- 2d ago
Scotland bench rescues win over Fiji after 10-point halftime deficit
Replacement tries from Pierre Schoeman, Jamie Dobie (two) and Scott Cummings overturned a 17-7 halftime deficit at Murrayfield, securing a bonus-point victory and lifting Scotland to second in the Nations Championship Northern Conference.
- 2d ago
Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old mile world record with 3:42.66 in London
The Scottish runner delivered on his 'Project 222' at the London Diamond League, lowering the mark that had stood since 1999 before 60,000 fans.
- 2d ago
Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old mile world record with 3:42.66 at London Diamond League
The 28-year-old Briton clocked 3:42.66 at London Stadium, beating Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark by 0.47 seconds in front of a 60,000-strong crowd.
- 4d ago
Astronomers discover dimmest exoplanet ever imaged from Earth after 11-year hide-and-seek
The planet, 100 times fainter than its sibling Beta Pictoris b, had been hiding in archival telescope images for over a decade before two independent teams spotted it.
- Jul 12
France overturns 21-12 deficit to beat Australia 42-26, rises to second in Northern Hemisphere standings
The French scored 30 unanswered points in the second half at Suncorp Stadium to claim a bonus-point 42-26 win, climbing to second in the Northern Hemisphere table behind Ireland.
- Jul 9
Fire guts former Debenhams building on Edinburgh's Princes Street, heritage bodies demand restoration
Emergency services were called to the former Debenhams department store on Princes Street at 2.52am on Thursday. The B-listed building was fully engulfed, and heritage bodies are now calling for its full restoration.
- Jul 7
NHS to introduce AI blood test for cancer and rapid endometriosis checks, cutting years-long waits
Two separate diagnostic advances promise to spare thousands of women invasive procedures: an AI-powered blood test for gynaecological cancers and two rapid endometriosis tests recommended for GP use.
- Jul 5
EasyJet board backs £5.5 billion Castlelake takeover after rejecting four earlier bids
British budget carrier easyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion takeover by US investment firm Castlelake, its fifth and sweetest offer at £6.90 per share.
- Jul 2
Queen Camilla faces backlash over Pride Month meeting with J.K. Rowling in Edinburgh
Queen Camilla met Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to discuss children's literacy, but the timing during Pride Month drew sharp criticism online over Rowling's past comments on transgender issues.
- Jul 1
Dublin hotels second in Europe for occupancy as new levy threatens supply; office leasing holds steady
A flurry of property market reports show Dublin hotels running at 84.1% occupancy, second only to Edinburgh, while a doubled development levy takes effect today and office leasing remains on track for a solid year.
- Jun 23
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for five years for embezzling party funds
Peter Murrell, ex-husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, was sentenced to five years and three months after pleading guilty to stealing over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party over 12 years.
- Jun 20
Anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh spark outrage, Muslim groups cite 'poisonous far-right narrative' as suspect charged
Five men were injured in a series of attacks across Edinburgh on Friday evening, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. Counterterrorism police have charged a 36-year-old Scottish man and the incident has drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum.
- Jun 20
Edinburgh Airport reopens after security alert as passengers warned of knock-on disruption
Edinburgh Airport partially evacuated on Friday evening after a suspicious package was found, then reopened around 3am on Saturday after a bomb disposal all-clear. Schedules remain affected.
- Jun 19
Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South by-election, first Westminster gain since 1967
The Scottish Conservatives have won the Aberdeen South by-election, overturning a 3,758-vote SNP majority on a backlash against restrictions on North Sea oil and gas drilling. It is the party's first Westminster by-election gain in Scotland in more than 50 years.
- Jun 15
Tartan Army takes over Boston: Scotland's first World Cup win in 36 years sparks celebrations at Fenway and beyond
Scotland's first World Cup victory in 36 years – a 1–0 win over Haiti – unleashed a weekend of celebration across Boston, with thousands of fans marching to Fenway Park, singing in the streets, and even inspiring a viral moment with a police officer.
- Jun 13
Scotland ends 28-year World Cup drought with 1-0 win over Haiti in Group C opener
John McGinn’s deflected first-half goal gave Scotland a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Foxborough, putting the Scots top of Group C on their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
- Jun 13
Four UK pro-Palestinian activists jailed for up to 7 years 8 months after judge finds raid on Israeli arms factory had a terrorist link
Sentences totalling more than 20 years were handed down at Woolwich Crown Court after the August 2024 break-in that caused £1.2m in damage and left a police officer with a fractured spine.
- Jun 13
Starmer battles to retain grip on power as defence secretary quits over £18bn funding gap, Burnham eyes challenge
John Healey's shock resignation as UK defence secretary has plunged Keir Starmer's government into turmoil, with mayor Andy Burnham positioning himself to launch a leadership bid if he wins a by-election next Thursday.
- Jun 10
Second night of anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland leaves 12 officers injured and 16 arrested
Violent disorder erupted in Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland for a second night on Wednesday, triggered by a brutal knife attack that left a man blind in one eye and a Sudanese asylum-seeker charged with attempted murder.
- May 26
SNP Embezzlement Scandal: Peter Murrell Admits Stealing £400,000 as Party Faces 'Embezzling Voters' Accusations
Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from party funds over 12 years, spending it on luxury cars, a motorhome, and high-end household goods.
