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England's Marlie Packer scores a try during the TikTok Women's Six Nations match at Kingston Park against Scotland.

Scotland trounced by England as World No 1 team flex their muscles

A dog has received the ultimate transformation after the RSPCA stepped in to help
A dog has received the ultimate transformation after the RSPCA stepped in to help

Shaggy dog with matted fur unrecognisable after RSPCA transformation

Steve Clarke is pictured at Hampden Park after signing a contract extension to remain Scotland head coach until 2026. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group
Steve Clarke is pictured at Hampden Park after signing a contract extension to remain Scotland head coach until 2026. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group

Clarke admits Scotland contract surprise - 'if you'd asked me I'd have said no'

Louise McMillan (left) believes Scotland can go toe-to-toe with England on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Louise McMillan (left) believes Scotland can go toe-to-toe with England on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland face 'mammoth' task v England - but pro contracts making a difference

B&M to axe even more sites - is your nearest store on the list?

Dave Cherry was back in Edinburgh training this week after a frustrating Six Nations with Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Dave Cherry was back in Edinburgh training this week after a frustrating Six Nations with Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Dave Cherry on a ‘mentally challenging’ Six Nations and changes at Edinburgh

Scotland debutant Francesca McGhie in action for Watsonians.
Scotland debutant Francesca McGhie in action for Watsonians.

Scotland team to play England in Women's Six Nations opener named

Angus Gunn during a Scotland training session at Lesser Hampden ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Angus Gunn during a Scotland training session at Lesser Hampden ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Angus Gunn on switching from England to Scotland and the Steve Clarke meeting

Ange Postecoglou has done better than Brendan Rodgers at Celtic according to Alan Stubbs. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Ange Postecoglou has done better than Brendan Rodgers at Celtic according to Alan Stubbs. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Ange Postecoglou will remain at Celtic claims ex-star

This year's song contest will take place in Rotterdam, with the grand final held on Saturday 22 May (Photo: Shutterstock)
This year's song contest will take place in Rotterdam, with the grand final held on Saturday 22 May (Photo: Shutterstock)

Eurovision 2023: running order for semi-finals in Liverpool announced

Voting in elections has never before required any form of ID
Voting in elections has never before required any form of ID

Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring

Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a protest by junior doctors. Picture: NIKLAS HALLE’N/AFP via Getty Images
Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a protest by junior doctors. Picture: NIKLAS HALLE’N/AFP via Getty Images

Junior doctors announce four-day strike action in April

Jonathan Panzo has been linked with Rangers. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Jonathan Panzo has been linked with Rangers. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Who is Rangers target Jonathan Panzo

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf doesn't seem to be taking junior doctors seriously (Picture: Fraser Bremner/pool/Getty Images)
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf doesn't seem to be taking junior doctors seriously (Picture: Fraser Bremner/pool/Getty Images)

A junior doctors strike in Scotland is now very likely – Dr Chris Smith

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called for young players to be given more chances at pro level in Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called for young players to be given more chances at pro level in Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Townsend: Scotland must learn from Ireland and Italy to address age-grade issues

Scotland's Luke Crosbie in action during the Six Nations win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Scotland's Luke Crosbie in action during the Six Nations win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Luke Crosbie on two Six Nations wins, being dropped and returning to Edinburgh

Wagamama to give free ramen to students & apprentices - how to get it

England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.
England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.

Former Scotland coach on panel as Freddie Steward red card overturned

Inside Britain’s ‘loneliest house’ - a former railway worker’s home in the heart of a national park
Inside Britain’s ‘loneliest house’ - a former railway worker’s home in the heart of a national park

Inside Britain’s ‘loneliest house’ which is on the market for £250,000

Hundreds of people have lost their sight due to treatment delays caused by NHS backlogs, according to the Association of Optometrists
Hundreds of people have lost their sight due to treatment delays caused by NHS backlogs, according to the Association of Optometrists

Hundreds of people lose sight due to delays caused by NHS backlog

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been linked with numerous Premier League jobs. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been linked with numerous Premier League jobs. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Celtic legend in Ange Postecoglou to England claim

Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.
Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.

'It hurt': Price lays bare pain of losing Scotland starting place

Aldi confirm Easter opening and closing times

Duhan van der Merwe is airborne as scores his spectacular try against Italy. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images
Duhan van der Merwe is airborne as scores his spectacular try against Italy. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Images

Duhan van der Merwe rates his spectacular tries - and there is only one winner

Motherwell's Liam Kelly will join up with Scotland following the 4-2 defeat to Rangers. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Motherwell's Liam Kelly will join up with Scotland following the 4-2 defeat to Rangers. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Motherwell's Liam Kelly coy on the big goalkeeper question facing Scotland

Gary Lineker will return to Match of the Day next weekend (Pic:Getty)
Gary Lineker will return to Match of the Day next weekend (Pic:Getty)

Gary Lineker wasn’t on Match of The Day - here’s why

Scotland's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores the first try of the match during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at BT Murrayfield, on March 18, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland's Duhan Van Der Merwe scores the first try of the match during a Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy at BT Murrayfield, on March 18, 2023, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Who's maddening and in the next moment marvellous? Scotland of course

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament
Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France
Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Chris Harris of Scotland touches down for the third try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpico on March 12, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Chris Harris of Scotland touches down for the third try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpico on March 12, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

This is a great chance for Scotland to prove they are third force

Passport Office workers are to strike for five weeks in an escalation of a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.
Passport Office workers are to strike for five weeks in an escalation of a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.

Passport Office workers to strike for five weeks in escalation of pay row

The only blots on Rangers manager Michael Beale's 17-game record have come in the two derbies with Celtic, leading Craig Leven to lament the possibilities of any competitiveness at the top end of the Scottih game while the pair are in it. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
The only blots on Rangers manager Michael Beale's 17-game record have come in the two derbies with Celtic, leading Craig Leven to lament the possibilities of any competitiveness at the top end of the Scottih game while the pair are in it. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Beale reacts to Levein's desire for Rangers and Celtic exit and make suggestion

The top 10 lucky charms in Ireland – including numbers and bracelets

Gemma Jones, Director of Operations, Venture Trust
Gemma Jones, Director of Operations, Venture Trust

Time to appreciate our ‘Natural Health Service’ - Gemma Jones

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Budget 2023: SNP ministers urged to match Jeremy Hunt's childcare expansion

Some areas in England could see hosepipe bans this year after a dry winter.
Some areas in England could see hosepipe bans this year after a dry winter.

Hosepipe bans brewing around the UK after a dry winter

Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show
Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show

Martin Lewis issues “unpleasant” warning to couples who live together

Neurologist claims nitrous oxide is ‘more dangerous than cocaine’

Norwich City goalkeeper Angus Gunn has been called into the Scotland squad for the first time.
Norwich City goalkeeper Angus Gunn has been called into the Scotland squad for the first time.

Gunn given no Scotland guarantees - 'we just had an honest conversation'

Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence
Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence

TV licence row as thousands prosecuted each week for failing to pay

Former Hearts manager Craig Levein insists Celtic and Rangers moving to the EPL would benefit Scottish football. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Former Hearts manager Craig Levein insists Celtic and Rangers moving to the EPL would benefit Scottish football. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Craig Levein on why Old Firm should leave Scottish football and pay back £100m

The Met Office said the weather remains unsettled for the rest of the UK this week with more warnings likely to be issued. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
The Met Office said the weather remains unsettled for the rest of the UK this week with more warnings likely to be issued. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Met Office extends weather warning for snow

Former pop star Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, at a previous court hearing
Former pop star Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, at a previous court hearing

Gary Glitter recalled to prison for breaking licence conditions

Barclays has announced closure of 14 more branches around the UK.
Barclays has announced closure of 14 more branches around the UK.

Barclays to close 14 more branches across the UK

Loose Women removed from ITV schedule this week - here’s why

VPZ director Doug Mutter says: 'Continuing to expand is an important step to progress our mission to help more people on their journey to quitting smoking.' Picture: contributed.
VPZ director Doug Mutter says: 'Continuing to expand is an important step to progress our mission to help more people on their journey to quitting smoking.' Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based vaping retailer VPZ outlines plans for 20 further sites

Gary Lineker is set to return to Match of the Day this weekend following disruption across the BBC Sport schedules.
Gary Lineker is set to return to Match of the Day this weekend following disruption across the BBC Sport schedules.

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day this weekend after BBC deal reached

Junior doctors forming a picket line outside St George’s hospital on Monday (March 13) in London. Photo by Lynn Rusk
Junior doctors forming a picket line outside St George’s hospital on Monday (March 13) in London. Photo by Lynn Rusk

Junior doctors strike: 3-day industrial action begins today

Flanker Josh van der Flier of Ireland prepares to throw the ball into the line-out during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Flanker Josh van der Flier of Ireland prepares to throw the ball into the line-out during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ireland's 'immense' character hailed as update given on Ringrose condition

Angus Gunn of Norwich City is set to be called in the Scotland squad.
Angus Gunn of Norwich City is set to be called in the Scotland squad.

Gunn confirms Scotland defection with Norwich goalkeeper set for call-up

Scotland's No 8 Matt Fagerson says he has benefitted from shedding a few kilos. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland's No 8 Matt Fagerson says he has benefitted from shedding a few kilos. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Nicola Sturgeon during the press conference where she announced she would stand down as First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon during the press conference where she announced she would stand down as First Minister

Euan McColm: Blind faith saw Sturgeon lead SNP to victory, not competence

Gary Lineker, will "step back" from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have reached an "agreed and clear position" on his use of social media, the broadcaster said.
Gary Lineker, will "step back" from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have reached an "agreed and clear position" on his use of social media, the broadcaster said.

Match of the Day commentators boycott show in support of Gary Lineker

Parts of Scotland recorded temperatures of -15 last night as a cold snap continues for much of the nation amid weather warnings for snow and ice.
Parts of Scotland recorded temperatures of -15 last night as a cold snap continues for much of the nation amid weather warnings for snow and ice.

Temperature plunges to -15C overnight as snow and ice forecast

Peter Walton tries to identify players who can be recruited for Scotland.
Peter Walton tries to identify players who can be recruited for Scotland.

Saturday Interview: Peter Walton on finding Scotland's new recruits

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Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

SNP leadership: Greens’ clearest signal yet they wouldn’t work with Kate Forbes

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)
John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)

John Lewis: Retail guru Mary Portas warns John Lewis it has ‘let go of its soul’