59 m. ago ‘I hit rock bottom’: Scots musician on how vision of late dad saved his own life

Dennis Kennedy overcame addiction and a debilitating illness, turning his life around to build a successful music career and inspire others.

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67 m. ago Alan Titchmarsh addresses Ground Force 'return' amid huge announcement

Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh has ruled out a return to the BBC's Ground Force, more than two decades after the show first hit screens with Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh.

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68 m. ago Glasgow cops prepare for Rangers Union Bears 'street party' at Ibrox

Police Scotland have preparations in place to deal with a Union Bears "Copland Stairs Street Party" before Rangers' Europa League fixture.

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88 m. ago Swinney demands ‘big and bold response’ from UK Government to Trump’s tariffs

The Scottish First Minister called on the UK Government to change its fiscal rules and reverse the recent rise in employer national insurance charges.

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93 m. ago Man arrested over Edinburgh gang war firebombings of beauty salon and garage

"I want to reassure the community that we are continuing to work on this investigation and this is just one of many arrests over the coming weeks.”

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1 hour ago Woman sexually assaulted on busy Scots train as hunt for perpetrator launched

A hunt is underway after a man 'sat down next to her and touched the woman on her thigh' on a busy Glasgow train route.

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2 h. ago Escape to the Country fans left fuming as couple boast 'unachievable' budget

BBC One viewers were forced to hit out at the much-loved programme after a couple boasted a huge budget on the programme on Monday (April 7)

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2 h. ago Masked gang linked to Dubai gangster parade supercars through Glasgow scheme

The footage was shared by the gang on tiktok who showed off motors worth hundreds of thousands.

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2 h. ago Masked thugs linked to Dubai gangster parade supercars through Glasgow scheme

The footage was shared by the gang on tiktok who showed off motors worth hundreds of thousands.

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2 h. ago Starmer vows not to raise key taxes despite hit from Trump’s tariffs

Prime minister says he will ‘seize the opportunity’ to make the economy more secure

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3 h. ago Robert MacIntyre: ‘Imagine taking a Green Jacket back to Glencruitten ’

After his ‘fairytale’ success last year, the Scottish golfer has his heart set on Masters gloryWhat a mistake it would be to presume the boy-next-door demeanour means a lack of competitive instinct. Robert MacIntyre’s love for Oban, shinty and all associated is endearing. He has also proved that he is perfectly comfortable in the company of golf’s aristocracy.MacIntyre missed the module where sportspeople are advised not to speak about lifetime aspirations. Mention the Masters to the Scot and he lights up. Absence makes the heart grow fonder; after impressing at Augusta National in 2021 and 2022, he failed to qualify for the next two stagings. MacIntyre returns for the 89th edition as the 17th-ranked player in the world. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Two men in court after Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course vandalised

Police were called to the Trump Turnberry course on Maidens Road, South Ayrshire, in the early hours of March 8.

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3 h. ago EuroMillions winner nearly missed out on £1m after forgetting about ticket for four months

He left the winning ticket in his car for four months

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3 h. ago Fuel prices: petrol and diesel price to hit low before Easter

Petrol prices are dropping – and could this make your Easter trip cheaper ⛽

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3 h. ago Trump tariffs live: US stocks plunge on opening as EU ‘finalising’ plan to hit back in trade war

US president describes sweeping tariffs as ‘medicine’ as bank hikes probability of global recession to 60 per cent

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3 h. ago Here’s one key thing you should know about Trump’s shock to the world economy: it could work | James Meadway

It’s hard to say if the president truly knows what he’s doing. But there is a precedent for the US causing short-term chaos and reaping long-term gainIt’s less than a week since Donald Trump’s sensational announcement that he was unilaterally ending the world’s trading system with the imposition of a 10% minimum tariff for trading with the US – and a very much higher rate for those countries unfortunate enough to have the US as a major export partner. Long-term allies such as Japan and South Korea have been hammered with tariffs of around 25%, while export-dependent poorer countries such as Vietnam, which sells about a third of its exports to the US, have been hit with tariffs in excess of 45%. A further round of global debt crises is possible as heavily indebted countries face the sudden loss of export earnings.Global stock markets have tumbled as panicked investors dump shares, and political condemnation has been near-universal. China has already retaliated with 34% tariffs, threa...

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3 h. ago Weight loss surgery: Husband left 'devastated' after wife dies following surgery complications

The 54-year-old received ‘woeful’ aftercare following a gastric sleeve operation, a coroner has heard 🏥

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4 h. ago How Celtic can still win Scottish Premiership title this weekend despite surprise slip

All eyes on Aberdeen v Rangers if Celtic beat Kilmarnock

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4 h. ago Two people appear in court accused of damaging Trump golf course

Pair charged with malicious mischief at Ayr Sheriff Court

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4 h. ago Netflix fans 'up until 3am' as they hail new series as a '10/10'

Netflix's Pact of Silence has been a huge hit with audiences, with some viewers claiming they stayed up until the early hours of the morning to watch the entire series.

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