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Air New Zealand. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Air New Zealand passengers asked to step on scales

Scientists at the University of Leeds have discovered a possible breakthrough in controlling Japanese knotweed

Japanese Knotweed: high risk areas in the UK and how to manage it

First Minister Humza Yousaf tours the recently completed Clarice Pears building during a to visit to the University of Glasgow. Picture: Robert Perry/PA Wire

Labour blasts Humza Yousaf as more than 2,200 Scots wait two years for surgery

Card Factory has launched a click and collect service

Card Factory rolls out click and collect service to all stores

Areas with highest first-time MOT pass rates in the UK

Tesco reduce size of Hellman’s mayonnaise but increase price

Tesco reduce size of Hellman’s mayonnaise but increase price

Cairo, a Blue Cross dog

Cost of living causes mental health issues in pet owners, charity says

Most dangerous driving hotspots in the UK unveiled - is your area on the list?

Most dangerous driving hotspots in the UK unveiled

British Heart Foundation said the number of people with a heart rhythm condition has passed 1.5 million.

People diagnosed with irregular heartbeats surpassed 1.5 million

Calls for price cap on baby formula as prices soar

British men are among the least likely to sit for a wee, a new YouGov poll has found. (Getty Images)

Poll reveals British men least likely to sit for a wee

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

A total of 238 schools have reported deficits for 2021/22 in Scotland

One in ten Scottish schools record 'shocking' deficit

Lister Mills in Manningham still dominates Bradford's skyline

The UK’s most miserable cities revealed - see top 10

Vodafone is planning to turn off it’s 3G services next month

Vodafone 3G turn-off sparks “digital poverty” concerns

Scores of local pharmacies close in England as pharmacists fear being taken advantage of

Scores of local pharmacies close in England

Is Virgin Media down? (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Virgin Media customers report outage

Northern Ireland diesel prices have dropped while petrol has risen, says the Consumer Council.

Diesel 16p more expensive than it should be, RAC say

EE are giving their customers free data over the coronation weekend

EE to offer customers free data over coronation weekend

The home secretary’s approval of the US request to extradite Julian Assange also had an effect on the UK freedom of press.

What is World Press Freedom Day and where do the UK rank?

Only one in three people between 18 and 34 are in favour of the monarchy, a new poll reveals. Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images

New poll reveals generational divide in support for monarchy

Spotify Pie Chart allows music-lovers to visualise their monthly listening habits

How to use Spotify Pie tool to discover your monthly listening habits

A Scottish ultrarunner has been stripped of her victory in the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool after data from a running app revealed she had used a car for 2.5 miles.

Ultrarunner disqualified after data reveals she used car

The most common Paypal scams of 2023 and how to avoid them

More than £200,000 was spent on taxis for travellers after train services were cancelled since the service was taken into public ownership

ScotRail spent £200,000 on taxis to replace cancelled services in 10 months

Following a few simple tips can keep your dog as safe as possible at home.

9 top tips on keeping your dog safe from thieves while at home

Follow these simple tips and reduce the chances of your dog being targeted by thieves.

10 expert tips on keeping your dog safe from thieves while you're out for a walk

Cars are just one of the places where dognappers may target your pup.

12 expert tips on keeping your dog safe from thieves while out and about

UK economy records zero growth in February - ONS

Over 150 pubs forced to shut in England and Wales in 2023

Monklands Hospital in Airdrie

200 sewage leaks recorded in Scottish hospitals in five years

Part-time jobs which could earn you over £93,000 a year - full list

The top 10 UK burglary hotspots have been revealed

List shows top 10 burglary hotspots in the UK

UK’s most Ofcom complained about TV shows

Top 10 richest people in the world & net worth including Bill Gates

Dog thefts 2022: 17 most stolen dog breeds in the UK including Labradors, Cocker spaniels, Pugs & Huskies

Dog thefts 2022: 17 most stolen dog breeds

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

Image: Adobe Stock

Data Capital: Flying the flag for diversity

“We want to support entrepreneurship and the use of data to develop new solutions and technologies to support change for the better within society and business."

Ad Feature Kickstarting Scotland's entrepreneurial talent

Tesco has launched a significant upgrade to its mobile network where users can now roam for free in 48 European nations as well as foreign countries until the end of 2023.

Major change in Tesco Mobile roaming charges

Here’s what TikTok knows about you amid government ban

Tripadvisors most complained about attractions - including Big Ben, York Minster & Blackpool Tower

The most complained about ‘must-see’ attractions on Tripadvisor

Brits could see a mini-heatwave this Easter holiday as temperatures are predicted to soar

Mini heatwave for Easter as meteorologist predicts 20C temperatures

The study said there were a total of 497 UFO sightings across the UK last year, an increase of 20% from the previous year when there were 413.

Greater Manchester named UK area with most UFO sightings

New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.

BBC tells staff to remove TikTok from corporate phones

More than 20 per cent more cases of gonorrhoea have been reported in the UK than before the pandemic.

UK gonorrhoea cases increase by more than a fifth

Laura Gillespie, Partner and cyber crime specialist at Pinsent Masons

Ransomware attacks are increasing, so you better be ‘cyber ready’ - Laura Gilles...

TikTok has been banned on all UK government devices

Oliver Dowden confirms TikTok now banned on all government devices

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Ahead of Mothers Day, an expert has explained the reasons behind bizarre pregnancy cravings and why women crave them

List of the most unusual pregnancy cravings & why women crave them

Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence

TV licence row as thousands prosecuted each week for failing to pay

TikTok is to be investigated by National Cyber Security Centre

UK TikTok ban not being ruled out by government

Samsung has urged customers to get the update

Samsung Galaxy owners urged to download new ‘critical’ update

The Real life roomset at IKEA in Bristol (photo: Tim Gander/PinPep)

‘Cramped and dangerous’ rooms coming to some Ikea stores - here’s why

DVLA reveals the most common driving offences in Britain

The Scotsman Top Stories

Campers and walkers have been warned to avoid any naked flames to cut the risk of igniting 'tinder-dry' vegetation after a spring with very low rainfall

Wildfire danger: Warning as giant week-long blaze burns in the Highlands

Stephen Fry is a past winner of the comedy award. Picture: Getty Images

Flagship Fringe comedy awards plunged into crisis over loss of sponsor

The introduction of a deposit return scheme has turned into a constitutional argument.

Deposit return scheme argument exposes 'broken union', says Lorna Slater