59 m. ago ‘I’m a huge Alien fan and the new TV series is the best it’s been in years

Alien: Earth has finally arrived on Disney+ and the first six episodes of the series are as brilliantly gory as ever, but there's just one problem

Culture

2 h. ago Heavily pregnant woman watched on helplessly as her beloved pet was killed by an out

Charlotte Sipson was walking her pet, a Havanese called Max, with a friend on Bristol's Harbourside when the horror unfolded.

Events

2 h. ago 'I glamped at Boomtown 2025 and realised I've done festivals wrong my whole life'

Boomtown 2025 was one for the history books but this year a huge change to our camping experience has permanently altered how we rave for the rest of our lives...

Politics

3 h. ago Luxury brand Reiss reduces Amanda Holden's £198 'gorgeous' dress to £78

The Louise Cowl Back Mini Dress from the luxury brand is now discounted on Reiss' own website and Next

Economics

4 h. ago Canvas of Sound with Tazeen Qayyum at EIF: 'There's something special about seeing an artist working live'

In her Edinburgh International Festival collaboration with musicians Basel Rajoub and Feras Charestan, conceptual artist Tazeen Qayyum hopes to ‘touch some souls’. Interview by Jim Gilchrist

Politics

4 h. ago Highly anticipated series based on iconic horror movie gets top rating on Rotten Tomatoes

Disney+'s latest drama is based on one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time

Events

4 h. ago Police shut down probe into Gogglebox star George Gilbey's death and confirm two men arrested after he fell through skylight will not face any further action

The self-employed electrician, who had been working on a roof in Shoeburyness when he fell, suffered traumatic injuries to his head and torso and died at the scene.

Events

4 h. ago Watch: Magic, ventriloquism and a special guest in The Scotsman at the Edinburgh Festivals

The latest edition of our video show is jam packed with interviews and

Politics

5 h. ago Festivals diary: Baby Reindeer producer on why performers should put on shows in the smallest venue possible

Industry figures gathered at Shedinburgh to hear from a panel of veteran producers

Culture

5 h. ago TIFF pulls documentary on 2023 Hamas attack from festival lineup, citing footage rights issue

The Toronto International Film Festival has disinvited a documentary on the Hamas' 2023 attack into Israel over what the festival says was a footage rights issue

Culture

6 h. ago Mad Dog Brits need to start treating heat as a hazard, says weather boffin

Dr Mehri Khosravi says folk should start heeding songwriter Noel Coward’s famous lyrics suggesting only ‘mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun’

Society

6 h. ago Toronto film festival 'pulls October 7 documentary because Hamas did not give permission to use bodycam footage'

Israel 's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar likened cancelling the film due to a lack of Hamas 'clearance' to asking for Adolf Hitler's approval for Auschwitz footage, reported i24NEWS.

Culture

6 h. ago Make the most of your annual leave in 2026 with method to get 63 days off

A woman has shared her top tip for getting the most out of your annual leave in 2026 - and it's perfect for those who are looking to stretch out their days off

Politics

6 h. ago Scottish Water boss handed £50k pay boost as bills soar for customers

The corporation's annual report showed that chief executive Alex Plant had his salary increased to £295,000 between 2024 and 2025.

Economics

6 h. ago Gary Neville STILL not welcome by Nottingham Forest after explosive Sky Sports row

Nottingham Forest and Gary Neville do not looked set to see eye to eye any time soon amid the ongoing row between the parties due to the pundit's views on Evangelos Marinakis

Events

7 h. ago Local outrage as topless Brit tourist caught riding cow in Tenerife

Shoppers were left stunned when the holidaymaker decided to mount the life-sized model bovine outside a popular Ale-Hop store in Playa Fañabé, Costa Adeje, causing consternation among locals

Events

7 h. ago 'Alien spaceship' approaching Earth has 'weird glow' that proves mission is 'deliberate'

Harvard physicist Avi Loeb — who fears it could be on reconnaissance mission — believes that date would be an ideal window for a covert approach on Earth and wants to beam it a message urging peace

Events

7 h. ago My Festival – Laura Benanti: 'Expect many, many deeply embarrassing personal stories'

Comedian Laura Benanti catches The Scotsman up on her Fringe so far, as well as a healthy dose of recommended shows that have caught her eye.

Politics

7 h. ago Woman in her 20s plunges to death from building in Canary Wharf

Police said the woman’s death is being treated as unexpected and enquiries continue

Events

7 h. ago Woman in her 20s dies after falling from tower block in Canary Wharf near to controversial migrant hotel

A body has been found outside Sirocco Tower, Harbour Way, a 32-floor skyscraper, on Wednesday, August 13, less than half a mile away from a controversial migrant hotel.

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