30 h. ago The rise and fall of Scotland’s first ‘hike and ride’ ski contest

We may have seen the last of the Lawers of Gravity freeride event, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth celebrating, writes Roger Cox

Politics

30 h. ago The rise and fall of Scotland’s first ‘hike and ride’ ski & snowboard contest

We may have seen the last of the Lawers of Gravity freeride event, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth celebrating, writes Roger Cox

Politics

3 d. ago Twitter: Breaking the Bird review – how all the hate speech flooded in

This film shows how a ‘hallucinogenically optimistic’ vision descended into the hellscape we know today. Young, confident men really should not rule the internet It turns out that Mike Judge’s supposed sitcom Silicon Valley was a documentary after all. My bad, as the people young and in touch enough with the world to have known this all along may still say.Twitter: Breaking the Bird is a 75-minute CNN film chronicling the rise, fall and possibly end of the social media site that was launched by a group of eager young things in 2006 amid a widespread belief – at least in the Valley – in the power of the internet to remake the world in radically better ways. This, a co-founder or two has come to consider since, may have been a “hallucinogenically optimistic” view. Well, we were all young once. Although that feels – and in no small measure because of Twitter – like a very long time ago. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago WHSmith's rise and fall from high street icon to price fury and hospital shame

Henry Walton Smith opened the first shop - a newsagents week 230 years ago and this week announced the WHSmith name is disappearing from the High Street forever joining other axed brands Mothercare, Woolworths and C&A

Politics

7 d. ago The peaceful Scottish river walk that passes colourful garden and 200

The scenic hike includes some of Scotland's most charming and idyllic villages.

Politics

1 week ago Hike council tax on second homes in Scotland to help first time buyers, urge Greens

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Greer said "homes are not for hoarding" as he called on the SNP Government to remove caps on council tax rises on second homes.

Economics

1 week ago Traitorous timeline of Tesla – Elon Musk's rise to power and fall from grace

As Tesla sales stall across Europe and the company's net income drops, many have been left to wonder how Musk found himself at the helm of the EV car company despite not actually founding it

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland's 'ancient rainforest' near hidden gem inn perfect for spring hike

Our latest Walk of the Week is a one-of-a-kind Scottish rainforest with its own microclimate.

Politics

3 w. ago The rise and fall of ‘shock jock diva’ Wendy Williams as beloved star fights for freedom

Wendy Williams has entertained fans for decades with her larger-than-life personality and brash interview style. Rhian Lubin charts her meteoric rise and fall

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3 w. ago Savills hopes return to office will provide a boost to business, as shares fall despite profit rise

High-end estate agent Savills saw shares fell sharply on Thursday, despite the group unveiling higher profits and a dividend increase.

Economics

3 w. ago The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau – with Mark Carney to become Canada’s next prime minister

The leader was once a poster boy for liberalism but will be replaced after nearly 10 years in office

Politics

3 w. ago The rise, fall and (very quiet) return of Michael Fassbender

The Irish actor had a sensational 2010s, with roles in films including ‘Shame’, ‘12 Years a Slave’ and ‘Prometheus’ – then he seemed to vanish. As he returns to acting with a series of under-the-radar projects, Adam White digs into where he’s been

Politics

4 w. ago Largest council tax rise in Scotland confirmed as local authority imposes 15.6% hike

Ratepayers in the Falkirk Council area face a huge increase in their bills from next month as the struggling local authority attempts to balance its budget.

Economics

last month The Scottish island standing stones walk near 'Scotland's coolest place to live'

We're back with another Walk of the Week, and the latest hike is based near Scotland's "coolest place to live".

Politics