2 h. ago As fiscal black hole looms, a 'giveaway' Scottish Budget would be a scandal

Voters may react badly if Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s last Budget ignores the government’s financial problems

Politics

2 h. ago How to watch Portsmouth vs Arsenal: TV channel and live stream for FA Cup today

Gunners look to avoid third-round upset against Championship strugglers at Fratton Park

Sport

5 h. ago Emily Blunt reveals she never expected to be an actress after a bad stutter left her thinking it was 'completely out of reach'

The actress, 42, confessed that growing up, she was a 'shy kid' and had difficulty speaking while growing up, according to the Mirror.

Politics

5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv struggles to stabilise ruined power grid after major Russian attack

Residents battle bitter winter cold inside unheated apartments; Ukraine confirms UN to hold emergency meeting Monday on Russian ballistic missile attack. What we know on day 1,418Engineers in Kyiv scrambled on Saturday to stabilise a power grid brought to the brink by a campaign of Russian strikes, including one two nights ago. The city’s residents huddled against bitter winter cold inside their unheated apartments on Saturday as engineers worked to restore power, water and heat. Prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko said that the power situation in the capital was still difficult, as the grid was badly damaged and people were using more electric heaters because of the cold.Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed Saturday the UN security council would hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss Russia’s latest large-scale attack on Ukraine, which used an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile. “The meeting will address Russia’s flagrant breaches of the UN Charter,” Sy...

Events

6 h. ago Teen soldier took his own life days after escorting Queen's coffin, say friends

Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams, was 18 when he was pronounced dead at Hyde Park Barracks in London less than a fortnight after he walked in Her Majesty's funeral procession in 2022.

Politics

7 h. ago Dog trainer shares the 3 breeds he 'rarely' sees for bad behaviour

Dog trainer and behaviour expert Will Atherton has shared the three breeds he "rarely" encounters due to their low propensity for problematic behaviours - but his claims have sparked debate

Politics

8 h. ago New system allows drivers to see how badly their council is tackling potholes

Several councils have been flagged as red, indicating significant concerns

Politics

9 h. ago Shoppers buy less food and booze over festive period in Britain's first 'fat jab Christmas'

Although supermarket sales in December rose 3.8 per cent to a record £13.8billion, fuelled by food price inflation, the volume of physical items bought declined, according research firm Worldpanel.

Economics

9 h. ago Nearly 630 drivers dodge jail in last five years despite being found criminally responsible for death crashes

An average of ten a month are given community service orders, suspended sentences or fines instead of being sent to prison for triggering killer car crashes.

Events

10 h. ago Prince William hires crisis manager described as 'bulletproof sunshine' by her old boss... as Andrew and Harry sagas rumble on

Liza Ravenscroft (pictured) has been recruited from the blue-chip communications firm Edelman, where she works 'arm in arm with big names facing into their toughest times'.

Politics

10 h. ago Thomas Frank ‘hurt’ after FA Cup exit but blames Ollie Watkins for late melee

Frank accused Watkins of sparking the full-time scuffle by provoking Joao Palhinha.

Politics

11 h. ago Woman arrested and hit with £100 fine after 'feeding pigeons in park'

London Wildlife Protection said their member, who was feeding the birds in Wealdstone Square, in Harrow, London, was arrested by 11 Metropolitan Police officers

Events

11 h. ago Kieron Bowie hailed for playing 'big part' as he rescues Hibs amid Rangers transfer link

Hibs fight back to claim 1-1 draw with Motherwell at Easter Road

Events

12 h. ago Pub worker ‘accidentally killed Grindr date’ after strangling him so hard he fractured a bone

A PUB worker accidentally killed his Grindr date after strangling him so hard he fractured a bone, a court heard. Josh Baxter is accused of manslaughter after Michael Barron, 38, was found dead in his north Manchester flat on January 26 last year. A post mortem revealed he suffered from cerebral hypoxia, which is said...

Events

12 h. ago Cops slam ‘ridiculous’ parking at UK beauty spot as tourists warned they could be seriously hurt amid avalanche risk

POLICE have blasted tourists for "ridiculous parking" as they rush to get pictures of Snowdonia's beautiful snowy peaks. Swathes of visitors to Wales' largest national park have ignored weather warnings and parked dangerously close to the mountain despite icy road conditions and avalanche fears. Following Storm Goretti, the beloved Mount Snowdon, also known as Eryri,...

Events

12 h. ago VAR slammed for Julian Araujo's Celtic reprieve by furious former referee – 'as clear a red you will ever see'

The defender only saw yellow for a challenge Will Ferry during Hoops 4-0 win over Dundee United at Celtic Park

Politics

12 h. ago Dundee United rue Celtic sack timing and VAR pardon as Julien Araujo accused of 'dangerous tackle'

Jim Goodwin gives verdict on United’s 4-0 defeat at Celtic Park

Politics

13 h. ago Merit Holdings enters administration with nearly 300 jobs lost and £17.4m unpaid bills

UK offsite construction firm Merity Holdings has collapsed, leaving subcontractors and suppliers exposed to £17.4m in unpaid bills and 284 jobs lost

Economics

13 h. ago Scottish Premiership: O’Neill says Celtic need ‘to get some people in’ despite rout of Dundee United

Celtic win 4-0, equalling biggest victory of the seasonBowie scores equaliser as Hibs and Motherwell draw 1-1Martin O’Neill warned Celtic could be in trouble if they do not strengthen their squad despite resuming his supervision of the team with a 4-0 victory over Dundee United. A dominant display seemingly banished concerns there might be lasting damage from Wilfried Nancy’s brief but torrid tenure, when Celtic lost six out of eight games.O’Neill returned to oversee a first clean sheet since his final game in caretaker charge and equal the two biggest wins of the Premiership season, which also came under his watch. Two first-half goals in five minutes, from Yang Hyun-jun and Arne Engels, sent Celtic on their way, with substitute Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda scoring after the break. “We played really well,” said the 73-year-old. “It was nice to see players performing well, playing with confidence, and it was just nice to win.”This story will be updated Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Kieron Bowie told what he must do by Hibs amid fervent Rangers transfer interest

The 23-year-old didn’t let those stories distract him as netted against Motherwell

Politics