42 m. ago These are the hostage bodies released by Hamas – and those yet to be returned

The bodies of 21 hostages remain in Gaza as families accuse Hamas of breaching a ceasefire agreement

Events

49 m. ago Witness describes ‘terrified’ screams of hotel worker ‘stabbed by asylum seeker’

A close friend of Rhiannon Skye Whyte heard three screams and then silence at the time she was fatally stabbed, a jury has heard.

Events

52 m. ago Gay senior police officer slams ‘vile’ ableist and homophobic attack on comedian Rosie Jones

Ch Supt Chris Casey says ‘utterly abhorrent’ hate-filled intimidation and violence will not be tolerated on transport network

Events

57 m. ago Lostprophets guitarist made chilling Ian Watkins warning in eerie four

Lostprophets guitarist Mike Lewis issued a chilling warning about his bandmate Ian Watkins, who was killed in prison last weekend, shortly before his shocking crimes came to light

Events

59 m. ago Man who murdered his partner in a hot tub sentenced to 25 years in prison

Claire Leveque travelled from Canada to live with her killer and his mother in October 2023, months before she was murdered.

Events

60 m. ago Scottish Rugby takes charge of GB Sevens and reveals six new players

Full-time programme to be run out of Edinburgh base

Sport

71 m. ago Paedo who abused niece in hospital bed after she took overdose dies in jail

Andrew Temple died in HMP Edinburgh at the weekend.

Events

75 m. ago Funeral director pleads guilty to charges after police found human remains

Robert Bush has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of fraud relating to misleading families of the deceased but will stand trial on charges of preventing lawful and decent burials in October next year

Events

81 m. ago Funeral director admits giving women ashes he claimed were their unborn children

Robert Bush pleaded guilty to offences spanning more than 10 years at his business, Legacy Independent Funeral Directors’ in Hull.

Politics

96 m. ago 'Selfish' man guilty of murdering partner Claire Leveque in 'truly horrifying' attack in hot tub on Shetland

Claire Leveque was found in a hot tub with ‘serious injuries’ and died a short time later

Events

98 m. ago Who are the dead hostages Hamas are yet to release – as ceasefire with Israel hangs in the balance?

The bodies of 21 hostages remain in Gaza as families accuse Hamas of breaching a ceasefire agreement

Events

99 m. ago What this taxi driver was carrying in his cab just cost him £128,000

Mohammed Yamin, 55, was found in possession of 'high-purity cocaine' and £17,000 in cash

Economics

1 hour ago Fortnitemares: The release date for Fortnites halloween skins

Some highly anticipated skins including Wednesday Addams remain unconfirmed

Politics

1 hour ago Livingston MP Gregor Poynton backs The School Bank West Lothian’s annual Halloween Costume Appeal

The kind politician donated new costumes and ‘trick or treat’ bags at the charity’s Broxburn drop-off point.

Economics

1 hour ago Cumulative social advantage: is this the secret to a long, happy, healthy life?

High income levels are associated with slower ageing – but so is another factor that will cost you nothing at all. It just involves plenty of time spent hanging out with family, friends and neighbours ...Name: Cumulative social advantage.Age: If it exists, it’s always been there. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Funeral director admits 35 fraud charges relating to human remains including four unborn babies

Robert Bush, 47, admitted multiple counts of false representation and one of fraudulent trading in relation to funeral plans

Politics

1 hour ago World’s largest ever bowls training session held to mark 2026 Commonwealth Games

A number of sporting professionals attended, some of whom had never played the sport until now.

Politics

2 h. ago Funeral director admits 35 fraud charges over remains including four foetuses

Robert Bush admitted 35 counts of false representation and one of fraudulent trading in relation to funeral plans.

Politics

2 h. ago 'Bubbly' mum found dead at Edinburgh home as heartbroken family search for answers

Lisa Beveridge, 48, was a 'bubbly' mum-of-one and nan who was 'always bright'.

Society

2 h. ago France’s parliamentary permacrisis is the dawning of a new political reality

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