50 m. ago Post Office compensation chief steps down after Sir Alan Bates raised 'serious concerns' about schemes

Simon Recaldin, who led the Pot Office's Remediation Unit is believed to taken voluntary redundancy and left his post amid 'concerns' for Horizon IT scandal compensation schemes.

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65 m. ago Rory McIlroy makes surprise change to strengthen his bid for US Open glory

Rory McIlroy will be among the favourites at the US Open next week - and the Northern Irishman is using the Canadian Open to trial a new club ahead of driving at Oakmont

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2 h. ago Bath roar back to topple Bristol and seal Premiership final return amid Finn Russell injury scare

Scotland fly-half inspires four-try comeback at The Rec before limping off late on

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2 h. ago Trump breaks silence on escalating feud with Elon Musk and teases his next move

The president stayed out of the public eye Friday amid the stunning feud with Elon Musk, only speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to his New Jersey golf course.

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2 h. ago Rory McIlroy misses cut at Canadian Open after dismal second round

Masters champion continues troubled build-up to US Open after dreadful eight-over-par 78 leads to early exit at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley

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3 h. ago Scotland reaction: Steve Clarke addresses Cieran Slicker 'too early' debut and key injury in warm

List of options as No 1 dwindles after damaging night against Iceland

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3 h. ago Defeat to Jannik Sinner could be my last match at Roland Garros – Novak Djokovic

The 38-year-old came up short in his bid for a record 25th grand slam title in a 6-4 7-5 7-6 (3) loss to the world number one.

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3 h. ago Body found in search for missing teenager after police investigate disturbing doorbell footage

The location of the find is a mere 15-minute walk from where Cole was last confirmed to be seen. Police Scotland are continuing their investigation to determine what happened

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3 h. ago Steve Clarke to launch hunt for goalkeeping cover after Scotland lose to Iceland

Slicker was brought on in the seventh minute after Angus Gunn suffered what appeared to be an ankle injury.

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4 h. ago Cieran Slicker the victim as Scotland reap bitter harvest from years of neglect

Goalkeeper the loneliest man in Hampden after nightmare debut

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4 h. ago Liverpool make huge new Florian Wirtz offer in bid to strike British record transfer

Liverpool have lodged a fresh offer for Florian Wirtz in a bid to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star in a deal which would smash the current British transfer record

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4 h. ago Rory McIlroy's US Open preparation in tatters after calamity in Canada sees him card an eight and crash out

Superstar suffers torture in Toronto as he misses cut

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4 h. ago Finn Russell inspires Bath comeback to keep treble dream alive but Scotland star sparks injury scare for final

Bath power into Premiership final with second-half show

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4 h. ago Andrew Cuomo’s bid for New York City mayor endorsed by rival in surprise turn

Jessica Ramos, a state senator, had said ex-governor’s ‘mental acuity is in decline’ and called him a bullyAndrew Cuomo’s bid to become New York City’s mayor received a surprising boost on Friday when one of his rivals, the Queens state senator Jessica Ramos, endorsed the former governor after having previously questioned his mental acuity and describing him as a bully with a record of sexual misconduct allegations.Ramos punctuated her stunning U-turn with a surprise appearance at a campaign rally in Manhattan, where she hugged Cuomo and said she believed he was “the one best positioned right now to protect this city”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Steve Clarke admits Cieran Slicker wasn't ready for Scotland debut as boss issues goalkeeping SOS for Liechtenstein

With Liam kelly injured, Clarke will take teenager Callan McKenna and try to find a more experienced option who isn't on holiday

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4 h. ago Novak Djokovic considers future after French Open defeat as Jannik Sinner sets up Carlos Alcaraz final

Sinner halted Djokovic’s quest for a record-breaking grand slam and will play young rival Alcaraz in the final

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4 h. ago Musk’s feud with Trump muddies xAI debt raising for Morgan Stanley

Bank was close to lining up $5bn for artificial intelligence group when US president and billionaire attacked each other

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4 h. ago Scotland goalkeeper Cieran Slicker has debut to forget in home defeat to Iceland

Scotland 1-3 Iceland: John Souttar levelled in the 25th minute before the visitors took the win

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5 h. ago Scotland player ratings vs Iceland: The stunted force, bag of nerves, the unlikely creator and nightmare 2/10

Here’s how The Scotsman rated the Scotland players out of 10 in the international friendly defeat to Iceland at Hampden.

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5 h. ago Iceland humiliate sorry Scotland on night of alarm for Steve Clarke

A year ago, Scotland were heading for the European Championships amid wild excitement. Events since have included Nations League high points but umpteen chastening experiences. This proved another of the latter.For the second game in succession, Steve Clarke’s team lost three goals at home. The nature of Iceland’s success – a fully deserving one – in Glasgow felt ominous in respect of an upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. With Germany and the Euros such a distant memory, Clarke does not have his troubles to seek. Scotland look a team that has passed its peak. There were no redeeming features at all attached to this display. Clarke must be alarmed. Continue reading...

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