64 m. ago Netflix viewers 'in bits' after watching 'tragic' film based on true story

The TV film was originally released on the BBC and Billy Barratt, who plays Ray, became the youngest actor to win an International Emmy.

Events

66 m. ago I visited Manchester's Christmas market and it made Edinburgh's look like a sham

The Manchester Christmas market was voted the best in the UK by both Time Out and holiday experts at Christmas Tree World — and I can see why

Politics

68 m. ago 'Terrific' Netflix film based on 'tragic' true story takes number 1 spot

Netflix viewers are being urged to watch the drama, which was originally released on the BBC, and fans can't stop talking about the real-life story that inspired it

Events

76 m. ago Incredible story of Irish labourer buried alive in coffin for 61 days told in new documentary

Mick Meaney made global headlines when he beat world record in 1968, but returned to Ireland pennilessThey were known as burial artists – people who had themselves buried alive in macabre feats of endurance – and Mick Meaney resolved to be the best there ever was.It was 1968 and the Irish labourer had barely a pound to his name but he believed that if he stayed underground in a coffin longer than anyone else the world would remember his name. Continue reading...

Politics

78 m. ago I visited UK's most popular Christmas market and it blew Edinburgh's away

I visited the UK's most popular Christmas Market to see if it was better than Edinburgh's - and I was not disappointed

Politics

79 m. ago Why Scottish Rugby will be reluctant to sack Gregor Townsend amid growing unrest

A third disappointing campaign in a row but coach likely to remain in charge for Six Nations

Politics

83 m. ago The two nightmare Scotland scenarios nobody wants to contemplate if Denmark do us dirty

Hopefully the World Cup playoffs aren't something anyone at Hampden has to worry about but here's what could happen

Politics

84 m. ago Met Office issues snow and ice weather warnings as amber cold health alert comes into force

A cold weather health alert has been upgraded to amber as temperatures could drop to -10C in parts of the UK

Events

86 m. ago Scotland crime: Man arrested after allegedly trying to 'choke' woman on Scottish train

Police are urging any witnesses to contact them.

Events

89 m. ago The plan to return abandoned Scots fishing boat that became a tourist draw in Poland home

Plans to restore wooden vessel and return her to Scottish Borders town

Society

1 hour ago Hosting golf’s Open generated £280m economic benefit for NI, research suggests

The assessment was jointly commissioned by tournament organisers The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland.

Economics

1 hour ago Fastest way to get Adult Disability Payment award decision for a new claim

This essential guidance can help anyone making a new claim for any of Scotland’s devolved disability benefits.

Events

1 hour ago Castletown Mill: Historic Scottish north coast landmark reopened as a distillery and 'key' NC500 attraction

A new whisky venture from the founders of Dunnet Bay Distillers, producers of award-winning Rock Rose Gin, marks completion of a landmark restoration.

Politics

1 hour ago 'Restricted patient' who escaped at dentist in Ayrshire found after police hunt

Owen Bonner, a restricted patient, has been located after a four-day search.

Events

2 h. ago Top Scottish Labour donor says UK Government 'getting it wrong' on the economy as tax rising Budget looms

EXCLUSIVE: The tycoon criticised Rachel Reeves' record on everything from inflation to unemployment.

Economics

2 h. ago YouGov poll: Fewer than one in five Labour voters in Scotland happy with UK government record

New polling lays bare the challenge facing Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar at Holyrood next year

Politics

2 h. ago Anthony Joshua has undermined his legacy and the sport that 'saved' him with Jake Paul circus

His rags-to-riches story made Joshua a marketer's dream, a social media phenomenon and a genuine role model for millions - a responsibility AJ acknowledged and embraced with open arms.

Sport

2 h. ago Scott Boland names Australia’s most prized England scalp before Ashes

Boland says Joe Root remains England’s most prized wicket despite having yet to reach three figures in 14 matches in Australia

Politics

2 h. ago Mapped: Where snow is forecast to fall in Scotland as 'arctic blast' threatens power cuts

Swathes of the country could be hit by snow this week - use our map to find out if you're affected

Events

2 h. ago Collapsed Lanarkshire care home given future thanks to £2.5 million deal

“We will improve all aspects of Bankhouse by investing in the environment itself and improving the already very good service it provides” – Willie McDonald

Economics