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Former first minister Alex Salmond has taken aim at BBC Scotland in an extended thread posted on X

Alex Salmond unleashes on 'venomous' BBC over indy documentary

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has avoided a major rebellion.

Keir Starmer avoids major rebellion in winter fuel allowance vote

The life-saving NHS is fighting for its survival (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

How SNP's utter negligence is creating two-tier health system Jackie Baillie

The Scottish Government needs to do more to counter old-fashioned attitudes towards violence (Picture: Kaveh Kazemi)

Why early release of 188 violent prisoners is worse than it sounds Ian Johnston

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking at the TUC congress at the Brighton Centre on Tuesday, ahead of the winter payment cut vote in the House of Commons. Picture: PA

The Labour MPs who voted against cutting the winter fuel payment

Stuart Hogg is due to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday

Stuart Hogg arrest revealed as ex-Scotland rugby star released on bail

Ben Nevis looms over the wreck of the Golden Harvest fishing boat on the banks of Loch Linnhe near Fort William in the western Scottish Highlands. Temperatures are set to drop to 'unseasonably cold' levels later this week. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Snow forecast as Arctic blast brings 'unseasonably cold' weather

Alcohol for sale in an Edinburgh off-licence. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Alcohol price policy 'monumentally failing' amid 15-year deaths high

Corrour Bothy in the Cairngorms where a helicopter was sent to help clear out the toilets at the popular stop-off for walkers. PIC: Ben Dolphin.

Operation poo: Helicopter mission to remove waste from remote bothy

An Avanti West Coast Pendolino train arriving at Glasgow Central

Passengers endure 14-hour London-Scotland train breakdown nightmare

Nicola Sturgeon. Photo: Getty

SNP ministers told to release secret legal advice on Sturgeon probe

UK News

The moment former police officer William McBurnie crashes into a funeral home in an attempt to murder his ex-partner

Video shows ex-police officer drive through funeral home in murder bid

Sir Andy Murray cries and waves to the spectators after he and his partner Daniel Evans were defeated by Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul of the United States in the men's doubles quarter finals tennis match, at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Sir Andy Murray: 'It was hard feeling I was not good enough'

King and Camilla attend church on second anniversary of late Queen’s death

Jenny Hastings, wife of former rugby international Scott Hastings, was last seen when she went swimming in the Firth of Forth on Tuesday

Jenny Hastings: Body found in search for missing wife of rugby star

Supporters of a Pro-UK Rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson gather in George Square as activists from Stand Up to Racism Scotland also held a demonstration (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Two arrests as thousands oppose rally in Glasgow backed by Tommy Robinson

King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the Braemar Gathering

King and Queen share smiles at Highland Games before accession anniversary

World

A man comforts injured Jaroslav Bazylevych after his wife and three children were killed in a Russian missile attack in Lviv on Wednesday (Picture: Yuriy Dyacnyshyn)

As Russia kills children in Ukraine, West protects Putin's warplanes Stewart McDonald

(From L to R) Kenya's Rosemary Wanjiru, Israel's Lonah Chemtai Salpeter, Uganda's Rebecca Cheptegei and Kenya's Selly Chepyego Kaptich in the women's marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on August 26, 2023. (Photo by Ferenc ISZA / AFP) (Photo by FERENC ISZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

Prince Harry polishes his own Combined Cadet Force (CCF) boots in his room at Eton College, in 2003. The prince was among thousands of school pupils who have been part of the Combined Cadet Force. (Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Why Russia's new military training for children 'sounds like our CCF' Jane Bradley

The mosquito-borne virus causing deaths in European holiday hot spots

The overturning of the Roe v Wade case by the US Supreme Court has led to bans on abortion in a dozen states (Picture: Stefani Reynolds)

How US Christian right is waging Taliban-style war on women Susan Dalgety

Linda Madaci and Leila Hamami protesting outside SNP conference. Image: Lisa Ferguson/National World.

Palestinian Scots 'will never vote SNP again' after 'insulting' meet

Weather

September's full moon is called the Harvest Moon.

Full Moon Date September 2024: How to see the Harvest Supermoon

A yellow weather warning is in place for thunderstorms in much of Scotland

Thunderstorm warning as up to 40mm of rain could fall in one hour

Politics

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) building in Edinburgh.

Why the SNP's education shake-up has been branded 'autocratic'

The reforms were finally published in June after a year-long delay

Starmer: Scottish Labour politicians have concerns on winter fuel cut

Around 860,000 Scottish pensioners will be impacted by the UK government means testing benefit

Labour's Anas Sarwar and the SNP's John Swinney are locked in a political battle for the future of Scotland (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

All to play for between SNP and Labour in Holyrood election campaign

The SNP’s difficulties in passing their Budget could potentially lead to a snap election early next year

How to watch Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled UnionLauren Jack
Lauren Jack
Analysis Why any drama couldn't spice up the Scottish Tories leadership race

There has been plenty of drama in the Scottish Conservatives leadership battle - but the public appe...

Alex Salmond doubts whether he and Nicola Sturgeon will talk again

Ex-SNP leader ‘seriously doubts’ relationship with his successor will improve

Transport

I was among first to cross Scotland's newest bridge

Exclusive Cruise ship passengers and motorhome users face new 'tourist taxes'

Network Rail's Name The Leafbuster competition runs until September 20

Your chance to name Network Rail's new 'leaf-buster' - and here's how

the Flying Scotsman on the Forth Bridge

Why Flying Scotsman crashed in Highlands leaving two people injured

Education

Clive (left) and Rod uncovering the skeleton of an Ox during an archaeological excavation on the battlefield of Waterloo, Belgium. Picture: Chris van Houts/PA Wire

Discover 200-year-old 'gore' trench found under Waterloo battlefield

There are more than 160 universities across the UK for prospective students to weigh up (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

The UK's 21 best universities, as 'freshers' prepare to student life

Ad Feature Open Morning at a school that balances education beyond the classroom

College lecturers protest outside the Scottish Parliament.

Exclusive The Scottish colleges hit hardest as 1,700 staff exit at cost of £37m

Environment

The 160 community projects given £2 million from windfarm profits

Environmental Standards Scotland investigates concerns environmental law is being broken. Photo credit: John Giles/PA Wire

Exclusive Environment watchdog accused over 'failing to ensure' laws are met

Rockit, a cleantech initiative from Heriot-Watt University, has unveiled ambitious plans to help seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells within the next decade using new chemical injection technology.

How Scottish rock transformation technology could slow climate crisis

Health

Great Ormond Street Hospital has launched an urgent review after concerns were raised over the practice of a former surgeon.

Family question hospital after teen's death amid surgeon probe

The NHS Covid jab will be returning this autumn. (Photo: Pexels, SHVETS production)

Covid vaccine: who is eligible for NHS Covid jab this autumn?

A pharmacist is warning parents to be on the lookout for headlice, worms and other illnesses now summer is over. (Photo: Pexels, Andrea Piacquadio)

The eight most common back-to-school bugs and how to spot the signs

Catriona McDougall, Projects Coordinator at Scottish Recovery Network

Ad Feature Peer support has a vital role to play in suicide prevention

Crime

Prison is no place for under-18s (Picture: Peter Macdiarmid)

Why we need Luddite revolution to counter internet's damaging effects Karyn McCluskey

From now on waiting staff shouldn't see their tips skimmed off by bosses (Picture: Adobe)

Hospitality industry must be prepared for changed laws on tipping staff

Chris McDaid is a partner at Brodies LLP​

Purpose Built Student Accommodation gets full marks from investors

Nicola Edgar is an accredited specialist in personal injury law and trauma-informed lawyer at MFMac.

Warning for businesses on vicarious liability

Lisa Kitson is a Director, Davidson Chalmers Stewart

Charity begins with getting all the essential details in place

Lucy Letby, the nurse previously convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others, has now been found guilty of the attempted murder of a baby girl.

Lucy Letby appeal: What's been said and can she overturn conviction?

Future Scotland

Electric car charging is simpler than ever, according to BP Pulse

Electric cars: Your questions answered by EV experts

National World has teamed up with BP Pulse to set out some of the questions most frequently asked by drivers looking to switch to electric vehicles

Gareth Butterfield

The new Samsung folding phones bring some cutting-edge tech to the consumer and business markets

Samsung's folding phones show off the best of AI in a polished package

Ad Feature Financial services forum to discuss ways to address climate – sign up

The Russell Hobbs Dual Basket Air Fryer is a bargain at £69.99

We've found a £200 dual-drawer air fryer for just £69.99 on Amazon

Amy Burnett, KPMG private enterprise senior manager in Scotland.

Scottish firms ‘solving real world problems’ net £85 million of investment

Obituaries

Elizabeth Lornie had a lifelong interest in photography and cine films

Scotsman Obituaries: Elizabeth Lornie, amateur photographer and philanthropist

Niall Hopper in the striped strip which saw Queen's Park nicknamed the Spiders

Scotsman Obituaries: Niall Hopper, Queen's Park footballing legend

Jim Thom’s many hobbies included rugby, mountain climbing and cycling

Scotsman Obituaries: Jim Thom, Scottish dentist with a huge enthusiasm for life

Claire Lomas took part in the Great North Run in Newcastle in 2016 (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Scotsman Obituaries: Claire Lomas, first to finish marathon in a bionic suit

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A chicken and a pet lizard make up some of the weirdest things left in hotel rooms around the world

Some of the oddest things left in hotel rooms around the world

Airbus Beluga lands at Heathrow Airport on September 9 2024.

Watch: ‘World’s strangest-looking plane’ lands at UK airport

Donald Glover has revealed on social media he is set to postpone a number of farwell tour dates to concentrate on his own well being.

Childish Gambino postpones farewell tour dates due to physical health

The mini projector can display on screens up to 300 inches

We've found a £400 projector in Amazon's Daily Deals for just £100

Taylor Swift is still the favourite to win the Artist of the Year award at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, but who among Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, Beyonce and Chappell Roan are also considered favourites for their respective gongs?

Who are the favourites to win at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards?

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