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Higher crude oil costs are likely to feed through to higher prices at the pump for motorists, particularly if global tensions continue to escalate.

Middle East war: How a rising oil price will affect petrol, inflation and rates

One of the country’s best known, and multi-award winning, chippies, the Anstruther Fish Bar is located right on the harbour of this charming Fife fishing village. On sunny days, get your fish and chips to go and enjoy them on a bench while watching the boats.

I've tried Scotland's best fish and chips - they beat anything else

Conservative Party Chairman Michael Ancram at the Conservative Party Conference in 2000 (Picture: Colin Davey/Getty Images)

Michael Ancram, Scottish Conservative politician

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, above Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh in May.

How to see the Northern Lights in Scotland this weekend

Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman was a key player in the debate on women in sport (Picture: John Devlin)

Readers' Letters: Biological men shouldn't be taking part in women's sports

The Steamie: Why new Scottish Tory leader had a good first week

JK Rowling

Rowling in 'biology' census protest against SNP's gender reforms

The Scottish Ambulance Service has attended the crash. Picture: John Devlin

Two people taken to hospital after school minibus crash

John Swinney

Swinney on the prospect of a snap Scottish election and his future

John Swinney has insisted the government will press ahead with its plans for a National Care Service (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why John Swinney may regret £2 billion gamble on National Care Service Scotsman comment

According to the US Sports & Fitness Industry Association, pickleball was the fastest-growing sport in America for the third year in a row in 2022 (Picture: Michael M. Santiago)

As Scotland goes pickleball crazy, a new challenge emerges for Murray Scotsman comment

UK News

William Wallace once decided 'enough is enough' and many more have risen up to oppose things they see as wrong (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

Why the spirit of William Wallace is alive in Cairngorm farmers today Philip Lymbery

The Conservatives have adopted the culture-war language of those who want to see democratic politics paralysed by division (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

Why Tory conference was just a GB News-style freak show Joyce McMillan

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, pictured at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, has paid back more than £6,000 in gifts and hospitality he has received since entering Downing Street

Starmer pays back more than £6k in gifts after donations row

People take part in a Stand Up To Racism protest in Glasgow's George Square (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How politicians are fuelling a racism crisis in Britain Samar Jamal

From left to right: Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly, Kemi Badenoch and Tom Tugendhat (Pictures: Carl Court and Leon Neal)

Vote: Who do you think should be the next Conservative leader? Ian Johnston

Arguments used by Labour to attack Boris Johnson are now being deployed against Keir Starmer (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

Starmer’s blunders mean Tories already on course for early comeback Murdo Fraser

World

The capital of the Faroe Islands, Torshavn, where Russian fishing vessels are still allowed to dock despite Putin's invasion of Ukraine (Picture: Maja Hitij)

Faroes’ struggles over Russia show the danger of being a small nation Alistair Carmichael

On January 6, 2021, the day of the storming of the US Capitol by his supporters, Donald Trump waited until after 4pm to tell those inside the building to go home (Picture: Saul Loeb)

How Trump and his supporters are planning to steal the US election Henry McLeish

Public health authorities in Rwanda are currently tackling an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease.

Marburg Virus Disease: Travel warning as 10 die from incurable virus

Projectiles are intercepted by Israel above Tel Aviv as air raid sirens sound a day after the army launched ground operations into southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions.

Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel as conflict escalates

Donald Trump's re-election as US President could have a devastating effect on Ukraine's ability to defend itself (Picture: Scott Olson)

How Donald Trump has become 'Lord Haw Haw' of anti-Ukraine propaganda Ian Johnston

Former first minister Humza Yousaf and wife Councillor Nadia El-Nakla.

Swinney rejects calls to probe Humza Yousaf over Gaza family help

Weather

Clocks 'fall back' in the autumn

Explainer When do the clocks change in the UK and why do we change them?

Amber weather warning for rain has been issued. Photo: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

9 of the best weather apps to use as amber warning issued

Politics

Russell Findlay, leader of the Scottish Conservative party, during his first appearance in the role at First Minster's Questions. Picture: PA

Analysis Why new Scottish Tory leader will be pleased with his debut FMQs

Russell Findlay delivered a solid performance, in his first outing as the leader of the Scottish Con...

John Swinney branded out of touch over troubled £2bn 'SNP pet project'

John Swinney was urged to ditch one of his government’s flagship policies amid accusations his gover...

Isla Bryson was jailed for eight years for raping two women.

How police considered recorded double rapist Isla Bryson as female

New documents reveal Police Scotland considered registering the double rapist as female

Dramatic 'six-fold' rise in young Scots with mental health problems Alistair Grant

Alistair Grant

Fury as 'tactically inept' SNP still letting Greens dictate policy

Scottish Government officials are still using policy ideas from the Scottish Greens in drawing up Sc...

The Scottish party writing to Tory voters to urge them to switch sides

Conservative voters are being told to ditch their loyalty to a party that is ‘moving backwards’

Transport

'Blackout' halts Glen Sannox sea trials after fire detector triggered

The diversion route in place on the A75

The 'dangerous' 96-mile diversion route for drivers

Isle of Islay was launched in March at the Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Turkey

Exclusive New hold-up to Turkey-built CalMac ferry doubles delay to completion

Exclusive Ferguson Marine boss keen to complete Glen Sannox to end negativity

Education

Scottish university gifted £3.3m by late wife of 1940 graduate

Stewart’s Melville College

Two of Scotland's last single-sex private schools to merge

Pupils in a school corridor Picture: John Devlin

Parents want whistleblowing hotline for concerns over Scottish schools

Samantha Byers, chief operating officer at the Edinburgh Academy

Exclusive Inside the Scottish private school rocked by abuse allegations

Environment

Ad Feature Investing in marine renewables: opportunities from as little as £500

Scotland's salmon farms have a long history of innovation (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How climate change threat is being tackled by Scottish salmon farmers Tavish Scott

The Brent Charlie oil rig is towed into the mouth of the River Tees as it heads for dismantling (Picture: Ian Forsyth)

Why North Sea oil companies are vital in fight against climate change Scotsman comment

Health

Danielle lost 42lbs in five months with the Simpler Life app, and is now 72lbs down since joining Simple

Here's what people are saying about weight-loss app with AI coach

A woman receiving advice following a cancer diagnosis

The world-first ovarian cancer vaccine poised to ‘wipe out' disease

Terminally-ill comedian Janey Godley issues further cancer update

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur published his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill in March this year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Analysis How Holyrood treading carefully could help assisted dying become law

Crime

Scotland has one of the highest prison populations per capita in Western Europe (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How SNP's early release of prisoners created more victims of violence Scotsman comment

Scotland's 'Tony Soprano' jailed for 20 years after £76m drugs plot

Robson's Food Store assistant manager Martin Passmoor has been discussing the issue of shoplifting on Chester Road.

Shopkeeper reveals how traders are tackling shoplifters themselves

Hundreds of prisoners were released early from prison this summer in an attempt to tackle overcrowding.

Scores of inmates freed early from Scottish prisons back in jail

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

Staying home and watching Netflix is always an option.

The Netflix scenario that could see you breaking the TV licence law

Future Scotland

Puma Private Equity said its team in Scotland will be led by investment director Ben Leslie. Picture: Igor Emmerich

Private equity firm moves into Edinburgh with pledge to boost scale-up economy
“For too long Scottish businesses have struggled to raise funds within their own market, often having to go much further to receive the backing they need to grow” – Ben Leslie, Puma
Scott Reid

Karen Meechan, the ScotlandIS chief executive, pictured at the ScotSoft conference in 2023. Picture: Greg Macvean

Scotland’s digital tech leader on how to grow a £7.5 billion industry

Some of the savings are huge

We've found some incredible power bank deals on Amazon

Amazon has just quietly launched the best TV deal of the year

HPE Technology Renewal Centres have helped customers refurbish or retire their IT assets securely, as well as enable them to unlock value in their legacy infrastructure, which can be invested in new technology.

Inside Scottish warehouse resurrecting millions of ghost computers

Obituaries

Kris Kristofferson, pictured in 2006, once landed his helicopter on Johnny Cash's lawn (Picture: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Kris Kristofferson: Hellraising singer-songwriter and actor

JD Souther performs at a 2015 show in Nashville, Tennessee (Picture: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Americana Music)

Scotsman Obituaries: JD Souther, American singer-songwriter

As well as a valued member of The Scotsman staff, Jan Dignon was a talented singer

Scotsman Obituaries: Jan Dignon, Scotsman proofreader and entertainer

Euan MacDonald encouraged MND researchers to share information on the condition (Picture: Ian Potter)

Scotsman Obituaries: Euan MacDonald, activist who helped progress MND research

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Stuck for Halloween costume ideas ahead of the 2024 season? One of these picks from this year's talking points from the world of cinema and streaming might be a starting point for you.

5 pop culture themed costume ideas for your Halloween 2024

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Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes have announced they are set to go on an indefinite hiatus after the completion of their European tour dates.

Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes announce indefinite hiatus

Wingsuit jumper Tim Howell leaps off Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,450m.

Watch: Wingsuit jumper’s 5,450m leap off Mount Kilimanjaro

Alice Gregory with her newborn baby.

Watch: New mum had to save £15.5k to afford to have a baby