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School girls arrive at Glenalmond College for the first day of term. A High Court challenge against the decision to charge VAT for private schools has failed. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Private schools lose High Court challenge to overturn VAT fees

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Scottish councils to be given full powers to introduce road charging

Could this be the face of a £208 million EuroMillions winner? The viral £9 syndicate deal has already attracted over 100,000 hopefuls ahead of tonight’s draw.

EuroMillions hits £208m – grab 500 lines for £9 before tonight’s draw

Smoke rises from a location allegedly targeted in Israel's wave of strikes on Tehran. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Starmer's de-escalation plea as drone attacks launched into Iran
Israel has attacked Iran’s nuclear sites overnight.

The woman's body was recovered from a river in Angus.

Woman's body pulled from river as police open investigation

Ad Feature New exhibition: Rare chance to see work of leading Scottish sculptor

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves from 11 Downing Street on Wednesday before heading to Parliament to present her Spending Review (Picture: Henry Nicholls/AFP)

Readers Letters: Believe carbon capture project support when we see it

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband at the St Fergus gas terminal (Paul Campbell/PA Wire)

Ed Miliband: We 'owe Scotland' over Acorn project funds amid jobs vow

Brian Innes with son Kieran in hospital

Father gives son a ‘second chance’ by donating kidney

100 years of refrigeration - why are animals still transported live? Philip Lymbery

UK News

Defence spending rises are outpacing other sectors such as health and social care. Rachel Reeves, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out aims for the UK to be a "defence industrial superpower" during the government's Spending Review.

Tax rises likely if economy shrinks further, IFS warn Rachel Reeves

The Princess Royal viewing the new bronze figurehead. Picture: Malcolm Ross

Princess Royal unveils bronze figurehead of late Queen in Edinburgh

Delegates at the Conservative party conference in 2023 pose for a photograph with Nigel Farage (Picture: Oli Scarff)

Why Tories must stop agreeing with Farage if they want to survive Scotsman comment

Zonal pricing generates a mixed response from MPs and energy groups

Zonal pricing - is it good for Scotland and will it actually happen?

'At Lunar House a woman interviewed me, and wrote down all my details' (Picture: Scott Barbour)

A Refugee's Tale as told to Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah Abdulrazak Gurnah

Michelle Mone shows off her OBE, awarded at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2010 (Picture: Dominic Lipinski/WPA pool)

How we all played a part in the creation of Michelle Mone Stephen Jardine

World

This photo shared on X by India's Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) shows debris of a plane that crashed in the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad

One British passenger survives as hundreds killed in Air India crash

Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover 'Man's Best Friend'

Women's charity slams Sabrina Carpenter album cover as 'misogynistic'

Debris is seen at the site where Air India flight 171 crashed in a residential area near the airport in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The London-bound passenger plane crashed on June 12 in India's western city of Ahmedabad with 242 on board, aviation officials said in what the airline called a "tragic accident". (Photo by Sam PANTHAKY / AFP) (Photo by SAM PANTHAKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Swinney watched Air India plane crash with 'absolute horror'

Police officers attend the scene of a shooting at a school in Graz, Austria. Picture: Kleine Zeitung via AP

Ten people killed in 'terrible' Austria school shooting

Greta Thunberg, who was on board the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, has been detained.

Greta Thunberg 'kidnapped' claims after activist vessel detained

Fragments of Gurbet will premiere at Refugee Festival Scotland.

Exclusive The Glasgow places with 'invisible associations' to refugees

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Weather

The full moon rising above hills in Scotland

Explainer Here is what time the Strawberry Moon will rise in Scotland tonight

From pocket-sized brollies to golf umbrellas, these are the best deals on Amazon right now

Best brolly bargains on Amazon as rain returns to the UK

Politics

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay

Here is what the Scottish Tories need to do to combat Reform surge

The way forward is amplifying the new common-sense agenda

Gonorrhoea cases soar in Scotland as mass vaccine roll-out ordered

There has been a huge increase in the number of infections since the pandemic - and it is hoped the ...

Land around Loch Laxford seen through the hills. Picture: PA

Landowners face massive £40k fines for 'management plan' breaches

Scottish landowners could face fines of up to £40,000 for breaching measures relating to how they manage their land under Scotland’s new Land Reform Bill.

Can the Scottish Tories avoid electoral annihilation?Alistair Grant

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SNP accused of prioritising foreign firms as 400 bus jobs face axe

Scottish Labour say the First Minister should follow the lead of Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who ...

Gregor Poynton MP welcomes huge investment in Scotland following spending review...

Gregor Poynton MP has welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Spending Review, which confirms bil...

Transport

Firefighters work at the site of an airplane that crashed in India's north-western city of Ahmedabad. Picture: AP Photo/Ajit Solanki

Air India crash: First major incident involving Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Ryanair introduces £500 fine for disruptive passengers

No decision date over 'notorious bottleneck' - 20 months after report

400 jobs at risk in 'deeply worrying' move to close Scottish bus plant

Education

Academic and human rights campaigner Sir Geoff Palmer.

‘Intellectual giant’ and campaigner Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85

Scotland is a haven for high achieving state schools (Photo: National World/Google)

Scotland's 25 top-rated high schools named

'Unforgettable' exhibition train for rail milestone - Scottish dates

The event works with Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in primary school to inspire future careers

Dream Big Day returns for 2025 to continue inspiring young minds

Environment

Will our politicians harness the renewables revolution?

An illustration showing what Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond would look like

Scottish Government calls in Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond

Exclusive SNP accused of secrecy over £2m Grangemouth carbon capture study

Health

The 13 leading GP surgeries in Falkirk where patients are happiest.

The 13 leading GP surgeries in Falkirk where patients are happiest

UTIs are most common in females and it is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Your UTI risk could increase this summer - key signs of infection

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Experts are investigating a rise in hepatitis A cases, which are suspected to be linked to a 'food item' from a 'supermarket'.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A you need to know about after rise in cases

Crime

Police Scotland officers

Police performance rated by public, as sharp fall revealed

The petrol station was cordoned off after the robbery.

Staff member taken to hospital after Morrisons petrol station robbery

Charities must employ due diligence when it comes to employee backgrounds, says Debbie McIlwraith Cameron

Do you qualify for disqualification?

Abortion buffer zones cannot be enforced when clinics are closed, police have said in an email

Public inquiries 'placing crippling burden' on Police Scotland

Prevention is better than cure when it comes to dealing with corruption

Iona Young's journey from law student to advocate has not been a typical one

How I became one of Scotland's youngest female Advocates

Future Scotland

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Members of the BGF Scotland and Northern Ireland team. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Capital investor makes critical £200m funding pledge to Scottish businesses

Livingston-based ReVentas' pilot plant for plastic recycling.

Scottish start-up behind ‘simple solution’ for recycling plastic nets funding

Callum McPherson, chief executive and founder of Obvlo.

Scottish city emerges as hotspot for ‘traveltech’ investment

Shetland islanders are still awaiting news of any potential council tax hikes.

Inside the pioneering £1m 'Viking gene' project to screen thousands

Obituaries

Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, renowned Scottish oncologist

Scotsman Obituaries: Lord Ross, former Lord Justice Clerk

Margaret Mills was awarded an MBE in the 2012 New Year Honours List

Scotsman Obituaries: Margaret Mills MBE, trailblazing children's champion

Terry Smith at the time of the 2003 Citizens exhibition in Ocean Terminal Picture: Trevor E R Yerbury

Scotsman Obituaries: Terry Smith, visionary Forth Ports Property Director

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Charlotte and Joe Dawson, had their pet tortoise, Tyrion, five, roll down the aisle in style as one of Joe's groomsmen.

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The Shark’s Flexology wand bends so you don’t have to – perfect for cleaning under furniture without moving it.

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The Empire Red KitchenAid Artisan mixer blends iconic design with powerful performance – now at its lowest Amazon price in years.

KitchenAid Artisan mixer hits lowest Amazon price in 5+ years