely beautiful island is sizzling 29C in April with cheap £2 beers

With golden beaches, £2 beers and dreamy 29C heat, Thailand’s Koh Phi Phi Don is a paradise escape where natural beauty, culture and nightlife collide

Economics

10 h. ago Items that reflect ‘elegance and artistry’ of Barbara Taylor Bradford go on sale

The British-American author found fame with her debut novel, A Woman Of Substance, and went on to write 40 novels.

Politics

10 h. ago White House enlists grieving Maryland mother in effort to blunt criticism for defying court order on mistaken deportation

Rachel Morin’s mother appeared in the White House briefing room to give an emotional account of her daughter’s brutal murder, as the Trump administration tries to change the narrative surrounding its deportation policies

Events