14 h. ago Watch live: Bafta nominations announced with Hamnet and Sinners among favourites

Watch live as the Bafta 2026 nominations are announced on Tuesday (27 January).

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14 h. ago North Lanarkshire commuters to benefit from increased bus service between Glasgow and Edinburgh

Coach operator Scottish Citylink has increased the frequency of journeys on its Service 900 route between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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15 h. ago Sky Under Salt Marsh plot, cast list, Welsh filming locations and how to watch

Under Salt Marsh is a new crime drama series coming to Sky Atlantic and NOW in 2026, and it boasts an all-star cast including Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall

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15 h. ago Where to watch Under Salt Marsh as release date and cast confirmed

Sky’s forthcoming crime drama Under Salt Marsh, which is led by Yellowstone star Kelly Reilly, is already intriguing audiences.

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15 h. ago The Breakdown | So much at stake and Six Nations just the start in ‘massive year for rugby union’

We may know the sport’s future is bright when trendsetters worldwide are wearing Fabien Galthié-style shadesOn the surface it was business at usual at this year’s Six Nations launch in a chilly Edinburgh. Had the city’s most famous literary sleuth poked his nose into the venue at the top of the Royal Mile, Inspector Rebus would have clocked the usual suspects: head coaches trying not to divulge any secrets, captains quietly studying their opposite numbers and content creators seeking to “jazz up” their tournament previews.This year’s booby prize went to the “influencer” who asked Caelan Doris, Ireland’s captain, whether or not he liked Fabien Galthié’s thick-rimmed glasses. It was almost on a par with the Breakdown’s all-time classic: the day someone asked Rob Baxter, Exeter’s director of rugby, to pick his favourite motorway service station. “Taunton Deane,” came the instant reply. “Because it means we’re almost home.” Brilliant. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Edinburgh Zoo welcomes trio of energetic female king penguins for first time in decade

The trio of female penguins have now been introduced to the four male penguins.

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15 h. ago '80 percent' healthy diet habit on island where people live to 100

The '80 percent rule', also known as 'Hara Hachi Bu', is a dietary habit that some people in a Blue Zone swear by

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15 h. ago Simple '80 percent' diet rule in Blue Zone where people live to 100

Residents of Blue Zones are believed to have a significantly better chance of reaching 100 years old

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15 h. ago Scotland call up two players to Six Nations squad as Edinburgh man is sent back to club

Cherry and Dobie nurse injuries ahead of opener in Rome

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16 h. ago First ever package holiday for Cheltenham launched in Benidorm

On the Beach has launched the world's first Cheltenham Festival package holiday, letting racing fans watch every race live on giant screens from a poolside in Benidorm for just £330

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16 h. ago Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens closed as Storm Chandra brings high winds and rain to city

Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens have been closed today as wind and rain batter the country.

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16 h. ago The footprints that rewrite the evolution of flight: Ancient tracks suggest birds could be 60 MILLION years older than thought

An AI app, developed by researchers from the University of Edinburgh, has been used to analyse footprints made by dinosaurs more than 200 million years ago.

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18 h. ago Edinburgh civil engineering consultancy enters ‘exciting next chapter’ after takeover

“This is a major opportunity for our team and our clients” – Mark Fisher, director, Quattro Consult

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18 h. ago How to watch Ronnie O'Sullivan at German Masters: TV channel and streaming

After pulling out of the Masters on medical grounds, Ronnie O'Sullivan makes his first appearance of 2026 at the German Masters

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19 h. ago Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘It’s been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself’

The historic port district – and setting for Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub. In the first of a new series, a local resident visits the venues powering the resurgenceLeith is Edinburgh’s port district, where people, goods and new ideas have flowed into the city for centuries. Here, the Water of Leith river meets the sea, and on bright days, when pubs and restaurants spill out to the Shore area, there’s nowhere quite like it. I moved here 13 years ago, and it has been a joy to watch the area evolve and reinvent itself. Today it’s the city’s creative heart, full of artists, musicians, designers and startups, with a thriving food and drink scene. The arrival of the tramline from Edinburgh city centre in 2023 has given it a big boost too. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Another World review – kaleidoscopic afterlife fairytale with the dark fury of a Greek tragedy

Adorable spirits guide the dead towards reincarnation in this beautifully strange Hong Kong anime – but watch out for the gut-wrenching violenceThe wonder of Studio Ghibli meets the gruesomeness of Game of Thrones and the dark fury of a Greek tragedy in this striking and deeply strange animation from young Hong Kong film-maker Tommy Kai Chung Ng. His film is a gorgeous fairytale glutted with gut-wrenching moments of violence that make it strictly not suitable for kids. In one scene, a medieval feudal lord burns peasants alive in a grain store; in another, a teenage princess lashes the back of a general she blames for her father’s death to a bloody pulp.It opens in a place called Another World, an afterlife stopover for humans who have died, on their way to reincarnation. In this netherworld we meet a troupe of adorable pint-sized spirits called soul keepers, whose job is to guide the dead to the next life. The dead leave their unresolved resentments behind in Another World; they bec...

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19 h. ago Comedian Nish Kumar issues 'promise' as he sets out on new tour

Fans can watch him perform at The Lowry, Salford Quays later this year

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20 h. ago 'Ours are the only children that go to schools behind fences with guards'

In Greater Manchester, Jewish communities live under constant watch. On Holocaust Memorial Day, survivors and families reflect on enduring threats and the lessons of history. James Holt reports.

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21 h. ago ‘Masterpiece’ period drama with ‘fabulous’ costumes now streaming

A BBC period drama adapted from a classic piece of literature, featuring the creme de la creme of British acting, is streaming on Amazon Prime now

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21 h. ago ‘Absolutely amazing’ BBC period drama with Oscar worthy acting hailed a must

The BBC period drama starring David Tennant and Peter O'Toole is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and has been praised by viewers

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