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Irene Forte, wellness director at Rocco Forte Hotels on her skincare brand

Snoop Dogg will go on stage in Leeds this year
Snoop Dogg will go on stage in Leeds this year

Watch as Snoop Dogg was greeted at airport by Still D.R.E. on bagpipes

Everything you need to know about Elvis actor Austin Butler

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

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

Wales face Italy in the Six Nations
Wales face Italy in the Six Nations

Italy v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

England star Lewis Ludlam
England star Lewis Ludlam

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

Mae Muller is the successor to Sam Ryder as the UK entry for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool with ‘I Wrote A Song’, the first female representative in five years - Credit: Getty Images
Mae Muller is the successor to Sam Ryder as the UK entry for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool with ‘I Wrote A Song’, the first female representative in five years - Credit: Getty Images

Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller announced as UK entry on BBC Radio 2

The guitar which is up for auction being used by Chuck Berry (Photo: Gardiner Houlgate)
The guitar which is up for auction being used by Chuck Berry (Photo: Gardiner Houlgate)

Guitar played by Chuck Berry at Wembley in 1972 up for auction

Ollie Chessum in action against Scotland at Twickenham. Photo: Getty Images.
Ollie Chessum in action against Scotland at Twickenham. Photo: Getty Images.

Wales v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet today’s man in charge

NatWest Group has said its profits surged by more than a third to reach £5.1 billion last year, as it revealed its chief executive received a pay packet totalling £5.25 million.
NatWest Group has said its profits surged by more than a third to reach £5.1 billion last year, as it revealed its chief executive received a pay packet totalling £5.25 million.

NatWest increases bankers’ bonuses after £5.1bn profit

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: EDITORIAL USE ONLY: Sam Smith performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: EDITORIAL USE ONLY: Sam Smith performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Sam Smith’s BRITs 2023 performance sparks over 100 Ofcom complaints

Barbadian singer Rihanna performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
Barbadian singer Rihanna performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Rihanna pregnant: Baby bump on display at Super Bowl 2023 performance

Rihanna wants to show her son her HalfTime show (Pic:Getty)
Rihanna wants to show her son her HalfTime show (Pic:Getty)

Watch Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show during NFL final

The Brits 2022: Best bits, winners and performances from last year’s ITV Brit Awards
The Brits 2022: Best bits, winners and performances from last year’s ITV Brit Awards

The Brits 2022: ITV Brit Awards’ best bits and winners

Beyonce performs during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella)
Beyonce performs during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella)

Full list of Beyonce Renaissance 2023 World tour dates

Accident-and-emergency figures for Scottish hospitals have improved. Picture: John Devlin
Accident-and-emergency figures for Scottish hospitals have improved. Picture: John Devlin

A&E departments show improvement against waiting times targets

Spice Girls rumoured for reunion at King Charles’ Coronation concert

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

Beyonce PIC: Getty Images
Beyonce PIC: Getty Images

Beyonce and Blue Ivy duet at private event in Dubai

Deal or No Deal set for ITV return with a brand new host

iPhone users could save hundreds of pounds using this clever trick (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images).
iPhone users could save hundreds of pounds using this clever trick (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images).

This savvy iPhone trick could save you hundreds of pounds

Strictly Come Dancing returned to the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom on Saturday night
Strictly Come Dancing returned to the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom on Saturday night

Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool: Craig Revel Horwood gives first 10

BBC’s Children In Need Appeal is back live from Salford tonight.
BBC’s Children In Need Appeal is back live from Salford tonight.

Who is on tonight’s BBC’s Children In Need Appeal

Lewis Capaldi covers Britney Spears in BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge

Pop icon Rihanna will headline the half-time show at the Super Bowl in Arizona in February next year,
Pop icon Rihanna will headline the half-time show at the Super Bowl in Arizona in February next year,

Rihanna to headline NFL’s Super Bowl half-time show

Scotland's David Leslie (left) in action against Wales in a Five Nations fixture in March 1985.
Scotland's David Leslie (left) in action against Wales in a Five Nations fixture in March 1985.

Would greats like David Leslie play for Scotland in this age of rugby data?

Gabriel Byrne in Walking with Ghosts. Photographer: Ros Kavanagh.
Gabriel Byrne in Walking with Ghosts. Photographer: Ros Kavanagh.

National showcases at Edinburgh Fringe 2022

The Pirates of Penzance is a much-loved classic musical packed with memorable songs.
The Pirates of Penzance is a much-loved classic musical packed with memorable songs.

Pirates, a wild land rescue and music as Aboyne and Deeside Festival continues

Dunelm stores have become a familiar sight on retail parks across Scotland and the UK.
Dunelm stores have become a familiar sight on retail parks across Scotland and the UK.

Dunelm warns of 'significant pressures' on consumers despite surge in sales

Best men’s gym clothes for a comfortable, high performance workout

Nissan Ariya: price and specifications confirmed for new electric SUV

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake review: Sporty, stylish and practical

John Fletcher has worked previously in the England set-up and with Newcastle Falcons. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
John Fletcher has worked previously in the England set-up and with Newcastle Falcons. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

SRU appoints John Fletcher to player pathway and coach development role

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been staged at Edinburgh Castle since 1950. Picture: Ian Georgeson
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been staged at Edinburgh Castle since 1950. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Tattoo chief vows to shed its 'tartan and shortbread' image

Furniture chain DFS said revenue had risen from £725 million in the last financial year to £1.1 billion in the most recent period despite the disruption. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA
Furniture chain DFS said revenue had risen from £725 million in the last financial year to £1.1 billion in the most recent period despite the disruption. Picture: Nick Ansell/PA

DFS warns of supply chain disruption despite sales and profits powering ahead

Accident and emergency (A&E) wait times across Scotland have hit a record high for the third successive week
Accident and emergency (A&E) wait times across Scotland have hit a record high for the third successive week

Scotland's A&E wait times hit record low for third successive week

Best fitness watches 2021 Fitbit, Polar, Garmin - our expert reviews the most popular fitness trackers
Best fitness watches 2021 Fitbit, Polar, Garmin - our expert reviews the most popular fitness trackers

Best fitness trackers 2021: from Fitbit to Garmin

Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition
Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition

Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition celebrates marque’s return to Formula 1

Seen here hosting the awards in 2013, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will once again be presenting the ceremony in 2021 - though this time, they will be on opposite sides of the US (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Seen here hosting the awards in 2013, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will once again be presenting the ceremony in 2021 - though this time, they will be on opposite sides of the US (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

Here's the full list of Golden Globe TV and film nominations for 2021

Refunds to delayed passengers increased in the year before the pandemic lockdown. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
Refunds to delayed passengers increased in the year before the pandemic lockdown. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Delayed passengers paid £1.1m by ScotRail

The Subaru XV e-boxer gets a new front grille design and new fog lamp bezels amongst other cosmetic upgrades
The Subaru XV e-boxer gets a new front grille design and new fog lamp bezels amongst other cosmetic upgrades

2020 Subaru XV e-Boxer review

Lexus LC 500 Cabriolet
Lexus LC 500 Cabriolet

Lexus LC 500 Cabriolet review

Leigh Griffiths heads home the opening goal in the 90th minute. Picture: SNS
Leigh Griffiths heads home the opening goal in the 90th minute. Picture: SNS

Celtic fans react to 2-0 St Johnstone win

Hyundai Tucson gets bold new look for 2021

First seen as a concept car at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, this production-ready electric hatchback is essentially identical to that seen in Switzerland
First seen as a concept car at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, this production-ready electric hatchback is essentially identical to that seen in Switzerland

Sporty Cupra el-Born electric hot hatch will deliver 310-mile range

The Scotsman Top Stories

Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes rejects job in new First Minister Humza Yousaf's Government

New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf announces Shona Robison as deputy and confirms role for Kate Forbes

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

What Humza Yousaf said and what he meant in speech after FM vote