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Online safety is a 21st century priority - but do you REALLY need to spend money on a VPN service?

Best VPNs for beginners: for privacy, security and streaming

Trans doctor put 'big girl pants on' over changing room complaint

Former council leader Cammy Day resigned after allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Exclusive Council facing questions over Day complaints after email 'disappeared'

Google is quietly making a major change for Gmail users

A group of university students studying in a circle. Dundee University has announced it is facing a 30 million pound deficit for the next financial year

Job losses 'inevitable' at Scottish university as £30m deficit looms

A poll of 2,000 adults also found almost half have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

Top 10 growing scams of 2024

Some pupils received a blank space on their emails where they should have got their results in an error the Scottish Qualifications was forced to fix

SQA chief reveals why blank exam emails were sent to 7,500 pupils

Google users are reporting issues on 12 August. Photo: LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

Google down as 'users unable to search and use Gmail'

Pupils (from left to right) Erin Boothman, Charlotte Findlay, Dan Griffiths and Sean Bull celebrate receiving their exam results at Williamwood High School

SNP accused of failure as attainment gap widens amid exams chaos

Weak passwords give hackers a way in (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Microsoft users warned their emails may have been hacked

G-FUNK will be hoping to give Scotland's team an extra push.

Scottish song writing duo release new anthem for Scotland's Euro campaign

Uber and Uber Eats offer NHS staff working over Christmas free food and travel

NHS workers can claim free travel at Christmas thanks to Uber

The best way to counter fraud is to be cautious about any link, call or message that asks you to provide details, transfer money or click (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

How to protect yourself from every kind of scam - Martyn James

Wigton Moor Primary School in Alwoodley, Leeds, which warned staff with an email, seen by the YEP.

Threatening e-mail forces schools into lockdown

Amazon Prime members will face an extra delivery charge from next month

Amazon Prime members to face extra delivery charge from next month

A pupil receiving a text message with their exam results. Image: Andy Buchanan/Getty Images

How to appeal SQA exam results and what to know about 2023 changes

Tesco’s huge discount on iPhones & Samsung S23 Ultra for Clubcard customers

Tesco issue clubcard warning to customers ahead of upcoming deadline

What are all of Taylor Swift's Eras?

Taylor Swift Era’s Tour UK: When will I receive Midnights presale code

Virgin Media customers across the country have reported an outage with internet service

Virgin Media customers frustrated as internet provider goes down

easyJet has apologised after a man was banned from flying ‘because of his name’

easyJet apologises after man banned from flying ‘because of his name’

43 per cent of leaders anticipate suffering a cyber-attack within the next two years

50 of the most common passwords in 2022 revealed

The BBC has sent bombshell redundancy letters to some of its most prominent presenters - including newsreaders Huw Edwards and Reeta Chakrabarti.

BBC sends redundancy letters to top stars including Huw Edwards

The television presenter died on March 28, 2023

ITV to host Paul O’Grady tribute show – how to get involved

A new Love Island spin-off is coming to ITV – and Davina McCall, pictured, wants to front the new show.

Davina McCall to host Love Island spin-off The Romance Retreat

The Romance Retreat ITV: What is new Love Island spin-off show for middle aged single parents? - How to apply

The Romance Retreat ITV: Applications open for Love Island spin-off

The online scams to be aware of this Christmas

Thomas Dausgaard PIC: Per Morten Abrahamsen/BBC/PA Wire

Is the Thomas Dausgaard era at the BBC SSO 'as good as over'?

In fight against gender-based violence, awareness is key – Caitlin Delavaine

Alastair Dalton originally went down to a four day week to look after his young daughter. Picture: John Devlin

I work four days a week but forget I’m not full time - Alastair Dalton

Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's most famous landmarks. Take a selfie in front of your favourite and you could win a prize.

Snap a selfie with your favourite local landmarks

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Subscribe to The Scotsman for £1 for just two months

DVLA shares images of new online scams with warning as cases soar 600%

Alex Salmond won his judicial review action against the Scottish government

Alex Salmond dossier: How the review was won, email by email

Although banks and building societies will often refund money lost through scams, this is not always guaranteed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to protect your money from scammers - and the scams you need to be aw...

If you regularly stay in hotels, or are planning your next trip away and would like to make it more luxurious, then there may be a way that you can upgrade your standard room (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how you can get a free hotel room upgrade

Do you have trouble controlling your dog? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Your naughty dog could be the star of a new Channel 5 TV series - here’s how to ...

In pictures: Inside the historic Kirkcaldy Coach House for sale

In pictures: Inside this unusual £620k Fife property

What happens to the transition period with an no deal Brexit?

Understanding the transition period in the case of a no deal Brexit

Should I renew my EHIC card?

Should I renew my EHIC card or will Brexit make it invalid?

Erasums students question what will happen after Brexit

What is the future for Erasmus students after Brexit?

The government is stockpiling six weeks worth of medicines in case of a no deal Brexit.

Government asks NHS to build up medicine supply in case of no deal Brexit
The government has asked the NHS, suppliers and pharmaceutical companies to order six additional weeks worth of medicines in case supplies are disrupted by a no...

Adam Stachura: Telephone check-in every day is now part of the service for older...

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Commercial property: Tech transforms traditional tastes

Public opinion is to be gauged for the proposal

Plans to bring back Bonnybridge station heating up

Bruce C Ball with his new book "The Spirit of The Borders Railway" photographed at Newtongrange Station by Scott Louden.

Telling Midlothian tales about the Borders Railway

The five most common online frauds - and how to protect yourself against them

Find your dream home on BBC's Escape to the Country

Edinburgh Council officers feared a backlash when they discovered volunteers on duty at Hogmanay would not be receiving any benefits. Picture: Wullie Marr

Emails reveal row over unpaid Edinburgh's Hogmanay workers

BBC want ex-couples to take part in exciting new show

Do yourself a favour today and pick the phone instead of sending an email, urges Jim Duffy. Picture: Ian Howarth

Jim Duffy: Phone call better than spate of emails

The phones at Birthlink are always busy. Picture: Michael Gillen

For complex adoption issues, it’s good to talk

Cryptic crossword - The Scotsman 07/02/2013

iPhone gaffe has Alastair Campbell looking like a posh Twitter

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries