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Phil Goff, High Commissioner fro New Zealand, on a visit to Edinburgh.

Why New Zealand looks to Westminster far more than Scotland

The fear in the eye of this lamb seems obvious (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

A nation betrayed as UK backtracks on live animal export ban – Philip Lymbery

Labrador Retrievers have a unique combination of attributes that make them a wonderful pet.

11 reasons why the Labrador Retriever is the UK's most popular breed of dog

Aldi launches new summer rosé wines with prices from £5.99

Aldi launches new summer rosé wines with prices from £5.99 - full list

The first deals struck by the UK post-Brexit will come into force on Wednesday. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Scotland’s producers deserve better than ‘rushed through’ UK trade deals

Who will lift the World Cup this July? Cr: Getty Images

Women's World Cup: Who are the favourites to win the trophy? All the latest odds

Facebook and Instagram’s owner Meta has introduced a paid verification service in the UK

Facebook and Instagram roll out UK verification subscription service

University students worked with council staff to remove the plant.

Aberdeen University Conservation Society volunteers help Aberdeenshire Council t...

Firefighters survey the roof after a fire at Loafers Lodge in Wellington, New Zealand. Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

At least six killed in New Zealand hostel fire

Tom Jordan was sent off for Glasgow Warriors last weekend against Munster.

Jordan to miss Glasgow's final after original confusion over banned matches

Postmodern Jukebox

Music review: Postmodern Jukebox, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Walter Fifita has been released by Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors winger released from contract amid ‘ongoing legal matter’

Scotland celebrate their win over Canada at the World Championships.

Scotland's curling world champions are an inspiration to the nation

Outgoing New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern gives a speech in parliament in Wellington on April 5, 2023. - Ardern bowed out of parliament on April 5, making an impassioned plea during her tearful final speech to "please take the politics out of climate change". (Photo by Mark Coote / AFP) (Photo by MARK COOTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Jacinda Ardern delivers an emotional farewell to New Zealand parliament

The late Scotland rugby star and charity fundraiser Doddie Weir. The 1988 Scotland Schools' team, who played in New Zealand alongside Doddie Weir, completed a 88km challenge in memory of their former teammate. Issue date: Monday March 27, 2023.

Doddie Weir’s former teammates vow to continue fundraiser for MND

Scott Robertson speaks to media after being announced as the next All Blacks coach.

New All Blacks coach Robertson recalls formative spell at Ayr - 'I loved it'

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

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament

VPZ director Doug Mutter says: 'Continuing to expand is an important step to progress our mission to help more people on their journey to quitting smoking.' Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based vaping retailer VPZ outlines plans for 20 further sites

The late Doddie Weir (left) and former Scotland rugby captain Andy Nichol at Murrayfield.

Andy Nicol and team in new fundraising challenge for Doddie Weir charity

Jess Gillam

Music review: RSNO & Jess Gillam, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Lorde performs on the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Boardmasters Festival: Lorde announced as Friday headliner

Megan Gaffney scores against Japan in 2021. The winger has announced her retirement from international rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland winger Megan Gaffney retires from international rugby

MyCustomerLens boss Paul Roberts says 'very few' businesses seek ideas from employees when making important decisions. Picture: Gittings Photography.

Professional services firms 'making key decisions without knowing client needs'

Blade Thomson in action for Scotland against Samoa at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Scotland back row retires aged 32 after head injury

An aerial photo taken on February 15, 2023 shows flooding in the city of Napier, situated on the North Island's east coast. - Authorities on February 15 confirmed deaths after Cyclone Gabrielle cut a trail of destruction across northern New Zealand, Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images.

Four killed as Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand

Martin Haag has joined the Scotland Women coaching set-up. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ex-England international Martin Haag joins Scotland Women coaching team

Netflix is introducing limits on password sharing in four more countries

Netflix takes major step forward in crackdown on password sharing

Finn Russell played for Racing92 in their Top 14 match against La Rochelle on Saturday night.

Russell opens up on Townsend, nights out, alcohol and how fatherhood changed him

Finn Russell was outstanding in Scotland's win over Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland's Russell entering his prime says Townsend ahead of Six Nations

Jacinda Ardern holds her daughter Neve during the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at the United Nations in 2018 (Picture: Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images)

Ardern earned place on world stage and she could yet return – Christine Jardine

Nicola Sturgeon being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg for the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg. Issue date: Sunday January 22, 2023.

Nicola Sturgeon insists there is 'plenty left in the tank' over future as leader

New Zealand's Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern speaks during the One Planet Summit in New York. Picture: AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File

Jacinda Ardern goes on own terms because not all politicians leave in disgrace

Jenny Tough on a mountainside

Edinburgh athlete, Jenny Tough, on running six mountain ranges alone

Jacinda Ardern announces her resignation as Prime Minister of New Zealand (Picture: Kerry Marshall/Getty Images)

Ardern is an example to the world of true leadership – Scotsman comment

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with her partner Clarke Gayford after she announces her resignation.

Jacinda Ardern - the ‘antithesis to right-wing strongmen’ like Donald Trump

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as leader of her country in February.

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

Jacinda Ardern has announced her shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister, saying she “no longer has enough in the tank” to do the role justice.

Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister

Christopher Parry, 28, disappeared alongside fellow Brit Andrew Bagshaw, 48.

Russian mercenary group claims it has found body of missing man

Ken Scotland, pictured in 2016.

Scotland was sublime - he ghosted like summer down through New Zealand defences

Airbnb offers Lord of the Rings fans the chance to stay in Hobbiton

Writer Fay Weldon at the South Bank Awards, at the Savoy Hotel in London. Picture: PA

Author Fay Weldon dies aged 91

Hamish Watson sustained a head knock while playing for Scotland against New Zealand in November. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Watson sees specialist and is a fitness concern ahead of Calcutta Cup

Scotland full-back Chloe Rollie has been awarded a full-time contract. (Picture: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group)

‘Historic day’ as 28 women players awarded full-time pro contracts

Our Flag Means Death to finally air on UK television in January 2023

Wes Goosen during an Edinburgh training session at the DAM Health Stadium this week. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Goosen ready to fill Darcy Graham void after 'flat-line' start with Edinburgh

Nathan Evans PIC: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Music review: Nathan Evans, St Luke's, Glasgow

Marilyn Monroe out for a cycle ride with husband Arthur Miller in 1956 (Picture: Harold Clements/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Marilyn Monroe film Blonde sounds like shallow guff – Laura Waddell

Sandi Toksvig has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia

Sandi Toksvig admitted to Australia hospital with bronchial pneumonia

Referee Mathieu Raynal speaks to Nic White and Bernard Foley of the Wallabies during the Bledisloe Cup match with New Zealand in Melbourne in September. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Controversial Bledisloe Cup referee to take charge of Edinburgh v Munster

Racing92 and Scotland stand-off Finn Russell became a father on Friday afternoon.

Russell kicks seven points for Racing92 two days after arrival of first child

Doddie Weir won 61 caps in a distinguished career for Scotland.

Weir handled transition to pro from amateur with panache and never lost humour

Leinster's Cormac Foley and Glasgow Warriors' George Horne challenge for the ball. Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock.

Glasgow lose heavily to Leinster but thoughts quickly turn to Doddie Weir

Finn Russell hands over his man of the match medal. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Revitalised Finn Russell has gone from exile to extraordinary for Scotland

Duhan van der Merwe was on the scoresheet as Scotland overpowered Argentina at BT Murrayfield.

'Win the World Cup': van der Merwe says Scotland should be targeting glory

Scotland players line up to observe the Haka ahead of the Autumn Nations Series defeat to New Zealand. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland's New Zealand nearly men must start Six Nations opener at Twickenham

Finn Russell gets a feel of the ball during the Scotland team run at a rainy Murrayfield ahead of the Argentina match, with Chris Harris on the left. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Finn Russell on ‘biggest honour’, Argentine physicality and possible Paris dash

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A screenshot from one of the Red Ice videos uploaded to BitChute, in which white nationalist broadcadter Lana Lokteff describes Humza Yousaf and his family as "enjoying the fruits of a white society." Picture: BitChute

Police launch investigation into racist abuse and threats aimed at Humza Yousaf

First Minister Humza Yousaf (Photo by Robert Perry/Getty Images)

Deposit Return Scheme in ’grave danger’ warning from Humza Yousaf

Analysis of the Scottish Government's consultation on the proposed Land Reform Bill have been released (Katharine Hay/The Scotsman)

Land Reform consultation highlights little trust in Scottish Government