65 m. ago Man told 999 'I've just killed my girlfriend in the hot tub' Scots court hears

Aren Pearson denies murder by stabbing Claire Leveque, compressing her neck, and holding her head under water.

Events

75 m. ago Scots private hire driver stripped of licence after stabbing kebab shop owner

Yusuf Eroglu, 38, knifed Aydin Dag after he travelled to St Andrews to confront the Shawarma House owner over unpaid debts.

Economics

87 m. ago Man dies at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services were called to the popular landmark in the capital after the alarm was raised at around 2.35pm on Tuesday.

Events

89 m. ago Tesco customer chooses school and nursery parent council to receive £5k Golden Grant

Customers at Tesco Wishaw Express were given the chance to take part in an in-store lucky dip to find a golden version of Tesco’s famous blue voting token.

Economics

98 m. ago Rangers legend ready to help club as people ask 'are you going to be next manager'

Former defender says Scottish background is vital for new boss

Society

1 hour ago Shock video shows motorist almost reverse into lorry after missing motorway exit

The near-miss is just one of the 9,775 videos uploaded to Humberside Police's Operation Snap portal since it launched in April 2023 and the force have release footage of recent convictions

Events

1 hour ago Prime Day shoppers snap up 'better than Amazon' £9 deal on teeth whitening solution

MySweetSmile has launched its own 'Prime Day' sale with buy one get one free deals on its teeth whitening range - and there's a way to save even more money

Economics

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing’s Vito Coppola details ‘emotional’ hidden moment in routine

On the weekend, BBC viewers saw Vito Coppola and Ellie Goldstein tackle a Waltz in their routine for week two of the competition.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘More than 5 million sold each year’: The Scottish company behind world’s favourite whisky glass

The instantly recognisable Glencairn glass turns 25 this year. Scott Davidson, the new product development manager at Glencairn crystal tells us about how the famous glass came to be, how they innovate with design and their plans for the next 25 years.

Politics

3 h. ago Robert Jenrick speech prop backfires as he's accused of Trump

Robert Jenrick pulled out a judge's wig from a briefcase to hold up as a prop for his Tory conference speech, during which he launched a fierce attack on judges

Politics

3 h. ago Steven Gerrard brands England's Golden Generation as 'egotistical losers'

The Liverpool legend could never replicate his domestic success on the international stage

Politics

3 h. ago Steven Gerrard brands England Golden Generation 'egotistical losers'

The Liverpool legend could never replicate his domestic success on the international stage

Politics

3 h. ago Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360

A statement released by all the Six Nations unions except Wales, plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, is scathing of the rebel competition.

Society

3 h. ago Katy Perry spotted ahead of tonight's Glasgow OVO Hydro gig at luxury hotel

Katy Perry's The Lifetimes Tour has landed in the people's city, as she kicks off the UK leg of her tour.

Politics

3 h. ago Composer Jay Capperauld on taking centre stage for the SCO's new digital season

All three of the concerts in the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2025/26 Digital Season will showcase music by their composer-in-residence Jay Capperauld. It’s the stuff of dreams, he tells David Kettle

Politics

3 h. ago Scottish Rugby threatens to ban players who sign up for R360 rebel league in major move

Murrayfield joins leading unions to oppose rebel league

Sport

3 h. ago Prosecutors to appeal ruling dropping terror case against Kneecap rapper

The Crown Prosecution Service said it will be appealing against the decision where the chief magistrate ruled he could not try the case after a technical error.

Events

3 h. ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

Sport

3 h. ago How AI technology helped cops track down murderers, a Nazi and the Golden State Killer

Whatever you think of AI software, it certainly has its uses when it comes to law enforcement. It’s already helping police crack cold cases around the world

Events

4 h. ago Scots activist to be reunited with family after being detained by Israeli forces

Sid Khan was one of four Scots held after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla on Wednesday night.

Politics