2 h. ago Nation to pay tribute to wartime heroes on 80th anniversary of VE Day

Events are taking place around the country to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Events

2 h. ago Cheryl 'will always do the right thing by her son', insiders say as it's revealed Bear will inherit dad Liam Payne's entire £24million fortune as tragic star died without a will

The Girls Aloud star, 41, was granted the power of administration of the 31-year-old's estate after he fell to his death from a hotel balcony after a drink-drug binge on October 16 last year.

Economics

4 h. ago Glenrothes named UK's top affordable town for families to live

The Fife town of Glenrothes has been named the most affordable place in the UK for families to settle down.

Society

4 h. ago The 'Tartan Pimpernel' Scots Reverend who helped soldiers escape Nazi

Known as the 'Tartan Pimpernel', Dr Donald Caskie was born on the Isle of Islay in 1902

Events

4 h. ago UK’s National Wealth Fund seals £1.35bn loan to build North Sea power cables

Energy firm ScottishPower is building offshore cables to carry wind power from Scotland to England, in a move ministers say will bring down bills.

Economics

5 h. ago ‘No winners’ from further military escalation in Kashmir, warns Swinney

First Minister John Swinney said growing tensions in the region would be ‘worrying’ for Indian and Pakistani communities in Scotland.

Events

6 h. ago Lennon Miller tackles major transfer question as Motherwell prodigy refuses to rule out life

The PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year looks certain to bank Well a record transfer fee this summer

Politics

6 h. ago Liam Payne left a £24m fortune which will be controlled by Cheryl

Liam Payne's former partner Cheryl has been granted the power of administration of the late singer's estate following his tragic death last year at the age of 31

Economics

6 h. ago Kieran Tierney stung by anticlimactic Arsenal ending as returning Celtic hero's dreams dashed

The Scotland defender has missed out on the chance to bow out of the Emirates as a Champions League winner

Politics

8 h. ago Current East Kilbride MSP confirmed as SNP’s candidate for 2026 Holyrood election

Collette Stevenson, who won the seat in 2021 with a majority of over 8,500, will be taking on current South Lanarkshire Council Leader Joe Fagan who is standing for Labour in the constituency.

Politics

8 h. ago Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting new flag ban laws

The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week that show support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of new laws passed by their states’ Republican-controlled Legislatures that banned the traditional rainbow pride flags at schools and government buildings

Politics

8 h. ago Bernie Sanders leads letter urging Paramount Global to ‘stand up for our democracy’

Eight US senators ask Shari Redstone not to settle to end Trump’s ‘bogus lawsuit’ over 60 Minutes interviewThe senator Bernie Sanders and his Democratic colleagues are urging Paramount Global not to settle Donald Trump’s $20bn lawsuit against 60 Minutes, saying such a decision would “capitulate to this dangerous move to authoritarianism”.In a letter co-signed by eight senators, Sanders urged controlling shareholder Shari Redstone and Paramount Global’s board to reconsider settling with Trump for as much as $75m to end his lawsuit against CBS News over its editing of last year’s 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Bernie Sanders urges Paramount not to ‘capitulate’ to Trump by settling 60 Minutes suit

Eight US senators ask Shari Redstone not to settle to end president’s ‘bogus’ $20bn lawsuit over 2024 Harris interviewThe senator Bernie Sanders and his Democratic colleagues are urging Paramount Global not to settle Donald Trump’s $20bn lawsuit against 60 Minutes, saying such a decision would “capitulate to this dangerous move to authoritarianism”.In a letter co-signed by eight senators, Sanders urged controlling shareholder Shari Redstone and Paramount Global’s board to reconsider settling with Trump for as much as $75m to end his lawsuit against CBS News over its editing of last year’s 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Democrats plead with Shari Redstone not to cave to Trump’s ‘bogus’ 60 Minutes lawsuit

‘Stand up for freedom of the press and our democracy. Do not capitulate to this dangerous move to authoritarianism,’ the senators wrote Shari Redstone and the Paramount board

Politics

11 h. ago Anna Wintour facing calls to 'step down' from Met Gala after 'stale and forgettable' 2025 event

The biggest night in fashion took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday but failed to deliver the star power and glamour of years past.

Politics

11 h. ago Emily English on extreme diets, the protein fad and the power of morning walks

English has become the face of nutrition for Gen Z, with her 1.7 million social following. As she releases her new cookbook, Live To Eat, she talks nutrition myths, how to form healthy habits and her current beauty obsessions

Events

11 h. ago South Ayrshire Council remains paralysed with no sign of action on power vacuum

South Ayrshire officials are yet to arrange a meeting one week on from the scenes which brought shame on County Buildings.

Politics

11 h. ago Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis ‘honoured’ to accept philanthropy award

Comic Relief is recognised for how it has addressed poverty and inequality in the UK and internationally.

Events

12 h. ago AD FEATURE: Scottish communities reclaim their spark thanks to the railway

New report reveals ScotRail helped boost Scotland's economy by over £4bn last year

Politics

12 h. ago Scotland is home to three of the most dog friendly destinations in the UK

The idea of the UK being a nation of dog lovers is far from a new one, with 36% of households in the country home to canine companions1. For the vast majority of dog owners their pets are part of their family, which means taking them into consideration when it comes to family holidays.

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