39 m. ago On eve of UN climate talks in Brazil, a call for less talking and more doing

World leaders and diplomats have gathered for 30 years to tackle climate change, but progress has been slow

Politics

42 m. ago Galápagos had no native amphibians. Then it was invaded by hundreds of thousands of frogs

Scientists are only beginning to grasp the scale of the issue and understand what impact the tree frogs may have on the islands’ rare wildlifeOn the way to her office at the Charles Darwin research station, biologist Miriam San José crouches down near a shallow pond shrouded by vegetation and reaches deep into the foliage, pulling out a small green plastic box recorder.She left it there overnight to capture the infamous croaks of a Fowler’s snouted treefrog (Scinax quinquefasciatus), known to Galápagos scientists as an invasive threat, with repercussions researchers are only beginning to grasp. Continue reading...

Events

43 m. ago Full list of percentage of adults who are smokers in UK, by local area

Figures are averages for the period 2020-24.

Events

48 m. ago How Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi made the horror movie of the year

The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind ‘The Shape of Water’ spent decades attempting to bring Mary Shelley’s masterpiece to the screen. As it arrives on Netflix, he, as well as his stars Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, speak to Clarisse Loughrey about its long gestation, its surprise easter eggs, and its very Freudian subtext

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57 m. ago Scottish petrol station and house on NC500 hits market for £700k in 'brilliant opportunity'

The property turns an annual profit of £170,000.

Economics

88 m. ago ‘Wait and see’ if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ‘too high’.

Events

92 m. ago Serial housebreaker returned to criminal ways weeks after sheriff gave him chance to change

John Paul Crook was back in the dock at Airdrie Sheriff Court this week.

Events

95 m. ago Scots psychic claims Royal Family are among clients and she knows their secrets

June Field, 65, from Dundee, claims to be the medium of choice for three members of the Royal Family but can't say who they are.

Society

1 hour ago Football Manager 26 review –a modern sim for the modern game

Sports Interactive; PC (version tested), PS5, Switch, XboxAfter a two-year wait, Football Manager 26 upgrades every aspect of the football sim, but it may take some getting used toYou can imagine what the home fans are singing in the Stadium of Light: “Top of the league, you’re having a laugh!” Your Liverpool team, who until this afternoon were five points clear at the top of the table, trail by two goals in the 82nd minute. You wonder where Mo Salah left his shooting boots, or why Virgil van Dijk seems to have forgotten the whole concept of tackling. But this isn’t on the players, it’s on you – or so you’ll tell the press – as you stare at the tactics screen trying to figure out which of the dozens of potential tweaks will change the tide of this depressing spectacle.Football Manager was always the data-driven alternative to the visually opulent Fifa series (now EA Sports FC), but the latest instalment starts to bridge the graphical gap. The 3D-rendered match highlights have been g...

Sport

1 hour ago The Scotsman’s Green Skills Conference to tackle key energy transition hurdles

Scotland’s green economy is gathering pace and with it comes a critical need for the skills, training and partnerships that will power a just transition.

Events

1 hour ago CCTV images released of wanted man after robbery in Scots town

Detectives believe the male seen in the footage can assist them with their inquiries.

Events

2 h. ago Full list of roads shut as thousands head to Cardiff for Wales' autumn internationals

The Welsh rugby team kick off their autumn international series against Argentina on Sunday, November 9

Transport

2 h. ago Two Scottish health boards 'reliant on loans and financially unsustainable'

Audit Scotland highlighted serious challenges facing NHS Grampian and NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Politics

2 h. ago Celebrity cake baker caught in paedophile sting in Motherwell

Married dad David Duncan, 41, was sentenced to 280 hours of unpaid work.

Events

2 h. ago Greggs to offer Scots limited edition Wicked treats in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Greggs has exciting news for Ozians who are eagerly awaiting the release of the smash hit sequel.

Politics

2 h. ago Are they FINALLY getting the message? ECHR chief says it is 'open' to changes to tackle migration

Alain Berset, secretary general of the Council of Europe, said he is 'absolutely ready' to consider changes to the ECHR to address countries' growing concerns.

Politics

2 h. ago MOVIE REVIEW: We find out if horror anthology V/H/S/Halloween is a trick or a treat

Gore overload becomes exhausting as flick rarely pauses for breath.

Events

2 h. ago HMRC sending important letters to thousands of people about income tax change in April

Around 200,000 people will receive the letter over the next week.

Politics

3 h. ago Tommy Robinson found not guilty over border stop terror charge

Far-right figure was driving Bentley to Benidorm with thousands of pounds in cash when he was stopped by police, court heard

Events

3 h. ago Scottish chippy award nominations suggest fish and chips is better by the sea – is your favourite included?

The Scottish Fish and Chip Awards 2025 are due to take place in Glasgow this month

Events