88 m. ago Aldi reveals 115 locations where it wants to open new UK stores

The locations where Aldi is keen to expand to include London, Manchester, the South West, Scotland and Wales - you can find the full list of places below

Politics

1 hour ago Church of England should rethink automatic secrecy of misconduct hearings, say MPs

Proposed clergy conduct measure hoped to improve existing rules criticised for failing to tackle misconduct allegationsChurch of England proposals for church courts to automatically be held in secret should be reconsidered, a parliamentary committee has said.The clergy conduct measure is intended to replace the existing clergy disciplinary measure, which has been extensively criticised for failing to tackle allegations of serious or sexual misconduct against clergy.In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support for rape and sexual abuse on 0808 802 9999 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Readers' Letters: Ssshh! Don't make historic library an events venue

The soul of the National Library of Scotland is under threat, reader suggests

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3 h. ago Helicopters and cool hotels: forget Winnebagos, this is how the style set really do Glastonbury

I’ve only been to Glastonbury once, and I have to admit it was done in a most convivial way. The year was 2011, when the Pyramid Stage headliners were Beyoncé on the Sunday, festival perennials Coldplay on the Saturday, and, in something of a tour de force performance on the Friday, U2, interrupting their mammoth 360 tour. The day before the gig, we had flown in on a chartered jet fresh from their show in Baltimore, been whisked to the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. The next day we were all choppered onto the Glasto site, picked up by a fleet of Mercedes and delivered backstage.

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3 h. ago My unexpected Pride icon: they were not cool, but bands like Mumford & Sons eased the turmoil of coming out

As a queer, black woman raised on jazz and soul, discovering the genre of indie folk felt like an antidote to the guilt and self-loathing I was battling throughI am coming out again, this time as a lover of stomp and clap music. This will probably get me in trouble with my mother in a way that coming out as bisexual never did, because she believed that you should always be your authentic self, so long as you have good taste. Stomp clap music has often been the subject of much derision and a bit of a punchline. But despite the ridicule, I’m willing to defend my taste.The genre, sometimes referred to as stomp and holler or indie folk, peaked in the 2000s, with bands such as the Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men and, of course, Mumford & Sons – think a lot of guitars, banjos, the odd fiddle, literal stomping and clapping, with the occasional rousing “hey!” in the background. It was largely associated with hipsters – the twirly moustached, braces and Henley-shirt-wearing kind – and wit...

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4 h. ago A Berlin audience has fake faeces thrown at them – and is moved to tears. So am I | Fatma Aydemir

We’re surrounded by news images of death and violence. Why do Florentina Holzinger’s visceral stage productions still have such impact? What would you do if the world was to end tomorrow? The premise itself may be both timeless and timely at this moment when authoritarianism is on the rise globally. But that’s not really what causes the nail-biting excitement at the doorstep of Volksbühne theatre in Berlin. On a chilly June evening, a predominantly female and queer crowd of all ages gathers here to see, or rather experience, A Year Without Summer, the newest play by the infamous Austrian choreographer Florentina Holzinger. It’s the anticipation of Holzinger’s trademark body horror that unsettles and attracts us, the crowd. And the question: how much can we take?“Europe’s hottest director”, as the Guardian described 39-year-old Holzinger last year, is not only known for her work at the Volksbühne but mesmerises and shocks audiences all over the world. Her all female-assigned cast of ...

Events

5 h. ago Labour MP calls for SNP Government to launch Scottish child grooming inquiry

EXCLUSIVE: Joani Reid said there is "even less understanding" about the scale of the problem in Scotland and the "lack of information is simply unacceptable."

Politics

5 h. ago SNP Government names date for abolition of two child benefit cap in Scotland

EXCLUSIVE: Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville provided more details of a policy that was the centrepiece of the SNP Government's Budget.

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7 h. ago The charming Scottish market town that was named 'happiest town' in Scotland

The former royal burgh is perfect for a family day out.

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8 h. ago 'Grovelling' Starmer was 'like a dog wagging its tail' after spawling at Trump's feet in trade deal press conference, body language expert claims

Body language expert Judi James said the moment, which was captured by cameras from around the world, created an image that could prove hard to shake.

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8 h. ago Johnny Sexton insists he is ‘here to help’ Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism

Russell included in 2021 Lions squad as Sexton omittedLions assistant coach says issue ‘blown out of proportion’Johnny Sexton has insisted he is “here to help” Finn Russell in his capacity as British & Irish Lions assistant coach, after the pair shook hands and cleared the air last month following the former Ireland captain’s previous criticism of the Scotland fly-half.Sexton toured with the Lions in 2013 and 2017 but was a surprise omission from Warren Gatland’s squad in 2021. In his autobiography, the former Ireland captain revealed how the snub “kills me to this day” and described Russell as a “media darling” before suggesting in a subsequent interview that he was “flashy”. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago The Scottish river with the UK's highest levels of dangerous 'forever chemical' TFA

Water samples were taken from 14 rivers in Scotland in a bid to find out the levels of a harmful chemical.

Politics

9 h. ago Genetic testing study to boost medication response starts in Glasgow

The Phoenix Study is hoped to lead to wider implementation of genetic testing in prescribing across Scotland.

Politics

11 h. ago Celtic told the time could be right to sell 'inconsistent' Nicolas Kuhn as RB Leipzig line up £15m transfer bid

The Hoops star is a man in demand after a strong season in Scotland and a mega money offer could be on the way

Economics

13 h. ago Moment Trump is savagely cut off by Canada's Mark Carney showcases tense power struggle amid 51st state drama

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney savagely ended President Donald Trump's back-and-forth with reporters Monday, as the two leaders kicked off the start of the G7 Summit with a bilateral meeting.

Politics

14 h. ago Wowcher deal cuts 'powerful' and 'quiet' air cooler worth £150 to under £40

Keep cool amidst the upcoming warmer temperatures with this Wowcher deal.

Economics

15 h. ago Wowcher slashes price of 'brilliant' and 'compact' air cooling fan by £110 ahead of heatwave

The 80W Black Oscillating Air Cooler Unit is currently available for £39, rather than its usual price of £149.99 - saving you a massive £110 and keeping your home cool in the heatwave

Economics

15 h. ago ‘Brilliant’ air cooling fan that keeps homes cool during the heatwave slashed from £150 to £40

With another heatwave imminent, now is the ideal time to get your hands on a fan to help bring the temperature down in your home, and Wowcher has just slashed one from £150 to £40

Society

16 h. ago Man in court on murder charge after death of Scots dad in Perth

He was charged in connection with the death of the 29-year-old whose body was discovered on the Dunning to Kinross road in Perthshire on Friday.

Events

17 h. ago Weather Scotland: Edinburgh and Glasgow to hit 25C as temperatures soar in heatwave this week

Scots have been advised of an impending heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 25C.

Society