6 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon’s immense political talent is undeniable. The nationalism was the problem | Martin Kettle

Many of her admirers gloss over her desire to break up the UK as Scotland’s first minister. But in her open and touching memoir, it plays a starring roleNicola Sturgeon was – and still is – important, talented, personable and, to many, inspirational. She was also extremely lucky and often wrong, sometimes seriously so. There are examples of all these qualities in her newly published memoir, Frankly. Sturgeosceptics should concede at once that it contains much that is fascinating, especially about her relations with her charismatic mentor turned vengeful enemy Alex Salmond. Starry-eyed Sturgies should equally admit she made several deep and lasting errors that have left behind a divided nationalist party and movement.The book is more open and touching about private issues than most political memoirs, although Sturgeon deploys these qualities selectively. Many of the intimate reflections are about being a woman in politics. Other memoirs by female politicians – including those of Marg...

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23 h. ago Joanne to put her best foot forward in memory walk challenge after mum's Alzheimer's diagnosis

Joanne Hill plans to take on Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk 2025 in a bid to raise much-needed funds for the charity organisation.

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24 h. ago Best Ice Cream in Scotland 2025: Here are Scotsman readers' favourite 10 places to pick up a cone

Fancy a cone? All these places have an army of fans who think they’re the best in Scotland.

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43 h. ago Massive shark prowls close to tourists as beach evacuated in British holiday spot

The tourist beach had to be evacuated after the shark's fin was seen sticking out of the water just a few feet from where people were bathing.

Society

46 h. ago Brits drugged and robbed by women in Brazil describe terrifying moment they tried to fight the drug's effects before collapsing on beach after 'two sips of laced cocktail'

The two British engineering graduates who collapsed in the sand on a Brazilian beach after being drugged and robbed of thousands of pounds by three women have told of their terrifying ordeal. 

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47 h. ago Brits drugged and robbed by three women in Rio de Janeiro describe terrifying moment they tried to fight the drug's effects before collapsing on beach

The two British engineering graduates who collapsed in the sand on a Brazilian beach after being drugged and robbed of thousands of pounds by three women have told of their terrifying ordeal. 

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49 h. ago British tourists warned against grotesque beach habit branded 'bizarre'

A new sign has been placed by a popular beach for British holidaymakers in Albufeira, Portugal, where it warns people not to do a "disgusting" act which has left many tourists shocked

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54 h. ago Gorgeous 'British island' with pink beaches and loads of shipwrecks

This beautiful British Overseas Territory is known for its stunning pink sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and fascinating shipwrecks - and it's a great winter sun destination

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58 h. ago British tourists warned against grotesque beach habit that people say is 'bizarre'

A sign at Santa Eulália beach in Albufeira, Portugal has cautioned British holidaymakers against one particularly grotesque act that people have branded 'bizarre' and 'brazen.' 

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63 h. ago Sign up for Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk 2025 fundraiser

Event takes place on Sunday, September 7, and will raise vital funds to support dementia care, research and improvements in brain health.

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2 d. ago Brit collapses on Brazil beach as women drug him in 'Good Night, Cinderella' scam

A British tourist was found unconscious on a beach in Brazil in an alleged scam, which saw two friends drugged and then robbed of around £16,000 before waking up in hospital

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3 d. ago Shocking moment British tourist collapses on Rio de Janeiro beach after being DRUGGED by women who gave him a laced cocktail then stole £16,000 from his bank accounts

This is the moment a British tourist collapses unconscious on the sands of a beach in Brazil after being drugged and robbed of £16,000 by three women. 

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3 d. ago Tottenham squad list for UEFA Super Cup confirmed as Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie included

Potential double injury boost ahead of facing Paris Saint-Germain

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5 d. ago Radioactive water from UK nuclear bomb base leaked into sea, files show

Exclusive: Polluted water was released into loch near Glasgow because Royal Navy failed to maintain 1,500 water pipes, says watchdogRadioactive water from the base that holds the UK’s nuclear bombs was allowed to leak into the sea after old pipes repeatedly burst, official files have revealed.The radioactive material was released into Loch Long, a sea loch near Glasgow in western Scotland, because the Royal Navy failed to properly maintain a network of 1,500 water pipes on the base, a regulator found. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Beautiful UK seaside cottage with ‘spectacular views and everything on your doorstep’

If you’re looking for a British beachside staycation for a large family gathering, The Pink House in Bude is perfect; sleeping 16, it has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, an amazing open space living area, and a balcony with spectacular views over the North Cornwall coast. We had four teens with us, with a bedroom available for each of them, but they decided to sleep in one room with four bunks as it was 'so cool'.

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6 d. ago Scotland’s property investment market giving out mixed signals in 2025

“Scotland isn’t immune to the geopolitical and economic uncertainty affecting the whole of the UK commercial property market” – Douglas McPhail, Colliers

Economics

6 d. ago Scotland's Health Awards 2025: The NHS staff delivering life

The popular Hospital at Home service at NHS Forth Valley has been running since 2021.

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6 d. ago Oasis drone show lights up Edinburgh sky above Murrayfield as fans flock to reunion gigs

On Friday, 16 years after their last show at the same stadium, the Gallagher brothers return to Scotland for the first of three nights in their 2025 tour.

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6 d. ago Ayrshire eateries dominate shortlists for the Food Awards Scotland 2025

It's another impressive showing from Ayrshire as a host of businesses have been shortlisted by the event organisers.

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6 d. ago Brit seen 'walking away' after vanishing from sunbed on holiday with husband

Sources told Greek media they believe they saw Michele Ann Joy Bourda leaving the beach as the search for the missing British tourist stretches into its sixth day

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