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Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II's Scottish pallbearers honoured in special list

Blaise Inn in Henbury, Bristol is one of three restaurants in the are to be awarded by the Michelin Guide
Blaise Inn in Henbury, Bristol is one of three restaurants in the are to be awarded by the Michelin Guide

Michelin Guide presents 20 restaurants with Bib Gourmand award

Queen Elizabeth’s death cost ITV £16 million - what money was spent on

Sir David Attenborough and Queen Elizabeth II was born less than three weeks apart.
Sir David Attenborough and Queen Elizabeth II was born less than three weeks apart.

Sir David Attenborough plants oak tree in honour of Queen Elizabeth

Handout photo issued by Avalon of a puppet with the likeness of Boris Johnson
Handout photo issued by Avalon of a puppet with the likeness of Boris Johnson

Scrapping episodes of Spitting Image featuring the late Queen cost £9m - ITV

Stewart Lee PIC: Steve Ullathorne
Stewart Lee PIC: Steve Ullathorne

Glasgow Comedy Festival review: Stewart Lee, King’s Theatre, Glasgow

Actress Meg Bellamy, who plays Kate Middleton, and actor Ed McVey, who plays the part of Prince William, film scenes for the next season of The Crown in St Andrews in
Actress Meg Bellamy, who plays Kate Middleton, and actor Ed McVey, who plays the part of Prince William, film scenes for the next season of The Crown in St Andrews in

13 pictures as The Crown stars spotted filming together as William and Kate

Camilla and Kate pay tribute to late  Queen on Commonwealth day

The new 10-stamp showcases some of the most popular types of flowers grown in gardens across the UK.
The new 10-stamp showcases some of the most popular types of flowers grown in gardens across the UK.

King Charles III's silhouette revealed on new special Royal Mail floral stamps

Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham and Fionn Whitehead as Pip (Photo: BBC)
Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham and Fionn Whitehead as Pip (Photo: BBC)

New adaptation of Dickens classic Great Expectations coming to BBC

King Charles III has handed his late father's title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip's wishes. Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of his 59th birthday.
King Charles III has handed his late father's title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip's wishes. Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of his 59th birthday.

King grants Prince Edward Duke of Edinburgh title, with Sophie named Duchess

Idris Elba attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" at Dolby Theatre on July 13, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Idris Elba attends the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" at Dolby Theatre on July 13, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Idris Elba was offered a role in BBC’s EastEnders - why he rejected it

Glastonbury Festival has renamed its John Peel Stage after nearly 20 years.
Glastonbury Festival has renamed its John Peel Stage after nearly 20 years.

Glastonbury renames John Peel Stage after nearly two decades

The toppled statue of Edward Colston now lies on display in M Shed museum in Bristol (Picture: Polly Thomas/Getty Images)
The toppled statue of Edward Colston now lies on display in M Shed museum in Bristol (Picture: Polly Thomas/Getty Images)

British empire can be looked at afresh after debate over slavers' statues

Special Stamps to mark the centenary of the Flying Scotsman -
Special Stamps to mark the centenary of the Flying Scotsman -

Final set of stamps showing late Queen’s head issued by Royal Mail

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth’s custom Land Rover up for auction

ITV fear Holly Willoughby could quit This Morning as deal is expiring

Hugh Jackman has said he thinks it is “inevitable” that Australia will become a Republic in the future. Picture, BBC
Hugh Jackman has said he thinks it is “inevitable” that Australia will become a Republic in the future. Picture, BBC

Hugh Jackman: I think it’s inevitable that Australia will become a Republic

David Gold, the Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said: "The feedback we got back was that he wanted it to be simple," referring to the design update.
David Gold, the Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said: "The feedback we got back was that he wanted it to be simple," referring to the design update.

King Charles' stamp has a big difference from the Queen’s, where’s his crown?

Letters written by Mary Queen of Scots while she was in captivity have been found and decoded - more than 430 years after the former Queen of Scotland wrote them.
Letters written by Mary Queen of Scots while she was in captivity have been found and decoded - more than 430 years after the former Queen of Scotland wrote them.

Mary Queen of Scots secret letters decoded after 430 years

Here are all the fragrances favoured by the Royal Family, including (L-R) Princess Diana, Princess Kate and Prince William.
Here are all the fragrances favoured by the Royal Family, including (L-R) Princess Diana, Princess Kate and Prince William.

What perfumes do the Royal Family wear?

The podium was only used by Liz Truss on a handful of occasions
The podium was only used by Liz Truss on a handful of occasions

Liz Truss: former PM says she wasn’t ‘given a realistic chance’

Euan Henderson, who led the line for Queen's Park on Tuesday against Inverness, was ineligible to play in the Scottish Cup tie.
Euan Henderson, who led the line for Queen's Park on Tuesday against Inverness, was ineligible to play in the Scottish Cup tie.

Queen's Park thrown out of Scottish Cup for fielding ineligible Hearts loanee

Shania Twain
Shania Twain

Album reviews: Shania Twain | Yo La Tengo | Kim Edgar

The late Queen Elizabeth II.
The late Queen Elizabeth II.

Late Queen’s best friend ‘Micky’ dies aged 97

Piers Morgan lashes out at Alan Cumming after actor returns OBE

Actor Alan Cumming announced he has handed back his OBE given the 'toxicity' of the British Empire. PIC: BAFTA Scotland.
Actor Alan Cumming announced he has handed back his OBE given the 'toxicity' of the British Empire. PIC: BAFTA Scotland.

Alan Cumming hands back OBE given 'toxicity of Empire'

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioners, with Queen Victoria’s paintings.
Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioners, with Queen Victoria’s paintings.

Paintings by Queen Victoria could fetch £20,000 at auction

The Duke of Sussex arrives at Balmoral in Scotland. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
The Duke of Sussex arrives at Balmoral in Scotland. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Harry reveals words he said to Queen on her deathbed at Balmoral

One of the Iron Maiden stamps that are coming into circulation (Photo: Royal Mail)
One of the Iron Maiden stamps that are coming into circulation (Photo: Royal Mail)

Heavy Metal icons Iron Maiden to be immortalised on stamps

House of the Dragon ends with a devastating death for Rhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) side. Season 2 will show the aftermath of that death, and the bloody revenge which is taken by Daemon Targaryen through two sinister individuals known by the nicknames Blood and Cheese.
House of the Dragon ends with a devastating death for Rhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) side. Season 2 will show the aftermath of that death, and the bloody revenge which is taken by Daemon Targaryen through two sinister individuals known by the nicknames Blood and Cheese.

House of Dragon: Blood and Cheese to portray grisly plot in new season

Netflix have released the first image of Young Lady Danubry, played by Arsema Thomas, from their upcoming Bridgerton prequel Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Netflix have released the first image of Young Lady Danubry, played by Arsema Thomas, from their upcoming Bridgerton prequel Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Netflix release new image of Young Lady Danbury from Queen Charlotte

Picture: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Picture: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images

SNP sent advance copy of first independence white paper to the Queen

Dame Vivienne Westwood, ‘Queen of British Fashion’, dies aged 81

Pope Francis, left, during a visit to Pope Benedict XVI at his residence of the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican in 2020.
Pope Francis, left, during a visit to Pope Benedict XVI at his residence of the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican in 2020.

Former Pope Benedict XVI 'very sick', says Francis

The Royal Family at the Platinum jubilee celebrations
The Royal Family at the Platinum jubilee celebrations

Scotsman's review of the year 2: Elections, Queen's jubilee, and Partygate

James (Nicholas Ralph) and Helen (Rachel Shenton) in All Creatures Great and Small
James (Nicholas Ralph) and Helen (Rachel Shenton) in All Creatures Great and Small

Christmas TV review: Mincemeat laced with melancholia

Kirsty Young has recalled how having to step away from broadcasting for a few years due to her chronic pain condition caused her to question her own identity, saying “you lose your sense of self”.
Kirsty Young has recalled how having to step away from broadcasting for a few years due to her chronic pain condition caused her to question her own identity, saying “you lose your sense of self”.

Kirsty Young discusses chronic pain condition on Desert Island Discs return

The King is expected to pay tribute to the late Queen during his first Christmas message to the nation.
The King is expected to pay tribute to the late Queen during his first Christmas message to the nation.

King's Christmas message to pay tribute to Queen's legacy

Danny Dyer is leaving BBC’s EastEnders on Christmas Day
Danny Dyer is leaving BBC’s EastEnders on Christmas Day

Danny Dyer to leave Eastenders on Christmas Day in ‘explosive exit’

Players in the 51 group cross the Swilcan Bridge in low light as play continues during day one of The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Players in the 51 group cross the Swilcan Bridge in low light as play continues during day one of The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Press Association photographers choose their top pictures of 2022

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise (photo: Getty Images)
Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise (photo: Getty Images)

First News: Memorable moments of 2022

Then Prince of Wales (now King Charles III), Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, the then Duchess of Cambridge (now the Princess of Wales)and Princess Charlotte on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London.
Then Prince of Wales (now King Charles III), Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, the then Duchess of Cambridge (now the Princess of Wales)and Princess Charlotte on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London.

14 pictures capturing some of the year’s most historic moments

Fallon Sherrock is returning to the Alexandra Palace for this year's Darts World Championships.
Fallon Sherrock is returning to the Alexandra Palace for this year's Darts World Championships.

Fallon Sherrock at the World Darts Championships 2023

Mary Marjory MacDonald, originally from Ullapool, reached notoriety in the early 1900s as a jewel thief in London. PIC: Contributed.
Mary Marjory MacDonald, originally from Ullapool, reached notoriety in the early 1900s as a jewel thief in London. PIC: Contributed.

The Highland jewel thief who hit London and other ‘unforgotten’ women

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

Lady Susan Hussey attends Wimbledon
Lady Susan Hussey attends Wimbledon

Queen’s former lady in waiting apologies in person to charity boss

The Duke of Sussex said it was “terrifying” for his brother, now the Prince of Wales, to “scream and shout” at him during a meeting at Sandringham about plans for Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, to move abroad.
The Duke of Sussex said it was “terrifying” for his brother, now the Prince of Wales, to “scream and shout” at him during a meeting at Sandringham about plans for Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, to move abroad.

Harry says Prince William screamed and shouted when he said he was quitting

Britain’s economy grew by 0.5% between September and October in a rebound from a 0.6% contraction the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Britain’s economy grew by 0.5% between September and October in a rebound from a 0.6% contraction the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics.

UK economy bounces back in October, but shrinks overall as recessions looms- ONS

Front pages of British newspapers have been dominated by the documentary
Front pages of British newspapers have been dominated by the documentary

How newspapers reacted to Harry and Meghan Netflix series

A woman watches an episode of the newly released Netflix docuseries "Harry and Meghan" about Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in London. Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images
A woman watches an episode of the newly released Netflix docuseries "Harry and Meghan" about Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in London. Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

Harry says Meghan being an American actress 'clouded' royal family's view of her

Some of the leading contenders for the UK Christmas number one in 2022.
Some of the leading contenders for the UK Christmas number one in 2022.

The 10 acts that are favourite to claim the 2022 Christmas Number 1

Alison Bryce is a Partner, Dentons
Alison Bryce is a Partner, Dentons

Hundreds of UK businesses must re-apply for Royal Warrant status

Undated handout photo issued by Sistah Space of Ngozi Fulani, chief executive of Sistah Space. The prominent black advocate for survivors of domestic abuse has revealed how she was repeatedly asked by a member of the Buckingham Palace household at the Queen Consort's reception where she "really came from".
Undated handout photo issued by Sistah Space of Ngozi Fulani, chief executive of Sistah Space. The prominent black advocate for survivors of domestic abuse has revealed how she was repeatedly asked by a member of the Buckingham Palace household at the Queen Consort's reception where she "really came from".

Ngozi Fulani said Buckingham Palace reception like an interrogation”

Netflix’s The Crown theme remixed by London pioneers Faithless

Singer Shania Twain performs during the debut of her residency show "Shania: Still the One" at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
Singer Shania Twain performs during the debut of her residency show "Shania: Still the One" at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

Shania Twain announces second Glasgow date - here's how you can get tickets

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Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire
Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II's Scottish pallbearers honoured in special list

Lorna Slater
Lorna Slater

SNP-Green deal 'would end if Kate Forbes pushed ahead with key pledge'

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