44 h. ago Stone of Destiny mystery is SOLVED: Scientist traces the fate of 17 missing fragments of the rock used in King Charles' coronation

Professor Sally Foster, an archaeologist at Stirling University, has traced 17 of the 34 small fragments of the centuries-old object, also known as Stone of Scone, circulated around the world.

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44 h. ago Alex Salmond died with debts of nearly £350,000, formal notice reveals

The former first minister Alex Salmond died of a heart attack at a conference in North Macedonia last year

Economics

44 h. ago Alex Salmond died with debts of £350,000 and assets of only £2,282

The details of the former first minister's financial problems are on the website of a government agency.

Economics

44 h. ago Specialist appointed to handle Alex Salmond’s ‘effective bankruptcy’

A trustee in sequestration has been appointed to manage the former Scottish first minister’s affairs following his death in 2024.

Politics

55 h. ago Missing Stone of Destiny fragments uncovered including 'stolen' piece given to Alex Salmond

New research has discovered the existence and fate of many pieces of the ancient artefact.

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3 d. ago Jennifer Lawrence says she is working on a Miss Piggy film with Emma Stone

The 35-year old, known for The Hunger Games and Passengers, revealed that she is co-producing the film about The Muppets character alongside Stone.

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3 d. ago Jennifer Lawrence reveals she is working on a Miss Piggy movie with Emma Stone

The Oscar-winning actress, 35, said she may also be starring in the film in addition to working behind the camera to produce the project.

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3 d. ago Miss Piggy movie on way from Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone and Cole Escola

The demanding Muppet is set to get her own movie at Disney with Oscar-winning actors producing and the Tony-winning multi-hyphenate writingMiss Piggy is getting the movie star treatment, courtesy of Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone.A feature film about the diva puppet is in the works at Disney, which owns the rights to the Muppets franchise, Variety reported on Wednesday. Lawrence and Stone will serve as producers, working with a script from Oh Mary! creator Cole Escola. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone join forces for Miss Piggy movie

‘Oh, Mary!’ playwright Cole Escola is reportedly writing the script

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3 d. ago Alex Salmond's widow Moira could be forced to sell family home to pay off debts

This comes after reports Alex Salmond, the former first minister, died ‘virtually penniless’

Society

3 d. ago Alex Salmond's widow could be forced to sell family home to pay late husband's debts

A bankruptcy expert said Moira Salmond could be hit with a hefty bill to pay off her late husband's creditors.

Society

5 d. ago Alex Salmond lived in luxury £7,000 a month London apartment despite financial ruin

EXCLUSIVE: The former SNP leader had access to "world class" facilities in the Dumont block.

Economics

7 d. ago Alex Salmond ‘virtually bankrupt’ when he died after costly legal battles

The former First Minister's lawyers said the drawn-out legal battles devastated his personal finances.

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7 d. ago Alex Salmond died penniless after running up big debts for court battles to clear his name

Lawyers winding up the estate of the former First Minister have confirmed moves to apply for a 'trustee in sequestration', a legal process equivalent to declaring the estate bankrupt.

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7 d. ago Ministers were warned of errors at jail that released sex offender by mistake

Chaotic release procedures at HMP Chelmsford were flagged to the prisons minister last yearMinisters were warned by a watchdog that prisoners were “falling through the cracks” of chaotic release procedures at the jail that mistakenly freed a convicted child sex offender.An annual report on HMP Chelmsford uncovered “a litany of issues and errors” including “a mix-up of release dates” when letting out a vulnerable prisoner. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Publication date revealed for Joanna Cherry memoir that will 'clear Alex Salmond's name'

A publication date has been announced for Joanna Cherry’s memoir, which she has claimed will ‘clear Alex Salmond’s name’

Politics

1 week ago The Louvre invited a former thief for a podcast. He warned of a security breach

Days after eight pieces of the French crown jewels were stolen from the Louvre, a former bank robber who once toured the now-infamous Apollo Gallery for a Louvre podcast says he warned a museum official of weaknesses in security

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2 w. ago Police launch investigation into possible financial 'irregularities' at the Alba Party founded by late Alex Salmond

Police have launched an investigation into possible financial 'irregularities' at the Alba Party founded by the late Alex Salmond.

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2 w. ago Alba probed by police over ‘irregularities’ in finances of late Alex Salmond’s party

COPS are probing the finances of the party set up by Alex Salmond amid claims surrounding the fate of more than £50,000, it emerged today. Detectives are investigating alleged financial “irregularities” within Alba after bitter infighting ended in a report to Police Scotland. Insiders said the claims concern around £50,000 of party funds, including whether...

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2 w. ago How the Louvre museum robbery happened in video, photographs and maps

Eight pieces stolen, but crown of Napoleon III’s wife dropped by the fleeing thievesThieves made off with priceless Napoleonic jewels during a spectacular daylight heist on Sunday at the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum.The museum in Paris, whose extensive collections include the Mona Lisa, was closed for a second day on Monday as police hunted for the suspects in the robbery, which has reignited a row over a lack of security in France’s museums. Continue reading...

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