2 d. ago AI can ‘level up’ opportunities for dyslexic children, says UK tech secretary

Peter Kyle, who is dyslexic and uses AI in his work, says government should look at how it ‘can transform education’Artificial intelligence should be deployed to “level up” opportunities for dyslexic children, according to the UK science and technology secretary, Peter Kyle, who warned there was currently not enough human capacity to help people with the learning difficulty.Kyle, who is dyslexic and uses AI to support his work, said the government should carefully look at “how AI can transform education and help us assess and understand a young person’s abilities into the future”. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago How a futuristic game helped transform a dark and forgotten part of Manchester

Only 'true Mancs' remember playing this on a Saturday afternoon with their friends

Sport

6 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, Scottish oncologist who made a big impact in Australia

Professor Allan Ogilvie Langlands AM, cancer treatment pioneer. Born: 1 August, 1931 in Edinburgh. Died: 28 March 2025 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, aged 93

Politics

7 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Lord Ross, former Lord Justice Clerk and one of the great Scottish judges

Donald MacArthur Ross, Lord Ross, Lord Justice Clerk. Born: 29 March 1927 in Dundee. Died: 26 April 2025 in Edinburgh, aged 98

Events

1 week ago Brave Max remembers Keira, 9, who 'saved his life' 5 years on from organ donor bill

Five years after it came into force, Max and Keira's Law is still helping to save or transform lives, say campaigners

Politics

2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Margaret Mills MBE, trailblazing children's champion

Margaret Mills MBE, children’s champion. Born: 16 October 1948. Died: 28 March 2025 , aged 76

Politics

2 w. ago For work and play: film director Stanley Kubrick's former home and studio is for sale

The late film director lived at the property for 14 years, while he worked on films such as The Shining and A Clockwork Orange

Economics

2 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Terry Smith, visionary Forth Ports Property Director who helped transform Leith

Terence Smith, Property Director, Forth Ports. Born: February 1947 in Kelvindale, Glasgow. Died: April 2025 at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, aged 78

Politics

3 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: George Holmes, former Director General of the Forestry Commission

George Dennis Holmes CB, BSc, D.Sc (Hon. Wales), FRSE, FICFor. Born: 9 November 1926 in Conwy, North Wales. Died: 28 April 2025, aged 98

Events

3 w. ago ‘She knows she will forget’: Grief, dementia and motherhood – in pictures

When Katherine Hubbard’s mother started suffering from profound memory loss she used her camera to help transform the pain of loss into an act of love Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Rupasree Tewari, doctor who championed women and children’s health, and Indian music

Dr Rupasree Tewari, doctor. Born: 21 April 1948 in Kolkata, India. Died: 16 April 2025, aged 76

Society

last month Scotsman Obituaries: Community doctor who championed women and children’s health, and Indian music

Dr Rupasree Tewari, doctor. Born: 21 April 1948 in Kolkata, India. Died: 16 April 2025, aged 76

Society