Northern Ireland

Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins are both in action today at the Northern Ireland Open snooker.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026: Monday order of play, prize money

Police Scotland said it was investigating. Picture: PA

Police investigating 'threatening' hoax messages to Scottish schools

Rangers winger Ross McCausland has been encouraged to seek a move in order to revive his international career. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers man urged to seek Ibrox exit to resurrect international future

Belfast laid out below in all its glory, with sweeping views across the city from the Grand Central Hotel.

An hour from home - why have I not discovered Northern Ireland before?

‘Particularly concerning’ figures show fall in Scotland’s scale-up businesses

Kevin Harraughty, right, and his wife Tina

Exclusive Iraq veteran and wheelchair-bound wife to be made homeless by MoD cuts

The wreckage of the Chinook Helicopter which crashed on the Mull of Kintyre killing all 29 on board

Chinook families urge Burnham to launch new review into 1994 tragedy

Andy Burnham waves with his wife Marie-France van Heel

Burnham's ruthless purge of cabinet as Starmer allies shown the door

Chinook Justice Campaigners, pictured outside the High Court in London.

Chinook campaigners 'extremely disappointed' as court blocks MoD case

Actor Sam Neill has died aged 78

Actor Sam Neill’s love of “ships, the sea, and Scotland” remembered

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

Kilmarnock Station

Exclusive ScotRail doubles journey time on 'forgotten' routes by using buses

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham rules out second Scottish independence referendum

Andy Burnham promises to devolve more power in 'pitch to Scotland'

Andy Burnham in Manchester on Monday

Five key takeaways from Andy Burnham's devolution speech

Paul Atkinson

Investor Paul Atkinson on the importance of people

Investigative reporter and TV presenter Roger Cook

The Cook Report investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83

A visitor standing at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

Scientists make new discovery about Giant’s Causeway's history

Oliver Barratt in Princes Street Gardens in 1989, when he was concerned about food kiosks (Picture: Crauford Tait)

Scotsman Obituaries: Oliver Barratt, Cockburn Association campaigner

Man due in court over knife attack following night of violence

Lara Bird, the SNP candidate for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry

Exclusive Peter Murrell hasn't come up 'at all', says SNP by-election candidate

Estimates suggest it would cost well over £25 billion to fix the nation’s potholes (Picture: Tim Thursfield)

How to climb out of a pothole with pots of cash

M&D’s in Motherwell

Summer attractions VAT cut may spark 'bumper' season for high streets

The cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 3, 2026.

Brits on virus ship set for UK hospital as Scots experts start tracing

Rangers winger Ross McCausland will return to Ibrox this summer after a season on loan to Aris Limassol. Cr: SNS Group.

Forgotten Gers man ready to fight for Ibrox future amid summer return

The colourful 'love letter' of a bakery and cafe opening in Edinburgh

Michael Jamieson is a personal tax director at accountants CT

Rethink Scottish tax rates to drive economic growth

The Met Office says the northern lights could be visible from parts of the UK this week.

Where and when Northern Lights could be visible in UK this week

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Scotland to receive £4.6m from UK Government in heating oil support

Alastair Forsyth, pictured in action during the 2024 Scottish PGA Championship at Dalmahoy Golf & Country Club, is making his Staysure Legend Tour debut this week in Spain

Forsyth embarks on new chapter with senior career

The Met Office says the Northern Lights could be visible in Scotland this week.

When Northern Lights are forecast to be visible in Scotland this week

RBS regional growth tracker: Scotland’s private sector prospects for 2026

Barrhead Travel reveals Scots holiday hot-spots in record-breaking 50th year

Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh in Only Child. Picture: BBC.

BBC to double spending on programmes made in Scotland and 'nations'

'Serious concerns' about overhauling prostitution law

Kyle is going up against around 40 competitors.

Scottish bus driver hopes to become world's strongest man

An image of the Northern Lights in England in 2024 and a Met Office map showing where the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK on October 28 2025.

Where Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight

Kyren Wilson is the Northern Ireland Open defending champion.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2025: Prize money, format, watch

The latest RBS tracker showed that payroll numbers in Scotland expanded for the first time in four months as businesses took on additional staff.

Scottish businesses see ‘reasons for optimism’ but there’s a sting in the tail

Inside the new Netflix hit from Peaky Blinders creator

Sex workers’ rights campaigners outside the Scottish Parliament.

Exclusive Proposed prostitution laws unenforceable, warns Crown Office

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Scotmid and Maggie's employees

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Met Office map shows where in the UK Northern Lights could be visible tonight.

Map shows where in the UK Northern Lights could be visible tonight

The Northern Lights visible over Aberdeenshire, Scotland during the early hours of September 2.

Incredible time-lapse shows Northern Lights visible over Scotland

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

Cash gift is the most popular way to mark the announcement of their children’s grades - according to parents

Parents plan to dish out nearly £500 to celebrate teens' exam results

Services activity, encompassing the likes of pubs and restaurants, ticked down slightly after growing solidly in both May and June.

Scotland’s private sector throws up mixed messages at start of second half

Where you could see Northern lights tonight as Met Office forecasts enhanced auroral activity.

Watch: Met Office forecasts visible auroral activity - where and when

The Met Office shares advice on how to stay safe in a storm, as amber and yellow wind warnings are in place.

How to stay safe in Storm Floris as wind warnings in place

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Storm Floris

Breaking Storm Floris to batter Scotland with strong 85mph winds

Food hygiene ratings across the region have been revealed

Revealed: The best and worst places in Scotland for food hygiene pass rates

Long-Term Illness Prevents 43% of Workless Scots from Rejoining the Workforce

Long-term illness prevents 43% of workless Scots from rejoining the workforce

Scottie Schefflertees off on the 14th hole during the final round of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club

153rd Open sets 'new benchmark' across the board, reports The R&A

Chris Thoroughgood, Director at Austin Consultants

Scotland bucks UK manufacturing decline, grows 31% in last decade

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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