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Taylor Swift kicked off her record-breaking The Eras Tour in Glendale - but UK fans are still waiting on dates… Credit: Getty Images

Here’s when Taylor Swift Eras Tour UK dates could be

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated

Credit: SWNS
Credit: SWNS

Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees

Marvel’s Jeremy Renner has been hospitalised following a snow-ploughing accident on New Years Day
Marvel’s Jeremy Renner has been hospitalised following a snow-ploughing accident on New Years Day

Marvel actor Jeremy Renner ‘critical but stable’ after accident

Epidemic control workers wear PPE to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as they walk in an area where communities are in lockdown in China. Protests have broken out around the country, including in Shanghai, where BBC journalist Ed Lawrence was arrested by authorities. Picture: Getty Images
Epidemic control workers wear PPE to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as they walk in an area where communities are in lockdown in China. Protests have broken out around the country, including in Shanghai, where BBC journalist Ed Lawrence was arrested by authorities. Picture: Getty Images

UK summons Chinese ambassador over beating of BBC journalist in Shanghai

A man has been detained by police for allegedly throwing eggs at the King and Queen Consort.
A man has been detained by police for allegedly throwing eggs at the King and Queen Consort.

9 pictures as eggs thrown at King Charles III and Queen Consort

Ukrainian firefighters work on a destroyed building after several drones hit Kyiv on Monday (Picture: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images)
Ukrainian firefighters work on a destroyed building after several drones hit Kyiv on Monday (Picture: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images)

Putin's drone strikes on Ukrainian civilians may lead to fresh wave of refugees

Avanti West Coast has been placed on a short-term contract renewal by the Government after it provided an “unacceptable” service to rail users.
Avanti West Coast has been placed on a short-term contract renewal by the Government after it provided an “unacceptable” service to rail users.

Avanti West Coast given short-term contract renewal by Government

King Charles III is set to address the nation tonight.
King Charles III is set to address the nation tonight.

How to watch King Charles III address the nation - key details, time and more

A new streaming platform is about to enter the TV wars. Photo: arturmarcienicphotos / Getty Images / Canva Pro.
A new streaming platform is about to enter the TV wars. Photo: arturmarcienicphotos / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

All you need to know about Paramount+

Perth-headquartered Stagecoach has grown over the past 40-odd years to become one of the biggest bus operators in the UK.
Perth-headquartered Stagecoach has grown over the past 40-odd years to become one of the biggest bus operators in the UK.

Stagecoach snaps up London bus operations in £20 million swoop

Passengers descend the escalators to the Elizabeth Line platforms at Paddington Station, London, as the new line opens to passengers for the first time.
Passengers descend the escalators to the Elizabeth Line platforms at Paddington Station, London, as the new line opens to passengers for the first time.

Elizabeth Line platforms evacuated at Paddington Station

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the London Stock Exchange's market close ceremony. Picture: Layton Thompson
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the London Stock Exchange's market close ceremony. Picture: Layton Thompson

LSE event strengthens 'gateway to global investment' for Scottish firms

1991 visit: Vladimir Putin (standing) with East Lothian Council chairman George Wanless (left) and Mayor of Leningrad Anatoly Sobchak.
1991 visit: Vladimir Putin (standing) with East Lothian Council chairman George Wanless (left) and Mayor of Leningrad Anatoly Sobchak.

The day that Vladimir Putin visited Scotland

Lord Provost Frank Ross has written to the Mayor of Kyiv
Lord Provost Frank Ross has written to the Mayor of Kyiv

Edinburgh's Lord Provost pledges support to Kyiv's Mayor

The head of London's Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, said she is resigning after a string of controversies that undermined public confidence in the force and prompted a falling out between her and the capital's mayor, Sadiq Khan (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File).
The head of London's Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, said she is resigning after a string of controversies that undermined public confidence in the force and prompted a falling out between her and the capital's mayor, Sadiq Khan (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File).

Tensions between Home Secretary and London Mayor as Met Police chief quits

Metropolitan Police chief Dame Cressida Dick leaves BBC Broadcasting House, London, following her appearance on BBC Radio London.
Metropolitan Police chief Dame Cressida Dick leaves BBC Broadcasting House, London, following her appearance on BBC Radio London.

Dame Cressida Dick resigns as Met Police commissioner

The mayor of Los Angeles has tested positive for coronavirus a day after attending a breakfast with the Prime Minster, the leaders of the UK’s devolved nations and a host of other heads of government.
The mayor of Los Angeles has tested positive for coronavirus a day after attending a breakfast with the Prime Minster, the leaders of the UK’s devolved nations and a host of other heads of government.

LA Mayor tests positive for Covid after summit meet with Johnson and Sturgeon

The Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen, with some of her Swaledale flock.
The Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen, with some of her Swaledale flock.

Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen serves up her recipes for happiness

Celebrating the Seasons with The Yorkshire Shepherdess by Amanda Owen is published by Pan Macmillan, £20.
Celebrating the Seasons with The Yorkshire Shepherdess by Amanda Owen is published by Pan Macmillan, £20.

Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen serves up her recipes for happiness

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA Pool/Getty Images

Universal Credit cut will hit 'red wall' seats in UK's north the hardest

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer during a walkabout on the Comedy Carpet on Blackpool Promenade. Picture: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer during a walkabout on the Comedy Carpet on Blackpool Promenade. Picture: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images

Where Johnson is energetic, Starmer is stiff and uninspiring - Euan McColm

Sir Roger Gifford in ceremonial regalia
Sir Roger Gifford in ceremonial regalia

Scotsman Obituaries: Sir Roger Gifford, Scottish banker and Lord Mayor of London

LibDem MSP Liam McArthur wants the right to assisted death for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. (Picture: Toby Williams)
LibDem MSP Liam McArthur wants the right to assisted death for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. (Picture: Toby Williams)

Readers' Letters: Scots should have vote on assisted dying bill

Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

John Swinney hits back at Andy Burnham over travel ban

Scottish fans gather in Leicester Square in central London
Scottish fans gather in Leicester Square in central London

Scottish fans descend on London for game bigger than the tournament

Laurence Fox and Reclaim Party candidate, Leo Kearse.
Laurence Fox and Reclaim Party candidate, Leo Kearse.

Laurence Fox hits back at Ruth Davidson's ‘mid-life crisis’ jibe

Downing Street has refused to comment on whether Johnson regrets his past language (Photo: Charles McQuillan - Pool / Getty Images)
Downing Street has refused to comment on whether Johnson regrets his past language (Photo: Charles McQuillan - Pool / Getty Images)

Boris Johnson has refused to apologise for past sexist comments - despite his pl...

PA Photo. Ian West/PA Wire
PA Photo. Ian West/PA Wire

Laurence Fox has announced he is campaigning to be Mayor of London

Boris Johnson will be "welcomed" on Tory Holyrood election campaign trail
Boris Johnson will be "welcomed" on Tory Holyrood election campaign trail

Boris Johnson will be 'welcomed' on Tory Holyrood campaign says Douglas Ross

Firefighters approach a damaged building in Madrid on January 20, 2021 after a strong explosion rocked it. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP).
Firefighters approach a damaged building in Madrid on January 20, 2021 after a strong explosion rocked it. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP).

Two people die in explosion in Spain

President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks from the stage of The Queen theatre in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks from the stage of The Queen theatre in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Washington D.C. Mayor tells people not to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration

Nicola Sturgeon has said she can see “no reason” why the Scottish Parliament election due in May should not go ahead.
Nicola Sturgeon has said she can see “no reason” why the Scottish Parliament election due in May should not go ahead.

Why case for postponing Holyrood election is getting stronger – John McLellan

1 in 30 people living in London now has Covid - as a ‘major incident’ is declare...

May’s elections could be postponed across the UK for the second year in a row

Hospitality, retail and leisure businesses will be able to claim up to £9k with ...

President-elect Joe Biden nominated Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary (Getty Images)
President-elect Joe Biden nominated Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary (Getty Images)

Pete Buttigieg: who is Joe Biden’s transportation secretary nominee set to be fi...

You could buy a house in Italy for just 90p - here's how

Monday's Scottish football news and transfer talk. Picture: SNS
Monday's Scottish football news and transfer talk. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Rangers shock move 'unlikely'

Circuit breaker lockdowns could be introduced in response to a rise in infection rates (Photo: Shutterstock)
Circuit breaker lockdowns could be introduced in response to a rise in infection rates (Photo: Shutterstock)

The UK’s first local ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown could be imminent - here’s what ...

Kenny McLean in action for Scotland during the 2-1 victory over Cyprus at Hampden last year
Kenny McLean in action for Scotland during the 2-1 victory over Cyprus at Hampden last year

Kenny McLean: Scotland can take inspiration from Andy Murray’s heroics

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a Cabinet meeting of senior government ministers. Picture: Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a Cabinet meeting of senior government ministers. Picture: Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Boris Johnson joins LinkedIn amid reports of Downing St exit

Birmingham is now an “area of enhanced support”
Birmingham is now an “area of enhanced support”

Will Birmingham get a local lockdown? All areas on UK lockdown watchlist

Boris Johnson should delay the end of the Brexit transition period if he wants to save people's jobs (Picture: Peter Byrne/WPA pool/Getty Images)
Boris Johnson should delay the end of the Brexit transition period if he wants to save people's jobs (Picture: Peter Byrne/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson is about to throw UK economy off cliff-edge – leader comment

Khan warns of ‘violence and disorder’ as far-right protest planned in London
Khan warns of ‘violence and disorder’ as far-right protest planned in London

Khan warns of ‘violence and disorder’ as far-right protest planned in London

Boris Johnson applauds key workers, including the NHS staff who saved his life, outside 10 Downing Street last week (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Boris Johnson applauds key workers, including the NHS staff who saved his life, outside 10 Downing Street last week (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How Boris Johnson's brush with Covid-19 has changed him – Aidan Smith

Fiona Woolf: over-regulated
Fiona Woolf: over-regulated

UK ‘losing finance jobs due to regulation’

The Scotsman Top Stories

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

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.
Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.

Island sorely ruffled by RSPB Scotland plans to cut warden's job