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Gilmerton House exterior

Travel: exclusive use venue Gilmerton House, East Lothian

Comedian Joe Lycett shows willing celebrity guests how to get the most out of a weekend away, with Travel Man: 48 Hours in Dublin on Friday. Photo: PA
Comedian Joe Lycett shows willing celebrity guests how to get the most out of a weekend away, with Travel Man: 48 Hours in Dublin on Friday. Photo: PA

British LGBT Awards 2023: Shortlist announced including Harry Styles

102-year-old superfan ‘stunned’ over David Beckham’s surprise video

Gareth Bale's retirement sparked instant claims that he's been the all-time greatest British footballer
Gareth Bale's retirement sparked instant claims that he's been the all-time greatest British footballer

Gareth Bale the greatest-ever British footballer? You're havin' a taff

The posh Cotswold village David and Victoria Beckham call home.
The posh Cotswold village David and Victoria Beckham call home.

The posh Cotswold village David and Victoria Beckham call home

The UK's favourite news moments of 2022 – including the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee...

Kylian Mbappe is the World Cup's top scorer with five. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Kylian Mbappe is the World Cup's top scorer with five. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

England v France: World Cup match info, TV details, kick-off time, team news

Joe shreds Attitude Magazine
Joe shreds Attitude Magazine

Joe Lycett ‘not satisfied’ after Qatar talks with David Beckham’s team

Those grizzled gunslingers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are out of the World Cup after the greatest group-stage finishes in the history of the tournament
Those grizzled gunslingers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are out of the World Cup after the greatest group-stage finishes in the history of the tournament

The World Cup is reclaiming every bit of time-wasting. Let's do it here

A screenshot taken from the Twitter feed @joelycett of comedian Joe Lycett appearing to shred £10,000 of his own money after he presented David Beckham with an ultimatum to pull out of his role as a Qatar ambassador or he would destroy the cash. Picture: Joe Lycett/PA Wire
A screenshot taken from the Twitter feed @joelycett of comedian Joe Lycett appearing to shred £10,000 of his own money after he presented David Beckham with an ultimatum to pull out of his role as a Qatar ambassador or he would destroy the cash. Picture: Joe Lycett/PA Wire

Lycett admits shredded money in David Beckham Qatar row was fake

Joe Lycett has donated £10,000 to LGBTQ+ charities (Photo: Joe Lycett / Twitter)
Joe Lycett has donated £10,000 to LGBTQ+ charities (Photo: Joe Lycett / Twitter)

Joe Lycett says he never shredded £10,000 following Beckham ultimatum

The famous singer stated she would not go to Qatar unless it "fulfilled all the human rights pledges" it made when it was awarded the right to host the World Cup in 2010. She said: “There is currently a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar, I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any negotiation to perform. I will be cheering England on from afar and I look forward to visiting Qatar when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host.”
The famous singer stated she would not go to Qatar unless it "fulfilled all the human rights pledges" it made when it was awarded the right to host the World Cup in 2010. She said: “There is currently a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar, I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any negotiation to perform. I will be cheering England on from afar and I look forward to visiting Qatar when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host.”

Celebrities against Qatar World Cup 2022: List of Celebs who condemned Qatar

Rod Stewart turns down $1m gig in Qatar over controversial World Cup 2022 - his net worth, age & children?
Rod Stewart turns down $1m gig in Qatar over controversial World Cup 2022 - his net worth, age & children?

Sir Rod Stewart snubbed $1m offer to perform in Qatar

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 14: People gather at the Corniche Waterfront ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on November 14, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 14: People gather at the Corniche Waterfront ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on November 14, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Qatar 2022 World Cup: Here are 15 quotes on Qatar 2022 ahead of tournament

Presenter and comedian Joe Lycett has become Travel Man on the Channel 4 series Travel Man: 48 Hours In.
Presenter and comedian Joe Lycett has become Travel Man on the Channel 4 series Travel Man: 48 Hours In.

Joe Lycett to shred £10,000 if David Beckham remains Qatar ambassador

The Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 logo is projected on the facade of the Algiers Opera House in the Algerian capital.
The Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 logo is projected on the facade of the Algiers Opera House in the Algerian capital.

Qatar thinks homosexuality is abnormal - abnormal is the place hosting World Cup

David Groves (right) and Alex Harvey with their Outstanding Bravery awards at the Pride of Britain Awards held at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
David Groves (right) and Alex Harvey with their Outstanding Bravery awards at the Pride of Britain Awards held at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

Pride of Britain Awards 2022: Date, time, channel - How you can watch it on TV

Brian Glendinning with wife Kimberly
Brian Glendinning with wife Kimberly

Family of Fife man held in Iraq fear for his health

Mum's the Word. Pic: J Christie
Mum's the Word. Pic: J Christie

Janet Christie’s Mum’s the Word – wrap up warm as we go back to the future

Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London, ahead of her funeral on Monday. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire
Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London, ahead of her funeral on Monday. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Full schedule of events for Queen Elizabeth II funeral

ITV show This Morning has insisted its presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield did not “jump the queue” for the Queen’s lying in state.
ITV show This Morning has insisted its presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield did not “jump the queue” for the Queen’s lying in state.

This Morning denies Holly and Phillip ‘skipped queue’

David Beckham queued around 12 hours to walk past Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin. Credit: Getty Images.
David Beckham queued around 12 hours to walk past Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin. Credit: Getty Images.

David Beckham spotted queueing for Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state

Lewis Morgan of New York Red Bulls. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Lewis Morgan of New York Red Bulls. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Ex-Celtic winger attracting Championship interest in MLS

Alessia Russo celebrates her wonder goal for the Lionesses in the Euros semi-final.
Alessia Russo celebrates her wonder goal for the Lionesses in the Euros semi-final.

Women’s football: The Lionesses’ brilliant backheeled goal was their Panenka

Recently-crowned world champion Jake Wightman celebrates winning bronze in the Men's 1500 metres final at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Recently-crowned world champion Jake Wightman celebrates winning bronze in the Men's 1500 metres final at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Team Scotland: Why it's about 'more than just medals' at Birmingham 2022

Lewis Morgan scored a stunning long-range volley for New York Red Bulls in the 4-1 win over DC United. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Lewis Morgan scored a stunning long-range volley for New York Red Bulls in the 4-1 win over DC United. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Watch former Celtic forward score MLS stunner for New York Red Bulls

Are onshore wind turbines the future? (photo: adobe)
Are onshore wind turbines the future? (photo: adobe)

Going Green - Alternative energy sources needed as gas prices increase

Kevin Keegan’s perm, Sir Bobby Charlton’s comb-over and Ruud Gullit’s dreads are...

Is David Beckham tarnishing his carefully cultivated image by becoming a World Cup ambassador for Qatar or will he come up smelling of roses yet again? (Picture: Matt Crossick/PA)
Is David Beckham tarnishing his carefully cultivated image by becoming a World Cup ambassador for Qatar or will he come up smelling of roses yet again? (Picture: Matt Crossick/PA)

Why Fergie should be turning the hairdryer on Beckham again – Aidan Smith

Line of Duty actor Martin Compston will take part in this year's Soccer Aid.
Line of Duty actor Martin Compston will take part in this year's Soccer Aid.

Martin Compston signs up for Soccer Aid

David Beckham with Lunaz founders David Lorenz and Jon Hilton
David Beckham with Lunaz founders David Lorenz and Jon Hilton

David Beckham invests in EV conversion firm

Aaron Hickey, whose year has gone from playing against Airdrie for Hearts to starting a Seria A clash in the San Siro for Bologna against Inter Milan (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Aaron Hickey, whose year has gone from playing against Airdrie for Hearts to starting a Seria A clash in the San Siro for Bologna against Inter Milan (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Who won what in the Scotsman 2020 football awards....

Mark Connolly is grounded, Liam Smith appeals and an angry Micky Mellon looks on after a challenge from Alfredo Morelos in Rangers' 2-1 win over Dundee United at Tannadice (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Mark Connolly is grounded, Liam Smith appeals and an angry Micky Mellon looks on after a challenge from Alfredo Morelos in Rangers' 2-1 win over Dundee United at Tannadice (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Rangers: Is Alfredo Morelos back to bad old ways?

Kenny McLean scores the decisive fifth penalty to win the shootout against Israel.
Kenny McLean scores the decisive fifth penalty to win the shootout against Israel.

Penalty shootouts? We could give England a tip or two

Kieran Tierney clutches a Tesco bag as he arrives at Bramall Lane for Arsenal’s FA Cup quarter-final against Sheffield United on Sunday. Picture: @Arsenal
Kieran Tierney clutches a Tesco bag as he arrives at Bramall Lane for Arsenal’s FA Cup quarter-final against Sheffield United on Sunday. Picture: @Arsenal

Aidan Smith: How Kieran Tierney stunned England with a poly bag

You can buy David Beckham's Aston Martin - here’s how much it's selling for

An English bulldog. Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire
An English bulldog. Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire

Which dogs have the highest risk of suffering heatstroke

David Beckham's video message. Picture: Twitter/@spartansfc2008
David Beckham's video message. Picture: Twitter/@spartansfc2008

David Beckham sends video message to Spartans FC youth players

The First Team. Picture: Colin Hutton
The First Team. Picture: Colin Hutton

TV review: Why new football comedy by The Inbetweeners creators shows promise

Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.
Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.

Why Tom isn’t happy to Cruise along – Aidan Smith

Seven of the best quotes from Sir Alex Ferguson

The Scotsman Top Stories

Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.
Handspring Puppet Company will be staging an adaptation of JM Coetzee's novel Life & Times of Michael K at this year's Fringe.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Leading venues announce hundreds of new shows

Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).

Starmer’s move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved

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