87 m. ago Will Ferrell in Scotland: Hollywood star shocks staff on visit to Aberdeenshire castle

Braemar Castle staff called the Hollywood star a ‘true gentleman’.

Events

93 m. ago MSNBC pundit George Conway compares Trump to ‘Tony Soprano’ over DC crime crackdown

President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., this week

Politics

1 hour ago Record breaking A level results day sees celebrations across Greater Manchester

"Today's a day of celebration of student's hard work, but also the dedication of their teachers and staff."

Politics

2 h. ago Drivers face £100 fine with new parking rules taking force from Monday

Falkirk Council will introduce a ban on pavement parking from Monday, with motorists facing the prospect of a 100 fixed penalty notice in some cases

Economics

2 h. ago Inquiry into rogue surgeon to hold preliminary hearing next month

It will examine whether patients of Sam Eljamel were let down by failures in clinical governance, risk management, and complaints handling.

Politics

2 h. ago Girl, 14, who died on children's mental health ward when Ghanaian agency worker with a fake ID left her unsupervised was unlawfully killed, inquest rules

Ruth Szymankiewicz, who was being treated for an eating disorder at Huntercombe Hospital in Berkshire, was under strict one-to-one observation when the staff member for her walked away.

Events

3 h. ago Boss at major German car maker calls for 'reality check' on EV switch

The CEO said the industry risks collapsing if the EU does not reconsider the proposed ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars over the next decade.

Politics

3 h. ago UK cemetery accused of 'fat tax' for charging extra for wider graves after obesity rise

Couriers UK was slapped with a record fine by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) over the botched Royal Mail 'hack' in 2022

Politics

3 h. ago NHS Fife told to ‘progress corrective actions’ urgently on single

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said the health board has admitted it failed to carry out an equality impact assessment previously.

Politics

3 h. ago Councils slammed for charging ‘fat tax’ on burials of larger coffins

Funeral director says additional charges for burial of larger coffins discriminate against grieving families

Politics

4 h. ago London hospital forced to evacuate 150 people after chlorine gas leak

Firefighters rushed to scene as patients and medical staff told to leave Guy’s Hospital in Southwark

Politics

4 h. ago UK government confirms list of 30 countries where Blue Badge holders can use parking passes

The Government has confirmed which parts of Europe recognise UK Blue Badges

Politics

4 h. ago Gym could be turfed out because it has no planning permission

The operator has already kitted out the inside with a mezzanine floor, equipment zones, changing facilities and staff spaces

Events

4 h. ago The hospitals with the LONGEST waiting lists revealed: As 7.37million people wait for routine treatment, the Government is slammed for 'misleading' public on NHS figures

More than 7.37million treatments-relating to 6.23million patients- are now in the queue for ops like hip replacements, official data revealed today.

Politics

4 h. ago Four simple tips to protect your heart, according to a biokineticist

The heart’s health is affected by factors such as inactivity, unhealthy eating and chronic stress

Politics

4 h. ago Militant attacks on Pakistani police kill 5 as government hunt for insurgents displaces thousands

A series of attacks against Pakistani police by militants left five officers dead and eight wounded in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Pakistan’s Independence Day

Events

5 h. ago Millions more people on low income eligible for UK Government bonus of up to £1,200

Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.

Economics

5 h. ago Casino owner Rank Group set for profit boost from gambling reforms

It came as the firm behind Grosvenor casinos reported a significant jump in profits for the past year.

Politics

5 h. ago Neil Gray, MSP for Airdrie & Shotts, encourages businesses to apply for Scottish Government funding for specialist accessible toilets

More than 25,000 people in Scotland with complex needs and disabilities, and their families, could benefit from the £10 million fund.

Politics

5 h. ago 'Chemical incident' at London hospital leaves nine needing treatment and forces evacuation of patients

Around 150 evacuated from hospital as chemical incident injures staff member and others are treated for chlorine gas inhalation

Science