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STEPHEN DAISLEY: Ross Greer had the wide eyed excitement of a schoolboy reciting his ‘What I did on my holiday’ essay…
The Scottish Parliament held a debate on Scottish independence, specifically addressing who should decide when to hold another independence referendum. First Minister John Swinney tabled a motion seeking parliament’s confirmation that Scotland is “a nation” and that Holyrood, rather than Westminster, should determine the timing of any future referendum. The debate highlighted disagreements between nationalists…
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Google Maps blunder causes a traffic jam – in a single-track country lane
Google Maps incorrectly reported the A9 trunk road in Scotland as closed between Dunkeld and Pitlochry, causing the navigation app to divert drivers onto a narrow single-track road through Perthshire villages instead. The mistaken guidance created gridlock as campervans, coaches and cars attempted to navigate the U163, prompting Traffic Scotland to urge motorists to disregard…
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“Choosin’ Texas” Sets Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Pop Single
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has become the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history, reaching the summit for a record 23rd week and surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”. The achievement is notable because Langley’s song is not a seasonal release and has repeatedly returned to No. 1 since…
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Artist who hand-paints some of gaming’s best fantasy world maps brings them together in oversized and extremely lavish art book
Artist and cartographer Francesca Baerald is crowdfunding Unbound – The Cartography Art Book, an oversized A3 collection of her hand-painted fantasy maps. Featuring work from Dragon Age, Warcraft, Diablo, Dungeons & Dragons and other worlds, the book highlights maps as immersive artwork rather than merely navigational tools. The book contains more than 250 maps from…
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Well-travelled Binks eager to make mark for Scotland
Luis Binks is aiming to make his Scotland debut against Slovenia after earning a call-up under new manager Sebastien Pocognoli. The 25-year-old Brøndby captain is one of eight uncapped players in the squad, reflecting a significant change in personnel following Grant Hanley and John Souttar’s departures from the team. Binks’ career has taken him from…
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High Court orders travellers to leave Aldermaston site by October
A High Court judge has ordered a group of travellers to vacate an illegal encampment opposite the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston in Berkshire by 5 October 2026, giving them approximately two weeks to leave. The travellers had built 13 static homes on the site in 2025, defying a council stop notice issued in November…
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Jury hears recording of shots allegedly killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
A New South Wales Supreme Court jury heard a recording of the three gunshots that prosecutors say killed television presenter Jesse Baird and Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies in February 2024. Baird’s mother, Helen, gave tearful testimony but did not hear the recording because, as a Crown witness, she had to remain outside court until…
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Passenger attacked at Clapham Junction after reporting fare evasion
A passenger was assaulted at Clapham Junction station after reporting a fare dodger to staff for pushing through ticket barriers without paying. The victim alerted a station worker about the man’s actions, but the man witnessed this and retaliated by punching him twice in the face, causing significant injuries that required hospital treatment. The incident…
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Burnham leaves Labour’s EU return option open despite Brexit divisions
Andy Burnham has declined to rule out Labour pledging to rejoin the European Union in its next election manifesto, marking a possible departure from Sir Keir Starmer’s more cautious stance. The position could help Labour electorally as support for rejoining has grown, but Burnham would face a difficult campaign requiring a strong and credible case…