66 m. ago 'Very angry' Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is told he cannot bring private prosecution against two men accused of spying for China

The Commons Speaker also suggested he would 'support' others if they pursued private action against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry.

Economics

78 m. ago Dundee incident: Man, 26, arrested after woman, 37, found dead following Scottish flat fire

Police have now confirmed a 26-year-old man is in custody.

Events

2 h. ago Would Celtic gamble on O’Neill if idol brings success against oldest rivals?

Result of Sunday’s League Cup semi-final could be key to an unlikely return or quest for a fresh managerial faceIt feels unwise to be fooled by Martin O’Neill’s self-deprecation. The 73-year-old remains publicly steadfast that his second stint in charge of Celtic will be short term. “I think my remit was that they would be looking for somebody [else] pretty quickly,” he said on Friday. “I don’t think this is a renaissance. I just think this is a fill-in.”Shock is still reverberating around Celtic Park, not so much about Monday’s resignation of Brendan Rodgers but the follow-up savaging of the former manager by the main shareholder, Dermot Desmond. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Pictures of the week: Hurricane Melissa in Cuba, stag in London

Pictures of the week: Hurricane Melissa in Cuba, stag in London  South China Morning Post

Politics

4 h. ago World leaders, remember that future generations will judge you. At Cop30, you can define how | Gordon Brown

Keir Starmer is taking the lead on tackling the climate crisis. With the US backing away, now is the moment when other nations must step upWith the once-familiar pillars of the old world order crumbling and the US stepping away from action on climate crisis, it falls to others to assume global environmental leadership. Those leaders who understand the urgency should seize the opportunity afforded by Brazil hosting Cop30 this month to build a coalition of committed countries determined to turn back the climate deniers.Many now see China – the most successful manufacturer of solar, wind, battery and electric vehicle technologies – as the global low-carbon powerhouse. But its national emission goals, recently submitted to the UN, are underwhelming and it is unclear whether China is willing to take up the mantle of climate leadership. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Why toxic 'boys' club' Police Scotland has a big choice to make over gender war today

Will the police allow a peaceful rally at the Scottish Parliament by the Women Won’t Wheesht campaign group to be drowned out by transgender protesters?

Events

4 h. ago Hoyle says he cannot bring private prosecution in China spy case

The Commons Speaker suggested he would ‘support’ others if they pursued private action.

Politics

6 h. ago Police probe shocking footage of Hibs v Rangers security guard snorting white powder

The Record shared shocking footage of the steward sniffing a line of what appears to be drugs during the Scottish Premiership clash on Wednesday.

Events

6 h. ago Man who became 'zombie' on painkillers says medical cannabis gave him his life back

David Wright is now calling for cheaper medical cannabis to be made available to help with his pain agter costs soared.

Events

6 h. ago Free weight loss jabs to be offered to thousands of Scots in fight against obesity

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour Health Minister Zubir Ahmed said obesity is a "disease of poverty" and claimed the medications could cut the sickness benefits bill.

Economics

6 h. ago A Vermont cycling apparel company is trying to survive Trump's tariffs. Will the Supreme Court help?

A small company in Vermont that specializes in women's cycling apparel is at the center of the fight over President Donald Trump's contentious tariff policy

Events

10 h. ago Motherwell v St Mirren: Mark O'Hara vows to relish big stage as Hampden dream comes true

The 29-year-old midfielder has always hoped to get the chance to perform on Scottish football's grandest stage.

Politics

10 h. ago Glasgow firework control zones in force for first time after Bonfire Night carnage

A firework control zone (FCZ) was meant to be in place in the Pollokshields area of the city last November however it did not go ahead.

Events

11 h. ago Newly reopened mountain railway in Scotland offers 'breathtaking' views

The railway in the Scottish Highlands is the UK's highest railway and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains without the need for climbing

Politics

12 h. ago Wildlife expert Steve Backshall prefers this Scottish city over Glasgow and Edinburgh for breaks

The TV presenter and wildlife expert has named his favourite city in Scotland - and it's not the two biggest urban areas in the country

Politics

12 h. ago Best Halloween costumes for 2025 as Record readers show off 'fang

Readers have sent in their weird, wonderful and spooky costumes for Halloween 2025.

Politics

12 h. ago Canada launches C$6.4bn minerals push as race to counter China heats up

Ottawa uses national security legislation to accelerate production as G7 nations hunt for resources

Politics

14 h. ago Beautiful Scottish village that hosts a haunted Halloween duck race

The New Lanark duck races are such a popular event, that they have returned, this time with a Halloween theme, and they're heading straight for the lade.

Politics

14 h. ago Woman charged after NHS patients' records accessed in data breach

Around 100 patients in NHS Lothian could have had their records accessed because of an NHS data breach.

Science

15 h. ago Police raid enormous cannabis factory hidden inside former casino: Thousands of plants on all three floors 'are worth millions'

Officers used chainsaws to smash their way into the disused Aspers casino in Northampton town centre at around 9am yesterday.

Economics