18 h. ago The secret gem Scottish fishing village with beach 'in walking distance'

"Was a lovely place to stay for a relaxing break."

Society

43 h. ago Jet2 launch new Scots route to Greek island famed for abundance of sandy beaches

The carrier will whisk fliers to Kos from summer 2026

Politics

44 h. ago 10 beaches in Scotland you need to visit before the end of summer

Here are some of the country's best sandy bays to head to this August.

Politics

45 h. ago Scots benefitting from 'economic strength' of UK as public spending remains higher north of the Border

The annual GERs report warned public finances in Scotland are "weakening" as expenditure grew faster than revenue.

Economics

64 h. ago Terror in Moscow as NUCLEAR BOMB alerts are played on public transport, sending passengers fleeing for their lives after hackers target warning system

Bus passengers in Moscow were ordered to rush to bomb shelters after nuclear bomb alerts were played out on the city's public transport after hackers targeted Russia's warning systems.

Events

65 h. ago Brits warned of scam targeting UK holidaymakers in Ibiza after whistleblower goes public

The whistleblower, who asked to remain anonymous, is understood to have lodged a formal complaint with authorities. She warned that Brits were the targets of the scam

Events

66 h. ago This Morning doctor reveals common deadly fridge mistake that can kill in minutes

A man has died in Italy with 10 other hospitalised after eating contaminated broccoli from a food van, with Dr Raj Arora warning of simple household mistakes that can lead to botulism

Events

3 d. ago Active shooter wearing Hawaiian shirt guns down four at Target in Austin

The shooter is currently on the loose and the public have been warned to stay away from Target on Research Boulevard, in Austin, Texas.

Events

4 d. ago Dad of schoolgirl slain in Dunblane massacre warns gun licensing reform does not go far enough

Dr Mick North warned there was "still a long way to go before public safety is appropriately prioritised."

Events

4 d. ago Blow for Reeves as company hiring plans ‘at record low’ in wake of national insurance hike

Labour chancellor has warned the public that the change they voted for in last summer’s election was ‘never going to happen overnight’

Politics

5 d. ago The little known Scottish beach that was named country's 'most dog friendly'

One visitor wrote called it a "wonderful dog walking beach".

Politics

6 d. ago Three bargain UK beach breaks from just £59 – and they’re all on Wowcher

We’ve hunted down the best-value seaside stays in Britain, and Wowcher’s got them all. From Blackpool to Cornwall, these deals put you on the coast for less.

Economics

7 d. ago Body of man found in vehicle near Scots beach after 'concerns for person'

Police were called to Pocra Quay in Aberdeen on Thursday afternoon.

Politics

7 d. ago Blaze breaks out at Scots flat block as firefighters warn public to stay away

Smoke was seen billowing into the sky.

Events

7 d. ago Emergency alert to go off on millions of phones – Brits told to 'spread the word'

The public will receive a message on their phones warning of danger to life nearby soon — and the government has urged Brits to 'spread the word' ahead of the test

Events

7 d. ago Best British Beaches 2025: Scotland dominates new list of perfect coastal destinations

New research suggests four out of five of Britain’s best beaches are in Scotland - with the top two on the same Scottish island.

Politics

8 d. ago Two Scottish beaches named among Europe's top dog friendly spots

New research has ranked dozens of beaches across the continent on their dog-friendliness.

Politics

8 d. ago Keir Starmer plays down warnings that taxes will have to be raised in autumn

PM says he doesn’t recognise some figures in independent forecast that projects £51bn shortfall in public financesKeir Starmer has sought to play down warnings that the government will be forced to raise taxes this autumn and said some of the figures being circulated “are not ones I recognise”.The prime minister was responding to forecasts from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), which projected a shortfall of up to £51bn in the public finances, given a number of factors had knocked the chancellor’s plans to stay within Whitehall spending limits, including higher debt interest payments and U-turns on welfare spending cuts. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Keir Starmer REFUSES to rule out tax hikes in the Budget after economists warn Labour is facing a huge £50bn black hole in public finances

The Prime Minister said he didn't recognise 'some of the figures that are being put out' amid suggestions that Rachel Reeves is on track to miss one of her fiscal rules.

Economics

8 d. ago Chancellor likely to raise taxes 'to fill £51bn black hole in public finances', experts warn

The Chancellor will have to find £51 billion at the autumn budget, according to experts

Economics