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Birmingham Film Festival is a 10-day international film celebration

Ad Feature I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios sponsors Birmingham Film Festival

EcoFlow launches new 8kWh battery to simplify high-capacity home energy installations

Ad Feature EcoFlow launches new 8kWh battery for home energy

Nigel Farage called protesters 'boring'

Analysis Nigel Farage endures chaotic protest-ridden conference speech

240-bed Edinburgh student block among schemes backed by RBS funding

Covid has had a knock-on effect when it comes to demand for office space, says Brian Hutcheson

‘Scottish premium’ hits development projects

EcoFlow STREAM 5000

Ad Feature The new home gadget that could help you save more on energy bills

The gold medal-winning Team GB men's and women's 4x100m teams.

What medals did Team GB win at the European Athletics Championships?

Duncan Scott with Team Scotland mascot Clyde, left, and 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot Finnie (Jane Barlow/PA)

Optimism wins for Glasgow's 'brilliantly different' Commonwealth Games

Hiatt Hardware Group is a Birmingham-based distributor and supplier of premium hardware and ironmongery products

Ad Feature Hiatt Hardware Group sets out growth roadmap for expanded UK business

The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and going on a world tour in 2026, including nine UK dates, and tickets are now on sale.

The Pussycat Dolls Tour 2026: Get your tickets on Ticketmaster now

Lola Young O2 Academy Glasgow

Miuccia the Whippet won last year's Crufts Best in Show title - but his owner certainly won't be able to retire on the winnings.

Crufts 2026 Prize Money: Why is it called Crufts, prize and trophy

Ali Campbell has a big date with Glasgow.

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Glasgow Hydro Ticket Presales and Prices

Fyne Ales brewery on the banks of Loch Fyne during the annual Fynefest festival of beer and music

‘Best yet’ line-up for Scots festival that's beer lovers' Glastonbury

Malala Yousafzai is to speak in Edinburgh later this month.

'Regret is not a word I have ever used' - Malala Yusafzai

Wetherspoons

Wetherspoons unveils new Birmingham pub - opening in Easter 2026

Khaja and his family are living in a rented house - but they're not going to move in to their new four-bedroomed dream home, because they plan to take the cash alternative instead

Takeaway driver wins £1.3m dream home in a £1 prize draw

Maria Lyle (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

People with disabilities need a sporting chance

Adan Waheed has always loved Porsches - and now he owns one

Birmingham student wins £70k Porsche for just 7p

Caledonian Sleeper

Caledonian sleeper announces new stop off at Birmingham

Jack Osbourne shared his first public comment about the death of his father, Ozzy Osbourne, on social media earlier today.

Jack Osbourne shares heart-breaking first post since Ozzy's death

Greggs and KFC have teamed up to see what UK consumers think of sausage rolls drenched in gravy. Picture: Greggs/PA Wire

Sausage roll in gravy? Scots to miss on "culinary crossover of the century"

Jon Stott, Managing Director of Ardent, has promoted two members of staff based at the company’s office in Glasgow

Glasgow property consultancy primed for further growth after staff promotions

As the world bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, we take a look at some of the vinyl releases featuring the icon and the most they sold for on Discogs.

The 15 most expensive Ozzy Osbourne records sold on Discogs

Ozzy Osbourne, portrait, London , United Kingdom, 1991. (Photo by Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images)

Explainer Ozzy Osbourne funeral - the livestream and procession details

One week on from Ozzy Osbourne's death, fans have taken to Change.org to reveal what they think would be fitting tributes to the late Prince of Darkness.

The tributes fans want to see dedicated to the late Ozzy Osbourne

Dr Hilary Jones prepares to leave the Practice Plus Group Hospital in Birmingham after his hip replacement surgery.

TV's Dr Hilary Jones travels 360-miles - to bypass NHS waiting lists

A common mistake during hot weather can cause damage to your hair

Hair expert reveals common summer mistake that can damage locks

Powerleague launches Padel courts at Paisley club

Powerleague launches Padel courts at Paisley club

A Scottish couple have spent more than £20,000 flying wild cats from Egypt, Cyprus and Turkey to the UK.

Watch: Scottish couple spend £20k flying 10 stray cats into the UK

Oasis has shared the opening date for its first official Live '25 Fan Store in Edinburgh.

Oasis shares opening date and location of new Edinburgh fan store

Electric vehicle charger

Scots cities outpace London for gym-based EV charging

Mental health hubs are being strengthened in NHS England.

The mental health revolution that has not been extended to Scotland Mark S Smith

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Moves

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

The top 10 cities for investment in the UK

Investment in Aberdeen increases by over 10,000% in five years

Rolls-Royce, for one, has called its start to 2025 “strong”

Rolls Royce 'optimism' as Royal Mail takeover rubber-stamped

Riu Palace Boavista

I experienced five star luxury on Boa Vista in Cape Verde

Clover CEO Michael Doolin.

Growth accelerates for Scotland HR firm

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

The arrest of Jason Savage. Chilling footage shows a Muslim convert who dubbed himself 'Lone Wolf' carrying out reconnaissance trips as he plotted terror attacks in Birmingham.

Muslim extremist convert plotted terror attacks in chilling video

Lewine Mair pictured receiving the PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism from PGA of America president Don Rea jnr. Also pictured are Mair's Global Golf Post colleagues John Hopkins and Ron Green jnr as well as Jim Nugent, the digital publication's publisher

Edinburgh-based golf writer honoured alongside Scheffler at Masters
Lewine Mair picks up PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism

Easter activities.

Watch: Best UK destinations for a fun-filled Easter break

Eric Idle to tour the United Kingdom with new show in 2025

Rangers forward Vaclav Cerny has had an excellent season at Ibrox. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Forgotten Rangers man in Ibrox admission as £5.5m truth bomb landed

Rubbish piled up on Beach Road in Sparkhill Birmingham

Watch: Rubbish piles up in streets as bin strike enters third week

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

Robert Begbie, chief executive of NatWest’s commercial and institutional franchise, pictured in the Edinburgh accelerator hub.

NatWest to support 10,000 more entrepreneurs as accelerator network expands

Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ozzy Osbourne could ‘fly’ over the crowd at final performance

Glasgow must take chance of Commonwealth Games legacy - Whittle

Sabrina Carpenter’s first English date on the Short n’ Sweet tour took place in Birmingham overnight.

What did Sabrina Carpenter play on her first UK tour date?

Scenes from Crufts 2024, including the jumping round of the Small/Medium Championships

As Crufts begins here's how to plan a visit from Scotland

Steven Fletcher celebrates after scoring against Huddersfield Town. Cr: Getty Images

Scotland man embroiled in late drama as Gers duo's unbeaten ended

Last year's Crufts Best in Show winner Viking the Australian Shepherd.

Crufts 2025: Why is it called Crufts, history, Best in Show prize

Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The top 10 Valentine’s Day destinations for 2025 revealed… and they’re not what ...

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries