1 hour ago Edinburgh Opening Hours: Here's when The Gyle, Fort Kinnaird, St James Quarter and more will be open over Christmas

Here are all of the opening hours for shopping centres and retail parks around Edinburgh over the festive period.

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3 h. ago Christmas Heritage in Pictures: Here are 43 amazing photos showing how Edinburgh celebrated the festive season in the 1950s and 1960s

They knew how to celebrate Christmas in Edinburgh over half a century ago.

Culture

4 h. ago From 'chronocations' to 'neurosurfing': These are the travel trends set to dominate in 2026

From ditching the clock entirely to stepping inside our favourite films, here are the five trends redefining how (and why) we'll travel next year.

Politics

7 h. ago First direct flights from the UK to the American Midwest to launch next year

The four-times-weekly British Airways flight, which is set to launch in April 2026, offers a new gateway to the Midwest for UK travellers jetting off from London.

Politics

8 h. ago Gary Lineker making millions from new World Cup deal as BBC salary dwarfed

Gary Lineker is set to cover the 2026 World Cup in a different fashion than usual - as his podcast has struck a deal with Netflix which is set to net him millions during the tournament.

Economics

10 h. ago Look inside new Edinburgh Festival Fringe headquarters set to open for 2026

Fringe Central will open in time for the next festival

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32 h. ago The Standard podcast: Why are tube fares set to rise in 2026?

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40 h. ago UK house sales ‘set to edge down in 2026 amid tight affordability’

The number of mortgages in arrears is expected to fall next year but home repossessions could rise, according to UK Finance.

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40 h. ago Houseplants set to make an outdoor appearance in 2026, predicts RHS

Experts offer gardening trends predictions for the new year.

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3 d. ago Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua bombshell with fight finally lined up as plans 'leaked'

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are reportedly set to collide in a Riyadh Season mega-event in 2026, with both heavyweight boxers competing in individual fights first

Sport

3 d. ago Nine Russian athletes cleared to compete just weeks before Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics are set to take place in Italy in February 2026

Politics

4 d. ago Jarvis Cocker and Mary Beard announced as Booker prize judges

The historian is set to lead a ‘stellar’ 2026 panel featuring the Pulp frontman and other acclaimed writers, as the search begins for next year’s standout work of fictionPulp frontman Jarvis Cocker will feature on the 2026 Booker prize judging panel that will be chaired by the classicist and broadcaster Mary Beard.Novelist Patricia Lockwood has also been named as a judge, along with the poet Raymond Antrobus and Rebecca Liu, an editor at the Guardian Saturday magazine. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago ‘London, I Love You’ Anthology Film Set for 2026 Shoot With Simon Curtis, Gurinder Chadha, Amma Asante and Shane Meadows Among Directors

‘London, I Love You’ Anthology Film Set for 2026 Shoot With Simon Curtis, Gurinder Chadha, Amma Asante and Shane Meadows Among Directors  Variety

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5 d. ago Every F1 rule change for 2026 season as bold new era begins with cars set to be drastically smaller

FORMULA ONE will beckon in a bold new era of rules starting next year with cars set to decrease in size. Lando Norris won his maiden title this year with his team McLaren winning the Constructors Championship for a second year running. They boasted the best car this year but that could all change in...

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5 d. ago Arsenal ‘refuse to release Viktor Gyokeres with striker asked to attend court mid

ARSENAL have allegedly refused Viktor Gyokeres time off to attend court in his homeland. The big money summer signing was called as a witness in a case that is set to take place in Sweden in 2026. Gyokeres' agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, is taking Swedish publications Expressen and Fotball Sthlm to court overpublished claims he and...

Events

6 d. ago Temporary theatre to be built on former site of infamous Marble Arch Mound

500 seat ‘Marble Arts’ theatre set to open in April 2026 to provide new ‘fresh and exciting cultural space for Londoners’

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Picture perfect’ coastal Scottish restaurant to open cafe with stunning loch and castle views

The team behind an award-winning restaurant known for its fresh seafood is set to open a cafe in 2026.

Politics

7 d. ago New York bans sweepstakes casinos with other states set to follow in 2026

Governor Kathy Hochul signed bill S5935A into law last week as New York became the latest state to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos

Politics

7 d. ago Channel 4 shares first look at new Russell T Davies series as Coronation Street icons join cast

Channel 4 has released first look images of Alan Cumming and David Morrissey in Russell T Davies' new drama Tip Toe, which is set to air in 2026

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7 d. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper, 16, set to make history AGAIN if he wins Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes after landing nod as his incredible award season continues

Adolescence star Owen Cooper could be set to make history once again at the 2026 Golden Globes , just months after becoming the youngest-ever male Emmy winner.

Culture