5 h. ago Depraved West Lothian rapist caged after preying on women as they slept

Craig Dodds subjected his partner at the time to horrific repeated sexual attacks 'several times a week' between April 2020 and April 2022.

Politics

5 h. ago Depraved Scots rapist caged after preying on women as they slept

Craig Dodds subjected a woman to horrific repeated sexual attacks 'several times a week'.

Politics

8 h. ago 'I once went four times in a week' — how sunbeds have made a comeback amongst Gen Z

Once a relic of the nineties and noughties, new research has found that sunbeds are having revival – with Gen Z leading the way. Emma Loffhagen discovers why

Politics

10 h. ago Boxing fans could face hefty fine for watching Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano

Taylor and Serrano are set to go head-to-head for a third and final time this week - but boxing fans have been sent a major warning ahead of the event

Sport

13 h. ago Sean Bean teams up with Shetland star in crime drama coming to Netflix

The crime period drama is coming to Netflix in just over a week's time - so here's everything you need to know about the 'macabre masterpiece'

Events

37 h. ago I'm moving house in Edinburgh in a week's time, and this is what I've learnt

This is a time of upheaval, but it’s nearly over

Politics

38 h. ago The most aggressive set piece team in the world plays in Minnesota

Under the guidance of a former Manchester United assistant, Minnesota United are finding MLS success with a surprising tacticNot many soccer players are as passionate about dead balls as Anthony Markanich. Then again Minnesota United, under the 33-year-old first-time head coach Eric Ramsay, don’t play soccer like most teams.“All the guys get really excited about set pieces, especially myself,” Markanich gushed last Friday after scoring a goal off a long throw-in by the center back Michael Boxall for the second time in a week. “I told Boxy I love when he has the ball for throw-ins and stuff – I get so excited about that.” Continue reading...

Politics

49 h. ago João Pedro leaves it to Chelsea fans to celebrate after double against old side | Sid Lowe

The £60m Brazilian scored both goals but showed no emotion as Fluminense were his first club in his homelandThis time last week, João Pedro was on a Brazilian beach; now he’s in the Club World Cup final, handed a standing ovation by old fans and new. The 23-year-old forward had been on holiday in Rio de Janeiro when they called to say his £60m transfer to Chelsea had been completed and could he come straight here.Two days and a single training session later, he made his debut in Philadelphia, more than 4,000 miles north of home, a promising glimpse of a future. Four days after that, he was given his first start in New Jersey. It took 18 minutes to get a glorious goal. By the time he headed off, an hour in, he had another. Continue reading...

Sport

54 h. ago ‘We need to punch holes’: Maro Itoje calls on Lions to take battle to Brumbies

With the Test series looming, Lions captain has urged a strong XV to issue an emphatic statement in CanberraA verdict has finally been reached in the “mushroom murder” trial that gripped the whole of Australia, but the jury is still out on the touring British & Irish Lions. With the first Test looming next week, now would be a perfect time to issue an emphatic statement and the captain, Maro Itoje, is urging his well-stacked team to do exactly that.There have been glimpses of some highly effective Lions combinations at various stages on their travels, even in defeat against Argentina back in Dublin when their attacking shape showed initial promise. What has held them back, aside from every Lions squad’s perpetual search for cohesion, has been an occasional tendency to play too laterally rather than going route one and blowing the front door off its hinges. Continue reading...

Events

58 h. ago James McMurdock will not seek Reform UK return after Covid loan questions

MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock says he will remain an independent after surrendering whip last weekUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Reform UK MP James McMurdock has suggested he will permanently quit the party after receiving legal advice about his business conduct related to Covid loans.McMurdock, the MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, surrendered the party whip last week in anticipation of revelations in the Sunday Times, which claimed there were questions over loans totalling tens of thousands of pounds. Continue reading...

Science

61 h. ago Coronation Street issues huge Dev Alahan update as he returns to the cobbles

Coronation Street's Dev Alahan will be seen on the cobbles once again next week, but his return coincides with some troubling times for his son Aadi Alahan

Politics

63 h. ago Shein files to float in Hong Kong but hopes to keep London IPO alive – reports

The fast fashion retailer confidentially filed a draft prospectus last week with the Hong Kong exchange, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Politics

63 h. ago NBA free agency winners and losers: Hawks and Rockets soar while Lakers stall

From Houston’s all-in bet on Kevin Durant to the Pelicans’ puzzling pick swap, here are the early verdicts on who’s up and who’s down after a wild first week of NBA free agencyIt’s a time-honored convention among NBA fans and analysts alike to jump to premature conclusions a week or so into free agency, and far be it from me to stray from tradition. So, here are the very early winners and losers of this season’s game of NBA musical chairs, thus far: Continue reading...

Events

65 h. ago I found out by chance my Citroen DS3 has a ‘stop drive’ recall over airbag

I only bought it three weeks ago and have not received any communication from the company about a repairI’ve discovered by chance that my Citroën DS3 has been issued with a “stop drive” notice because of a potentially lethal fault with the airbag. I only bought it three weeks ago and have not received any communication from the company.Citroën’s “customer care” line refused to answer any questions and directed me to the dedicated recall line. Despite multiple attempts I’ve never got through. My local dealer has a three-week waiting time for the free repair and my car is essential for my work. I’m one of the “lucky” ones. There are reports of people unable to arrange a recall repair at all, or having to wait months. Continue reading...

Politics

2 d. ago How you can prolong your life and protect yourself from dementia with these very simple steps

We've all heard it many times before - to get healthier, you need to do 30 minutes of strenuous exercise at least five times a week.

Politics

3 d. ago Brits told to brace for 'longest heatwave of 2025' as 32C blast set to hit UK

The Met Office has warned Brits that rising temperatures at the end of this week could stick around for quite some time as the UK is set to swelter in its third heatwave

Events

3 d. ago Tanning addict, 18, who uses sunbeds four times a week, reveals worrying signs of UV damage on her body

Megan Blain, from County Durham, has warned other people not to start tanning on sunbeds in case it sparks an addiction - after being reliant on them for three years.

Events

4 d. ago Greater Manchester set for 29C as Met Office forecasts 'widespread heatwave' in UK

The UK is set for another heatwave as temperatures climb next week – and this time northern parts of England could also feel the heat

Society

5 d. ago Scots cafe 'under siege' from 'feral youth gang' who attacked third time in week

Sir Walter's Cafe in Princes Street in Edinburgh is reportedly 'under siege' from a feral gang of youths.

Events

5 d. ago I was so obsessed with doodling I drew all over my £1.35m mansion

Sam Cox, also known as Mr Doodle, rose to fame in 2017 when a video of him using a marker pen to draw all over a shop was viewed 46 million times in one week on social media.

Economics