3 h. ago Revealed: Baby names at risk of extinction in the UK as royal

The baby names that are rapidly falling out of favour with new parents in the UK in 2025 have been revealed - with a once-popular royal moniker becoming obsolete.

Events

3 h. ago Here's the only Scottish ice cream parlour named among 24 best in Britain

Britain’s best ice cream spots have been named - but only one Scottish venue made the cut.

Politics

4 h. ago Fringe By The Sea 2025 Hot Tickets: 15 of the biggest names appearing in North Berwick

There’s a stellar lineup at the event this year.

Sport

7 h. ago The beaches near Greater Manchester named best in the UK for 2025

A 'fairytale beach' in North Wales, a campsite by the sea and a seaside village next to the Lake District have all been included in The Times' list of the UK's 50 best beaches

Politics

9 h. ago Scotland's 'best beaches for 2025' named with 'cinematic' East Lothian bay taking top spot

Beaches were ranked using an 11-point checklist covering water quality, cleanliness, facilities, and accessibility

Politics

11 h. ago Lions name strong team to face Brumbies as preparations ramp up for first Test

Majority of leading names selected by Andy Farrell for Canberra gameFirst-choice pairing of Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park reunitedAndy Farrell has picked his strongest British & Irish Lions combination so far for his squad’s penultimate fixture before they take on Australia in Brisbane next week. The majority of the Lions’ leading names have been selected to start against the ACT Brumbies in what is clearly being seen as a dress rehearsal ahead of the first Test.The first-choice pairing of Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park are reunited at half back inside an all-Irish centre pairing of Bundee Aki and Gary Ringrose, with Scotland’s Blair Kinghorn at full-back and the Anglo-Irish combination of Tommy Freeman and James Lowe on the wings. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Deeply concerning’ CCTV shows people using Scotland railway bridge as ‘extremely dangerous’ shortcut

Watch as people use a railway bridge in Scotland as an ‘extremely dangerous’ shortcut to nearby fields and the beach.

Culture

3 d. ago Scotland's sunny seaside town with sandy beaches known as 'Riviera of the North'

It is home to lovely sandy beaches and yummy food spots.

Politics

3 d. ago PlayStation Plus free PS4 and PS5 games for July 2025 confirmed with huge name added

The PS Plus free games list for July 2025 has been confirmed and will be headlined by the dungeon crawler Diablo 4. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming additions for PS Plus members.

Politics

4 d. ago The 'virtually uninhabited' Scottish beach perfect for family summer day out

The bay is our Walk of the Week and is just a short stroll from a spectacular waterfall.

Society

4 d. ago Best Indian restaurants across the UK named in British Curry Championship 2025

These are the places to visit according to the British Curry Championship 🍴

Politics

5 d. ago Motoring experts who have driven almost every new model in the last 12 months name the best cars of 2025

Paul Barker (left) and his team at Auto Express have named an EV the best new car of 2025 - the fifth year running that a battery-powered model has taken the crown.

Transport

5 d. ago The little known Scottish beach that is an 'absolute hidden treasure'

It is not unusual to find yourself the only one on the bay.

Politics

6 d. ago TRNSMT 2025: 5 artists tipped to perform secret sets at Glasgow Green

With secret sets promised, what names are being banded about ahead of TRNSMT 2025 next week?

Politics

6 d. ago Parents accidentally picking serial killer names for their babies

Baby naming experts say dark popular culture is quietly influencing the top baby names of 2025

Events

7 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing cast 2025: The 6 stars rumoured for line

Some big names have been rumoured for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 already

Politics

8 d. ago Manchester Museum asks visitors if Egyptian woman’s body should be taken off display

Asru, who lived 2,700 years ago, has been on display for two centuries but museum is trying to ‘decolonise’ exhibitsOne of Europe’s leading museums is asking visitors if it should continue to display the body of an ancient Egyptian woman 200 years after it was brought to the UK by cotton merchants, as it “decolonises” some of its most famous exhibits.Manchester Museum, which in May was named 2025’s European museum of the year, is running a consultation on the future of Asru, a woman who lived in Thebes, the ancient city in the location of modern-day Luxor, 2,700 years ago. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Scotland’s "driest town" with stunning beaches named best seaside destination in the country

The former fishing port on the Moray Firth coast has been named one of the country’s best seaside destinations

Politics

1 week ago The secluded Scottish beach that was named 'most beautiful but underrated'

The magnificent bay is located on the island of Berneray.

Politics

1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Kai Widdrington names 'dream' partner after 2025 series update

It comes as the professional dancer hopes to be back involved in the competition this year

Culture