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Edinburgh duet with Robbie Williams is 'dream come true' for Michelle McManus
Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus said she 'thought she was being punked' by Robbie Williams as he asked her to join him on stage at his gig at Murrayfield later this year.

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Ally McCoist reveals Rangers 'secret' Barry Ferguson let him in on as Jose Mourinho stumped
There was a surprise in the way the Light Blues set up in Istanbul and McCoist told how he was tipped off


Edinburgh locals make steadfast bid to save abandoned mansion from 'looters'
Council officials in the Capital are set to hand over an abandoned mansion, with a charity eager to carry out repairs as they bring the community hub back to life.

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St Patrick’s Day whiskey picks: the best Irish whiskeys for £25, £50, and £100
Discover the best Irish whiskeys for St Patrick’s Day 2025. From budget-friendly Bushmills 10 to the premium Redbreast 15, find the perfect whiskey for celebrating in style.


Costa Coffee reveals new delicious menu just in time for spring
Inspired by the fresh energy of Spring, the new menu features indulgent new treats and returning favourites.


Soldier who trained Kyle Clifford in army recalls 'one chilling detail I'll never forget'
Kyle Clifford had his basic training at the Army Training Centre Pirbright.


Popular East Lothian head teacher's death announced to parents
Helen Gillanders was head teacher of Dunbar Primary School, which was recently named the largest in Scotland, for 15 years before retiring in 2023.


Death of popular head teacher announced
Parents of pupils at an East Lothian primary school were today told its popular former head teacher has died. Helen Gillanders, who retired two years ago at the age of 61, was head teacher at Scotland’s biggest primary school Dunbar Primary, for 15 years and a much loved figurehead. Current he...


Story sessions at Lanarkshire branches of McDonald's to mark world book day
Children can create their own You Choose stories during the special events in Airdrie, Hamilton and Coatbridge


Plans to ban on-street parking in Edinburgh neighbourhood to go ahead
Controversial plans to ban on-street parking in a congested city neighbourhood are to go ahead after being backed by Edinburgh council. Many residential streets in the Bangholm neighbourhood are very narrow, which often causes cars to mount pavements when passing parked vehicles on the streets. As a...


Edinburgh parking ban in 'congested' city neighbourhood backed by council
On-street parking will no longer be allowed in an Edinburgh neighbourhood, with councillors also deciding to not grant a pavement parking ban exemption for the area


First picture of 'wonderful' grandfather killed in horror crash with lorry on Scots road
Neil Humphreys was pronounced dead after the two-vehicle crash on February 12.


Lucrative early retirement for ex Glasgow council chief executive not 'lawfully approved'
A report into controversial golden goodbyes for former senior staff at Glasgow Council has been published.


Only Murders in the Building fans need to watch this 'binge-worthy' and 'chaotic' comedy on Disney+
This new comedy on Disney+ is perfect for Only Murders in the Building and Abbott Elementary fans


Horror as plane engine explodes and bursts into fireball just minutes after takeoff
The HiSky Europe Airbus A320 had just taken off from Bucharest Airport when it suffered a sudden engine failure during its ascent.


Council tax rises in Scotland - Labour-run authority brings in 8.5% hike
Inverclyde's rise is about average for authorities across Scotland - with most increases averaging between eight and 10 per cent.


Man charged after woman 'robbed' in Kilmarnock town centre
A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery on King Street in Kilmarnock on Wednesday, March 5.


Triple crossbow killer's mum and dad parents to two murderous sons
Kyle Clifford, who admitted to killing Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt, has an older brother who is serving a life sentence for murdering a teenager.


Andy Murray's football influence rubs off on Novak Djokovic as Judy spots subtle nod
The two-time Wimbledon champion is back in his close pal and long-term rival's coaching corner


Rules on sitting together on Ryanair, Jet2, British Airways and easyJet
If you don't pay for your chosen seat on a flight the airline allocates you one.
