43 m. ago The small, but thriving city that offers a mix of history, whisky and mystery

Inverness is the gateway to the Highlands, a rugged, windswept region of northwest Scotland

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62 m. ago 'My daughter became ill after feeding animals at Welsh attraction'

Lee Dobbinson's eight-year-old daughter Alba fell ill after visiting a popular farm now at the heart of a parasite outbreak investigation

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73 m. ago Ministers should ‘hang heads in shame’ as Rod Stewart pays for child’s diagnosis

The singer stepped in to pay for four-year-old Iain Gregory’s autism diagnosis after a three-year wait.

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74 m. ago Hollyoaks share major announcement with fans ahead of 30th anniversary

Hollyoaks marks its 30th anniversary this year and to celebrate the special occasion some of the Channel 4 soap's favourite stars from over the years are going on tour

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83 m. ago Six Scottish beaches you can't take your dog to from today as restrictions introduced

Dog exclusion zones come into place every year but following these simple rules can keep both pet and pooch safe

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86 m. ago 10 of the best pictures as beautiful new giraffe welcomed by Blair Drummond Safari Park zoo

The intention is to breed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe with a mate at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling.

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88 m. ago Police seal off Edinburgh park after 'serious sexual assault'

Detectives have assured they do not believe there is a wider threat to the community.

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91 m. ago 'Herculean' effort hailed as historic Scottish golf club rescued from flood devastation

Members of King James VI Golf Club in Perth praised for hard work and support after storm damage

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98 m. ago Fist fights, ghostly pranks and schism: a brief history of conclaves past

Selecting a new pope has always been an arduous process, but some conclaves seemed to suffer more than othersModern-day conclaves are steeped in mystery: cardinal electors swear an oath of secrecy – and so do the cooks, drivers, medics and others who support their deliberations. Before the conclave begins next week, the Sistine Chapel will be swept for electronic bugs, jamming devices will be installed, and special coatings will be placed on windows to stop laser scanners picking up anything audible.It wasn’t always this way: in the past, letters, diaries and other writings by cardinals and their attendants gave revealing accounts of what happened in the meetings convened in order to choose a pope. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago I worked with Tony Blair when he put climate at the heart of UK policy. He must not now undermine that | David King

I support the Climate Paradox report from the Tony Blair Institute, but his foreword risks compromising what must be achievedDavid King was chief scientific adviser to the UK government under Tony Blair, and is founder and chair of the global Climate Crisis Advisory GroupI have always been proud of the progress the UK made between 2003 and 2007 in formulating a credible response to the climate change. Under Tony Blair’s leadership, the UK placed climate at the heart of global diplomacy. At the time, our understanding was based largely on scientific projections and models. Today, the crisis is in full view – faster and more devastating than many imagined. The world is now experiencing the daily impacts of climate breakdown, and our responses must reflect this escalating emergency. We need measured, strategic, sustained and, above all, urgent interventions to ensure a manageable future for humanity.That is why I support much of the thrust of The Climate Paradox report from the Tony Bl...

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1 hour ago Explore 15 charming Scottish words and phrases that will brighten your day

Life is hard and sometimes we all need a bit of cheering up - and nothing will lift your spirits quite like the Scots language and some of the quirkly words and phrases we use.

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1 hour ago Madeleine McCann's parents to get police guard at prayer vigil after 'stalking'

Police will attend a vigil for Madeleine McCann this weekend to protect her parents, Kate and Gerry, amid ongoing stalking allegations.

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1 hour ago John Swinney pressed after Rod Stewart intervenes to help young Scot waiting for autism assessment

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar raised the Daily Record's exclusive front page story at First Minister's Questions today.

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2 h. ago Is this the moment Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus fell in love? How scenes reveal the first moments of their blossoming 'chemistry' when he was dating his now ex

The Achy Breaky Heart crooner, 63, who finalised his divorce from Firerose in August 2024, went official with the model on Easter Sunday with a romantic Instagram post.

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2 h. ago Government should ‘hang heads in shame’ as rocker pays for child’s diagnosis

Sir Rod Stewart stepped in to pay for four-year-old Iain Gregory’s autism diagnosis after a three-year wait.

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2 h. ago Helicopter Friday: Scottish football's most exciting league set for thrilling climax

All eyes on final day decider in the Scottish Championship

Sport

2 h. ago Hammer attack teen who smashed man's head in football game row walks free from court

Cody Chambers attacked Ben Milne in Dundee in April 2023.

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2 h. ago Graham Norton puts luxury London home on sale for huge amount after wanting a change

Graham Norton has put his luxurious London home up for sale for a cool £4.5million after admitting he wanted a change and said he was 'finally feeling brave enough' to make that step

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2 h. ago The Scottish Highlands offer a dynamic mix of history and modernity, along with whisky and Nessie

The past is very much present in northern Scotland today

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2 h. ago Cat expert's urgent heatwave danger warning to Scottish owners

As Britain basks in an unseasonably warm spring, with temperatures soaring to 29°C this week, Scottish pet owners are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their feline friends from the heat.

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