15 h. ago Daniel Craig looks completely unrecognisable after ditching James Bond appearance

Daniel Craig was last seen on-screen as James Bond, and now, the famous actor looks completely unrecognisable in a new look while promoting his next film

Politics

24 h. ago The Scottish crime author approached by James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli

Philip Miller is a former Scotsman arts journalist

Events

43 h. ago Radiohead excited to play rejected James Bond song at upcoming concerts

Radiohead want to play their rejected James Bond song for Spectre in full on their European tour later this year. The band have whittled the setlist down to 70 songs and have banned brother Colin and Johnny Greenwood from choosing the songs because they are too indecisive.

Culture

68 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 007 First Light: Everything you need to know about the game as James Bond actor announced

There is officially a new Bond, but he may not be the one you’re thinking of.

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3 d. ago New James Bond Latest Odds: Here are the 13 actors tipped to play 007

We could find out who will play the world’s most famous spy any day now.

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3 d. ago Drug gang boss jailed for six years after extradition from Morocco

Conor McGregor, 32, was head of an organised crime group that made ‘significant’ amounts of money selling drugs over a three-year period.

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4 d. ago ‘I've always been inspired by Bond’ – 007 First Light art director on designing a Bond for a new age

In advance of today's State of Play presentation, we picked the brain of 007 First Light's art director to learn more about IO Interactive's approach to reinventing James Bond.

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5 d. ago Fatal accident inquiry into outdoor activities deaths to take place next year

Kayden Walker, 12, and Ruaridh Stevenson, 39, died almost five years apart.

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6 d. ago Pierce Brosnan regrets quitting theatre after landing James Bond role

"It's essential to be creative outside of Bond."

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6 d. ago Major upset in James Bond odds as bookies back 'power couple' to become 'the future of the franchise'

Last week, Henry Cavill was revealed to be a new favourite, with his odds slashed to 3/1. Now, Coral have cut the odds of a new star following a rush of support over the weekend.

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7 d. ago Scots actor Jack Lowden tipped to be next James Bond as he has 2 key ingredients

Slow Horses director Saul Metzstein says Jack is the man as he has 'the physicality but also the comedic touches' and the key to playing Bond is his wit

Events

7 d. ago James Bond favourite looks unrecognisable with bushy beard and long hair

Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is hotly tipped to play the next James Bond, caused quite a stir at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday at the premiere of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein

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8 d. ago Spy bosses MI5 looking for real life James Bond 'Q' to add crazy gadgets to cars

MI5 are looking for a technician to join the intelligence service and fitting out vehicles with 'state of the art technology' similar to James Bond's 'Q' in the iconic film

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8 d. ago Pierce Brosnan makes James Bond admission at 72 years of age

Pierce Brosnan has opened up about his time as James Bond, saying the role has given him 'the world in many respects'

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9 d. ago The MI5, SIS and GCHQ jobs in Manchester with some paying up to £60k a year

James Bond’s employer is looking to fill a variety of job roles in the north west

Economics

9 d. ago Pierce Brosnan says the James Bond franchise gave him ‘longevity’

Brosnan played James Bond from 1995 to 2002, starring in four films as 007 in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Not Enough and Die Another Day

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9 d. ago Actor 'chosen' to play next James Bond as odds predict clear favourite

It's been four years since Daniel Craig officially announced his departure from the James Bond franchise

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1 week ago Pierce Brosnan: ‘Pink Floyd were my landscape. I was a hippy’

The former 007 and current star of The Thursday Murder Club revisits his old haunts in London’s Camden Town and Primrose Hill. Can he get past the security guard at the Roundhouse, where he once walked a tipsy Tennessee Williams to his car?It is a weekday morning and I am standing beside Pierce Brosnan on a deserted backstreet, watching a woman in a hairnet and white wellies hosing down the entrance to a fishmarket. The former James Bond is in full flow. “You know the scene in MobLand where I’ve got my foot on that guy’s throat and Tom Hardy is shooting the shit out of everyone?” He is talking in his rich, buttery burr about the recent series in which he and Helen Mirren play the heads of an Irish crime family. “We shot that right here!” He waves at the woman, who silences her hose temporarily. “Hi, hello,” he calls out. “I shot a television show here called MobLand.” She smiles back at him. “Yes,” she replies sweetly, as though indulging a confused uncle. “No idea, has she?” he chu...

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1 week ago ‘Pink Floyd were my landscape. I was a hippy’ Pierce Brosnan revisits his old London haunts

The former 007 and current star of The Thursday Murder Club goes for a stroll in London’s Camden Town and Primrose Hill. Can he get past the security guard at the Roundhouse, where he once walked a tipsy Tennessee Williams to his car?It is a weekday morning and I am standing beside Pierce Brosnan on a deserted backstreet, watching a woman in a hairnet and white wellies hosing down the entrance to a fishmarket. The former James Bond is in full flow. “You know the scene in MobLand where I’ve got my foot on that guy’s throat and Tom Hardy is shooting the shit out of everyone?” He is talking in his rich, buttery burr about the recent series in which he and Helen Mirren play the heads of an Irish crime family. “We shot that right here!” He waves at the woman, who silences her hose temporarily. “Hi, hello,” he calls out. “I shot a television show here called MobLand.” She smiles back at him. “Yes,” she replies sweetly, as though indulging a confused uncle. “No idea, has she?” he chuckles....

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