53 m. ago Inside Scotland’s most remote island whose 30 residents DON’T celebrate Christmas on December 25

SCOTLAND'S most remote island with only 30 residents is set to celebrate Christmas two weeks after the rest of the country. Locals on Foula, which lies 20 miles west of Mainland Shetland, operate on a different calendar to the rest of the UK meaning that Christmas doesn't fall on December 25. Instead, the island's handful...

Politics

53 m. ago David Munyua receives most incredible message from Kenyan President as overnight hero reveals epic journey

The African vet has become a star in his homeland and at the Ally Pally after his incredible win over Mike De Decker

Politics

64 m. ago Reform candidate who told Lammy to ‘go home’ questioned other politicians’ loyalty to UK

Nigel Farage’s party facing calls to drop retired naval officer

Politics

64 m. ago Glasgow schoolgirl's Christmas drawing lights up city in new festive trail

The dazzling light trail will be open until January 3.

Politics

75 m. ago 1872 Cup: Edinburgh Rugby bite back at Glasgow Warriors' 'little brother' jibe

Capital side bring back their big guns for Hampden showdown

Events

80 m. ago Rangers tranfers: Danny Rohl lifts lid on January window plans and how targets are selected

Rohl hoping for ‘a lot’ of new Ibrox arrivals when window opens

Events

82 m. ago Lily Allen parties with billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch's 'wild child' granddaughter Charlotte Freud weeks after cosy date with her brother Jonah

The pop star, 40, who split from husband David Harbour, 50, last year, cosied up to the Charlotte, 25, at a Christmas bash this week.

Society

83 m. ago SPCA: Orphaned beaver 'nursed back to health' in Scotland after being swept down river during storm

Turnip spent half a year being treated by the Scottish SPCA.

Events

86 m. ago 'Nightmare' neighbour with 140 convictions forces terrified couple to barricade themselves in their own home

Christopher and Amy Masterson from Forth in Scotland say they are living in fear of Peter Ferguson, 47, (pictured) who regularly shouts abuse at them and their visitors.

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88 m. ago Four months of music, podcasts and audiobooks for free? This deal ends soon

A generous free trial is offering months of ad-free music, podcasts and audiobooks, but the window to sign up is closing fast

Economics

89 m. ago Budget train company launches London to Scotland service with £33 tickets

Glasgow will be linked with Falkirk, Edinburgh and London King’s Cross via the route

Economics

89 m. ago Budget train company launches London to Scotland service with £33 tickets

Budget train company launches London to Scotland service with £33 tickets  The Independent

Economics

95 m. ago Heartwarming story behind scarf worn by David Bowie in The Snowman introduction

The beloved 1982 Christmas classic The Snowman featured David Bowie in a special introduction for American audiences - discover the heartwarming story of the scarf he kept for his son Duncan Jones

Events

95 m. ago Fashion chain returning next year after collapsing into administration

The luxury fashion retailer collapsed in March 2024 with reports suggesting it owed more than £210million to designer brands

Politics

1 hour ago King Charles plays barman and pulls the ‘perfect’ pint of Guinness

King Charles was praised for pulling the 'perfect' pint of Guinness during his visit to mark the launch the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in London

Politics

1 hour ago Gorgie Heritage in Pictures: Here are 42 fascinating photos of the Edinburgh neighbourhood in the 1950s and 1960s

Life in the Edinburgh neighbourhood looked very different over 55 years ago.

Culture

1 hour ago Major new delay to Glen Rosa ferry announced by Ferguson Marine shipyard

Vessel now expected to be completed eight-and-a-half years late

Politics

1 hour ago AA issue rare amber warning for Christmas traffic on Scotland's roads

The AA has urged drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time

Events

1 hour ago When will my bin get collected? Aberdeenshire, Moray, Highlands and Islands Christmas bin collection dates

There are different bin collection guidelines for councils across Scotland - here are the dates and changes for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, the Highlands and Islands, Orkney and Moray.

Politics

1 hour ago Scot Stephen Jamieson returned from Dubai to face gangland activity charges

His appearance comes as Police Scotland continue with Operation Portaledge to tackle gangland violence in Scotland.

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