29 m. ago Putin comes to America: Russian leader heads to Pacific Coast in heavily armoured limo before jetting to Alaska for historic meeting with Trump

Footage shows a long line of black armoured vehicles speeding along a road, flanked by flashing police cars and trailed by what appears to be an ambulance.

Politics

32 m. ago Airport chaos hits Britain yet again as planes 'clip wings' at Manchester Airport and stop ALL flights

The incident took place at Manchester Airport at just after 6.30am this morning with people heading on their summer holidays warned to expect delays.

Events

32 m. ago Transfer news live: Liverpool in talks for Guehi, Spurs and Arsenal battle for Eze, Man Utd to offload Sancho

Follow all the latest transfer rumours, gossip and signings

Sport

36 m. ago Biggest Loser star's emotional confession on health battle since show finished

The reality show is the subject of a new Netflix docuseries

Events

36 m. ago Chinese economy slows as Trump tariffs bite; FTSE 100 on track to hit new record

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe owner of Kingsmill has agreed to buy its rival bakery business Hovis, in a deal that could make the biggest bread brand in the country if it gets the green light from regulators.Associated British Foods, a FTSE 100 company which also owns the retailer Primark, has agreed to buy Hovis from the private equity firm Endless.This transaction will create a UK bakeries business that is both profitable and sustainable over the long term. Supporting the Hovis and Kingsmill brands with well-invested and efficient operations will also enable innovation and growth. This solution will create value for shareholders, provide greater choice for consumers and increase efficiencies for customers.Firms may be running on existing capacity rather than building new plants The July industrial value-add breakdown tells a more nuanced story than the weak fixed asset investment headline. Continue reading...

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44 m. ago Edinburgh tattoo artist who started working in studio on a whim found social media fame

“As an artist, my gallery walks around, gets up and leaves – my work is somewhere in the world, living a life and interacting with other people.”

Politics

55 m. ago What goes up must come down: can Burnley, Leeds and Sunderland buck trend?

We assess the chances of Premier League’s new teams avoiding the fate of promoted clubs for past two seasonsReasons to be cheerful There are numerous reasons behind the growing trend of promoted teams going straight back down with a decreasing number of points. One – having to adjust from dominating possession in the Championship to seeing much less of the ball in the Premier League – may not trouble Burnley quite as much as their predecessors. Continue reading...

Events

56 m. ago Roy Keane hits the nail on the head with Carlos Baleba Manchester United transfer verdict

The latest Manchester United transfer news and opinion has seen Roy Keane give his verdict on Carlos Baleba Old Trafford links

Sport

83 m. ago Why an uncertain future could set up a thrilling Rugby Championship

The southern hemisphere competition reaches the end of an era with change on the way – but there is optimism for a strong campaign for each competing nation

Sport

84 m. ago How Russia is preparing for conflict in Nato’s new Arctic battleground

As the world’s attention shifts to Alaska for the critical summit on Ukraine between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, it also shines a light on an area crucial to global security, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Events

1 hour ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas' devastating health battle she's kept hidden for years

Shirley Ballas is best known for her role as the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, but the former Latin champion has faced her own battles with her health over the years

Events

2 h. ago Intercity greening: How Scottish firm Ember is creating zero emissions travel

A Scottish business has created the only all-electric intercity coach service in the UK

Events

2 h. ago Airdrie won't dwell on Dunfermline loss and will reset during Championship break, says boss

The Diamonds are sidelined this weekend due to Premier Sports Cup last 16 action

Economics

4 h. ago Young Celtic fan parties with BSC Young Boys in Switzerland after sweet viral clip in Glasgow

Footage captured the moment Joshua McLaughlin interacted with BSC Young Boys fans at Celtic Park earlier this year, a special relationship which has continued.

Politics

4 h. ago Sex for Sale: Secret deal that kept saunas open for business

A police crackdown on saunas in Edinburgh was foiled after a lawyer uncovered a 27 year old secret deal giving owners immunity from prosecution

Economics

4 h. ago Gran's terrifying seizure at work led to doctors finding mass on her brain

Doctors initially put Lesley Arnott's unexpected seizure down to epilepsy before a scan revealed something more sinister.

Events

4 h. ago Vintage shop owner finds stash of drugs in pocket of 1990s Stone Island jacket

Kris Boyle made the bizarre discovery after buying a 1997 Stone Island jacket for his clothing store.

Events

4 h. ago Swinney ‘very proud’ of Scots baby box scheme as it marks eighth anniversary

Over 350,000 baby boxes have been handed out to expectant parents since the initiative was launched in August 2017.

Politics

4 h. ago Dear Coleen: I'm struggling with guilt over my mum’s dementia battle

I’m a married man in my 40s and my mum, who’s in her 70s, has had dementia for a couple of years. In this time, she’s gone from being a sweet, kind person to someone who’s really ­aggressive and verbally abusive.

Events

4 h. ago Sex for Sale: Trade in human flesh moved off streets as traffickers made millions promising women new lives

Many women who now advertise sex services online in Scotland are also the victims of ruthless people trafficking gangs

Economics