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UK

Fringe programme launches featuring ‘notable increase’ in overseas performers

This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class.
4 Jun 2026
Politics

No mood in Scottish Labour for challenge to Anas Sarwar’s leadership – MP

Dr Zubir Ahmed also said Wes Streeting has a ‘critical mass’ of support.
17 May 2026
UK

Police officers injured during ‘serious disorder’ after Celtic’s title win

Police moved in to clear the streets after Celtic fans gathered in the Trongate.
16 May 2026
UK

Hearts broken after late goals win Scottish Premiership for Celtic

Crowds of supporters gathered outside the Edinburgh side’s stadium for the return of the team bus.
16 May 2026
UK

Police say Celtic failed to plan for fan celebrations ahead of Hearts showdown

Celtic will host Hearts in a rare final-day decider for the Scottish league title on Saturday afternoon.
15 May 2026
Politics

Scottish Labour are main Holyrood opposition despite Reform UK tie – Sarwar

Mr Sarwar also said he did not ‘turn the screws’ on anyone to oppose Sir Keir Starmer.
12 May 2026
Politics

Three more Scottish Labour MPs join calls for Starmer to quit

The MPs each pointed to last week’s election results as they called for a change in leadership.
11 May 2026
Crime

Bid for reporting restrictions refused in David Goodwillie private prosecution

Denise Clair is looking to launch action against the former Scotland footballer.
8 May 2026
Crime

Asylum seeker shot dead after stabbings was ‘not happy’ and wanted to leave UK

The man who was shot by police after the Park Inn Hotel stabbings in Glasgow had applied to leave the UK, a hearing was told.
5 May 2026
Crime

Former SNP councillor convicted of sex offences to be sentenced on Wednesday

Jordan Linden, who left the SNP in 2024, was convicted of 10 separate offences in March following a trial at Falkirk Sheriff Court.
5 May 2026
Environment

Salmon and other species killed after chemical spills into River Spey tributary

A two-kilometre stretch of the Knockando burn has been ‘destroyed’ after the chemical spill.
5 May 2026
Crime

Former council leader guilty of sex offences due to be sentenced

Jordan Linden led the SNP administration in North Lanarkshire before his resignation.
5 May 2026
Politics

‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.
4 May 2026
Film

Harrison Ford launches signature Scotch whisky on Star Wars Day

The Hollywood star featured in an advertising campaign for Glenmorangie which was released last year.
4 May 2026
Celebrity News

George Clooney joins Bob Geldof to visit homeless charity’s prototype village

The Hollywood A-lister is in Scotland this week for two events to raise money for Social Bite.
30 Apr 2026
Politics

SNP bound to win ‘vast bulk’ of constituencies if polls are accurate – Curtice

The polling expert however said the three current largest parties in Scotland are ‘all doing badly’ compared to the last election.
30 Apr 2026
Celebrity News

Dave Bautista experiences ‘mystery’ of Loch Ness as he stops in at visitor site

The Guardians of the Galaxy star met staff at the Loch Ness Experience earlier this week.
29 Apr 2026
UK

Duke of Edinburgh visits old school to present pipe band with royal banner

Edward visited Gordonstoun in Moray where he was formerly a pupil.
28 Apr 2026
UK

Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade defence factory in Edinburgh

A group called Stop Arming Israel stood outside the Leonardo facility on Crewe Road on Tuesday morning.
28 Apr 2026
Science

Space rocket company eyes summer launch window as it applies for licence

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has for the first time specified a potential launch window no earlier than July 1.
27 Apr 2026
Environment

‘Fellowship’ formed to share tales of missing Stone of Destiny fragments

The Fellowship of the Stone came about thanks to research into the artefact by academic Professor Sally Foster.
24 Apr 2026