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Sir Billy Connolly's self portrait Did You Read Do?

Sir Billy Connolly unveils new self portraits in trio of art work

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Ad Feature 8 Australian shows you shouldn’t miss at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe

Sharing tissues, plasters, safety pins, phone chargers and hair ties are fundamental parts of being in the sisterhood.

Doing the “Are you okay?” check-in is number one sign of sisterhood

Still Game actor to star with Marti Pellow in Glasgow Christmas show

Glasgow comedian Amanda Dwyer who has been named winner of the 2026 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award at the Glasgow Comedy Festival Gala

Amanda Dwyer ‘over the moon’ to win Billy Connolly Glasgow comedy gong

Larry Dean

I’m happy to be the token Scot in any sketch, says SNL UK’s Larry Dean

Ruby Wax: Glasgow in the 1970s was the best time of my life

Ben Fogle will appear in the three-part Gaelic mockumentary.

Ben Fogle to take guest role as love interest in Gaelic mockumentary

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning a seventh Race to Dubai title with daughter Poppy and wife Erica at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai,

'Spirit of Seve' makes European No 1 Rory McIlroy emotional again

These are the best Halloween costumes for kids and adults from Amazon

The best Halloween costumes for kids and adults

The author’s family said she had died after a fall on Sunday morning

Jilly Cooper dead: 8 witty and heartfelt quotes from the late author

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Analysis Keir Starmer's jokes landed well but they can't hide his lack of ideas

Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr in The Naked Gun

The Naked Gun review: Neeson, Anderson get the daftness needed

Matt Forde

'He's going to batter me': comic Matt Forde on political impressions

Harper Blue Hamilton and Elaine C. Smith star in Paul Black's Govan Fair Queen.

Govan Fair Queen: Elaine C Smith stars in new Paul Black short film

Carpenter's album cover is not liberation - it’s glamorous despair Jenny Lindsay

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

Bill Connolly’s life and music will be celebrated at the event.

Musical career of Billy Connolly to be celebrated at Glasgow event

From Trent Reznor releasing a hip-hop album to Hanson covering a nu-metal act, here's some of the more memorable April Fools day jokes and pranks musicians have played on the public - and each other.

Music's Mischievous Moments: 13 epic pranks for April Fools Day 2025

Stand up comedian Rosco McClelland was named as the winner of the coveted award. Picture: Andrew Downie

Glasgow comic wins coveted award named after Sir Billy Connolly

This year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival started this week.

The seven comedians in running for Billy Connolly festival award

The Sound of Music turns 60: There doesn't feel like a better time in the world to watch this masterpiece

The Sound of Music turns 60: Time to celebrate this masterpiece Rachel Mackie

Presenter Janice Forsyth

Exclusive BBC presenter Forsyth 'blown away' Alzheimer's diagnosis response

DenzilMeyrick has died aged 59.

'Legendary' Scottish crime author remembered for 'quick wit' dies

Finding the perfect date is no longer about looking for a looker, according to a new study

Good looks are no longer a dating priority, according to a new study

An archive of First World War poetry and prose by Hamish Mann will go under the hammer in Edinburgh next month. Picture: Lyon & Turnbull

Invaluable century-old archive from young Scots soldier up for auction

Presenter John Wilson announces the winner for "Worst Picture", "Basic Instinct 2" announced as "Basically it Stinks Too" during the Razzie Awards in Hollywood, CA, 24 February 2007.

Explainer The Razzies: When did the awards begin and who is nominated in 2025?

Glenmorangie teams up with Harrison Ford for new campaign

Sexual harassment and when that joke isn’t funny anymore

British public vote to find new Christmas cracker jokes

Playwright Uma Nada-Rajah.

Scottish nurse's dark comedy play to 'revel in gallows humour' of NHS

Boost's Christmas Turkey dinner is one of a range of healthy dog foods

Watch what happened when I gave my dogs a special Christmas dinner

The Depp, the Magnum or the Cody? What moustache will you be cultivating for Movember 2024 - or will one of Google's most searched top-lip accompaniments be your go-to this year?

Get Movember inspiration with these most searched celebrity moustaches

Comedian, author and podcaster Ian Stone is set to tour the UK before the end of 2024 after his performances at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Author and comedian Ian Stone announces UK tour to end 2024

Reginald D Hunter

Theatre cancels Reginald D Hunter show over Fringe antisemitism row

A History of Paper, Traverse Theatre

The top 5 theatre shows from the Edinburgh Fringe's opening weekend

The Last Laugh - Bob Golding (l), Damien Williams (c), Simon Cartwright (r)

The Edinburgh Fringe show that reveals the real Eric Morecambe

Bikini Kill PIC: RMV/Shutterstock

Music review: Bikini Kill, Academy, Glasgow

the simpsons

Passions: I could spend my life talking in The Simpsons quotes

Ad Feature Speedo teams up with Dacre Montgomery for new campaign

Fern Brady attends the National Comedy Awards 2023. Image: PA

Explainer Who is Fern Brady? What you need to know about the Scottish comedian

Taylor Swift's highly-anticipated 11th studio album 'The Tortured Poets Department' has been released and critics have already had their say. (Credit: Getty Images)

How the world reacts as Taylor Swift drops her 11th album
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, has hit the globe like an meteor- we take a look at some reviews and reactions.

Mark Nelson will be playing the King's Theatre as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Explainer Five must-see Scottish standups at the Glasgow Comedy Festival

Rik Mayall continues to be loved the world over for his incredible wit and unforgettable comedy. Cr: Steve Rapport/Getty Images

Here are 10 of the best quotes from legendary comedian Rik Mayall

Andre Braugher's character Captain Holt was a fan favourite. Image: Getty

Explainer Andre Braugher's 11 best quotes as Captain Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Sir Michael Palin's Big Three Adventures, available as BBC DVD box-sets, benefit from regular viewing. Picture: Scott Reid

Humour, insight and passion: Michael Palin takes top honours in TV travel world

Here are 25 of the funniest Dad jokes for your Christmas crackers 2023

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

In Scotland's capital where we find 'sunshine on Leith', we can mark a radial distance of 500 miles and 500 more. This allows us to visualise the lengths The Proclaimers were prepared to go. Around the first 500 miles they could encounter France, Norway, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Denmark. After 500 more, they could fall down at a door in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Poland, Austria, Sweden, Prague, and Iceland, to name a few.

Where could The Proclaimers have ended up post 500 miles and 500 more?

6 Product names that only Scotland would find funny (warning: crude)

Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik has died

WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Iron Sheik dies aged 81

Breaking Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79

Journalists and members of the Independent Association of Publishers' Employees hold a rally in Washington DC to call for release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

'He is ready to defend press freedom': the journalist held in a Russian prison

Viewers were left ‘bawling’ after a tribute show for Paul O’Grady aired on Sunday night

Breaking Cause of death of much loved entertainer Paul O’Grady confirmed

Paul O’Grady with the Special Recognition award “For The Love of Dogs” during the National Television Awards 2018 at the O2 Arena on January 23, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Paul O’Grady’s last heartbreaking Instagram post before death

Paul O'Grady with the award for Factual Entertainment Programme during the National Television Awards held at The O2 Arena on January 22, 2019

Breaking Paul O’Grady dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 67

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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