12 h. ago Cops searching for man who helped woman after serious sexual assault in Scots town

Cops are still investigating a sickening incident in Dumfries just over a month ago.

Events

45 h. ago ‘She’s one of us!’ The dizzying rise of Hannah Laing, Scottish dental nurse turned superstar doof

The Dundee producer’s hard dance has won her millions of listeners and an Ibiza residency. But for Laing, nothing beats giving back to her community – starting with a huge hometown festivalIn the centre of a dancefloor in a Dundee park, a group of athleisure-clad teens are dancing to a Crazy Frog remix with a middle-aged couple wearing head-to-toe smiley face print. They’re in a re-creation of the Highlander, a Scottish bar in Ibiza, complete with Saltire flags and Buckfast cocktails. Across the park, a crowd of thousands are hanging on for the drop in Ultrabeat’s Pretty Green Eyes as played by trance icon Judge Jules. It may be late afternoon in Dundee, but the vibe is pure late-night riviera hedonism.This is last weekend’s Doof in the Park festival, curated by Hannah Laing in her home town. From Manchester to Ibiza, Amsterdam to Tokyo, the Scottish DJ and producer has brought her sets of hard house, trance and techno to every big club scene in the world, but the festival “had to b...

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63 h. ago Fire rips through building in Scots town as local properties evacuated

Police have urged locals to stay away from the scene tonight and keep windows and doors closed.

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69 h. ago The Scottish seaside town with pretty beach hosting music festival this weekend

Our latest Town of the Week is a must-visit for folk lovers.

Culture

3 d. ago Scottish island town with just 3 hours of daily sunshine named UK's unluckiest place to live

A new study ranked 121 UK postcode areas by luck, using data on lottery wins, sunshine, tax rises, and flat tyre searches

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3 d. ago Scotland's 'worst seaside town' that is actually perfect for summer holiday

The resort has everything you could want from a staycation spot.

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3 d. ago Police searching seaside Scottish town in connection with murder of young man

The search is expected to last several days

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6 d. ago I was sexually assaulted by a celebrity after starring in a cult film at 19. My quest for justice changed the course of my life

Not long after Jenny Evans was brutally attacked by a high-profile figure, all the details appeared in the press. Her mission to find out what happened would reveal tabloid spying, phone hacking, police misconduct – and lead to a dramatic change of careerJenny Evans had just starred in her first film when everything came crashing down. Twin Town was a riot of drugs, fast cars and bad behaviour labelled the “Welsh Trainspotting”. She had a wonderful time making the movie, which was released in 1997. There was a feelgood atmosphere on set, and she got on brilliantly with her fellow actors (Twin Town launched the careers of Rhys Ifans and Dougray Scott). “Friends of the cast and crew were coming down from London to Swansea because the vibe was so good,” she says. “It was a great group of people doing something fun. It was a blast.” Twin Town became a cult success, and the 19-year-old from Abergavenny found herself hanging out with celebrities and looking forward to a career in the movi...

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7 d. ago Scotland's sunny seaside town with sandy beaches known as 'Riviera of the North'

It is home to lovely sandy beaches and yummy food spots.

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7 d. ago Thomas Partey, former Arsenal footballer, charged with rape and sexual assault

Five charges of rape and one charge of sexual assaultDue to appear in magistrates court next monthFormer Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service said.The allegations relate to three separate women who reported incidents between 2021 and 2022. Partey has been charged with two counts of rape of one woman, three counts of rape of a second woman, and one count of sexual assault of a third woman. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on 5 August. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scots town with picturesque vista set to host fan favourite whisky festival

The whisky festival returns to Helensburgh on 20 September with two sessions running from 12pm to 3.30pm and 4.30pm to 8pm

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8 d. ago 'Stunning' Scots town Emma Raducanu 'fell in love with' for its beautiful sights

The tennis star says she fell in love with the landscape of the Perthshire town during a visit in 2024.

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8 d. ago On the brink of world domination Oasis played a Scottish town 30 years ago this month

'The ticket was the hottest in the land and there are stories of unlucky fans holding their own impromptu listening parties on Irvine Moor, where the music was blown loudly and clearly by the wind from the harbour.'

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8 d. ago People in Scotland's rainiest town to be offered 'rain cheques' in bid to brighten the mood

Goodies including free pints, flight vouchers and £1,885 in cash will be up for grabs in Dumfries on Friday.

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9 d. ago The Scottish seaside town that is food lover's paradise with chippies and restaurants

It offers everything from sandy beaches to world-class fish and chips.

Society

9 d. ago Quaint Scottish Town that is favourite of Andy Murray for its tasty fish and chips

Bridge of Allan is a charming town, boasting a vibrant community and natural beauty.

Politics

9 d. ago Scottish Royal visit: King Charles and Queen Camilla face torrential rain

The King and Queen faced torrential downpours as they marked the centenary of a war memorial commemorating a Scottish town’s war dead.

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9 d. ago The UK's cheapest seaside town is in Scotland – with an affordability score of 9.82 out of 10

Scottish location is named the UK’s most affordable seaside town

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1 week ago Scottish Chamber Orchestra bringing Rossini and Schubert to Airdrie Town Hall stage

Conducted by the dynamic Jakob Lehmann, the programme opens with 'Overture to The Barber of Seville' by Gioachino Rossini.

Politics

1 week ago The charming Scottish seaside town that was named country's 'friendliest'

It has been praised for its friendly locals and community events.

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