56 m. ago John Carver tells Lennon Miller Scotland best player claim was a 'mistake' as Scotland lieutenant splits Tartan Army

The Motherwell starlet hyped himself up after receiving his first Scotland call-up going into Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece

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69 m. ago I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped

I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was luckyThere was no explanation, no warning. One minute, I was in an immigration office talking to an officer about my work visa, which had been approved months before and allowed me, a Canadian, to work in the US. The next, I was told to put my hands against the wall, and patted down like a criminal before being sent to an Ice detention center without the chance to talk to a lawyer.I grew up in Whitehorse, Yukon, a small town in the northernmost part of Canada. I always knew I wanted to do something bigger with my life. I left home early and moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, where I built a career spanning multiple industries – acting in film and television, owning bars and restaurants, flipping condos and managing Airbnbs. Continue reading...

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69 m. ago Underrated European town is so magical it's named as a bucket list destination

Everyone loves a holiday and learning about other cultures. Considering the many different countries to explore, it's always a hard decision to choose where to go.

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1 hour ago Trump tariffs creating ‘high uncertainty’, Bank of Japan warns; Musk’s X ‘valued at $44bn again’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsSavings and investment firm M&G has warned this morning that it faces uncertain times.In its full year results for 2024, M&G points out that:Increased geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility continue to weigh on client sentiment and pose a significant challenge to financial institutions across the globe.The Company has traded well in the first half and delivered strong profit growth. Like other operators in the sector, we face many cost headwinds that will impact us in the second half, following the recent Budget, notably the increase in national living wage and national insurance from April. We estimate that the annualised impact of these two items is £2.6m, with the incremental costs commencing in April and impacting the final quarter of the 2025 financial year.We plan to mitigate the majority of these costs over the next 18 months through price increases and cost efficiencies. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago 'Watch out': Greece icon gives Scotland verdict and names player they fear most ahead of Nations League tie

Scotland take on Greece in the Nations League playoffs on Thursday evening.

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1 hour ago Best boutique hotels in Edinburgh: Where to stay for romance and Old Town views

Discover the top boutique hotels in Edinburgh, from maximalist interiors to cosy Scottish stays

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2 h. ago Santander confirms 750 jobs at risk of redundancy under new branch closure plans

It is unclear if branches in Scotland will be affected by the planned closures at 95 locations.

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2 h. ago NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth after nine months in space

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams landed off the Floria coast yesterday.

Technology

2 h. ago Lennon Miller sees Celtic 'risk' rocketing Motherwell price as McGinn deja vu unlocks unseen Premier League path

The 18-year-old is now part of the senior Scotland set-up - and even more clubs are set to be alerted to a potential deal

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2 h. ago Sophisticated homes in a stunning Cairngorms setting: New build homes in Scotland with breathtaking views

Imagine waking up every morning surrounded by the tranquillity and breath-taking beauty of the mountains, lochs, rivers and wildlife of a national park.

Society

2 h. ago I made my first Scotland start alongside my cousin in Six Nations

Family connection on pitch and in stands at the Stade de France

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4 h. ago Kenny McLean closing in on 50th Scotland cap as Greece double

The Norwich City captain could hit the milestone if he features in the Nations League play-off ties over the next week

Politics

5 h. ago Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street falls back ahead of Fed rate decision

Asian shares are mixed ahead of a decision on interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve

Politics

5 h. ago George Orwell and me: Richard Blair on life with his extraordinary father

The literary giant’s only child reflects on his father’s devotion in their days together in rural Scotland, his early death, his genius as a writer – and his reputation as a womaniserRichard Blair didn’t have the easiest start in life. At three weeks old, he was adopted. Nine months later, his adoptive mother, Eileen, died at 39, after an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic she was given for a hysterectomy. Family and friends expected Blair’s father, Eric, to un-adopt him. Fortunately, Eric, better known as George Orwell, was an unusually hands-on dad for the 1940s.Orwell and Eileen had wanted children for years, but he was sterile and it is likely that she was infertile as a result of uterine cancer. Having finally agreed to adopt after their struggle, Orwell was not going to give up on his son. “The thing he wanted most in life was to have children,” says Blair. “And now I was his family.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago 'Charming' £30 light 'stays put' during bad weather and stands out in any garden

Amazon shoppers looking to spruce up their garden love an 'adorable' solar light that's sure to impress visitors

Economics

5 h. ago Scotland needs both its governments to step up and fix the broken welfare system

Writing in the Daily Record, Scottish Secretary Ian Murray says

Politics

5 h. ago Campaigners hit out at plans for massive onshore wind farm around unique hill monument

The striking hilltop Fyrish Monument, in Alness, Easter Ross, dates back to the 18th century and is one of Scotland’s most popular ‘follies’.

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5 h. ago Scotland's shipyard workers deserve certainty as island ferries contract goes abroad

New vessels are always needed for our island communities, and there is no reason why they should not be produced here.

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6 h. ago New 'greens' shake with '172 health benefits' and '27 superfoods' in one drink

This supplement is dubbed 'the most nutrient-dense greens drink on the market today'

Society

6 h. ago Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House

Attacks on property carrying the logo of Elon Musk’s electric-car company are cropping up from coast to coast and even overseas

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