A historic Scottish shire in central Scotland, known as ‘the Shire’ and home to Perthshire’s varied landscapes.
A fire-damaged Debenhams building on Edinburgh’s Princes Street has restricted access and disrupted traffic as engineers stabilise the façade. City leaders have secured funding while work to restore the historic street continues.
Scotland supporters have flooded Boston and Providence, transforming local scenes as they celebrate the World Cup. The Tartan Army has extended hours, boosted bars and restaurants, and donated to local causes, while a small England contingent experiences the banter. The narrative centers on hospitality, culture clash, and a surge of Scottish pride in the US.
The National Park Service is removing mountain goats from the Tetons after a three-year effort to protect native bighorn sheep. Park officials say nonnative goats pose disease risks and compete for habitat, prompting ongoing removal by specialized contractors as rangers engage the public in reporting sightings.
Gousto has proposed closing its Clay Lake, Lincolnshire facility and centralising production at Warrington, Cheshire to improve efficiency and keep prices low amid a highly competitive meal-kit market. About 290 staff face redundancy; Gousto stresses care and support for affected workers.
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died in a hospital in Portugal after an illness. She rose to fame with Total Eclipse of the Heart in 1983 and later hits such as Holding Out for a Hero. She had been hospitalized for emergency intestinal surgery in Faro and was in an induced coma earlier this year; her family confirmed the death.
MacIntyre has failed to challenge for the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale after back-to-back rounds of 71 on the weekend left him two under for the tournament. He has admitted to temper issues and accepts warnings as part of his game, while Cameron Young has set the clubhouse lead with a 64. The Open is led by Lucas Herbert after a 62 from him and Sam Burns.
Ryan Fox has won the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, finishing ten under. The win makes him New Zealand’s fourth major champion and follows a week marked by fast play and dramatic momentum. He defeated Cameron Young with a final-round surge, while the event featured record attendance and praise for Fox’s pace.
The rising cost of ice cream in Britain has become a flashpoint between luxury indulgence and everyday treat. Prices for scoops and tubs vary widely, with premium parlours expanding while traditional ice-cream vans shrink. The sector has grown in the 2020s, yet operators face high fuel, insurance and maintenance costs.
Savory, spicy cocktails are gaining traction across major bars, with bartenders integrating ingredients like tomatillo, chilies and pickled elements into agave-based drinks. Publications from The Guardian, Independent and AP News highlight experiments in New York, London and Edinburgh, signaling a broader shift toward savory profiles and heat in cocktails.
Ryan Fox has captured golf’s Open title in a dramatic Sunday finish at Royal Birkdale, overcoming Cameron Young to become the Open champion. The victory marks Fox’s first major, capping a career defined by a golfing ascent and a famous sporting lineage.
Hulls and Woad post solid rounds in challenging conditions on the Lancashire coast to stay within reach of Ryu Hae Ran, who is closing in on a third straight major title. Other leaders include Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda and Shiho Kuwaki.
The Guardian’s Grace Dent reviews Lennox in Manchester, a new Six by Nico concept focused on dry-aged meat and playful tasting menus, with ambitions to expand across the UK. The piece contrasts Lennox with the brand’s earlier formats and outlines the dining experience and menu highlights.
Three new indoor padel facilities are underway in Scotland: Crieff Hydro’s Padel Barn opens in September; Galashiels Academy hosts a TSIT project with two covered padel courts; Cromlix Hotel features historic tennis facilities renewed for guests. The developments aim to broaden access to racket sports year-round across communities.
Two men were murdered in Scotland; a dog walker’s death has sparked questions over police handling and a murder trial. Files show delays in cordons and scene preservation. The killer remains in life imprisonment as reviews continue.