35 m. ago Fires, frocks and the president who must not be named: my very weird night in the Oscars cheap seats

After the horror of the LA wildfires and with the world in uproar, some had called for the show not to go on. But up in the mezzanine with the shouty hoi polloi, I saw that hope really does spring eternal hereOscars 2025: Brody beats orchestra, Brits keep it classy and Kieran Culkin botches his big momentIt’s the calm before the storm of the 97th Academy Awards and the announcer, Nick Offerman, is rehearsing his lines on the auditorium’s PA system. He introduces the nominees and trails the potential stories. He says: “Conclave won six awards tonight, including best picture,” and then pauses a moment to allow this momentous result to sink in. Upstairs at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, the early arrivals have barely had time to get a drink in their hands. Now, all at once, they look stricken and cast nervous glances back and forth. Is Offerman joking, or has he just emitted white smoke by electing Edward Berger’s papal thriller? The Oscars don’t even start for another two hours and t...

Politics

58 m. ago I starred for Rangers on their greatest ever night then joined Celtic

Only a small group of players have crossed the Old Firm divide and Alfie Conn is one of the them

Politics

64 m. ago Doctor urges nurses and retail workers to do one exercise every day after work

It's a cheap and effective way to prevent pain from causing you grief as a result of standing all day at work

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90 m. ago Detectives hunt thug who seriously assaulted man, 51, in Scots street with blade

Detectives are looking to trace a man in connection with a serious assault in the Cardross Road area of Helensburgh.

Events

99 m. ago Rangers stars are 'too scared' to pick up responsibility baton as Steven Naismith delivers brutal Ibrox verdict

Rangers have lost their last three home games in all competitions and are 16 points behind Premiership leaders Celtic

Politics

2 h. ago Neil Lennon adamant Rangers need more than a takeover as Celtic hero sees a 'psychological' chasm

Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Motherwell was a third straight loss on home soil for the Gers in all competitions

Science

2 h. ago Andres Iniesta reveals truth behind Rangers transfer push and answers the question fans all want to know

The midfield genius was a target for Alex McLeish in 2004 as Rangers targeted a replacement for Barry Ferguson

Sport

2 h. ago San Francisco 49ers owners set to complete Rangers takeover deal

Reports say 49ers Enterprises to take 51% stake in clubDue diligence now set to begin on offerA takeover deal for Rangers is set to be completed, with the owners of the San Francisco 49ers on track to acquire a majority stake in the Glasgow giants, according to reports.The news follows months of discussion around a proposed investment and comes at a delicate time for the club, with Rangers 16 points behind Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership but about to face Fenerbahce in a Europa League last-16 tie. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Aspiring lawyer made homeless must prove his address to get university funding

Euen Herbert says he was made homeless and placed in detention as a result of the Windrush scandal. But after managing to get himself out of holding by using self-taught law, he faces another hurdle

Society

3 h. ago Calvin Bassey abuse condemned by Fulham as ex Rangers star sent vile messages after Man Utd goal

The defender helped his side knock Ruben Amorim's Red Devils out of the FA Cup, but then shared some of the abuse he was sent on social media

Events

3 h. ago Hollywood star poses in Rangers jersey and shares snaps to 35m Instagram followers

The Pretty Little Liars and You actress stunned her Scottish fans on social media

Politics

4 h. ago Rangers takeover 'AGREED in principle' as Andrew Cavenagh and San Francisco 49ers set to launch new Ibrox era

We broke the stunning story of the American interest and now it's close to being finalised

Politics

4 h. ago Rangers takeover: Major development in 49ers deal as 'agreement in principle reached'

Embattled Ibrox club moving closer to new era

Politics

4 h. ago Breakthrough in probe into murder of Brit businessman in Kenya as cops arrest 'prime suspect' and hunt two accomplices

The suspect, who was arrested Sunday in Mombasa, is said to have been hiding in the town since the murder of Scott Campbell, 58, last month.

Events

5 h. ago Rangers slapped with frightening £15m warning by Hotline doomsayer as diehards insist they are NOT deluded

Another weekend of misery at home for Rangers is too much for some callers as Fraser Wilson mans the phones.

Events

5 h. ago Markets climb as defence stocks, euro and pound rally on Europe’s Ukraine peace push – business live

German stock market records biggest gains after Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing,’ as investors expect big splurge in defence spending Eurozone inflation has dipped, moving closer to the European Central Bank’s 2% target, ahead of a widely expected drop in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting on Thursday.Headline inflation fell from 2.5% to 2.4% in January, while core inflation, which strips out volatile energy and food costs, dropped from 2.7 to 2.6%, Eurostat said this morning.After quite a strong January reading, February eurozone inflation came in soft. Core inflation ticked down after having been stable at 2.7% since September.The weak economic environment seems to trump an increase in reported input costs for the moment. For the European Central Bank, this is a dovish sign as the governing council mulls over how low it should bring rates. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Police helicopter called out to M6 as hunt for driver ends in dramatic arrest

The driver has now been jailed

Events

6 h. ago Rafa Benitez next Rangers manager pitch stuns Ally McCoist into silence before an icon is won over

The suggestion was put to McCoist on radio with the Spaniard currently out of work

Politics

6 h. ago Fenerbahce want to get one thing straight about Rangers as emotive Jose Mourinho gesture goes global

Mert Muldur has respect for the Ibrox side but is also full of belief about his own team.

Politics

7 h. ago Fenerbahce deliver stark Rangers warning as they warm up for Europa League clash with 30

Fenerbahce welcome Rangers in the Europa League last 16 this week.

Events