9 h. ago Sir Ian Rankin among writers shortlisted for 2025 McIlvanney prize

The prize recognises excellence in Scottish crime writing and is named after William McIlvanney, often described as the godfather of Tartan Noir.

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3 d. ago The Standard Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in September 2025

The hot-off-the-press launches and shiny shopping newness to know this month

Economics

8 d. ago Manchester Cultural Welcome Award shortlist announced for 2025

The Manchester Culture Awards are back for 2025 and voting is now open

Events

1 week ago Britain's best pubs revealed as 16 boozers share prize – see if your local is a winner

The Campaign for Real Ale has published its list of 16 regional winners for its Pub of the Year 2025 competition, with those shortlisted beating thousands of entries

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2 w. ago Edinburgh Comedy Awards Nominees 2025: Here's who's made the shortlists this year

We now know who is up for the biggest awards in British comedy.

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2 w. ago Edinburgh Comedy Award 2025: Eligibility, prize money, judges, when are the shortlists and winners announced?

Happy 45th birthday to the Oscars of comedy.

Events

2 w. ago National Television Awards 2025 shortlist confirmed as Strictly Come Dancing picks up three nominations

The dancing competition has won the Talent Show award nine years in a row

Events

2 w. ago Gary Lineker on best TV presenter shortlist in wake of Match of the Day exit

Ex-footballer in running for National Television award after controversy in which he shared social media post about ZionismGary Lineker has been shortlisted for the National Television award for best TV presenter, a few months after his exit from the BBC’s Match Of The Day.The former footballer will compete against Ant and Dec, who have won the prize for 23 years in a row. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Edinburgh Comedy Award 2025 Predictions: Here are 16 acts we're tipping to make the shortlists

It’ll soon be time to crown the king or queen of comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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2 w. ago Aussie cricket legend lifts the lid on how Sir Ian Botham was SAVED after he fell into crocodile

Australian cricket legend Merv Hughes has opened up on how Sir Ian Botham was saved after falling into crocodile-infested waters during a fishing trip to the Northern Territory.

Politics

4 w. ago Ayrshire eateries dominate shortlists for the Food Awards Scotland 2025

It's another impressive showing from Ayrshire as a host of businesses have been shortlisted by the event organisers.

Events

4 w. ago Ballon d'Or 2025: Arsenal and Chelsea stars among nominees as shortlists revealed

Jude Bellingham and Scott McTominay also up for award

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