61 m. ago Prostate cancer screening would save thousands of lives and have a 'generational impact' on men's health, Rishi Sunak says

The former Conservative prime minister stood alongside Labour's deputy prime minister David Lammy as they called for targeted checks for men at highest risk of the disease.

Society

4 h. ago Four Scottish castles celebrate spooky season with fun Halloween Shenanigans

Scotland is celebrating Halloween in true spooky style this year, with Historic Environment Scotland bringing the nation’s ghostly past to life through special Halloween events at four famous castles.

Politics

6 h. ago Is smacking banned in Scotland amid celebrity calls for Prime Minister to stop punishment down south?

Smacking is still considered a "reasonable punishment" in England but that could change soon

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12 h. ago Sir Michael Caine and Alan Shearer among stars urging PM to ban ‘harmful’ smacking

Stars have called for an end to the ‘damaging practice’ in Downing Street letter

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18 h. ago Sir Michael Cain and Alan Shearer among stars urging PM to ban ‘harmful’ smacking

Stars have called for an end to the ‘damaging practice’ in Downing Street letter

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18 h. ago Alan Shearer and Michael Caine back calls for smacking ban in England

Campaigners will deliver a letter to Downing Street on Tuesday, urging Keir Starmer to act as the existing law 'sends a dangerous message that striking a child can be excused'

Politics

18 h. ago Michael Caine and Alan Shearer among those urging PM to ban smacking

Campaigners want an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament.

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44 h. ago McTominay and Adams strike as dismal Scotland edge out Belarus and seal playoff slot

Someone within Hampden Park had the temerity to blast Freed From Desire over the public address system at full time. A song normally reserved for euphoric moments only just drowned out the jeers that met a Scotland victory. People just want more and more? Too right they do.Steve Clarke and his players edged closer to the World Cup with this win. It was just that a return to that scene for the first time since 1998 felt a million miles away as the Scots limped and laboured past Belarus. “We know we have got to be better, man,” admitted Scott McTominay. The Napoli midfielder was even more profound as he scored Scotland’s second; latter word “me” and the first a rhyme with “duck.” McTominay’s lack of celebrations perfectly depicted Scotland’s messy night. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Steve Clarke sets Scotland record and urges team to avoid complacency

Belarus visit Hampden Park for qualifier on SundayClarke to become nation’s longest-serving managerSteve Clarke will take at least a moment to celebrate the achievement of taking charge of more Scotland games than any other manager as Belarus visit Hampden Park on Sunday. For Clarke, this is game No 72 in office. Craig Brown was previously Scotland’s longest-serving manager by matches.Clarke’s big picture involves World Cup qualification, with Scotland in a strong position, but he can appreciate his longevity. “I’d be a bit daft if I wasn’t proud because I’m the first guy to reach that amount of games,” he said. “It’s nice, but that’s a little personal thing at the moment. It shouldn’t be about me. It’s about the team and it’s about trying to get to the World Cup so that’s what we’re going to focus on. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago AD FEATURE: Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland celebrates 30 years of its Advice Line

Since its launch, it has handled over 100,000 calls from people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid

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6 d. ago The Celebrity Traitors: Where is The Celebrity Traitors filmed? Look inside Scotland's majestic Ardross Castle

The castle is nestled in the Scottish Highlands and has a history dating back centuries.

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6 d. ago Inside the Celebrity Traitors castle in the Scottish Highlands

Ardross Castle is available to hire for corporate and private events

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6 d. ago Exhibition celebrating 70 years of Barbie heads to Scotland for the first time

The exhibition will feature over 250 objects, marking seven decades of the World's most famous doll.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump calls Democrats ‘insurrectionists’ during meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Carney

Donald Trump accused Democrats of being “insurrectionists” during a meeting with Mark Carney.

Politics

7 d. ago Scottish pumpkin patch launches 'lifetime golden ticket' competition

Scotland’s original pumpkin patch is celebrating a landmark anniversary this autumn, marking 10 years of pumpkin picking with its biggest ever patch and the launch of a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Golden Ticket competition.

Sport

7 d. ago London protests LIVE: Students chant 'from the river to the sea' as pro

The Prime Minister has urged protesters to call off demos at universities showing ‘so little respect’ on anniversary of attack

Society

7 d. ago London protests LIVE: University students to join controversial pro

The Prime Minister has urged protesters to call off demos at universities showing ‘so little respect’ on anniversary of attack

Society

7 d. ago Knives come out for Macron as France spirals into crisis: One of Emmanuel's former prime ministers calls for early presidential election after latest PM lasts just 27 days

Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on Tuesday that he was in favour of an early presidential election.

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8 d. ago This Morning's Ben Shephard screams 'cut the feed!' during 'dangerous' Jeff Brazier scooter stunt

Ben, 50, was joined by co-host Cat Deeley to chat live to Jeff, 46, as he appeared from Balmoral Castle in Scotland in celebration of ITV 's latest competition.

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8 d. ago Inside Justin Bieber's Scotland trip from golfing at St Andrews to swanky hotel stay

Justin Bieber has sent Scots fans into a frenzy after the global pop star spent the weekend in Scotland visiting various locations and taking in the culture.

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