45 m. ago Farmers accuse Labour of ‘promising the world and giving us nothing’ in fresh uproar at family farm tax

During a speech to farmers that was repeatedly interrupted by hecklers and critics, the environment secretary insisted it was the Tories who were to blame for the problems faced by the agricultural industry

Society

79 m. ago Oscars 2022: When are the awards, who is hosting, how to watch in the UK and full list of nominations

The Oscars is the film industry’s biggest extravaganza of the year.

Events

81 m. ago Met Office says ‘band of heavy rain’ bringing snow to Northern Ireland, southern Scotland and northern Pennines

The Met Office has warned of some snow in the UK on Wedneday

Politics

84 m. ago Dumfries and Galloway curlers to represent Scotland on the world stage

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jnr and Bobby Lammie have been chosen for the men's competition with Sophie Jackson heading to the women's event.

Politics

91 m. ago Largo Leisure Holidays invites influencers to create easy, budget

Largo Leisure Holidays, who own six holiday parks in Scotland, have launched a national search for influencers who want to collaborate on a campaign to help holiday makers and families on a budget get the most out of their self-catering accommodation with easy to cook recipes.

Politics

95 m. ago Gemma Atkinson shares candid labour video after making emotional admission about life without Gorka Marquez

She revealed the days before she welcomed her first child into the world as she admitted it feels like it happened 'like it was yesterday'

Events

1 hour ago Dumbarton MSP slams 'devastating' cuts to GP support staff as she calls for move to be reversed

Dumbarton's Labour MSP Jackie Baillie has taken aim at the SNP over cuts to vital GP support staff in West Dunbartonshire.

Politics

1 hour ago New call for changes to free bus travel scheme for people with a disability

People over 60 or those with a disability can travel for free on buses in Scotland, but the rules are different in England.

Transport

2 h. ago Warning issued after two potential cases of deadly squirrel virus reported in Scots town

Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels is urging residents to take precautions after receiving two reports from members of the public.

Events

2 h. ago SNP face 'flunked it' claim as gap grows between Scotland's richest and poorest pupils

Opposition parties seized on new data showing the ‘destinations’ of Scottish school leavers

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer hikes defence spending to 2.5% ahead of crunch meeting with Trump

Labour PM cuts foreign aid funding as he prepares to fly to Washington to meet the US President who has piled pressure on Britain to bolster its armed forces

Politics

2 h. ago New Scottish tartan memorialises women executed for witchcraft

A new tartan has been registered that is intended to memorialise the people—mostly women—in Scotland who were executed as a result of the Witchcraft Act between 1563 and 1736.

Politics

2 h. ago UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 with aid budget slashed to help fund move

Keir Starmer says now is the time to deepen European security, as he announces move in the CommonsThe rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, according to James Heale from the Spectator.Niall Ferguson spotted at Kemi Badenoch’s big speech on foreign affairs hearing we might get some policy tooTractors’ horns interrupt Badenoch’s speech shortly after she begins speaking. Attendant spinner heard swearing furiously Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago 'I just went for it': David Beckham, 49, reveals his major sacrifice to ensure he was in the best shape possible for Boss underwear campaign

David Beckham has a well-known penchant for fine wine, but when it came to stripping down for his new Boss underwear campaign, he had to make a sacrifice.

Politics

2 h. ago NHS boss Amanda Pritchard QUITS as Labour's Wes Streeting bids to tighten his control of health service

Her departure as NHS England chief executive follows a meeting with the Health Secretary yesterday to discuss his plans for an overhaul.

Politics

2 h. ago Kremlin disputes Trump claim Russia would accept Nato peacekeeping troops in Ukraine – live

Kremlin says it has nothing to add to the foreign ministry’s position on the unacceptability of Nato peacekeepers in UkraineUkraine’s presidential press service has issued a photograph showing president Volodymyr Zelenskyy introducing the world leaders visiting Kyiv some new developments in Ukraine’s defence industry.British prime minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a cut to the country’s aid budget to immediately hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, ahead of his visit to the White House on Thursday, according to The Sun. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Scotland's red squirrels at risk as lethal virus spreads further north

Cases of lethal squirrelpox are suspected in two sick-looking and lethargic red squirrels spotted in woods at Bridge of Allan, near Stirling.

Events

2 h. ago Grandmother who suffered crushed spine on Harry Potter ride awarded $7.25 million in damages

‘The belt was still moving, and so my foot went on that belt, and then [...] my other foot went onto the stationary floor, and it knocked me off my feet’ stated the 74-year-old

Events

3 h. ago PETA protesters storm National Farmers' Union conference to demand end to non

Two activists, wearing carrot masks, crashed the conference while NFU president Tom Bradshaw was giving a speech to members of the embattled industry on stage.

Events

3 h. ago Vast majority of Scots support continued oil and gas extraction, poll finds

The survey found most people in Scotland want to see a mix of renewable and fossil fuel production.

Politics