3 d. ago Picking a team from bars to beam and hoping for 10s: Fantasy leagues in gymnastics are a thing

Interest in gymnastics traditionally peaks with the Olympic cycle, but the sport is popular all year round on the “gymternet,” an online global community for devoted fans

Sport

6 d. ago Cumnock Citizen of the Year receives award for devotion to community

Keith Campbell was presented with the Keir McTurk Memorial Rosebowl at Dumfries House on Friday, April 11, after being named Cumnock Citizen of the Year.

Events

1 week ago 'Angel on Earth' Scots couple who lost twin babies pay tribute to midwife

NHS worker Natasha Allan-Reeves received a prestigious award for her exceptional support to grieving parents Hannah and Kieran Craig.

Politics

1 week ago Dumfries beauty advisor 'overwhelmed' after winning award for her work in the community

Lyndsey Mutch, who has worked at Boots for the past decade, has received the inaugural Florence Boot award.

Events

1 week ago Stephanie Turner awarded $5k for taking a knee against trans rival in fencing competition last month

The female fencer who refused to compete against a transgender opponent last month has received an award for her actions.

Economics

2 w. ago Olivier awards 2025: Giant, Benjamin Button and Fiddler on the Roof triumph

John Lithgow, Imelda Staunton, Romola Garai and Layton Williams are among the winners at the annual stage awardsOlivier awards: full list of winnersThe play Giant, which portrays children’s author Roald Dahl amid an outcry about his antisemitism, has triumphed at the Olivier awards on a star-studded night at the Royal Albert Hall in London.US star John Lithgow took home the best actor prize for his performance as Dahl, Elliot Levey won best supporting actor (for playing publisher Tom Maschler) and Mark Rosenblatt received the award for best new play. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Noel Clarke allegations had ‘high public interest’, Guardian editor tells court

Bafta endorsement could have escalated actor’s allegedly abusive behaviour towards women, Kath Viner saidThe editor-in-chief of the Guardian, Katharine Viner, has told the high court there was a “very high public interest” in reporting allegations made against Noel Clarke after he received a special Bafta award.In a witness statement, Viner said she believed it was conceivable that the actor’s endorsement by the British academy film awards could lead to an escalation of his allegedly abusive behaviour towards women. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Bullaun Press wins Republic of Consciousness prize for ‘rollicking picaresque’ novel

Irish publisher receives award for small presses for Gaëlle Bélem’s There’s a Monster Behind the DoorIrish publisher Bullaun Press has won the Republic of Consciousness prize for small presses with the book There’s a Monster Behind the Door by Gaëlle Bélem, translated from French by Karen Fleetwood and Laëtitia Saint-Loubert.There’s a Monster Behind the Door is a “rollicking, sardonic picaresque”, said judge Houman Barekat. “The novel has important things to say about colonialism and society, but it’s also tremendous fun – darkly funny, acerbic, energetic.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Teenager left female 'police officer of the year' critically injured after mowing her down in Audi and driving over her unconscious body to avoid weed rap

Harvey Bell, 19, drove a black Audi Q2 at Police Constable Tracy Hallworth (pictured receiving an award), in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, a court heard,

Events

3 w. ago Teenager mowed down hero police officer 'at speed' before driving over her unconscious body in 'terrifying' retail park incident

Harvey Bell, 19, drove a black Audi Q2 at Police Constable Tracy Hallworth (pictured receiving an award), in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, a court heard,

Events

3 w. ago Conan O’Brien receives Mark Twain award amid Kennedy Center controversy

Comedian named as recipient shortly before Trump’s takeover of institution

Events

4 w. ago Conan O'Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain award as politics roils the Kennedy Center

Conan O’Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where the backstage drama of the host institution may hang over the celebration

Politics