5 d. ago Scottish Cup draw: Rangers legend pairs title rivals together as tournament maiden lands non

Full draw as Arfield reflects on previous finals with Falkirk and Gers

Society

7 d. ago Megan Jones adapts grief of losing parents into purpose in bid to land World Cup

Jones stands on the brink of individual and team glory.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘They were so feral’: Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman and cast on nose

In the acclaimed new film about boys written off by the system, Murphy drew on his own past as a troublesome schoolboy while Little Simz played a teacher – and wrote a 90s-style banger of a songMonths before the publication of his latest book, Max Porter went on holiday with Cillian Murphy and a mutual friend. “I said, ‘I’ve just finished another novel,’” recalls Porter. “And they said, ‘You’ve only just done one.’ I said, ‘Well, I bang them out fast, then edit them slowly.’” He ended up reading it out aloud, giving them their first glimpse into the “sensejumbled” head of a teen delinquent named Shy, resident of a “shite old mansion converted into a school for badly behaved boys in the middle of bumblefuck nowhere”.Murphy had become close friends with Porter after starring in a stage adaptation of Grief Is the Thing With Feathers, his debut novel. It wasn’t that Porter was angling for another collaboration. On the contrary: “I felt it was unadaptable because of it being a kind of we...

Politics

1 week ago Megan Jones nominated for World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year award

England full-back Ellie Kildunne won the award for 2024.

Sport

1 week ago Parents of baby girl say world has been 'blown apart' as they issue desperate plea

Six-month-old Rory has been in hospital since she was born due to a condition that causes the left ventricle of her heart to be stretched and enlarged - her parents are desperate for a donor and refuse to lose hope

Politics

1 week ago Megan Jones insists defence is England key weapon in RWC final clash with Canada

The Red Roses made 200 tackles during the 35-17 semi-final win over France.

Events

1 week ago Megan Jones turns missing last World Cup into ‘superpower’ as England look to final

Centre does not carry 2022 final defeat ‘on my shoulders’Jones highlights team’s defensive work in semi-finalThe England centre Megan Jones has said not playing in the 2022 Rugby World Cup final is her “superpower” in this year’s tournament, as she prepares for Saturday’s final against Canada. England lost 34-31 to New Zealand three years ago but it was not a game Jones played in as she was not selected for the tournament.This final is being held at Twickenham and it is set to break the attendance record for a women’s rugby match, with the home of the English game sold out. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Set controls and teach privacy: how to manage your child’s first mobile phone

Decide which type of phone to buy – and then talk to your child about online safety and securityFrom getting the right handset and trying to make sure children are safe online from scammers to ensuring they don’t lose it, there is a lot for parents to bear in mind when giving a child their first phone. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago Parents of children between two ages urged to 'tell HMRC' or lose cash

About 10.3million families get Child Benefit, and you'll normally get it if you have kids under 16 - however there are rules in some circumstances

Society