Scotland
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Serbia’s strongman toppled by student-backed movement
Good morning. It’s Angela Skujins holding the newsletter pen for the entire week. On Monday’s agenda: Serbian elections serve as a death knell for long-time leader Aleksandar Vučić and his political party, while French fury continues to manifest through violent protest and a presidential bid. #EuropeToday
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The smell of freshly baked goods and the book that became a shining light
A Scottish bakery that has clients ranging from café customers to Michelin-starred restaurants has highlighted the value of the hospitality industry.
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'Completely dismayed': Anger as council says footbridge may not reopen until 2028
The council has been urged to take urgent action to repair or replace St Mark’s Footbridge, which closed in June 2026 after cracks were identified.
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Edinburgh Airport workers celebrate as union secures pay rise and £230 bonus
EASL workers at the airport are involved in a number of roles, including customer services, baggage handling, and drivers.
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Member of UK pop royalty returning to York for special anniversary performance
Marti Pellow is coming to York Barbican in Prospect Street, on September 13, 2027.
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Dead whale found on Cumbrian beach as Storm Boelo batters UK
The coastguard has urged the public to report any other stranded whales
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Scotland NHS shake-up risks worsening pressure on doctors, ministers warned
Scotland’s NHS reforms risk putting more pressure on doctors and patient care, experts warn, as John Swinney plans to cut health boards from 14 to two.
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Libraries offer light therapy kits to boost mood this winter
Residents across North Yorkshire are now able to borrow light therapy kits from their local library this winter as part of a pioneering initiative designed to help people manage the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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Rail lines and road closed as Storm Boelo clean-up begins
The storm brought widespread disruption across Scotland
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CalMac admits ageing fleet woes as it pledges to improve lifeline ferry reliability
State-owned CalMac has pledged to improve ferry reliability as its parent company reports continuing problems with ageing vessels, technical faults and repairs.
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Member of UK pop royalty returning to York for special anniversary performance
Marti Pellow is coming to York Barbican in Prospect Street, on September 13, 2027.
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More wind and heavy rain in aftermath of Storm Boelo across the North East this week
More wind and rain is forecast across the North East after Storm Boelo caused widespread disruption, but calmer and drier weather is on the way for the weekend.
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Is there a weather warning issued for Yorkshire this week following Storm Boelo?
Amber weather warnings for wind were issued for various parts of the UK over the weekend - but is Yorkshire affected? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Award-winning teacher reveals how cycling accident sparked career change
A life-changing event led to a career switch and a new path to success
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Scottish Labour leader calls for tax hikes on big banks ahead of Budget
Chancellor John Healey will lay out his first Budget this week.
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Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph winds
Footage showed floodwater coursing through a Scottish town, while A roads were closed, train lines blocked and hundreds of thousands of homes were left without power
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When is the next storm due? Forecasts warn Storm Chloe could follow Boelo tonight
Forecasters warn another spell of wet and windy weather, which could become Storm Chloe, is set to hit the North East just days after Storm Boelo caused widespread disruption .
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Manchester United & Michael Carrick: Air of inevitability around manager's future but owners' problems far bigger
Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.
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Storm Chloe poised to hit Scotland as fresh wind warning issued days after Boelo
Scotland faces the prospect of a second named storm in days, with forecasters warning that Storm Chloe could bring damaging winds and fresh travel disruption across large parts of the country next week.
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Man dies after being struck by falling tree during Storm Boelo
A 60-year-old man has died during Storm Boelo after he was struck by a falling tree in Dumfries and Galloway on Sunday morning, Police Scotland said.
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Body found in search for man reported missing in Stranraer
A body has been found during searches for a man reported missing in Stranraer.
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Two storms in two days cause major disruption across northern Europe
Storms Austen and Boelo caused major disruption over the weekend across northern Europe with temporary power cuts to 150,000 homes, people in injured by falling trees and flights and ferries cancelled in several countries from Scotland to Denmark. #EuropeNews
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More than 160,000 people left without power as storms batter the UK
The impact of storms Austen and Boelo has left more than 160,000 people without power in the UK
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More than 160,000 people left without power as storms batter the UK
The impact of storms Austen and Boelo has left more than 160,000 people without power in the UK
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Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones
Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks.
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More than 160,000 people left without power as storms batter the UK
The impact of storms Austen and Boelo has left more than 160,000 people without power in the UK
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Buildings and caravan park evacuated in Ayrshire due to Storm Boelo
Police Scotland has carried out emergency evacuations in South Ayrshire due to severe weather and flooding caused by Storm Boelo.
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Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph winds
Footage showed floodwater coursing through a Scottish town, while A roads were closed, train lines blocked and hundreds of thousands of homes were left without power
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SNP Cabinet Secretary says Jackdaw gas field approval was 'the right decision'
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has called Jackdaw's approval the right decision — while warning Scotland receives no financial benefit from production in its own waters.
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Scotland's booming simulator golf market comes in from the cold
Simulator golf is coming in from the cold as Swedish operator RUFF moves into Scotland. The Herald has mapped at least 30 venues already operating across the country
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More than 30,000 Scottish homes without power after Storm Boelo hits Scotland
Storm Boelo leaves more than 30,000 Scottish homes without power as 80mph winds cause travel disruption, with SSEN and SP Energy teams repairing faults after storm damage.
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Former Tory candidate suspended over contract killer claims was adviser in Kemi Badenoch’s office
Sources close to Tory leader say Jack Ross, who faces party investigation after undercover report, worked as social media consultant
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Train operator advises customers not to travel today due to Storm Boelo disruption
A train operator is advising customers not to travel today because Storm Boelo has disrupted services.
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Full list of 133 Scottish flights cancelled amid Storm Boelo disruption
Storm Boelo cancels more than 100 flights across Scotland, disrupting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and other airports as 80mph winds batter the country.
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Greens’ motion on polyamorous rights not debated as conference ends early
Scottish Greens conference ends early in Inverness as Storm Boelo stops debate on equal rights for polyamorous relationships.
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Stranger Things star forced to cancel Scottish event amid Storm Boelo
One of the stars of the hit TV show Stranger Things has been forced to cancel his attendance at an event in Scotland as Storm Boelo continues to cause disruption across the country.
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Police urge residents to check sheds in search for missing 63-year-old man
Police are appealing to the public to assist in the search for a missing 63-year-old man in South Lanarkshire during Storm Boelo.
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Storm Boelo: The Yorkshire attractions and events affected by high winds
A number of events and attractions in Yorkshire have been affected by the high winds brought to the region by Storm Boelo.
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Scottish Greens reject motion to drop long-standing opposition to nuclear energy
The Scottish Greens have overwhelmingly voted against a motion to drop their long-standing opposition to nuclear power and adopt a “more nuanced” position.
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Marra hands finance brief to leadership rival Fagan in first shadow cabinet
Michael Marra has named his first shadow cabinet as Scottish Labour leader, handing rival Joe Fagan the finance brief and claiming official opposition status at Holyrood after Amanda Bland's departure from Malcolm Offord's group.
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Leeds Bradford Airport chaos as Storm Boelo forces plane to 'circle three times'
An amber weather warning for wind is in place across parts of the region
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One unexpected phone call from Mel Gibson made Scots actor Cosmo a star
This week’s Icon frequently plays burly, stern authority figures, and sometimes Santa Claus. Highly successful yet humble, he suffers still from imposter syndrome and is – ye ken – an opsimath. But we’ll come to that later (as opsimaths tend to do).
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Live in a tenement? Then these are the warning signs you need to know
Scotland’s tenement owners urged to inspect gutters, roofs and stonework, tackle damp and plants, and plan shared repairs to protect ageing homes nationwide.
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Stakeknife's Scottish spymaster: The dark secrets of Northern Ireland's 'Dirty War'
Our Writer at Large has investigated Ulster's Dirty War for decades. Here, he talks to the veteran BBC reporter, John Ware, about the role of Scottish army officer Gordon Kerr
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Inside the Greens' conference as party plots new path to power amid financial woes
The mood among the three hundred or so Scottish Greens members gathered in Eden Court Theatre in Inverness was upbeat after months seeing a record 15 MSPs elected in May.
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Billions to shareholders: Calls to nationalise Scots wind farms and buses
Scottish wind farms made £2.83bn profit, with 90 paid to shareholders, as bus funding rose 72; campaigners demand public ownership of energy and transport.
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'It keeps my inner light on': Ukrainian designer finds healing through kiltmaking
Ms Zhuravlova relocated to the UK, first to Devon, and eventually to Edinburgh, where she found a new passion, the traditional Scottish art of kiltmaking.
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EasyJet flight diverted to Gatwick instead of Newcastle amid Storm Boelo disruption
An easyJet flight bound for Newcastle Airport was diverted to London Gatwick after setting off from Majorca this morning.
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No wonder Scotland's cancellation of mummies has been ridiculed around the world
Who knew that bosses at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum bosses could commune with the dead? Perhaps they’ve discovered an AI tool that can retro-read the intentions of people who lived thousands of years ago.
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No wonder Scotland's cancellation of mummies has been ridiculed around the world
Who knew that bosses at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum bosses could commune with the dead? Perhaps they’ve discovered an AI tool that can retro-read the intentions of people who lived thousands of years ago.
