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Dame Judi Dench. Picture: Dan Kitwood

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Dame Judi Dench to appear in stage show

John Swinney's resignation is a sign that the SNP is in trouble (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Why there could be another SNP leadership contest next year – Jackie Baillie

The main political parties in Northern Ireland have been unable to form a government since the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) blocked a power-sharing deal to protest the Northern Ireland Protocol last year.

The World Explained: EU protocol deal could see Stormont return to life

Kim McAleese was appointed director of the Edinburgh Art Festival last year.

Edinburgh Art Festival scales back to ease pressure on staff

Michael van Gerwen is hoping to the win the Premier League Darts title for a record seventh time.

Everything you need to know about the Premier League Darts 2023

Flybe has ceased trading.

Flybe goes into administration: Regional flight carrier ceases trading

The war in Ukraine is an unavoidable reality for the people who live there, but in Russia many simply avoid the subject (Picture: Vitalii Matokha/AFP via Getty Images)

Ukraine war: life on Russia’s home front after ten months of conflict

10 coolest places to live in the UK according to America

Jamie Dornan attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Fifty Shades of Grey’s Jamie Dornan in running to play next James Bond

The exterior of Polwarth Gardens

Property: Spacious three-bedroom flat in Capital

20mph limits ‘have little impact on road safety’, report claims

Angela Lansbury, best-known for her role in Murder, She Wrote, has died at the age of 96. (Credit: Getty Images)

Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies aged 96

Head coach Bryan Easson was encouraged by parts of Scotland Women's Six Nations campaign despite finishing bottom of the table with five defeats. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

'Exciting time for Scottish women's rugby' despite Six Nations disappointment

Emma Wassell of Scotland collects a line out during the TikTok Women's Six Nations match between Ireland and Scotland at Kingspan Stadium on April 30, 2022 in Belfast, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Six Nations despair for Scotland as Ireland deny them first victory at the death

Head coach Bryan Easson during a Scotland women's rugby training session at BT Murrayfield ahead of the Ireland.

Scotland told to be 'clinical' as Six Nations campaign reaches conclusion

Adrift: The European Causeway

P&O Ferries European Causeway is adrift in Irish Sea emergency

Lyra McKee's partner Sara Canning (centre) with Lyra's sisters Joan Hunter (left) and Nichola Corner during an interview after friends and family laid wreaths at the spot where Lyra McKee was shot three years ago on Fanad Drive in Derry.

Lyra McKee’s family ‘waiting for justice’ three years after her murder

Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels speaking after the Women's FIFA World Cup Qualifying defeat to England at Windsor Park, Belfast.

Kenny Shiels apologises for 'women more emotional than men' comment

Glenarm has been the home of the Lords of Antrim for centuries

Ad Feature Walk on the wild side with a trip to Ireland

Will Smith cries as he accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "King Richard" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Oscars 2022: The full list of winners

Lady Gaga attends the EE British Academy Film Awards 2022 at Royal Albert Hall on March 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Baftas 2022: The full list of winners at the 75th British Academy Film Awards

BAFTAs 2022: When are the BAFTAs 2022? How to watch, BAFTA 2022 nominees and this year's host. (Image credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

When are the BAFTAs 2022? How to watch, nominees and this year's host

BAFTA 2022 nominations: Here is a full list of the nominations for this year's BAFTA Film Awards (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Here are the full nominations for this year's BAFTA Film Awards

These are the top 10 kindest cities in the UK

These are the hardest working cities in the UK

Caitriona Balfe has been nominated for a Bafta for her performance in director Kenneth Branagh's Belfast (Rob Youngson/Focus Features)

Outlander star Caitriona Balfe nominated for a Bafta

Who are the favourites to win at the 94th Academy Awards? Photo credits: Contributed/Netflix/PA

Oscars 2022: Here are the bookies favourites to win at the 94th Academy Awards

MSC Virtuosa arrives into Southampton. (Photo: MSC Cruises, Blue Harbour)

Scotsman Travel - Cruising the UK on the MSC Virtuosa

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Seal with can stuck in jaw rescued by military police unit

LEGO have released their largest ever collectible set, a 9900 piece scale model of the RMS Titanic

LEGO have released largest ever collectible set, based on the Titanic

Kyle Steyn during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun which will host the club's match against the Sharks on Saturday. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Glasgow Warriors' plastic pitch will be a new experience for visiting Sharks

Take away the strain with a city break

All aboard for a relaxing cruising holiday

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The vessel tilted at a 45-degree angle at Leith dock. Picture: @tomafc83 on Twitter

Several seriously injured among 35 hurt when ship topples over in dry dock

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak standing at the despatch box. Picture: Roger Harris/UK Parliament/AFP via Getty Images

Sunak paid more than £430k in tax in 2021/22 as returns published

Dame Judi Dench. Picture: Dan Kitwood

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Dame Judi Dench to appear in stage show