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Should children be able to buy caffeine-loaded energy drinks? (Picture: Clive Brunskill)

Why everyone needs to know about the deadly dangers of energy drinks Jackie Baillie

Engineering Scotland estimates that 20 per cent of skills demand from employers has been unmet due to real-terms funding cuts to apprenticeships (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

SNP's disdain for apprentices shows a lack of economic understanding Murdo Fraser

Among other reasons, the premature award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Barack Obama makes it less likely that Donald Trump will win this year (Picture: Andrew Harnik)

9 reasons why Donald Trump shouldn't win the Nobel Peace Prize Ian Johnston

While in Scotland, Justin Bieber was spotted in Dundee, St Andrews and at Gleneagles.

Here's everywhere Justin Bieber was spotted while in Scotland

Pro-Palestine protests at Glasgow University

Gaza protests mark attacks as Swinney denies 'fanning flames of hate'
A Scottish University principal has warned protesters not to fall into the trap” of moving to “justify or glorify acts of gratuitous violence against innocents”...

A view of Campbeltown, where the MV Isle of Arran has run in the past.

Ferry service to popular tourist town will not be reinstated

Murdo Fraser’s post has been reported to the police.

Tory MSP reported after posting 'no more Buddhists' as Rangers manager

Sir Ed Davey at the pumpkin patch at Cairnie Fruit Farm

Ed Davey gives Scottish Parliament election prediction

The group's self-proclaimed king was former businessman and opera singer Kofi Offeh.

'King' of tribe living in woodland detained for 'immigration offences'

The tree was planted in 1617 by King James VI of Scotland

Sycamore tree planted by King of Scotland 'severely' damaged by storm

The Northern Lights as seen over Whitley Bay, in England's North East, last year

When the Northern Lights could appear over the UK this week

UK News

Darren Jones is the Minister for Intergovernmental Relations

Exclusive Scotland 'a priority' for Keir Starmer, says Labour cabinet minister

Keir Starmer apparently plans to visit Scotland on 'multiple' occasions ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections next May (Picture: Leon Neal/pool)

The big reason why Starmer should steer clear of Holyrood election Scotsman comment

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves need to realise the issues that Nigel Farage and Reform have put on the political map are ones which ordinary voters are genuinely concerned about (Picture: Oli Scarff)

Labour's attacks on Reform show just how delusional they have become Brian Monteith

Lewis Moody, the former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner, leads out the national team.

'I don't feel ill': Ex-England captain Lewis Moody on MND diagnosis

People hug each other outside Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester following the terrorist attack on Thursday (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

How extreme rhetoric is stirring up racism against Jews and Muslims Christine Jardine

By raising the state pension age, the UK Government hopes to persuade people to delay their retirement but ageist attitudes are not helping (Picture: Bryn Colton)

Why workplace ageism costs much more than £3.2m paid to 'old fossil' Professor Kathleen Riach

World

Donald Trump attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new course at Trump International Golf Links in Balmedie near Aberdeen as part of his visit to Scotland in July. Picture: Getty

Exclusive Revealed: Multi-million pound bill for Donald Trump's Scotland visit

Under Donald Trump, the US is no longer the defender of democratic freedom that it once was (Picture: Alex Wong)

Why Europe must replace the US as the global beacon of freedom Martin Roche

Lord George Robertson spoke on defence.
Pic Colin Hattersley.

Exclusive Households need to stock up on candles and battery radios

Spanish peacekeepers in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) prepare to patrol in Marjayoun in the south of the country

What has the UN ever done for us? We'd be lost without it Philip Lymbery

Israeli navy soldiers aboard one of the Global Sumud Flotilla's vessels after it was intercepted as it approached the coast of Gaza early Thursday.

Four Scots among those detained by Israel in Gaza aid flotilla

Donald Trump's interventions in UK politics could be interpreted as an attempt to help his political ally, Nigel Farage (Picture: Andrew Harnik)

Trump is pushing right-wing cancel culture on his country – and ours Henry McLeish

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Weather

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend and if your clocks will update automatically.

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend

A fallen tree in Queens Park, Glasgow, following Storm Amy

Homes still without power for fourth day after Storm Amy

Politics

The updated guidance bans trans staff from using single-sex facilities of their choice.

Sex Matters drops Scottish legal challenge on single-sex spaces

The group has asked the government to clarify its new guidance for trans and non-binary staff.

Explainer What Douglas Ross' Right to Recovery Bill will do as fear raised

Douglas Ross’s proposed legislation would embed a right to recovery for those diagnosed with an addi...

Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow

Concern after fraction of promised £14m committed to Ferguson Marine

GMB Scotland told the Scottish Government to stop making ‘excuses’

Scotland-England tax gap causing difficulties, says City of London Alistair Grant

Alistair Grant

SNP finance secretary confirms date for the 2026/27 Scottish Budget

The Budget will be published later due to the delayed UK Autumn Statement

Holyrood Diwali celebrations cancelled days after MSP's suspension

The event had been due to mark the 10th anniversary of Edinburgh Diwali.

Transport

Drivers are being told to avoid the area.

Man, 29, in 'critical' condition after early morning crash in Glasgow

Electric Brae in South Ayrshire.

Two Scottish roads named among 'weirdest' in Britain

Emergency services are at the scene

Woman charged after three-vehicle crash on North Coast 500 route

The collision happened in the early hours of Sunday morning

Man, 81, dies after being hit by bus in Edinburgh city centre

Education

Teachers claim to be taking second jobs as delivery. Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

Scots teachers 'forced to take second jobs as delivery drivers'

Primary school girls often participate in sport but participation rates fall off dramatically in the 12-to-15 age group (Picture: Christian Cooksey)

How implicit message that sport is for boys is damaging girls' careers Carol Chandler-Thompson

A general view of the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

Holyrood committee told of 'appalling' anti-Semitic bullying at school

As more children get smartphones at a younger age, parents face growing pressure to strike a balance between independence and online safety.

Are school-issue iPads really safe for Scottish pupils?

Environment

Glorious Glen Affric is a great place to go forest bathing in Scotland this autumn.

Battery storage plant to be built near scenic reserve as summit looms

The school is teaching pupils to buy and sell meat.

School accused of 'indoctrinating' children through meat sales

(Clockwise from left) Fieldfares, redwings, goldcrests, and bearded tits are among the birds it'll become a little easier to spot in the UK this month

Four elusive and visiting birds you can spot in the UK in October

Health

A pram has been recalled after it was found to have a 'high risk of injuries'.

Urgent product recall warning over 'high risk' pram

Warning to check eligibility for Covid vaccines - as people 'turned away' from pharmacies.

Warning to check eligibility for Covid vaccine - as criteria changes

The River Garden is set in 48 acres of beautiful countryside

Beautiful 48-acre River Garden drug rehab centre is place to find hope Karyn McCluskey

There has been a significant increase in the virus that causes the common cold, according to latest UKHSA data.

The simple at home-remedy to cure cold symptom - as cases spike

Crime

Sparrowhawks are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly kill or injure them

Beautiful bird of prey suffered 'harrowing death' from poisoning

The ‘attack’ happened just before 7am on Sunday

Man, 49, 'attacked by masked men with weapons' at house in Dumbarton

The 40-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday

Man, 40, charged over 'serious assault' in Edinburgh city centre

The disturbance happened in the Ballantrae Road area.

Man, 41, seriously injured after 'attempted murder' on Scottish street

The NCL 500 has been a massive success for Scottish tourism, but are locals seeing enough reward? (Picture: SWNS)

Share the tourist spoils around the country

Police are investigating the incident.

Man, 21, taken to hospital after assault at Scottish bus stop

Future Scotland

Mapify co-founders Hamish Geddes and Selby Cary.

Fast-growing AI-powered Edinburgh platform to share in £1.7 million funding pool
“Partnering with Antler in their new cohort is further validation of the problem we’re solving and the results we’re already delivering” – Hamish Geddes, CEO
Scott Reid

Adam Kosterka, executive director of Converge. Picture: Jo Hanley Photography

Record Converge funding ‘watershed moment’ for uni entrepreneurship in Scotland

Willo co-founders Hamish Livingston and Euan Cameron. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Scottish firm nets £3m from global tech giant in fight against AI-generated CVs

Releasing its Business Hotspots 2025 report, Iwoca said 99 businesses had been created per day in Scotland during the first half, despite 'significant economic challenges'.

Scottish city revealed as top spot to start a business in 2025

Fintech - financial technology - development has accelerated as more of us embrace digital banking and use apps to manage a range of services such as savings, investments and pensions.

‘Unique’ transatlantic gateway will boost Scotland’s fintech fortunes

Obituaries

Alan had a great love of the outdoors

Scotsman Obituaries: Alan McMillan, musician and music teacher

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Obituary: Doreen Graham, SSPCA spokesperson who championed animal welfare

James Hepburne Scott had a passion for the outdoors

Obituaries: James Hepburne Scott OBE, forester who pioneered carbon finance

Ian Jenkins during the Brexit campaign outside the Tontine Hotel, Peebles

Scotsman Obituaries: Ian Jenkins, former MSP known for literary allusions

UK Trending

Noel Fielding has confirmed he will be co-host Bake Off in 2025

Full GBBO cast and who is still in the tent for pastry week

Worlds Apart starts on Channel 4 on October 7

'Life-changing’ reality show to start - and it breaks down age divides

There's two big changes coming to the usual Married at First Sight UK viewing schedule this week (w/c October 6) - make sure you know what they are so you don't miss an episode. Pictured is series 10 bride Sarah. Photo by Channel 4.

‘Brave’ MAFS UK cast members to take the plunge in latest episode

The Celebrity Traitors cast

Meet the Celebrity Traitors cast - as traitor hopefuls are unveiled

A Christmas shopper makes her away along the High Street in Bath, England. Savvy shoppers are starting their Christmas shopping earlier than ever (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

7 ways starting your Christmas shopping early can boost your budget

South Derbyshire is one of the fastest-growing parts of the UK, with a 2.7% annual population increase

The 9 places in the UK that are growing fastest, and why