14 h. ago Police investigate ‘unacceptable’ Rangers banner shown during draw with Celtic

Tifo display featured Graeme Souness holding a shotgunPolice check footage of Celtic fan mocking Ibrox disasterScotland’s first minister, John Swinney, condemned an “unacceptable” banner displayed by Rangers fans after police launched an investigation into a giant image of Graeme Souness holding a shotgun.A tifo display in the Copland Stand before Sunday’s Premiership match against Celtic depicted former Rangers manager Souness holding a double-barreled shotgun, with the words “Take aim against the rebel scum” underneath. It was one of several flashpoints that resulted in police involvement after the 1-1 draw. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware of the banner and inquiries are ongoing.” Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Newcastle boss Eddie Howe praises VAR and Alexander Isak’s ‘ruthless mentality’

The Magpies had two penalty awards overturned before a third was converted by prolific striker Isak.

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69 h. ago Football League heads for dramatic finale, Reading sale agreed and more – matchday live

Writer Q&A, fan views, plus the latest news and previewsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And email matchday liveThe best dead rubbers in the worldThe 2000-01 season is another contender for this dubious award. The biggest thing at stake on the last day of the season was whether Liverpool would qualify for the Champions League ahead of Leeds (they did). Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scissor Kick presents "Deep Wheel Orcadia": A Celebration of Language, Identity, and Survival in Sci

In a world where the future often feels uncertain and divided, one production is reminding us of the power of language, identity, and connection. Deep Wheel Orcadia, based on Harry Josephine Giles’ award-winning verse novel, is a thrilling new show that blends sci-fi with theatre, while offering a unique and much-needed celebration of minority language and queer identity. Produced by the acclaimed Scottish theatre company Scissor Kick, this spellbinding performance is set to make waves when it embarks on a tour across Scotland in June and July 2025.

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3 d. ago Cambuslang charity wins award for connecting people with job opportunities

Routes to Work South is in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council.

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5 d. ago 'The untouchables' Directors behind £6m NHS corruption scandal 'thought they would walk free'

'Swaggering' telecoms chiefs Adam Sharoudi, 41, and Gavin Brown, 48, are behind bars and facing jail after a decade-long investigation into lucrative NHS contracts awarded to their Ayrshire-based firm Oricom.

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5 d. ago South Ayrshire Council face calls for independent inquiry into contract awards as fallout from Martin Dowey row continues

Two local Labour MPs have joined forces to demand an outside probe into how South Ayrshire Council have been doing business.

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5 d. ago Eni Aluko quits role after claim she was 'traumatised' by Ian Wright argument

Eni Aluko has announced that she will not be co-hosting the Women's Football Awards on Thursday night amid the ongoing fallout from her controversial comments about Ian Wright

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6 d. ago Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields Congratulates Scouts from Edinburgh on achieving King’s Scout Award

On the 27th of April, Chief Scout Dwayne Fields had the honour of celebrating two from Edinburgh at a special event held at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Kent, Joint President of The Scouts, joined Dwayne in congratulating the young awardees for achieving the King’s Scout Award – the highest recognition in Scouting for adventure and skill development. This year marked Dwayne’s first time attending the annual event in his role as Chief Scout, and also commemorated The Duke of Kent’s 50th anniversary of involvement with the organisation.

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6 d. ago Pedro Almodóvar attacks Trump as ‘catastrophe’ in New York speech

Spanish director compared the US president to Franco and said he wondered whether it was appropriate to visit country while he is in powerThe veteran Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar has launched a broadside against the US president, Donald Trump, while accepting an award in New York.Speaking on stage at the Lincoln Center on Monday evening, he said he had been in two minds as to whether to travel to the US to pick up his Chaplin award. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Britain tried to control migration – and created the worst of all worlds

Editorial: As The Independent reveals, up to £2bn of private contracts have been awarded since 2017 aimed at curbing illegal migration across the English Channel and the costs of asylum application processing. It is hard to point to any positive results of this gross expense

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7 d. ago Aaron Ramsey's speech to Cardiff City players and club officials caught on camera as he demands one thing

The Bluebirds midfielder spoke passionately at the club's awards night in the hours after relegation was confirmed

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8 d. ago Cardiff City hold awards night hours after gutting relegation confirmed

Cardiff City were relegated to League One on Saturday

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8 d. ago Something to look up to: how Michelangelo’s love and humility could influence the Sistine Chapel conclave

The artist’s frescoes hold many lessons for the cardinals that have to decide upon the next popeIt must be hard for the College of Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel not to gawp at Michelangelo’s frescoes when they should be thinking only of electing a new pope. The only flaw in Robert Harris’s brilliant novel of clerical politics Conclave is that, as they scheme, none of the prelates seem bothered about the ceiling Michelangelo painted with scenes from Genesis between 1508 and 1512 or the Last Judgment he painted on the altar wall much later, from 1536 to 1541 – let alone the earlier paintings by Botticelli and others on the side walls.When a bomb blows in a window in last year’s award-winning film of the book, the conclave carries on without even pausing for restorers to check the damage. As if. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Preserving English eccentricity: 20 years of the World Marmalade Awards

The contest now draws in more than 3,200 entries from as far afield as the Czech Republic and South KoreaOranges are not the only fruit: Cumbrian marmalade awards offer blend of fruitsWhat could unite octogenarian Cumbrian farmers, diplomats from Japan, Spain and Australia, and Paddington Bear?The answer, of course, is marmalade. Or, more specifically, the World Marmalade Awards. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Eni Aluko denies criticising Ian Wright for media work in women’s football

Pundit laments ‘clickbait’ after controversial commentsIan Wright has long advocated for women’s gameEni Aluko has denied she “attacked” Ian Wright with her comments over his involvement as a pundit in women’s football.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this week, the former England forward discussed the risk of men blocking opportunities for female broadcasters in women’s football. When asked by the presenter Clare McDonnell whether Wright was an example of someone taking up space that could be occupied by a woman, Aluko said: “I’ve worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he’s a brilliant broadcaster. But I think he’s aware of just how much he’s doing in the women’s game. I think he should be aware of that.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Disabled people detained by Ice sound alarm over overcrowded jails

Rodney Taylor, whose legs were amputated as a toddler, just one of many people with disabilities at risk from detentionIn his three months locked up at Stewart detention center in Lumpkin, Georgia, Rodney Taylor has missed meals and showers, lived with increasing pain in his hips, developed a swollen thumb on his right hand and blisters on the stumps where his two legs were amputated when he was a toddler.Taylor’s mother brought him to the US from Liberia on a medical visa as a small child. He went through 16 operations and is a double amputee. He has two fingers on his right hand. Now 46, he has lived in the US nearly his entire life, works as a barber, is active in promoting cancer awareness in his community, and recently got engaged. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Lifesize herd of puppet animals begins climate action journey from Africa to Arctic Circle

The Herds project from the team behind Little Amal will travel 20,000km taking its message on environmental crisis across the worldHundreds of life-size animal puppets have begun a 20,000km (12,400 mile) journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle as part of an ambitious project created by the team behind Little Amal, the giant puppet of a Syrian girl that travelled across the world.The public art initiative called The Herds, which has already visited Kinshasa and Lagos, will travel to 20 cities over four months to raise awareness of the climate crisis. Continue reading...

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1 week ago NFL draft 2025 live updates: Jaguars trade up to get Travis Hunter as teams pass on Shedeur Sanders

Titans pick Miami QB Cam Ward as No 1 overall pickGiants go for defensive star Abdul Carter at No 3Travis Hunter wants to be the NFL’s Ohtani. Will anyone let him?Email beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsNFL commissioner Roger Goodell has opted to ride a bicycle to the stage, accompanied by some legendary Green Bay Packers players and fans. That is a Green Bay tradition of which I was not aware. Booing the commissioner is also traditional, and that’s continuing this year.ESPN shows us an empty couch somewhere in Texas that is apparently where they expect to see Shedeur Sanders. It’s a nice couch, at least. Continue reading...

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1 week ago NFL draft 2025 live updates: Jaguars trade up with Browns to get Travis Hunter at No 2

Titans pick Miami QB Cam Ward as No 1 overall pickExplainer: when and where to watch the draftEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughtsNFL commissioner Roger Goodell has opted to ride a bicycle to the stage, accompanied by some legendary Green Bay Packers players and fans. That is a Green Bay tradition of which I was not aware. Booing the commissioner is also traditional, and that’s continuing this year.ESPN shows us an empty couch somewhere in Texas that is apparently where they expect to see Shedeur Sanders. It’s a nice couch, at least. Continue reading...

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