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Android users warned of 193 apps that could empty your bank account

Martin Amis with his Writer of The Year Award at the 2010 GQ Men of the Year Awards in London (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire)

Scotsman Obituaries: Martin Amis, novelist behind such modern classics as Money

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

A drought at Threipmuir Reservoir in the Pentland Hills, near Edinburgh, following a long, hot summer in 2018. This view is looking across part of the deeply-cracked reservoir bed which would normally be under water.

Why our hottest summer days could soon be much hotter

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection

HMV is reopening its iconic flagship store on London’s Oxford Street

HMV to reopen original flagship store after four year closure

Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head today for The Boat Race 2023

The Boat Race 2023 Men and Women’s teams in full

Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race

The Boat Race 2023: Latest betting odds

This year’s Boat Race will take place on Sunday, March 26

The Boat Race 2023: Route, start time & how to watch

Matt Hancock has had quite the week.

Whatsapp leak achieves the impossible by making me feel sorry for Matt Hancock

Street artists Ciaran Globel and Conzo Throb paint a mural designed by Colin Li, 14, on a wall opposite the COP26 climate summit venue in Glasgow in 2021 (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland's cultural sector can help people connect with climate change

The Northern Lights from Islay. Jo Dicks, Bowmore, Islay

Northern Lights put on a stunning show across the UK

Pretty Woman: The musical. Photo by Marc Brenner

Pretty Woman musical announces UK tour - how to get tickets

With money tight, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to scam people (image: Adobe)

Top 10 UK cities with the highest average salaries revealed

The top 20 most house-proud cities – with Newcastle topping the list

Eastenders removed from BBC schedule tonight - here’s why

The Scottish capital is seen as continuing to benefit from a diverse economy, large population, and highly skilled workforce, for example. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh and Glasgow rank highly in list of top residential investment cities

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Air pollution linked to depression by new study

EastEnders to be rescheduled due to FA Cup clash - when it will air

Which location in England will be on the infamous list this year?

Worst place to live in England 2023: Voting open as shortlist revealed

Swytch kits consist of three parts – a motor wheel to drive the bike, a power unit that fits on the handlebars and a battery which comes in two size options – and are simple to install

Fancy an ebike, but love your old pedal cycle too much?

Goblin gang

Goblin mode is Oxford's Word of the Year 2022 - Gaby Soutar

Oxford University Press has announced that 'goblin mode' was chosen as its word of the year following an online vote (Picture: Caleb Jones, File /AP)

Martyn McLaughlin: It's time to have a word about word of the year contests

Self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, greedy… if this describes you, you’ve been in “goblin mode” in 2022.

‘Goblin mode’ chosen as Oxford word of the year for 2022

Brits are so obsessed with gravy they drink it through straws - and even pour it...

A Popeyes restaurant is seen on February 21, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Popeyes planning to bring drive-thru restaurants to the UK

The film will be shown across cities in the UK (photo: Trinity Digital)

New John Wycliffe film goes on tour

The new UK Health Secretary Therese Coffey advised her staff to avoid jargon and stop using Oxford commas (Picture: PA)

Sorry Thérèse, language is a democracy not a dictatorship – Susie Dent

Junk the jargon and take care with commas: grammar advice from UK Health Secretary Therese Coffey

Cut out the wonk 'jargon' says new UK Health Secretary Therese Coffey

What is an Oxford comma? Why does Therese Coffey want to ban civil servants using Oxford commas? Images: Creative Commons & Press Association

What is an Oxford comma? Who wants to ban civil servants using Oxford commas?

Liz Truss with her husband Hugh O'Leary, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London as it was announced that she is the new Conservative party leader, and will become the next Prime Minister.

Liz Truss wins: Who is the new PM? How will she ease the cost of living crisis?

Liz Truss at the launch of her campaign to be Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister, at King's Buildings, Smith Square, London. Picture date: Thursday July 14, 2022.

Who is Liz Truss, the Tory MP running for Conservative Leadership

Viscount Stormont, William Murray, is advising on business matters at Scone Palace, now in the hands of his parents and which he will eventually inherit. PIC: Contributed.

I'll take my family's palace into the future - Viscount Stormont

Vic Robertson was known for his Goons impressions

Scotsman Obituaries: Vic Robertson, farming journalist

More than seven in 10 Brits have never invited a neighbour to a local event

Phillip Cocu is the latest name to be linked with the Hibs job.

Latest Hibs candidates come with risks - board continuing to take time

Thrills and spills of Postmodern Jukebox Tour (photo: Andrew Wallner)

Twenties roar again with Postmodern Jukebox jazz

Reading is good for the mind (photo: adobe.com)

UK literary hotspots revealed for World Book Day

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel, Aberfoyle. Picture: Adrian Wroth

Macdonald Hotels to embark on historic upgrade programme after slashing debts

These are the top 10 kindest cities in the UK

Mark Markey, Managing Director, Akela Group

Bridging the electric vehicle charging hubs gap - Mark Markey

Valentine's Day: foodie gifts and meal kits

Ryan Wigglesworth at City Halls, Glasgow PIC: BBC / Gordon Burniston

'This feels right' - Ryan Wigglesworth named as BBC SSO's next chief conductor

These are the top 30 most house proud cities in the UK

Classic Mini gets official EV conversion from Mini Recharged

UK parents face a 7.03am Christmas morning wake-up call

Dame Sarah Gilbert urged governments to approach the Omicron variant with caution (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine inventor warns next virus pandemic after Covid ‘could be more leth...

Scientists discover why AstraZeneca jab is linked to rare blood clot complicatio...

Scientists believe they may have found the “trigger” behind the extremely rare blood clot complications stemming from the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine (Photo by JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images).

Blood clots from vaccine trigger potentially identified by scientists

More than one in three aren’t happy with the state of public toilets in their ne...

Dr Russ Tucker comes from a long line of meat-lovers, with his father and both grandfathers all butchers

Would you eat meat grown in a lab?

Teenager Eve Thomson receiving a Covid vaccine in Barrhead in August. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Covid linked to higher risk of neurological complications than vaccines

A minister has refused to confirm whether Russian spies “stole” the British-made Covid-19 vaccine to create its own jab.

‘Spying more sophisticated than ever’ says minister

Previous Covid-19 infection gives double jabbed people greater protection, new research suggests (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid vaccination on top of past coronavirus infection 'gives greater protection...

University Rankings 2021: Here's how Scotland's universities ranked on the latest UK rankings (Image credit: Canva)

Where did Scottish universities rank in the Good University Guide 2022?

University of St Andrews principal ‘thrilled’ as it is named top in UK

University of St Andrews principal ‘thrilled’ as it is named top in UK

The Scotsman Top Stories

Police called after pupil dies in 'incident' at Scottish secondary school

St Andrew's House, headquarters of the Scottish Government in Edinburgh

Revealed: Every senior Scottish civil servant's declared interests

A weekend of free film screenings will be staged in St Andrew Square in Edinburgh later this month.

Edinburgh to revive free outdoor cinema screenings ahead of film festival return