3 d. ago How the tragic events that claimed the lives of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his younger brother unfolded

Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre tragically lost their lives in a car accident while driving through northern Spain to catch an overnight ferry to the UK.

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3 d. ago The busy Scottish bridge that will be hit by construction works for 20 weeks

Motorists face 20 weeks of speed restrictions.

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4 d. ago Feral girl gang ransack Scots cafe in busy city centre park as owner begs cops to take action

The shocking incident is the latest involving gangs of youths 'terrorising' local businesses as local cafe owners have said similar incidents involving abuse and antisocial behaviour take place every week.

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4 d. ago Scottish hypnotherapist Elle Kay launches new free wellness app for busy overwhelmed minds

Most people already know what they should be doing to feel healthier, but constant pressure and stress can make it hard to follow through. In fact, 91% of UK adults say they’ve experienced high or extreme levels of pressure or stress in the past year (Mental Health UK, 2025).

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6 d. ago HGV lorry crashes on busy Edinburgh road as glass strewn across pavement

Glass and debris was spread across the road after a HGV lorry crashed in Edinburgh.

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7 d. ago F1 Austrian GP live: Max Verstappen crashes out of race as Norris battles with Piastri

Follow live F1 updates from the Red Bull Ring after Carlos Sainz’s car catches fire at start

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7 d. ago F1 Austrian Grand Prix: Verstappen crashes out after Sainz’s car catches fire in pit lane – live

Latest updates from Red Bull Ring (2pm BST start)Email Niall with your thoughts hereThe other 19 drivers are still out on the starting line, preparing for a second formation lap in five minutes’ time. All of the key players – McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes – are running a two-stop strategy, with track temperatures pushing close to 50 degrees.Sainz is told his race is over. It can’t be a huge surprise given the circumstances. It seems he had to run most of that lap with his brakes engaged. He is fine, if more than a little frustrated. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Austrian Grand Prix delayed after Carlos Sainz’s car catches fire

Sainz, due to start from a lowly 19th on the grid at the Red Bull Ring, stalled ahead of the formation lap.

Sport

7 d. ago Carlos Sainz’s car catches fire in carnage at start of Austrian Grand Prix

Sainz’s car had a brake failure on the grid before suddenly catching fire in the pit-lane

Sport

9 d. ago Couple caught in 'sex act' on busy Glasgow to Edinburgh train

The couple were only interrupted when the train guard approached to carry out checks.

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9 d. ago Shocking moment NASCAR mechanic is struck by a flying tire during pit stop

A shocking moment occurred during a NASCAR race last weekend when a pit crew member was struck by a flying tire.

Transport

1 week ago 9 traditional summer customs from rural Scotland that will take you back in time

Summer brings busy days to Scotland’s farms, shaping both rural work and traditions

Politics

1 week ago Major incident as man found dead on UK high street as police investigate

A section of a busy high street in the Scottish capital has been cordoned off after a man was found dead at around 6am this morning, sparking a major response from police and paramedics

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1 week ago Police shut busy section of Princes Street in Edinburgh as forensic tent erected in city centre

A section of Princes Street in Edinburgh has been closed to westbound traffic, with police in attendance.

Politics

1 week ago Busy Edinburgh road locked down after bus seen with 'hole in its side'

An eye witness noted that "there's a hole in the side of the bus".

Transport

1 week ago Woman killed as no calls made to emergency services after car broke down on SMART motorway

153 drivers passed the stricken car Nargis Begum was travelling in before the unthinkable happened

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2 w. ago A77 crash: Man, 62, critical after crash involving motorbike and campervan on busy Scottish road

A 62-year-old motorcyclist is in a critical condition after a crash near Stranraer.

Transport

2 w. ago Air ambulance called after motorbike and campervan in crash on busy Scottish road

A motorcycle and a campervan were involved in the crash near Stranraer.

Transport

3 w. ago Car catches fire on busy Scots motorway as emergency crews race to scene

Parts of the motorway are closed or restricted due to the incident.

Transport

3 w. ago Huge Edinburgh high rise blaze causes six casualties as emergency crews race to scene

A fire at a block of flats in Edinburgh saw a huge emergency services response in the early hours of Sunday morning, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirming six casualties.

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