22 m. ago Senior citizen love triangle lands four in hospital after shoot out at retirement complex, cops say

Local law enforcement described the situation as “ridiculous”

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59 m. ago Edinburgh flights: Ryanair welcomes sentencing of 'unruly' passenger who forced flight to make U

The 23-year-old man was smoking, swearing and drinking on the flight full of holiday-makers

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63 m. ago Edinburgh Council leader 'frustrated' by Liam Gallagher discussion after comments at final gig

Liam Gallagher slammed council chiefs after Oasis fans were labelled as "drunk", "fat" and "old" in secret safety briefings.

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70 m. ago Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova discharged from hospital after fall during rehearsals

She said the experience ‘was really scary’ and added that there were ‘a few tears’.

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82 m. ago Student ends up in court after trying to pay parking charge in cash

Oliver Griffiths, a fourth-year law student, was slapped with a $97 fine after parking his car at his Australian university campus earlier this year, but decided to contest the charge

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87 m. ago Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova breaks silence on horror fall during rehearsals and confirms show future

Strictly Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova was rushed to hospital after a horror fall during rehearsals for the new series of the BBC dance show. She has now shared an update

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89 m. ago Revealed: Man who was 'beaten to death with a concrete slab by teens on beach' was a convicted stalker and a 'one man crime wave'

EXCLUSIVE: Alexander Cashford, 49, was found dead with multiple serious injuries in Leysdown-on-Sea in Kent on Sunday.

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1 hour ago Teenagers charged with murder at seaside resort appear in court

Alexander Cashford, 49, was confirmed dead at the scene, with the force saying multiple injuries to his body were reported.

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2 h. ago My Festival – Laura Benanti: 'Expect many, many deeply embarrassing personal stories'

Comedian Laura Benanti catches The Scotsman up on her Fringe so far, as well as a healthy dose of recommended shows that have caught her eye.

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2 h. ago Travel chaos as major motorway closes after lorry bursts into flames

National Highways said it was forced to shut the road in both directions between Junction 29 for Romford and Junction 30 for the crossing after a HGV "fully laden with car tyres" caught fire.

Events

2 h. ago Scottish students can now earn a Mickey Mouse Degree at 'Disney University'

Scotland's prestigious universities offer a wide array of courses, from the University of Glasgow's 'Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime' to modules at the University of Edinburgh exploring witchcraft, but have you ever considered getting a Micky Mouse Degree from "Disney University"? With SQA results announced earlier this month, thousands of Scottish students will be making big decisions about their futures when it comes to further education, and now a “Mickey Mouse Degree” is also an option on the table.

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2 h. ago £3m rescue deal saves historic George Hotel in Inveraray following administration

Administrators overseeing the sale of the historic 24-room Scottish boutique hotel have sold the hotel business, its contents and a residential dwelling to a duo of experienced hotel operators, Charlie Maclachlan and Sam Wignell of Fyne Hospitality, for £3.05m in a deal that will save up to 43 jobs in Inveraray.

Economics

2 h. ago Car park warning issued as people have money stolen from bank accounts

As more 'nasty' scams have been reported, people are being urged to stay alert in car parks

Events

2 h. ago Edinburgh crime: Man, 39, taken to Edinburgh hospital after late night serious assault on busy street

The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Events

3 h. ago The 22 best Edinburgh bars to enjoy during the Festivals according to bartenders

We’ve asked some drinks experts to share their favourite places in Edinburgh to enjoy a drink or two during the Festivals.

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3 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova breaks silence after being rushed to hospital in 'scary' admission

The professional dancer suffered a fall while training for the upcoming series of the dancing competition

Events

3 h. ago I was a Hibs player when I held transfer talks with Hearts and would have said yes to the Jambos

The born and bred Hibee revealed he was willing to directly cross the Edinburgh divide

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3 h. ago Parents and child killed when tree falls on car amid heavy rain, flooding in Tennessee

An official in Tennessee says a mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car amid heavy rain and flooding

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3 h. ago Creeps, legends, witches and wonders: Edinburgh fringe 2025 – in pictures

From a Polish prince of Denmark to pickled vegetables and tributes to Billy Connolly and Marilyn Monroe, our photographer explores the many worlds of the festival Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Man airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped under steel beam

An investigation has been launched

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