57 m. ago Holly Ramsay skips fiancé Adam Peaty's mum's 60th birthday for a lavish trip to Lapland ahead of their wedding as family feud rumbles on

The daughter of TV chef Gordon Ramsay, 25, is expected to marry the Olympian, 30, at Bath's Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on December 2.

Society

87 m. ago I’m a fire expert – follow these ten simple tips this Christmas or risk losing everything

FIREFIGHTERS are stoked after the number of blazes they’re putting out in people’s homes reached a record low. New statistics from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) show they responded to 4,104 house fires last year - a 3.6 per cent reduction on the previous year and a massive drop of 26.4 per cent...

Events

2 h. ago Family of abuse victim who died after being refused anonymity call for judge to quit

One year ago today Kevin Sutherland ended his life after the chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Lady Smith decided he could not remove his name from the probe’s website.

Events

2 h. ago Haunting new Epstein photos show quotes from 'paedophile' novel scribbled on person's body

Democrat representatives from the US House Oversight Committee today (December 18) released - without context - 68 new photos from the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's estate

Culture

2 h. ago Two more men arrested after missing Greenock dad found dead in field last month

A 25-year-old man and a 36-year-old man have been charged over the death of Robert Best on Tuesday November 11, after four others previously appeared in court.

Events

2 h. ago Murder probe launched after Scots dad gunned down at home as parents pay tribute

New dad Jordan Gray, 26, was shot and killed at his Motherwell home sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning, police have confirmed.

Society

2 h. ago Mum of teen who took his own life after sextortion plot slams Meta for "failing kids"

Murray Dowey, 16, took his own life after he was blackmailed by Nigerian criminals on Instagram in December 2023.

Events

3 h. ago PPE firm linked to Michelle Mone wound up after being ordered to pay £148m

PPE Medpro had been ordered to pay the sum after losing a High Court battle in October but it it filed for administration on September 30, the day before the ruling, with the money still unpaid.

Economics

3 h. ago Scottish golfer shares lead in final DP World Tour event in 2025

Scott Jamieson signs for eight birdies to set pace in AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open

Sport

3 h. ago William Rush: Waterloo Road star and son of Corrie actress Debbie Rush dies aged 31

‘Our beautiful baby boy, William, passed away on 17th December,’ his mum, former Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush, announced

Events

3 h. ago Adam Peaty's mother celebrates her 60th birthday while feud with son rumbles on as her family call her 'the strongest woman we've ever met' ahead of his wedding to Holly Ramsay

The Olympic swimmer is expected to marry Ramsay at Bath's Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on December 27, followed by a reception at Kiln House country estate in Wiltshire.

Society

3 h. ago Fatalities reported at North Carolina Airport after horror plane crash

Fatal plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina with emergency services responding to the scene around 10.15am local time on December 18

Events

3 h. ago Christmas Dangers for Dogs 2025: Here are 8 festive foods your dog mustn't eat

Here’s what you need to know before adding a festive extra to your dog’s bowl

Politics

4 h. ago First picture of 'much loved' Grandad killed in horror hit and run in Glasgow

William Cherry, 74, sadly died at the scene.

Events

4 h. ago Small Scottish town with 'wonky' Christmas lights from local kids' cute drawings

The cute lights are designed to match the winning drawings created by local primary school children each year.

Politics

4 h. ago West Ham sack Rehanne Skinner with Irons facing WSL relegation dogfight

Hammers failed to beat fellow relegation candidates Liverpool last time out

Politics

5 h. ago Lulu Guinness shoppers have one day left to snap up designer bag for £15

The striped tote bag from Lulu Guinness is usually £30, but shoppers can get it for less than £15 if you get it before the Christmas order cut-off on December 19

Economics

5 h. ago Alan Cumming promises to 'create some mischief' as he shares career update

Scottish actor and The Traitors US host Alan Cumming has shared details of a new role away from the reality TV hit

Politics

5 h. ago Scotland's 'most happy town' with cosy pubs and fun Christmas activities

The perfect place for a festive day out this December.

Politics

5 h. ago Dog trainer warns 5 popular breeds are 'overrated' and 'not what they seem'

A professional dog trainer with 30 years of experience has listed five popular breeds he believes are overrated and problematic due to factors like health issues and more

Events