3 d. ago What links Carol Ferris and Hal Jordan, and Ygritte and Jon Snow? The Saturday quiz

From Jesus in the wilderness and Moses at Mount Sinai to Claude, DeepSeek and Llama, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Whose only non-US concerts were three dates in Canada in 1957?2 What country was home to the Western Desert art movement?3 Which brother and sister have both played football for England?4 Mom & Me & Mom is the seventh and final volume of whose autobiography?5 Lyndhurst is known as the “capital” of which national park? 6 Which banker recently left the Daily Telegraph after 33 years?7 What Ford model is the UK’s bestselling current car?8 What name is shared by a Hebridean island and a French department?What links: 9 Cleopatra and Mark Antony; Mary Stuart and Lord Darnley; Ygritte and Jon Snow; Carol Ferris and Hal Jordan?10 Caracas; Hanoi; Port Vila?11 Rain causing a flood; Moses’ visits to Mount Sinai; Jesus in the wilderness?12 Bowman’s capsule; glomerulus; loop of Henle?13 First (20.00-24.00); morning (04.00-08.00); first dog (16.00-18.00)?14 Clau...

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3 d. ago Islamic centre vandalised with George's Cross as 'scum behaviour' sparks unrest

Essex Police are investigating an act of vandalism which caused damage at the South Essex Islamic Trust building in Basildon, amid protests about migrant hotels

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4 d. ago The famous island cave linked to iconic Robert the Bruce legend damaged by vandals

The historic cave plays a key role in the story of one of Scotland's most famous sons.

Events

5 d. ago King’s Cave: Famous cave on Scottish island linked to Robert the Bruce damaged by vandals in graffiti attack

The chief executive of VisitArran said the behaviour could risk the caves being closed off to the public

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7 d. ago Scottish island lighthouse with links to Robert Louis Stevenson for sale for £350,000

The lighthouse complex was built by the family of Robert Louis Stevenson, and currently houses an artists’ residency

Economics

7 d. ago Police hunt vandals who scratched graffiti onto legendary Robert the Bruce cave

Historic King's Cave at Blackwaterfoot on the Isle of Arran has been targeted by vandals in recent days.

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7 d. ago Scottish island community share secrets behind famous black pudding recipe passed down through generations

A renowned butchers is offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the much-loved delicacy is made

Society

1 week ago BBC Celebrity Traitors release month confirmed as director admits concern

The BBC has now confirmed that Celebrity Traitors will hit television screens in October as Claudia Winkleman welcomes a group of famous faces to the Scottish castle

Economics

1 week ago Netflix Love Is Blind UK star has been seen on TV before and has link to a Love Island winner

Love Is Blind UK fans have been tuning in to the latest episodes, which dropped on Netflix today, and now realise where they have seen one star before

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2 w. ago Luxury Scottish hotel launches first ‘once in a lifetime’ flights over world

A north east hotel is offering guests the chance to see the famous North Coast 500 from the air.

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2 w. ago 15 Scottish musicians you'll only remember if you were a child of the 1980s

Do you remember any of these bands being played on your brand-new cassette player in the 80s?

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2 w. ago The surprising parts of Braveheart that were ACCURATE: From William Wallace's execution to Robert the Bruce becoming King of Scotland... after Brian Cox brands film 'b******s'

Ever since its release in 1995, Braveheart has been a whipping boy for scholars. All of its historical inaccuracies have been gleefully pointed out. But the film did get some things right.

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2 w. ago JD Vance spotted playing golf at Trump Turnberry during family holiday in Scotland

Vance was pictured participating in a round of golf on the King Robert The Bruce course in Turnberry, near Girvan in South Ayrshire, on Thursday.

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2 w. ago Stunning village is home to a legendary tale, grand castle and a beautiful lake

Drumnadrochit is a small village in the Scottish Highlands that is famous for being the home of the Loch Ness Monster, but it has so much more to offer than that.

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3 w. ago Preview: Scottish Ballet’s Mary Queen of Scots at EIF – ‘she had to almost become like a man to survive’

How do you say something new and original about Scotland’s most famous and storied queen? The Scottish Ballet team tell Kelly Apter it’s all about emotion

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3 w. ago Scottish Ballet’s Mary, Queen of Scots at EIF – ‘she had to almost become like a man to survive’

How do you say something new and original about Scotland’s most famous and storied queen? The Scottish Ballet team tell Kelly Apter it’s all about emotion

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3 w. ago Mindless yobs damage 41 cars in vandalism rampage through sleepy market town

Vehicles were left scratched and dented, and covered in green spray paint

Events

4 w. ago Woman says famous Scottish island 'isn't always like the videos you see online'

A woman who lives on one of Scotland’s most visited islands and shares her everyday life online has opened up on how it may not match what many tourists imagine

Politics

4 w. ago Fifth person charged by counter terrorism police for RAF Brize Norton break in after vandals caused £7m worth of damage to two military aircraft

Muhammad Umer Khalid was charged with conspiracy to commit criminal damage and conspiracy to enter a prohibited place knowingly for purposes prejudicial to UK safety or interests.

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last month Seventh suspect arrested over RAF Brize Norton break in after vandals caused £7m worth of damage to two military aircraft

The 22-year-old man was detained on Friday in Bedford on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

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