34 h. ago Emotional moment woman holds the hands of her twin sister five years after she died as she meets the woman who received life

When transplant patient Corinne Hutton met the sister of the donor who changed her life, their shared handshake said it all.

Events

36 h. ago Erin Cuthbert makes it an SFWA award double as Chelsea star named top Scot yet again

Cuthbert's had a brilliant season for her country and has been recognised in style

Events

39 h. ago St Andrews scholars pull off historic double in R&A Student Tour Series

Judy Joo and Judd Sundelson underline ever-improving programme under Ian Muir

Society

41 h. ago 'I shook my dead twin sister's hand in emotional meeting after her death thanks to medical marvel'

Deborah Gosling had the opportunity to hold the hands of her twin sister, Julie Wild, once again after her death after Corinne Hutton received them in a double hand transplant

Events

42 h. ago How to see meteor shower and 'wonder cluster' this month in double whammy for Scots stargazers

April is set to be an exciting time for astronomy fans

Politics

46 h. ago Scots double hand transplant recipient hugs twin sister of donor for first time

Corrine Hutton, who became the sixth person in the UK to receive a double hand transplant, has now met the twin sister of her donor for the first time.

Politics

47 h. ago This Morning's Cat Deeley 'in pieces' as guest shares 'miraculous' limb donation story

This Morning's Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were left emotional after speaking to a woman who received a double hand transplant

Politics

48 h. ago Hand transplant recipient hugs donor’s sister in emotional first meeting

Julie Wild’s hands, pancreas, liver, and both kidneys were all donated after she died of a sudden brain bleed in 2019.

Politics

5 d. ago REVEALED: Number of autistic people locked up in Scotland's maximum security State Hospital has more than doubled

A record number of autistic patients have been locked up against their will alongside rapists and murderers at Scotland's maximum security State Hospital.

Events

7 d. ago FCA sets out new goal to double Edinburgh and Leeds headcount to over 1,000

“We want to deepen trust in financial services and shift our collective attitude across financial services to risk” – Ashley Alder, FCA chair

Politics

8 d. ago Scottie Scheffler issues response after Rory McIlroy doubles down on praise for PGA Tour rival

Rory McIlroy once again heaped praise on Scottie Scheffler ahead of the Texas Children's Houston Open, and the world No. 1 also returned the favour to his rival

Politics

8 d. ago How to make oatcakes – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Forget those leaden lumps you find at the supermarket. Follow these nine simple steps to create crumbly delights that you’ll make again and againOatcakes are that glorious thing: portable porridge – a high-fibre, high-energy, pocket-friendly snack that’s almost as good on its own as it is on a cheeseboard with a wedge of Hebridean blue. Commercial versions, however (which often contain some very un-Scottish palm oil), can be so sturdy that they could double as chipboard, but once you taste these crumbly, richly flavoured, homemade alternatives, you’ll never go back.Prep 10 min Cook 40 min Makes About 14 Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff: Double Delight as Brits choose two treats, two screens and two books at once

Four in five Brits are embracing having it both ways according to new research

Politics

9 d. ago Glasgow firm doubles turnover as it celebrates ten years in business

Union Technical, a Glasgow-based energy services firm, has doubled its turnover between 2023 and 2024 by posting results of £44 million compared to the £21 million in 2023.

Economics

1 week ago 'How many murders does it take?' Sister of triple shooting victim calls for tougher gun laws after Nicholas Prosper easily obtained gun to kill family and plot Sandy Hook

Emma Ambler has dedicated her life to gun reform after her twin sister Kelly Fitzgibbons, 40, and two nieces were gunned while in bed together by her partner Rob Needham.

Events

2 w. ago The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz by Anne Sebba review – playing for their lives

The remarkable story of conductor Alma Rosé and the musicians who survived the Holocaust by performing amid horrific conditionsWhen 13-year-old Pearl Pufeles disembarked from the cattle car at Auschwitz in March 1944, she was surprised to hear the strains of Dvořák and Smetana wafting towards her. “Gosh,” thought the Czechoslovakian schoolgirl, “this can’t be that bad if they play music here.” But it was that bad and, indeed, so much worse. Pearl and her twin sister Helen were swiftly selected as laboratory fodder for Dr Josef Mengele’s grotesque medical experiments.It isn’t clear which orchestra Pearl had heard that day. Auschwitz was a 15 sq mile complex with multiple sub-camps and there were at least six “official” orchestras staffed by prisoners who had been funnelled into southern Poland from all over Europe. Some of these orchestras concentrated on the classical repertoire, albeit without the Jewish composers Mendelssohn and Mahler. Others specialised in Sunday ...

Politics

2 w. ago Holocaust denier who hid in Scots village jailed for 12 months

Vincent Reynouard was caught living a double life in a Scottish village.

Events

2 w. ago Kenny McLean closing in on 50th Scotland cap as Greece double

The Norwich City captain could hit the milestone if he features in the Nations League play-off ties over the next week

Politics

2 w. ago The Breakdown | My team of the Six Nations: from Lions in waiting to France’s new King Louis

The tournament’s brightest stars make a formidable side – twin Currys, six Frenchmen and a Scottish double15. Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)Check out this season’s stats and Kinghorn’s name is prominent in every backline category. Most metres gained, most line-breaks, most offloads the long-striding full-back is a serious athlete and is clearly enjoying his time at Toulouse. His clubmate Thomas Ramos was the tournament’s golden boot but Kinghorn’s pace earns him the nod. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Syria joins a donor conference for the first time in a crucial phase for its new leaders

The European Union is hosting a donor conference to support a peaceful transition in Syria following the ouster of President Bashar Assad

Politics