38 m. ago ‘It’s not tokenistic’: how The Assembly became an international hit

Unpredictable questions from neurodivergent audience have created perfect interview format for social media ageIt is an interview like no other. One which has seen Emmanuel Macron confronted over whether it was right to marry his former teacher and Danny Dyer probed about whether he has a joint bank account with his wife. Celebrities have been caught off guard, or left sobbing and laughing in equal measure.The Assembly, in which an audience of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people ask unpredictable, probing and often remarkably direct questions of a celebrity, has won plaudits and rave reviews since launching in 2022. It has now become an international phenomenon. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Why has Virgin Money held up an Isa transfer to Lloyds for four months

I wanted to transfer an Isa held in my Mother's name to a Lloyds Bank Isa. I requested the transfer in January but it still has not been accepted.

Politics

5 h. ago Couple fuming after wasting £500k on property as planners refuse to let them turn into home

Pat Sharp and her husband Nigel spent £500,000 on the property seven years ago.

Society

5 h. ago Underworld gangster who planned fire attacks on mob boss Richardson’s empire in desperate bid to stay in Dubai

The lout did a runner – forcing his father and young sister to flee their Edinburgh family home over retribution fears.

Events

6 h. ago Landlocked city home to one of Europe's warmest beaches hotter than Tenerife

Córdoba in central southern Spain has one of the warmest beaches in Europe. Valdearenas Beach sits on the banks of a reservoir and delivers bright blue water and orange sand

Society

8 h. ago Judge blocks plan to allow immigration agents in New York City jail

A judge has blocked New York City’s mayor from letting federal immigration authorities reopen an office at the city’s main jail

Events

9 h. ago He gave her a one star review. She ruined his life. A Fringe performer turns the tables on a critic.

Charlotte Runcie’s debut novel Bring the House Down draws on her time as a Festival reviewer and captures the fraught and funny frenzy of the city in August.

Politics

11 h. ago Historian likens becoming MBE to receiving ‘monumental bunch of flowers’

Alistair Moffat, 74, is recognised for services to literature and culture.

Politics

11 h. ago Findlay: Tories will save £650m – and use the cash to cut taxes for Scots

The Scottish Conservative leader is to give his keynote speak to his party conference in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Economics

15 h. ago Gangland war probe arrest total hits 44 as cops lift two more suspects

Cops announced tonight, Friday, June 13, that two more men have been arrested in connection with the gang violence in Edinburgh and Glasgow, bringing the total to 44.

Events

16 h. ago Florian Wirtz transfer: When £116m star should make Liverpool debut after agreeing deal

Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz when the transfer window reopens on Monday, with the Reds set to pay a total of £116million for the Germany star

Economics

16 h. ago More than one million Anker power banks recalled due to fire and burn risks

“Anker has received 19 reports of fires and explosions,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday

Events

17 h. ago Criminal gangs run riot due to '£1.2billion shortfall' in police funding

Gangster are likely to be laughing all the way to robbing a bank as a lack of police funding will mean a lot of crimes will be 'decriminalised'

Economics

17 h. ago Scottish city crowned 'best for outdoors' this summer and it's not Edinburgh or Glasgow

It was described as the "ultimate launch pad" for adventure.

Politics

17 h. ago More than 1 million power banks recalled after some consumers report fires

More than 1.15 million power banks are under recall across the U.S. after some fires and explosions were reported by consumers

Economics

17 h. ago Why there's plenty to like in Rachel Reeves' Spending Review for Edinburgh

The Chancellor’s Spending Review announcements should be welcomed, writes Edinburgh City Council leader Jane Megaher.

Politics

17 h. ago Will interest rates be cut next week? The key factors for the Bank of England and 2025 predictions

Analysts expect a split vote at the MPC’s meeting on 19 June

Politics

17 h. ago Frank Sanazi Returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with “Songs for Swinging Leaders”

As the world teeters on the brink of global annihilation, who better to restore a new world order than the ultimate swinging dictator himself?

Politics

18 h. ago Police confirm body found in Banknock is missing Cole Cooper, 19

Police have confirmed the body found in a wooded area near Banknock is Cole Cooper – but they still are treating his death as “unexplained”.

Events

18 h. ago Shaquille O'Neal to pay $1.8 million to settle FTX class action lawsuit

Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal will pay $1.8 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to the demise of cryptocurrency exchange FTX

Economics