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Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head today for The Boat Race 2023

The Boat Race 2023 Men and Women’s teams in full

Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race
Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race

The Boat Race 2023: Latest betting odds

This year’s Boat Race will take place on Sunday, March 26
This year’s Boat Race will take place on Sunday, March 26

The Boat Race 2023: Route, start time & how to watch

Ion Grant Keith-Falconer (photo courtesy of Jim McGurn)
Ion Grant Keith-Falconer (photo courtesy of Jim McGurn)

Inverurie revealed as home to previous World Cycling Champion

A woman who lost seven-and-a-half stone says she’s hotter now she’s in her 40s than she ever was in her 20s
A woman who lost seven-and-a-half stone says she’s hotter now she’s in her 40s than she ever was in her 20s

Mum-of-two loses nearly 8 stone and says she’s ‘hotter than ever’

The University of Cambridge is one of 24 Russell group universities (image: Adobe)
The University of Cambridge is one of 24 Russell group universities (image: Adobe)

UK cities with the highest employee satisfaction revealed

Midfielder Kevin McDonald has won five caps for Scotland.
Midfielder Kevin McDonald has won five caps for Scotland.

Ex-Scotland star scores first goal since transplant - 'enjoy it while you can'

The Northern Lights from Islay. Jo Dicks, Bowmore, Islay
The Northern Lights from Islay. Jo Dicks, Bowmore, Islay

Northern Lights put on a stunning show across the UK

A tape of Sir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording, which helped secure his first record deal, is to be sold at auction by his former manager.
A tape of Sir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording, which helped secure his first record deal, is to be sold at auction by his former manager.

Tape of Sir Rod Stewart’s first studio recording to be sold at auction

Jess Potter, 31, with her boyfriend TJ O’Reilly.
Jess Potter, 31, with her boyfriend TJ O’Reilly.

MAFS UK contestant no longer on speaking terms with ‘husband’

The Scottish capital is seen as continuing to benefit from a diverse economy, large population, and highly skilled workforce, for example. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.
The Scottish capital is seen as continuing to benefit from a diverse economy, large population, and highly skilled workforce, for example. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh and Glasgow rank highly in list of top residential investment cities

Frank Whaling believed different faith communities should sit down together
Frank Whaling believed different faith communities should sit down together

Scotsman Obituaries: Frank Whaling, founder of Edinburgh Interfaith Association

Paul Lynch, director of TLIP; Gordon Stark, CEO of Murgitroyd; and Dr Alex Turnbull, managing director of TLIP. Picture: Gerard Binks
Paul Lynch, director of TLIP; Gordon Stark, CEO of Murgitroyd; and Dr Alex Turnbull, managing director of TLIP. Picture: Gerard Binks

Glasgow IP firm Murgitroyd seals fourth takeover in under two years

Pantone reveals their colour of the year as ‘Viva Magenta’

Claudia Cavalluzzo is executive director at Converge, Scotland’s largest company creation and enterprise programme for the university sector
Claudia Cavalluzzo is executive director at Converge, Scotland’s largest company creation and enterprise programme for the university sector

Let's tackle the belief that being based in Scotland is a barrier to success - C...

Margery Naylor pioneered collaboration between social work, health and housing.
Margery Naylor pioneered collaboration between social work, health and housing.

Scotsman Obituaries: Margery Naylor, reformer of social services

The roles of William and Kate have reportedly been cast
The roles of William and Kate have reportedly been cast

Netflix casts roles of William and Kate for The Crown series six

The Puzzles For Spies book compiled by Britain's master codebreakers goes on sale later this month
The Puzzles For Spies book compiled by Britain's master codebreakers goes on sale later this month

William and Kate welcome GCHQ spy puzzle book for children

These are the top ten adult confidence role models for kids

A Nao robot, a humanoid robot about 60cm tall. Picture: Cambridge University/PA Wire
A Nao robot, a humanoid robot about 60cm tall. Picture: Cambridge University/PA Wire

Robots could help to detect mental wellbeing issues in children, UK study finds

Diagram of the human body, showing the veins to be opened for blood-letting, in the 16th century. Curious medieval cures, including a treatment for gout that involved baking an owl then grinding it into a powder, are to be shared with the public online by Cambridge University Library.
Diagram of the human body, showing the veins to be opened for blood-letting, in the 16th century. Curious medieval cures, including a treatment for gout that involved baking an owl then grinding it into a powder, are to be shared with the public online by Cambridge University Library.

Stuffed puppy and ground owl among curious medieval cures to be shared online

Olivia Newton-John was made a Dame for services to charity, cancer research and entertainment
Olivia Newton-John was made a Dame for services to charity, cancer research and entertainment

Obituaries: Dame Olivia Newton-John, singer and actor catapulted to fame by Grea...

Houses in Wennington, east London, burn after grass fires spread into the village during the heatwave earlier this week (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)
Houses in Wennington, east London, burn after grass fires spread into the village during the heatwave earlier this week (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)

If you think heatwave was bad, it's only going to get worse for next 30 years

Handout grab from video issued by Luke Channings of the scene after a fire at Dartford Marshes. Issue date: Tuesday July 19, 2022.
Handout grab from video issued by Luke Channings of the scene after a fire at Dartford Marshes. Issue date: Tuesday July 19, 2022.

Fires still burning across UK after temperatures hit 40C on hottest ever day

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, poses for an official portrait to mark her 75th birthday, at her home in Wiltshire, England. (Chris Jackson/Clarence House/PA via AP)
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, poses for an official portrait to mark her 75th birthday, at her home in Wiltshire, England. (Chris Jackson/Clarence House/PA via AP)

Royal family wish Camilla ‘a very happy 75th birthday’

Mixed reality holographic patients are being used by medical students at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, the first in the world to experience the new way of learning. Picture: GigXR/CUH/PA Wire
Mixed reality holographic patients are being used by medical students at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, the first in the world to experience the new way of learning. Picture: GigXR/CUH/PA Wire

UK medical students train on hologram patients in world first

Leeanne and Guy
Leeanne and Guy

Edinburgh-based Strathberry hold sample sale

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, has become a man of the people (photo: Getty Images)
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, has become a man of the people (photo: Getty Images)

Birthday boy! Prince William at 40 – is it time to skip a generation in our roya...

Prince Louis of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge watch the RAF flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 02, 2022 in London, England. WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Louis of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge watch the RAF flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 02, 2022 in London, England. WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Praise for ‘humble’ William as future king seen selling The Big Issue in London

The Duchess of Cambridge
The Duchess of Cambridge

Duchess of Cambridge portrait coming to St Andrews

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Kent watch from the balcony during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Kent watch from the balcony during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, as the Queen celebrates her official birthday, on day one of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Queen appears on Buckingham Palace balcony as Jubilee celebrations begin

A man watching TV. More than one in ten cases of heart disease could be prevented if people slashed the amount of time they spent in front of the TV, a new study suggests. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
A man watching TV. More than one in ten cases of heart disease could be prevented if people slashed the amount of time they spent in front of the TV, a new study suggests. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Watching too much TV increases heart disease risk, study suggests

Prince William reacts during his visit to Hearts Football Club in Edinburgh, where he learned about 'The Changing Room' programme launched by the Scottish Association for Mental Health in 2018. (Photo by Jane Barlow / POOL / AFP)
Prince William reacts during his visit to Hearts Football Club in Edinburgh, where he learned about 'The Changing Room' programme launched by the Scottish Association for Mental Health in 2018. (Photo by Jane Barlow / POOL / AFP)

Prince William visits participants of mental health project at Hearts stadium

The Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to St John's Primary School, Port Glasgow to partake in a Roots of Empathy session.
The Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to St John's Primary School, Port Glasgow to partake in a Roots of Empathy session.

In pictures: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Glasgow

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attending the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving commemorating Anzac Day at Westminster Abbey. Picture date: Monday April 25, 2022.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attending the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving commemorating Anzac Day at Westminster Abbey. Picture date: Monday April 25, 2022.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge start two-day visit to Scotland

Picture from 11/05/21 of Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the Prince of Wales, before delivering her speech during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London. The Queen will miss the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years, with the Prince of Wales reading the Queen's Speech for the first time.
Picture from 11/05/21 of Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the Prince of Wales, before delivering her speech during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London. The Queen will miss the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years, with the Prince of Wales reading the Queen's Speech for the first time.

When is the Queen's Speech 2022? What time is it and what to expect

Graduating with first class degrees does not guarantee women the same salary as equally qualified men.
Graduating with first class degrees does not guarantee women the same salary as equally qualified men.

Men who have degrees from top universities still earn more than women

A charity is looking for a team of people to run the world’s most remote post office, which can be found in Port Lockroy bay in Antarctica, for five months. (Alexey Seafarer - stock.adobe.co)
A charity is looking for a team of people to run the world’s most remote post office, which can be found in Port Lockroy bay in Antarctica, for five months. (Alexey Seafarer - stock.adobe.co)

World’s most remote post office in Antarctica is looking for staff - how to appl...

Prince William and Kate Middleton pass St Salvator's halls, accompanied by Sir Menzies Campbell (right), during a visit to St Andrews University. Picture Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Prince William and Kate Middleton pass St Salvator's halls, accompanied by Sir Menzies Campbell (right), during a visit to St Andrews University. Picture Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Kate picks places close to heart, including St Andrews, for portraits

(Image: Twitter)
(Image: Twitter)

Climate campaigners attack tyres on hundreds of SUVs across UK

University Challenge paid well enough to allow Bamber Gascoigne to pursue other interests (Picture: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
University Challenge paid well enough to allow Bamber Gascoigne to pursue other interests (Picture: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Scotsman Obituaries: Bamber Gascoigne, television presenter and author

SoftBank has suggested it may bypass the UK's London Stock Exchange to float Cambridge-born semiconductor giant Arm on the US Nasdaq exchange. (Image credit: AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
SoftBank has suggested it may bypass the UK's London Stock Exchange to float Cambridge-born semiconductor giant Arm on the US Nasdaq exchange. (Image credit: AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

SoftBank's Plan B for Arm after Nvidia deal fail may hurt post-Brexit Britain

BNP Paribas Real Estate said its locational analysis tool had determined that Edinburgh has the potential to rival established tech hot-spots such as Cambridge and Manchester.
BNP Paribas Real Estate said its locational analysis tool had determined that Edinburgh has the potential to rival established tech hot-spots such as Cambridge and Manchester.

Edinburgh singled out as UK's next big technology hub

Leeanne and Guy Hundleby, who will actively lead Strathberry 'with the same passion and expertise that inspired them to create the brand in 2013'. Picture: contributed.
Leeanne and Guy Hundleby, who will actively lead Strathberry 'with the same passion and expertise that inspired them to create the brand in 2013'. Picture: contributed.

Luxury handbag brand Strathberry targets global growth after £8m funding boost

Aldi has ended its relationship with Deliveroo (Photo: Shutterstock)
Aldi has ended its relationship with Deliveroo (Photo: Shutterstock)

Aldi scraps 30 minute delivery for over 100 UK stores - see the full list

Richard Leakey was hailed as 'the saviour of the elephants' for his work tacking poaching gangs and the criminals behind them.
Richard Leakey was hailed as 'the saviour of the elephants' for his work tacking poaching gangs and the criminals behind them.

'Very sad' Prince William pays personal tribute to leading conservationist

An illustration issued by Cambridge University of an Arthropleura. A fluke fossil find has revealed giant millipedes as big as cars roamed Northern England. Picture: University of Cambridge/PA Wire
An illustration issued by Cambridge University of an Arthropleura. A fluke fossil find has revealed giant millipedes as big as cars roamed Northern England. Picture: University of Cambridge/PA Wire

Giant millipedes as big as cars once roamed the UK, fossil find reveals

Scotland showed ambition with onshore wind.
Scotland showed ambition with onshore wind.

Scotland should be leading the global decarbonisation response - Paul Beaton

The Cambridge Dictionary has revealed its word of the year for 2021 (Shutterstock)
The Cambridge Dictionary has revealed its word of the year for 2021 (Shutterstock)

QUIZ: Can you guess the Cambridge words of the year based on their dictionary de...

Kate has thrown herself into her role as President of the Scouts Association.
Kate has thrown herself into her role as President of the Scouts Association.

COP26: Around the campfire with William and Kate in Glasgow

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Earthshot Prize 2021 at Alexandra Palace. Photo: Alberto Pezzali - WPA Pool / Getty Images.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Earthshot Prize 2021 at Alexandra Palace. Photo: Alberto Pezzali - WPA Pool / Getty Images.

Earthshot Prize 2021: Who are the winners and how much is the prize fund?

Sea water floods the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel in New York after a tidal surge caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 (Picture: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
Sea water floods the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel in New York after a tidal surge caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 (Picture: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Sea level rise could happen with terrifying speed – Scotsman comment

The Queen and other members of the Royal Family will attend Cop26 events in Glasgow (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Commonwealth Games Federation / Birmingham 2022 ).
The Queen and other members of the Royal Family will attend Cop26 events in Glasgow (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Commonwealth Games Federation / Birmingham 2022 ).

Royal Family to attend events at Cop26 in Glasgow

Sabina Nessa: Duchess 'saddened' at death of 'another innocent young woman on our streets'
Sabina Nessa: Duchess 'saddened' at death of 'another innocent young woman on our streets'

Duchess 'saddened' at death of 'another innocent young woman on our streets'

Sir Clive Sinclair demonstrates his C5 electric vehicle, in 1985
Sir Clive Sinclair demonstrates his C5 electric vehicle, in 1985

Obituary: Sir Clive Sinclair, inventor and home computing pioneer behind the ZX ...

University Rankings 2021: Here's how Scotland's universities ranked on the latest UK rankings (Image credit: Canva)
University Rankings 2021: Here's how Scotland's universities ranked on the latest UK rankings (Image credit: Canva)

Where did Scottish universities rank in the Good University Guide 2022?

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours
Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours

Two Edinburgh restaurants win first Michelin Stars