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Eurovision 2023 final in Liverpool to be shown live in UK cinemas

Entries for the World Porridge Making Championships have now opened, it has been announced.
Entries for the World Porridge Making Championships have now opened, it has been announced.

World Porridge Making Championship applications now open

Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Festival Fringe chiefs defend plan for new multi-million pound HQ

There will be free sanitary products, breast-feeding areas and more support for women on the day
There will be free sanitary products, breast-feeding areas and more support for women on the day

London Marathon to hand out free sanitary products in this year’s race

Best Picture Oscar nominations with highest Rotten Tomatoes rating

Rough Collie dog breed at risk of extinction say Kennel Club

Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Fringe. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Fringe. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts may be staying in schools, ships and empty shops

Almost 40,000 fundraisers have helped raise more than £2M for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation as part of Doddie Aid, which saw participants, running, rowing and bike riding over the course of six weeks to raise money to combat MND.
Almost 40,000 fundraisers have helped raise more than £2M for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation as part of Doddie Aid, which saw participants, running, rowing and bike riding over the course of six weeks to raise money to combat MND.

Doddie Aid raises over £2m raised for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Singer Iona Fyfe will be appearing at The Reeling festival in Glasgow this summer.
Singer Iona Fyfe will be appearing at The Reeling festival in Glasgow this summer.

Scotland’s new summer music festival pledges to ensure gender-balanced line-ups

Circus street artist 'Reidiculous' performs for the Fringe crowds on the Royal Mile. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Circus street artist 'Reidiculous' performs for the Fringe crowds on the Royal Mile. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Fears Fringe may shrink by a third over new curbs on short-term lets

Spice Girls rumoured for reunion at King Charles’ Coronation concert

Glastonbury Festival’s iconic Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture.
Glastonbury Festival’s iconic Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture.

Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture

The Strokes have been confirmed this morning that they will return to All Points East this year alongside fellow NYC group Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Strokes have been confirmed this morning that they will return to All Points East this year alongside fellow NYC group Yeah Yeah Yeahs

The Strokes to headline All Points East 2023 - how to get tickets

The first ever satellite mission launched from UK soil has ended in failure.

Cosmic Girl, a Boeing 747-400 aircraft carrying the LauncherOne rocket under its left wing, takes off from Cornwall Airport Newquay on January 9, 2023 in Newquay, United Kingdom. Virgin Orbit launches its LauncherOne rocket from the spaceport in Cornwall, marking the first ever orbital launch from the UK.
The first ever satellite mission launched from UK soil has ended in failure.

Cosmic Girl, a Boeing 747-400 aircraft carrying the LauncherOne rocket under its left wing, takes off from Cornwall Airport Newquay on January 9, 2023 in Newquay, United Kingdom. Virgin Orbit launches its LauncherOne rocket from the spaceport in Cornwall, marking the first ever orbital launch from the UK.

First UK rocket launch ends in failure after suffering ‘anomaly’

Last year’s winners, with names honoured including Fyne Labs, xDesign and Good-Loop. Picture: Rebecca Holmes Photography.
Last year’s winners, with names honoured including Fyne Labs, xDesign and Good-Loop. Picture: Rebecca Holmes Photography.

Nominations sought for Scotland's 2023 Digital Technology Awards

The Pet Shop Boys headlined Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival as the event returned for the first time since 2019.
The Pet Shop Boys headlined Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival as the event returned for the first time since 2019.

Police say Hogmanay event was successfully staged ‘without serious incident’

Sophie Ellis-Bextor opened Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival with a headline gig in Princes Street Gardens.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor opened Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival with a headline gig in Princes Street Gardens.

Hogmanay organisers vow to expand event for 30th anniversary

Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival is returning for the first time since 2019.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival is returning for the first time since 2019.

Hogmanay organisers urge ticketless revellers to make alternative plans

Sebastian Wereski, head chef of Eusebi Deli, Glasgow, at the SEC. Picture: Sandy Young Photography/scottishphotographer.com.
Sebastian Wereski, head chef of Eusebi Deli, Glasgow, at the SEC. Picture: Sandy Young Photography/scottishphotographer.com.

Hospitality showcase ScotHot puts out final call to brands keen to take part

Shona Watson of Buchan Giving Tree SCIO receives the cheque from Sheena Gordon and Alison Morgan of Apex.
Shona Watson of Buchan Giving Tree SCIO receives the cheque from Sheena Gordon and Alison Morgan of Apex.

Peterhead church event benefits Buchan Giving Tree

An acrobat from La Meute flies over the Circus Hub, the Fringe venue on the Meadows. Picture: Jane Barlow
An acrobat from La Meute flies over the Circus Hub, the Fringe venue on the Meadows. Picture: Jane Barlow

Rules on staging events in public spaces in Edinburgh are tightened

Those attending Doddie Weir's memorial service have been asked to wear tartan. Picture: Funding Neuro/PA Wire
Those attending Doddie Weir's memorial service have been asked to wear tartan. Picture: Funding Neuro/PA Wire

Doddie Weir: Memorial service details announced with request to wear tartan

Those attending Doddie Weir's memorial service have been asked to wear tartan. Picture: Funding Neuro/PA Wire
Those attending Doddie Weir's memorial service have been asked to wear tartan. Picture: Funding Neuro/PA Wire

Doddie Weir: Memorial service details announced with request to wear tartan

The former Scottish Widows building on Dalkeith Road will host Edinburgh's 'Hidden Door' festival in 2023. Picture: James Duncan
The former Scottish Widows building on Dalkeith Road will host Edinburgh's 'Hidden Door' festival in 2023. Picture: James Duncan

Hidden Door: Festival to be staged at former Scottish Widows headquarters

Will Ferrell needs a spare room in Liverpool
Will Ferrell needs a spare room in Liverpool

Will Ferrell needs a spare room in Liverpool for Eurovision 2023

The Sydney Super Cup is advertised on the big screens at Celtic Park. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
The Sydney Super Cup is advertised on the big screens at Celtic Park. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic v Everton Sydney Super Cup clash moved to middle of night UK time

The 75th anniversary edition of the Edinburgh Festival was staged in October. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
The 75th anniversary edition of the Edinburgh Festival was staged in October. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Fringe Society warns performers are at ‘risk’ from holiday lets clampdown

String duo Sequoia and filmmaker Monika Smekot have collaborated to create two music videos inspired by the River Clyde pathway and the problem of stopping marine litter at source. It is one of a rush of creative responses to climate change in Scotland that should be supported, given their power to engage with people on a deeper level, writes Dr Richard Dixon.  PIC: Monika Smekot.
String duo Sequoia and filmmaker Monika Smekot have collaborated to create two music videos inspired by the River Clyde pathway and the problem of stopping marine litter at source. It is one of a rush of creative responses to climate change in Scotland that should be supported, given their power to engage with people on a deeper level, writes Dr Richard Dixon.  PIC: Monika Smekot.

A creative response to climate change creates a deep understanding

Tide Lines will be appearing at Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival at a new event on New Year's Day.
Tide Lines will be appearing at Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival at a new event on New Year's Day.

Edinburgh to stage New Year’s Day ‘Final Fling’ gig in Princes Street Gardens

See in 2023 at Stonehaven Town Hall
See in 2023 at Stonehaven Town Hall

See in the New Year with Stonehaven Hogmanay Ceilidh

Scotland’s Eilish McColgan celebrates after winning the Women’s 5000m Final at Alexander Stadium on day ten of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday August 7, 2022.
Scotland’s Eilish McColgan celebrates after winning the Women’s 5000m Final at Alexander Stadium on day ten of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday August 7, 2022.

Eilish McColgan’s 10k record invalid after run course found to be 150m short

The Old Fruitmarket is one of the biggest venues used for Glasgow's Celtic Connections music festival. Picture: Gaelle Beri
The Old Fruitmarket is one of the biggest venues used for Glasgow's Celtic Connections music festival. Picture: Gaelle Beri

Celtic Connections music festival reveals line-up for 'full-scale' 30th edition

The World Conker Championship returned this past weekend
The World Conker Championship returned this past weekend

What is the World Conker Championships?

Thousands have rallied on the streets around the country to protest the cost of living-crisis.
Thousands have rallied on the streets around the country to protest the cost of living-crisis.

Thousands take to the streets around UK in Enough is Enough rallies

Blairs College, a former seminary in Aberdeenshire, will be hosting film events during the new Festival of Darkness.
Blairs College, a former seminary in Aberdeenshire, will be hosting film events during the new Festival of Darkness.

Festival of Darkness: New event to celebrate Aberdeenshire's links with Dracula

Brian Baglow, director of Scottish Games Week, hailed the 'world-class programme to offer visitors across every event'. Picture: contributed.
Brian Baglow, director of Scottish Games Week, hailed the 'world-class programme to offer visitors across every event'. Picture: contributed.

More than 20 industry experts confirmed to speak at Scottish Games Week

A packed house for Jarvis Cocker's book festival event.
A packed house for Jarvis Cocker's book festival event.

Book festival reports 100,000 ticket sales from scaled-down event

Music festival Connect was staged at the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston over the weekend. Picture: Ryan Buchanan
Music festival Connect was staged at the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston over the weekend. Picture: Ryan Buchanan

Music festival Connect to return to Edinburgh in August 2023

Cast and crew from The Ladyboys of Bangkok have been clearing rubbish up outside their venue on Lothian Road. Picture: Duncan McGlynn
Cast and crew from The Ladyboys of Bangkok have been clearing rubbish up outside their venue on Lothian Road. Picture: Duncan McGlynn

Festivalgoers urged to take their rubbish home during Edinburgh bin strike

Sacheen Littlefeather refused the Oscar for best actor on behalf of Marlon Brando at the 1973 Academy Awards (Picture: UCLA Library Special Collections via Wikimedia Commons)
Sacheen Littlefeather refused the Oscar for best actor on behalf of Marlon Brando at the 1973 Academy Awards (Picture: UCLA Library Special Collections via Wikimedia Commons)

Sacheen Littlefeather's words at 1973 Oscars are still relevant today

Brian Baglow, founder and director of Scottish Games Week, says the event will 'highlight the enormous achievements, opportunities and potential of the games ecosystem to our digital future'.
Brian Baglow, founder and director of Scottish Games Week, says the event will 'highlight the enormous achievements, opportunities and potential of the games ecosystem to our digital future'.

Scottish Games Week: initial keynote speakers unveiled for showcase event

Performers from the show Boom appeared at Underbelly's Fringe launch at the McEwan Hall. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Performers from the show Boom appeared at Underbelly's Fringe launch at the McEwan Hall. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festivals report ‘explosion’ of demand and ‘huge’ spike in last-minute bookings

It's all in the swing: 2009 event sponsor John Forteith, from Oban, shows how to skim the perfect stone
Pic: Jane Barlow
It's all in the swing: 2009 event sponsor John Forteith, from Oban, shows how to skim the perfect stone
Pic: Jane Barlow

World Stone Skimming Championships on Argyll island is cancelled

June Andrew has been recognised for her outstanding efforts with Bikeability Scotland.
June Andrew has been recognised for her outstanding efforts with Bikeability Scotland.

Return of Stonehaven Highland Games

Abortion care charity, BPAS fears 'anti-abortion lies' will be spread in a new play from an anti-abortion society, SPUC, being presented at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Abortion care charity, BPAS fears 'anti-abortion lies' will be spread in a new play from an anti-abortion society, SPUC, being presented at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Anti-abortion group dropped after 'abortion lies' concerns in Fringe play

The huge queue of fans waiting to get into TRNSMT
The huge queue of fans waiting to get into TRNSMT

TRNSMT queues: Fans hit out at hour-long wait to get into music festival

Financial technology, or fintech, has become a key growth area for the digital economy in Scotland. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez
Financial technology, or fintech, has become a key growth area for the digital economy in Scotland. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Largest festival of fintech to address 'economic and social challenges'

The Half Price Hut was operated for years during the Fringe at The Mound precinct.
The Half Price Hut was operated for years during the Fringe at The Mound precinct.

Fringe to replace ‘Half Price Hut’ for event's 75th anniversary

The Edinburgh International Film Festival will be based at the Filmhouse this summer. Picture: Aleksandra Janiak
The Edinburgh International Film Festival will be based at the Filmhouse this summer. Picture: Aleksandra Janiak

Edinburgh International Film Festival reveals 75th birthday plans

Kirsty Matheson is the creative director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Picture: Ian Georgeson
Kirsty Matheson is the creative director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh International Film Festival reveals 75th birthday plans

World’s biggest four-day week trial begins in UK affecting thousands of workers

Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Refugees, asylum seekers, elderly and disabled people to get Fringe days out

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will mark its 75th anniversary in 2022. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe will mark its 75th anniversary in 2022. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Edinburgh Festival Fringe receives £1.5m funding boost to help it bounce back

Thousands are music fans are expected to pack into the Grassmarket for the return of the jazz festival's hugely popular 'Mardi Gras' event.
Thousands are music fans are expected to pack into the Grassmarket for the return of the jazz festival's hugely popular 'Mardi Gras' event.

Edinburgh Festival Carnival and Grassmarket ‘Mardi Gras’ to return

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder will be premiered as part of Summerhall's Fringe programme.
Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder will be premiered as part of Summerhall's Fringe programme.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: More than 2000 shows confirmed for 2022

Performers Oliver Nilsson, Sam Dugmore and Jonathan Tilley from the comedy trio The Latebloomers previously performed at the Assembly Rooms during the Fringe. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA
Performers Oliver Nilsson, Sam Dugmore and Jonathan Tilley from the comedy trio The Latebloomers previously performed at the Assembly Rooms during the Fringe. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Residents urged to take in Fringe performers to help tackle accommodation costs

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Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee
Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee

Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco, claims committee

Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire
Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Richard Branson urges Edinburgh to build more hotels to keep city centre ‘alive’

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has signed a contract extension. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has signed a contract extension. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke signs new Scotland contract as SFA claim 'undeniable progress'

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