Capital city of Scotland; a historic, evolving hub
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of child sexual abuse. The High Court in Edinburgh backdated the sentence; his name has been added to the sex offenders register. Victims described grooming and multiple assaults spanning 1993-96 and 2006-10.
A round-up of cookware reviews and chef insights showsConsumers balancing price, durability and performance as autumn sales push staples like cast iron, stainless steel and nonstick sets. Guidance ranges from budget buys to premium selections, with care tips and best-value bundles.
Ottolenghi Edinburgh has opened at 92 George Street, transforming a former Ragu site. The launch featured Yotam Ottolenghi and Neil Campbell, a renovated space, and a private events area. Guests included Ian Rankin and Kirsty Wark as the restaurant showcases a global-to-Mediterranean menu and a vibrant crowd in a transformed venue.
New evidence suggests Till the Bells Ring, a 1926 Scottish feature with synchronized sound, premiered in Edinburgh a year before The Jazz Singer. Discrepancies in archival dating have led researchers to re-evaluate the birthplace of the modern sound film.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has said Scotland must adopt a bolder, better-funded plan to reduce poverty as its Poverty in Scotland 2026 report shows 21% of children in relative poverty and 17% overall in poverty from 2022-25. The Scottish Government counters progress but accepts more work is needed while preparing a review of poverty targets.
Nats has said a millisecond software defect in its flight‑data system has caused the outage that cancelled more than 2,000 flights and disrupted hundreds of thousands of travellers. CEO Martin Rolfe has apologised; Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has ordered an independent Civil Aviation Authority review and has asked Nats to report within a week.
The government has given English regional mayors the power to charge an overnight visitor levy as a percentage of accommodation costs with no statutory upper limit. Industry groups and major hotel chains have warned the uncapped power will raise prices, reduce demand and cost jobs; mayors say revenue will fund local services and infrastructure from 2028.
A guide to lesser-known fall landscapes across the United States, highlighting offbeat spots from the Midwest to New England and beyond, with practical tips on crowds, reservations, and hidden gems.
UK workers are increasingly bringing lunch from home to save money and eat healthier, with 46% now doing so more often than last year. Younger workers are leading the shift, while rising off-site food prices push more people to DIY meals.
A debate over England's new geographic indication status for whisky has sparked cross-border disputes among industry groups. English distillers argue the new rules allow site flexibility, while Scottish producers warn the change could damage the single-malt reputation. The government has defended the policy as a national development.
Ives launches IVAI fund to buy private AI firms, aiming to expose ordinary investors to high-growth AI ventures; Dallas grows as a corporate hub with TXSE gaining traction; Telon partners with OpenAI for legal AI tools; Vantora pivots to corporate-led AI startups; OpenAI expands legal tools alongside other industry-focused products.
Edinburgh Airport is unveiling a multi-year, £500m-plus capital plan to expand gates, stands and the terminal by around 60%, to boost international connectivity and support Scotland’s economy. The move comes amid ongoing criticism of baggage delays and passenger experience, with officials insisting the investment will deliver improved service and longer-haul links.
UK prosecutors have lodged formal extradition requests with the US for brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate on a raft of rape, sex-trafficking and related charges. The US State Department will review the requests for compliance with the UK-US extradition treaty, while the brothers’ lawyer challenges the documentation. The process will now follow multiple legal steps before any potential transfer.
A collage of reports shows investors and personal anecdotes intertwined with daily life in post-name-change era. CNBC cites a bullish take on PWR and Duke Energy amid election noise; Guardian pieces reflect personal narratives from dating to home life, a frog, and a CPR dog hero, illustrating human-scale consequences.
Scotland’s women have fallen to Australia in a tight first-half before Australia’s quick start after the break sealed a comfortable win. Evie Gallagher and Fiona Miller scored for Scotland as Australia pulled away with three tries in eight minutes.
Ireland has defeated Japan 31-24 in Galway, with Beibhinn Parsons extending her record as Ireland’s all-time top try-scorer. Ireland led 24-12 at half-time and held off a late Japan rally to secure the win in the WXV Global Series. Debutant Sophie Barrett adds to the points with a late try.
Disruptions across UK airspace linked to Prestwick and Swanwick faults have continued to trigger flight cancellations and delays. Airlines call for leadership changes as regulators review the incidents and outline steps to improve resilience.
Scott has clinched his Korn Ferry Tour card with a closing round that set a tournament record and moved him into TourBound, securing a place on the PGA Tour for 2027.
Xbox is restructuring its internal studios in a bid to streamline decision-making. Halo Studios will be under Activision, Rare and World’s Edge join Activision, and Obsidian moves to Bethesda. Layoffs continue as Microsoft tightens management layers and focuses on flagship franchises.
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A roundup of recent and upcoming TV shows and specials streams and premieres across major platforms, including The Amazing Race, Tracker, Marshals, Scrubs, East of Eden and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
Silent Hill: Townfall places a Scottish coastal village at the heart of a major horror game. Set in St. Amelia, inspired by St Monans in Fife, the game blends authentic local atmosphere with psychological horror, featuring a US protagonist and a chilling fog-drenched landscape.
Scotland Women are chasing a first win in the 2026 WXV Global Series as they host Australia in Edinburgh after back-to-back losses. Interim coach Dave Butcher has named changes to the side and stresses growth as the Scots seek to build on recent lessons.
A round-up of recent Scottish cultural and arts funding and festival developments shows Screen Scotland's investment in film and TV; Wigtown Book Festival returns with guests; National Galleries of Scotland gains new acquisitions; RSA highlights support for artists.
The Undertones’ UK and Ireland anniversary tour delivers a breakneck set spanning their early punk and later entries. Fronted by Paul McLoone, the show blends classic tracks with newer material, trading nostalgia for a sharpened energy that drives the band forward.
A Fra Fee-led writer grapples with the legend of Liberace in a meta-stage piece at Pitlochry, where Simon Russell Beale’s Liberace and a flamboyant production set the tone. The show examines sexuality, lie and performance, while a longer Wallace musical and a new Play, Pie and Pint piece provide counterpoints on history and memory.
Terminal V will hold its 2027 edition at Clydeside Live in Glasgow, marking its first fully outdoor festival in Scotland. The festival is set for June 4–6, with early-bird tickets going on sale and more line-up details to be announced.
The Scottish Legal Aid Board has stopped funding Peter Murrell’s legal defence following new questions about his finances. Murrell, the ex-SNP chief executive and ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has been jailed for five years for embezzling over £400,000. The latest figures show 99,265 legal-aid approvals in 2025/26 with 29 withdrawn, and 1,307 refused.
A quartet of reviews from The Scotsman and The Guardian surveys theatre and concert performances, highlighting live soloist power, orchestral dialogue, and modern programming that threads Bach, Pärt, Fennessy and Elgar through intimate chamber settings and large-scale symphonic textures. The critics applaud the performers’ clarity, emotional range, and the ongoing dialogue between tradition and contemporary voices.