33 m. ago Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd responds to Lily Platt recast

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has reacted to the news that his on-screen daughter, Lily Platt, has been recast on the ITV soap

Politics

36 m. ago Deserted Taipei and flood damage in Mexico: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world• Warning: graphic content Continue reading...

Events

42 m. ago 'Fairytale' Scottish castle beside beautiful loch on sale for £2.6million

The castle, now listed with Knight Frank, has five bedrooms and luxury features like a gym, sauna, and glass-walled dining room

Economics

42 m. ago Fife NHS head of nursing 'can't recall' risk assessment behind Sandie Peggie’s suspension

Ms Peggie was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with Dr Upton at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife - where they both worked - on Christmas Eve 2023.

Events

48 m. ago The Sleep Room by Jon Stock review – the psychiatrist who abused female patients

This harrowing account of a British doctor and his shocking experiments on young women includes a testimony from the actor Celia Imrie, who was one of his patientsIn a hospital in Waterloo, London, in the mid-1960s was a psychiatric ward full of sleeping women. Suffering from disorders ranging from post-partum depression to chronic anxiety to anorexia, the residents of the “sleep room” were sedated and woken only to be washed, fed or subjected to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). All were under the supervision of psychiatrist William Sargant, who at the time was hailed as a pioneer. Sargant claimed that a combination of enforced narcosis and ECT could fix disturbed minds. Failing that, the treatment would be surgical lobotomy.The Sleep Room is author Jon Stock’s gripping account of a scandal in which female patients were denied dignity and agency by a man who wielded absolute power over their bodies. The book is ably narrated by actors Richard Armitage, Antonia Beamish and Celia Imri...

Science

56 m. ago 'Very comfy' £500 rattan corner sofa set that's 'good quality' is now £130 ready for the next heatwave

The rattan corner sofa set is the perfect outdoor furniture set for summer and has been reduced by a huge £370 in the Sports Direct summer sale

Economics

72 m. ago Best Liam Gallagher Quotes: Here are 21 funny and interesting things Gallagher Jnr has said

There’s never a dull interview when Liam Gallagher is being interviewed.

Politics

90 m. ago Police lock down large Glasgow estate after man found injured

It's been reported that residents are being asked to sign in and out as they enter or leave their homes.

Events

1 hour ago Inverness Castle: Historic Scottish castle's £39m transformation into ‘world class’ visitor attraction faces delay

The castle is set to open as a visitor attraction.

Economics

2 h. ago Scottish parents can now get their hands on the 'world's safest iphone'

New tech brand launches new iphone in the UK - with no internet browser or social media - keeping Scottish children safe from online worries.

Politics

2 h. ago Falkirk Labour party gives 'full support' to Grangemouth MP after suspension

Falkirk East CLP has said that Brian Leishman 'belongs in the Labour Party'

Politics

2 h. ago Nobody's Child fans get extra 15% off half price summer sale snagging items from £5

The brand's up to 60% off sale has been running since the start of July and recently they've introduced an additional 15% on top of it with a nifty money-saving code

Economics

2 h. ago Aberdeen 'exploring' permanent Oday Dabbagh transfer as Ylber Ramadani windfall chance collapses

Palestine international Dabbagh scored in the Dons' penalty shootout victory over Celtic that ended a 35-year wait for the Scottish Cup back in May

Sport

2 h. ago Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Official tartan for Glasgow Commonwealth Games unveiled

The design is inspired by Glasgow’s shipbuilding history

Politics

2 h. ago Olivia Attwood gasps as woman who spent £250k on plastic surgery shares before snap

Olivia Attwood is left speechless after a woman, who spent £250,000 on plastic surgery, shows her a selection of her before pictures on Thursday's episode of The Price of Perfection

Economics

2 h. ago Olivia Attwood says 'oh my God' as she sees woman before £250k plastic surgery

Olivia Attwood is left gasping on Thursday's The Price of Perfection as one woman, who spent £250k on plastic surgery, shares her before pictures

Economics

3 h. ago Victoria Street: Shops on famous Edinburgh street that inspired Harry Potter Diagon Alley targeted by vandals

Business representatives said the problem risks damaging Edinburgh’s reputation during busy summer months

Events

3 h. ago Schoolboy killed in Ayrshire after being hit by car on bridge

The boy was tragically pronounced dead at the scene on the A76 at the bridge over Cessnock Water.

Events

3 h. ago Boots shoppers get 'so many compliments' when wearing £33 perfume worth £94

The Calvin Klein scent is usually sold for £94, but has been reduced in the sale

Economics

3 h. ago 'Gorgeous' Scottish island named top European holiday destination beating Greek spots

One visitor called it great for those looking "to enjoy nature and peace".

Politics