99 m. ago British dad found dead in water during Turkey holiday boat trip with his son

A fundraiser has been set up to help the family of Scottish dad John Nelson, 47, who was found dead in the water, while on holiday with his son, near Marmaris in Turkey

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1 hour ago Man rescued after falling overboard from CalMac ferry in Ayrshire

The man's current condition is unknown.

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3 h. ago Scots Victoria Cross hero who was last living WW2 recipient dies aged 105

John Cruickshank, who downed a German U-Boat while piloting a Catalina flying boat in June 1944, has passed away.

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4 h. ago Man vanishes after Scots car crash as missing person probe launched

Officers want to check that Paul Smith is "safe and well".

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5 h. ago Firefighters lock down Edinburgh street amid emergency incident

Fire crews used a height appliance to reach a tenement roof of a building on Edinburgh's Gorgie Road, which is home to Bibi's eatery.

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6 h. ago Fontaines D.C. stray into the political in epic Wythenshawe Park gig that shows band is a force to be reckoned with

Fontaines are the future festival headliners we've all been searching for as they perform to 26,000 adoring fans in Manchester

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6 h. ago Tradies descend on Sussex in show of support amid industry's mental health crisis

Fix Radio, a UK radio station aimed at those working in the trade and building industry workers, has launched FixFest, a music festival for builders - thought to be the first of its kind.

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7 h. ago Michael Jackson's bodyguard made to use real AK47s in 'heavy' new film role

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson's former bodyguard has since given up the profession for a career in acting and has recently landed two very exciting film roles

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7 h. ago Glasgow mum Michele Bourda who vanished from Greek sun lounger: searches enter second week

The whereabouts of 59-year-old Michele Bourda remain a mystery after her husband woke from a nap on a Greek beach to find her gone.

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7 h. ago Oasis gigs and Edinburgh Festival bring two million onto Scotland's railways

Nearly two million people took the train in the last week, with 328,000 using ScotRail on Friday.

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8 h. ago Scots primary kids 'told to send explicit photos' after being targeted in WhatsApp group

Police have launched an investigation after primary six pupils were told "not to let parents know" after being added to the chat.

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8 h. ago This Scottish location is among the ‘best places in the world for 20

These are the world’s best cities for Gen Z in 2025

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8 h. ago Fury over 'overgrown' Glasgow cemetery where woman's loved ones are buried

Ceilidh McPherson is "absolutely appalled" with the condition of the cemetery where her grandparents were laid to rest.

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8 h. ago CRKD Gibson Les Paul Pro Edition Guitar Controller review – an almost perfect way to get rocking

Clone Hero and Fortnite Festival aficionados will definitely want to check out what CRKD has cooked up with its new Gibson Les Paul Pro Edition Guitar Controller

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9 h. ago Chilling true crime documentary about 'Scotland's most controversial murder' leaves viewers baffled

The Amazon Prime Video documentary delves into the brutal 1994 murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood on a small Scottish island that was a cold case for years before an arrest was finally made.

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9 h. ago Michael Barrymore diagnosed with deadly conditon after having stroke

The 73-year-old TV presenter has been warned he faces a high risk of death or serious injury

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10 h. ago Edinburgh International Festival dance review: Scottish Ballet's Mary, Queen of Scots

The iconic title character is upstaged by an older Queen Elizabeth in Scottish Ballet’s vivid portrayal of the parallel courts of Scotland and England, writes Lucy Ribchester

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10 h. ago Moncrieff Island: Body pulled from River Tay after huge search operation for missing man, 27

Emergency services in Perth were first alerted on Thursday evening.

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10 h. ago Chelsea now believe in their process but need to stay humble for title tilt

Board are not demanding a Premier League win but silencing talk will be impossible if Club World Cup winners make fast startOff we go again. Just over a month has passed since Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final, Cole Palmer leading the destruction of the European champions. But there is no chance of life at Stamford Bridge slowing down. It has been another breathless summer and, while the vibe is as positive as it has ever been under the ownership of Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly, there is also the unavoidable question of whether a relentless schedule is going to catch up with the new world champions further down the line.A compressed pre-season, limited to friendlies against Bayer Leverkusen and Milan last weekend, may pose complications for Enzo Maresca in the long run. Chelsea had a lucrative time in the US, earning an estimated £85m in prize money, but the riches on offer from Fifa’s expanded tournament come with potential costs. The unknown is h...

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10 h. ago Zander Fagerson successor, judicious jackler, booming kicker

It’s a big season for Scotland’s key youngsters to come of age

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