90 m. ago Scotland's magnificent seven films at Sundance tells us a lot about how far we've come

Sorry Scotland, we’re just going to have to face up to the fact that we’re cool now

Culture

91 m. ago Martin Compston: ‘I don’t have many regrets in life, but that does give me cold sweats’

He’s about to reprise the role that made him a household name for the long-awaited seventh season, but first, the Scot is starring in a revenge thriller with a difference. He talks to Katie Rosseinsky about career near-misses, the ‘kernels of truth’ in the new ‘Line of Duty’ script and why he can’t wait for the World Cup

Politics

2 h. ago ‘I lived out moments of my mother’s passing I never saw’: Kate Winslet on grief, going red and Goodbye June

For her directorial debut, Winslet assembled a cast including Toni Collette, Timothy Spall, Johnny Flynn and Andrea Riseborough to tell a story inspired by her own family’s bereavement. The actors talk mourning, immortality and hospital vending machinesIn 2017, Sally Bridges-Winslet died of cancer. She was 71. It was, her youngest daughter said, “like the north star just dropped out of the sky”.It would have been even worse, says Kate Winslet today, had the family not pulled together. “I do have tremendous amounts of peace and acceptance around what happened because of how we were able to make it for her.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago KitKat Christmas chocolate bundle with 100 bars reduced to £22 in Amazon deal

The festive treats should arrive in plenty of time for Christmas - with a discount

Economics

3 h. ago How to make Christmas dinner cheaper and save £30 off your food shop

Christmas is an expensive time of year, but simple swaps can slash your festive dinner bill.

Economics

4 h. ago NHS braces for worst winter flu crisis ever as hospital cases surge 55% in a week – latest

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

Sport

5 h. ago Training with DALEY THOMPSON and MARCUS SMITH: Sprint buddies explain unlikely bond, the skill rugby star is perfecting to win back England No 10 shirt... and Smith's secret Olympic 'dream'

Marcus Smith is catching his breath between sprints. Daley Thompson tells him to keep his shoulders down when fatigue kicks in.

Events

6 h. ago Every night Putin tries to kill us with drone and missiles. But in the morning we have to go to work because Ukraine has to keep going

IAN BIRRELL meets the battle-weary and traumatised citizens of Kyiv as they face a forth Christmas at war.

Events

6 h. ago Which butters really are best for your health (and taste great!): From posh new brands to kitchen favourite spreads, we reveal which can cut cholesterol, boost health

Slathered over carrots, dripping from a hot crumpet - what could be more luxurious than a generous helping of delicious butter?

Politics

6 h. ago Secret torment of the Yorkshire Shepherdess revealed for the first time: After the breakdown of Amanda Owen's marriage to Clive, the mother

Despite their separation in 2022, Amanda, 51, and Clive, 70, who with their large, photogenic brood became stars of the popular TV show Our Yorkshire Farm, are now filming another series.

Society

6 h. ago China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks

China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over 30 years

Events

6 h. ago Changes to polar bear DNA could help them adapt to global heating, study finds

Scientists say bears in southern Greenland differ genetically to those in the north, suggesting they could adjustChanges in polar bear DNA that could help the animals adapt to warmer climates have been detected by researchers, in a study thought to be the first time a statistically significant link has been found between rising temperatures and changing DNA in a wild mammal species.Climate breakdown is threatening the survival of polar bears. Two-thirds of them are expected to have disappeared by 2050 as their icy habitat melts and the weather becomes hotter. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago My toxic mother made Christmas hell. Here are the signs your mum is a narcissist, and the five ways to stop her ruining the festive period with her self

Every Christmas we are bombarded with images of happy families at the dinner table. They tell us everyone is having a fun and love-filled Christmas with emotionally healthy family members.

Events

7 h. ago European leader quits less than a year into the job after huge protests rock capital

BULGARIA was thrown into chaos last night after its prime minister dramatically quit less than a year into the job. Rosen Zhelyazkov walked away from power as enormous crowds flooded Sofia, demanding his government be kicked out. His resignation landed just 20 days before the country joins the euro, plunging Brussels into alarm. The shock...

Politics

7 h. ago What time is Taylor Swift’s The End of an Era out? Disney Plus release time and schedule

The End of an Era is coming to Disney Plus - but when can you tune in? 👀🎤

Politics

7 h. ago Mum tells kids they won't get Christmas presents as grim data lifts lid on food crisis

Research from charity The Felix Project found almost a quarter of working parents have turned to emergency food support services in the past year - while 10% have sent kids to school hungry

Events

8 h. ago Luke Littler lauds Mitchell Lawrie as darts World Champion tells Scots kid what he must do

The World champion poured praise onto Renfrew youngster after getting his Worlds defence off to a winning start

Politics

8 h. ago White House on the defensive when asked how billionaire Trump can tell average Americans to limit kids’ Christmas gifts

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also ignored a question on why President Donald Trump has falsely claimed a farm bailout program is funded by tariffs

Events

8 h. ago Donald Trump slammed by BBC Question Time MP for 'trying to divide Europe'

Stephen Flynn, leader of the SNP at Westminster shared his outrage at Donald Trump's comments about Europe "decaying" on BBC Question Time's discussion from Paisley tonight

Politics

8 h. ago BBC Question Time host Fiona Bruce halts show to make huge announcement

BBC Question Time host Fiona Bruce had some important news to share during tonight's show - Fiona paused a debate surrounding the lifting of the two-child benefit cap to make the announcement

Politics