85 m. ago Keir Starmer's military expansion could boost Scottish economy

Weapons firms in Edinburgh, Glenrothes, Livingston and Govan would be boosted but diplomacy may be the better route, says Mail Opinion.

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7 h. ago Urgent search launched for missing Scots OAP as concerns grow

Police are growing concerned for Barbara Lamond, who vanished from the Craiglockhart area of Edinburgh on Saturday.

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7 h. ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Gardening guru who helped David Beckham grow his friendship with King Charles

It's no secret that Beckham, 50, has bonded with King Charles over a shared love of gardening.

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12 h. ago King Charles and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh share a sweet embrace while attending the Royal Windsor Flower Show

King Charles was photographed warmly embracing his sister in law Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh as the two visited the Royal Windsor Flower Show on Saturday.

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15 h. ago King and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Royal Windsor Flower Show

Sophie opened the Royal Windsor Flower Show on Saturday at the York Club in Windsor Great Park.

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17 h. ago Male friendship isn’t easy. Just ask Trump and Musk | Dave Schilling

The older I get, the harder it is to maintain ties – and a series of unhinged social media posts probably wouldn’t helpI have a hard time maintaining male friendships these days. The older I get, the less time I have for the sorts of activities stereotypical American males enjoy: sporting events, competitive binge drinking and collecting rare coins in a dark basement. OK, maybe that last thing isn’t nearly as common anymore, but what is common (if you believe various trend pieces in newspapers and magazines) is the increasing rarity of long-lasting male friendships. Most of my guy friends keep in touch with me through group chats or the occasional solo check-in text. I have, by my count, at least 10 group chats with different circles of friends. All of them are organized around a unifying theme – Star Trek, movie industry gossip, the Los Angeles Dodgers, hating that one guy who wore flip-flops to my wedding. My whole social life revolves around screens now. I watch a show or a baseb...

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20 h. ago Huge fire breaks out at Edinburgh 'Banana Flats' as flames pour from balcony

Local MP Tracy Gilbert shared shocking footage of the inferno last night and advised residents to get in touch if they need assistance.

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22 h. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, Scottish oncologist who made a big impact in Australia

Professor Allan Ogilvie Langlands AM, cancer treatment pioneer. Born: 1 August, 1931 in Edinburgh. Died: 28 March 2025 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, aged 93

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23 h. ago It’s my goal to live to 100 – and it’s not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar

Every time my mind goes down the ‘optimisation’ route, I’m reminded of my job as a public health scientist, looking into the factors that affect how long we will liveProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, and the author of How Not to Die (Too Soon)For much of the past century, life expectancy continually increased. In most countries in the world, children could hope to live, on average, longer, healthier lives than their parents. This expectation is still true of the mega-wealthy. In fact, tech billionaires and multimillionaires have recently been fixated on finding the secret to longer life, convinced that with enough money, technology and cutting-edge science, they can stave off the inevitable for a few more decades to reach 120 or even 150 years old.But their efforts aren’t trickling down to the rest of us. The world’s health crises are getting worse, with life expectancy going backwards in several high-income countries, such as the UK ...

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29 h. ago Inside story of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein's friendship after Elon Musk suggested the President appeared in FBI files. So what's the truth about claims of topless girls?

Like two little boys trading playground insults they know are escalating out of control, the pair had been sparring all day - until one of them finally blurted out the slur he knew might end their friendship for ever.

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36 h. ago Man jailed after being caught at Heathrow Airport with £1.2m hidden in suitcases bound for Lebanon

Mazen Al Shaar, 48, was stopped by Border Force officers at Terminal Three in March

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37 h. ago William and Sophie sample gin during during rare joint outing

The pair touched paper cups and said ‘cheers’ as they sampled the drink at the Royal Cornwall Show – the prince’s first visit as the Duke of Cornwall.

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38 h. ago Readers’ Letters: Councils need to be better informed on road pollution

A reader is unimpressed with the latest road proposals from Edinburgh City Council

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39 h. ago The Scottish Colourists attract record visitors 100 years after their first exhibition

Record visitor numbers at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh this year highlight the power of popular exhibitions to attract audiences, support tourism, and even raise revenue.

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40 h. ago Prince William's hilarious reaction to a taste of gin on rare joint appearance with the Duchess of Edinburgh

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh arrived today in Wadebridge, Cornwall for a busy day of royal engagements at the Royal Cornwall Show.

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41 h. ago Three car smash outside Lidl as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services rushed to a three-car crash on a busy Edinburgh road during Friday morning rush hour, with paramedics treating casualties at the scene near a local Lidl.

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41 h. ago This is the best country pub in Edinburgh for the ultimate Sunday roast this Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, show your dad you care with more than a card and a bar of chocolate – treat him to one of the nation’s favourite meals with an unforgettable Sunday roast and a crisp pint of Peroni at one of Edinburgh’s finest pubs.

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42 h. ago Trump's friendship with Epstein: Everything we know after Elon Musk's bombshell

With a single post, Elon Musk reignited scrutiny over Donald Trump’s intimate association with Jeffrey Epstein who trafficked and raped underage girls - all while socialising with the world’s elite

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42 h. ago JoJo Siwa wants love with Chris Hughes to 'last a lifetime' as she plans a romantic tattoo

The Celebrity Big Brother stars met each other on the ITV reality show and struck up a close friendship that has now blossomed into something more

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43 h. ago Man convicted of Bonfire Night chaos in Edinburgh after giving kids fireworks

Jordan McMillan, 24, was found guilty of culpable and reckless conduct after supplying the individuals with pyrotechnics on November 5 last year.

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