56 m. ago New Harry Potter actor issues 'honest' verdict on franchise while filming series

The new Harry Potter actor, Scottish star Dominic McLaughlin, has given his "honest" opinion on the J.K. Rowling franchise amid filming for the upcoming HBO series

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57 m. ago Digger stolen from Scots cemetery as police launch hunt for thieves

The black and yellow JCB Grave Master digger was stolen from the graveyard with police now hunting the thieves.

Events

82 m. ago John Swinney refuses to comment on Nicola Sturgeon’s claims about Alex Salmond

The First Minister refused to comment on claims made by Nicola Sturgeon about former SNP leader Alex Salmond in her memoirs.

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85 m. ago Driver arrested after car crashes following 'police chase' in Edinburgh

Emergency services were called to Captains Road on The Wisp after the alarm was raised at around 12pm on Tuesday.

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97 m. ago Peruvian woman accused of trying to smuggle cocaine into Bali using sex toy

Officers say they found 1.4kg of drug inside toy in woman’s underwear and also accused her of hiding ecstasy pillsA Peruvian woman has been arrested in Bali after allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into the Indonesian resort island using a sex toy and hiding drugs in her underwear, police said.The 42-year-old, identified only by her initials NS, arrived at Bali’s international airport from Qatar on 12 August when authorities became suspicious. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Swinney has ‘no intention’ of reshuffling Scottish cabinet before May election

First Minister John Swinney said he would not change his cabinet team, despite a number of members confirming they will not run next year.

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2 h. ago Man 'falls from scaffolding' on busy Edinburgh street as police race to scene

Police were called to Dublin Street in Edinburgh amid reports a man had fallen from scaffolding.

Events

3 h. ago Two men in court after alleged firebomb attack on Edinburgh taxi firm

Sonny Dovesi, 25, and Ray Dudgeon, 26, were in the dock in Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

Events

3 h. ago Work to transform Welsh seaside resort toilets into restaurant complex takes major step forward

Work to transform the 100-year-old toilets at Nell's Point in Barry Island has faced a number of delays over the years, but work is now well underway

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3 h. ago 'Lost African tribe' set up home in Scots woodlands as locals left baffled

The Kingdom of Kubala claim they have settled in a forest in Jedburgh, with the intention of reclaiming land that was stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago.

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3 h. ago Edinburgh locals 'treated by fake mental health doctor' as NHS alert issued

Police have arrested a man in connection with drugs and firearms offences following a search of a house in the Gracemount area of Edinburgh.

Society

3 h. ago Rylan Clark calls for more stories about transgender people amid ‘wave of hate’

The BBC Radio 2 presenter spoke about the adversities faced by LGBT+ people.

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3 h. ago Households told to clean everyday item as they are dirtier than our toilet seats

Experts have issued advice over remote controls which they say are filthy because they're constantly handled by multiple, often unwashed, hands, making it a minefield of dirt germs

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3 h. ago Hollyoaks star begs pals of Scots mum 'murdered' in France to avoid stepdad's funeral

Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn Kerr died at their property in rural France earlier this year sparking headlines across the world.

Events

4 h. ago Love Island's Megan and Conor take next step in relationship after villa romance

In a joint interview, Love Island's Conor Phillips and Megan Forte Clarke have confirmed that they're now boyfriend and girlfriend just days after being dumped from the villa

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4 h. ago Love Island's Megan and Conor make relationship official days after leaving villa

Love Island's Conor Phillips and Megan Forte Clarke have updated fans on their relationship status by confirming they're now boyfriend and girlfriend

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4 h. ago Rhode Island assistant Attorney General arrested for alleged trespassing

An assistant attorney general told police "You're going to regret this" during her arrest for allegedly trespassing.

Events

4 h. ago Love Island update as Ofcom reveals why it's dismissing record 14,000 complaints

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has confirmed that it will not be investigating the more than 14,000 complaints that it received about Love Island's latest series on ITV2

Events

4 h. ago Love Island's Megan and Conor share relationship update just days after leaving villa

EXCLUSIVE: Congratulations are in order for Love Island's Conor Phillips and Megan Forte Clarke after the pair confirmed they're now officially boyfriend and girlfriend

Politics

4 h. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Life on Santa Rosa Island, a meeting point of three nations along the Amazon River

Santa Rosa is a small island in the middle of the Amazon River. It has just one paved road, no running water and a health post ill-equipped for emergencies. Despite its limitations, residents maintain a fluid and highly interconnected triple-border life, regularly crossing to Colombia and Brazil for shopping, healthcare and daily needs.

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