27 h. ago Brits warned to 'remove scent' from home as 'swarm of insects' sweep UK

The annual 'flying ant day' phenomenon is set to return to Britain and Ireland as warmer weather persists, with UK households told to remove the scent in their homes

Events

46 h. ago EastEnders fans gutted as character's return scrapped days after announcement

EastEnders' latest episode saw a planned and confirmed return for one character face a U-turn, as they changed their mind just days after spoilers revealed they'd be back

Politics

47 h. ago Readers' letters: Upgrade Edinburgh City Bypass before building a second tram line

A reader says an upgrade to the Edinburgh City Bypass should be prioritised ahead of a second tram line for the capital

Politics

51 h. ago Readers' letters: Qualification questions in Scotland's education ‘data desert’?

I am sure that most of us would accept that, as a sampling exercise, the PISA ratings for reading, mathematics and science may be more approximate than exact. That said, the figures for Scottish pupils have declined pretty steadily since the first such exercise in 2000. This is a very touchy point with Scottish nationalists, especially when it can be shown that English schools are scoring better than Scottish schools, as was the case in the latest PISA results in 2022.

Politics

4 d. ago Readers' letters: Israel's war in Gaza is not and act of 'self

A reader says it’s ludicrous to sugest Israel’s actions in Gaza are defensive or a proportionate response to Hamas’s terrorism

Politics

6 d. ago Readers' letters: Give the Fringe's favourite uncle the freedom of the city

A reader says it’s high time the founder of the Free Fringe got official recognition

Politics

6 d. ago Readers' Letters: Bridge the attainment gap with pipe bands in schools

A reader supports calls for the formation of pipe bands in schools to boost academic performance

Culture

7 d. ago British woman finds Amazon driver 'vigorously' performing a sex act in her bedroom... only for him to return two days later with another package despite being reported to police

The 72-year-old retired social worker, who now lives in a village on Spain's Costa Brava, said the courier delivered the box of mosquito repellant on July 15.

Events

7 d. ago Amazon customer says delivery driver she found masturbating in her bedroom returned to her home

Exclusive: British woman living in Spain says she felt ‘very vulnerable’ when courier returned to her houseAn Amazon customer who complained to the online retailer about a delivery driver coming into her home and masturbating in her bedroom is demanding to know how the man was allowed to return to her house two days later.Spanish police have taken a suspected semen sample allegedly left by the courier as part of a continuing investigation into the incident. Continue reading...

Society

7 d. ago Gary Lineker 'lands huge deal to host new ITV show' after controversial BBC exit

The former Match of the Day presenter is set to return to our screens after leaving the BBC

Economics

8 d. ago Voices: ‘One in, one out’ is a realistic plan to deal with migration – let’s give it a chance

Home secretary Yvette Cooper’s plan to tackle irregular migrants crossing the Channel is only a pilot programme to test the mechanics of a much larger scheme that could, one day, return all small-boat arrivals – and silence Nigel Farage for good, says John Rentoul

Economics

8 d. ago Voices: Why Musk’s $29bn Tesla payout is a blessing in disguise

As unconscionable as this bonus seems, at least it signals the tech mogul’s shift away from politics and a return to his day job – something we can all be grateful about, says Sean O’Grady

Economics

8 d. ago Small boat migrants will be detained for return to France 'in a matter of days'

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has revealed that people who arrive in small boats will start being detained 'in a matter of days' - and will be taken into custody 'immediately on arrival'

Events

8 d. ago Readers' letters: We must not return to the days of Mary Whitehouse

A reader says freedom of expression should be defended, even if it might offend some people

Events

9 d. ago Readers' Letters: Here's how John Swinney can dig himself out of a hole

A reader has thoughts on how John Swinney can help himself, and Scotland

Politics

9 d. ago Controversial WWE legend makes shock Summerslam return days after 'banned' rumours

Brock Lesnar, the former WWE and UFC champion, made his long-awaited return to the squared circle at SummerSlam and left John Cena in a mangled heap after a brutal F-5

Events

9 d. ago Suspect in fatal shooting of four in Montana bar could be heading back to town, authorities warn

The manhunt for Michael Paul Brown entered its third day on Sunday, with authorities warning the suspected gunman may return to town.

Events

9 d. ago Woakes ‘ready to bat if needed’ says Root as England put bodies on line to seal victory

England bowler left the pitch injured on day oneRoot frustrated with dismissal despite 39th Test centuryChris Woakes is poised to slip his left arm out of its sling and return to action just four days after a ­serious shoulder injury as England, with four wickets in hand, seek the 35 runs required to seal the final Test against India and with it the series.The scans on the shoulder Woakes injured on the opening day may have suggested he would be out of action for many months, but the 36-year-old is preparing himself to bat if required. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Readers' Letters: Sack NHS Fife Board in wake of Sandy Peggie case

So far as the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal goes, NHS Fife keeps digging deeper, says reader

Politics

3 w. ago I'm a Celebrity winner and TV star who lasted three days tipped for epic All Stars return

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! bosses are said to be on the verge of signing up two show legends for the All Stars series

Politics